Tag Archives: gardening

Why do I dig? A gardening philosophy…

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

Gardens and gardening have always been at the heart of philosophical discussion. Cultivating our environment raises all sorts of questions from the ‘big’ ones  - what it means to be ‘alive’ perhaps, or how far is a garden an expression of faith harking … Continue reading →

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More Margot than Barbara – but it’s a ‘Good Life’ on the allotment…

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

This past week as been a very busy one on the allotment I share with my sister, Jane Earthy, in Somerset.  She conveniently married a chap with a useful surname for her career as horticultural guru and when it comes … Continue reading →

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Sisters are growing it for themselves….

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

My sister Jane is a proper gardener. She works with plants all day; knows Latin names for things and has won awards. Her skill has even resulted in her kissing Mark Ramprakash so I was a little surprised about 18 … Continue reading →

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