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Keeping Calm and Carrying On…

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Francis Pryor

I’ve got every reason to be happy and cheerful, even if the worsening world political situation causes me to despair – to such an extent that I can barely bring myself to listen to the news. So let’s concentrate on … Continue reading →

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Two Weeks Ago It Was Winter: Now It’s Summer!

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Francis Pryor

This has been a year when the climate, the weather and the season, all seemed to have mirrored the state of my health. So for most of the time it was it was pretty grim, then I had the good … Continue reading →

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The Garden in Mid-Autumn, 2017

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Francis Pryor

Mid-autumn is one of my favourite times of the year. By now we’ve shaken off the humid hot days of high summer and the garden starts to come alive with a new, physical, energy as winds and breezes start to … Continue reading →

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Flaming (Almost) June

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Francis Pryor

How I wish I could spend longer in the garden at this time of year! Everything is happening at once: the grass is growing like an express train, weeds are popping up from bare earth and suddenly the air is … Continue reading →

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Predatory Plants

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Francis Pryor

What a very strange year it has been in the garden. For the first season ever – and I’ve been growing outdoor tomatoes for the best part of 30 years – our crop has been a complete failure. I sprayed … Continue reading →

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