That's an amazing story! If only life were that simple now~

This is cute, Jannie. Makes me want to make my own~

Paddy, what grows well where you live? Besides potatoes What do you plan on growing?

And they are so economical. One packet of seeds and you've got them for ever - just shake out the old plants where you want them to flower. Do you deadhead them? Our come in spring and then finish. I don't do anything to them ( LOL ) I planted them in the early spring, last year and they started bl...

julie62 wrote:
Must be nearly 20 years ago now when I read it and it's stayed with me!

I can tell by your description how touching the book is and thanks so much, Julie62

perchy wrote:These grew with the runners and broad beans

They're so pretty, Perchy~thanks

Annie wrote:Lillia you certainly like flowers that grow and scramble about ! I had a few in my side garden but too early here for them to show any sign of life . A bit of colour this time of year is always welcome I am snowdrop spotting at the moment when I am out and about.

LOL, Annie!

Beautiful pics and garden, Perchy. It's amazing how exciting it is to see new packets of seeds; it gets those fingers itching to start things up again~

Will you give a little synopsis of the book, Julie62? Thank you

paddy graham wrote:Try Asparagus,what shoots you dont eat gives a large fern like leaves in autumn.

Really. I've never grown asparagus but I don't mind trying! Thank you

Steve the Gas wrote:Voila

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Why, thank you!

I would have liked seeing this. I love birds :)

Annie wrote:I've beaten red mite

What was it , snap, scrabble or a 3 legged race ?

Totally Scrambled wrote:Paper Brick Maker

Wasn't that a Beatles song?

you have me singing "paper brick maker" now!

I think it's their home now. They keep the same habits year round.