Archive for May 2025
My Chelsea Flower Show Favorites
It’s nearly thirty years since I last attended the Chelsea Flower Show. We were living in a small rental flat in London with no garden. At the time, I had to visit my mother’s garden in Hertfordshire to stay connected to nature, and my fingers were a very pale green. We loved the atmosphere of…
Read MoreA Lemon Tree Grows in Lockdown
Like many of us during the pandemic, I found solace in experimenting with growing our food. It was a joy to take the seeds from our everyday food prep and witness their transformation. With ample time on our hands, the entire family, including my son, Tom, and my husband, Richard, eagerly joined in. Early spring,…
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