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It was hard times for me as a youth, back in the day in Basil avenue. We couldn't even afford chips. Ever grateful I am for learning to cook from my dad, at home.
The tomato and aubergine seedlings are looking really robust and we have a tray of lettuce seedlings rearing to go. They will go out once the risk of frost is passed. We still have spuds in store.Marie Terese and Emilesowed this seasons crop in their bottom field. We have planted a row of shallots and more Garlic. We got into the habit of sowing garlic from the supermarket to use as sets but I think we got some irradiated ones. they have been in the ground for ages but they just didn't budge. Got some more , I think they are allright.We'll see.
There is a good rake of blossom out now, peach, plum and pear. The kale is coming into flower. I will leave two plants, one purple and one green for seed.. I will eat the last of the good leaves, freeze some for later.Then feed. the ground. We still have plenty of leeks. They aren't threatening to flower yet. Time to freeze a bag or two for mid season also. The flush of spring green is stunning.I'd better leave this and do some more. I am beginning to feel deprived.

Stonewalls do not a prison make...

Stones are queuing to get in to the garden,I will have a barrow waiting for them at the top of the ramp. It wastes less energy to throw the stones a few metres at a time.There iz another five tons waiting in Emile's yard.Two tons already waiting at the top of the field.
There iz about half a day's work to get this lot to the green patch by the white screen.From there it iz a nice easy gradient.My back is still twinging , but with care a
bit of steady physical work should sort it out.
Frost and torrential rain have delayed the planting of garlic, the leaves on Marie-Therese's are already three inches high. Broad beans also have been delayed, plenty of time,they are called Fevre after all.
A pile of stones well placed iz better security than money in the bank.We will be sowing tomato seed in pots this week or next. We haven't finished the last of last years fresh ones yet. It iz all very reassuring."Pleasant work, Az it should be . Doing the do iz all." IZNIBZ WAZIR.

Y IZ DUZ...

Every time I look up it's there,all paths leading to a pile of stones , that will be the crown of the garden domain.The place of new beginnings, the place of our renewal. Home.