Julia has just been shopping. The local Sainsbury’s has no parsnips, and what’s more, it doesn’t even have any point of sale material acknowledging the existence of such things. It’s all very worrying . . .
The stupid thing is that aren’t difficult to grow in the garden, it’s just that over the years we have stopped growing veg. We still do a few salad bits and some herbs, and the plums, but it isn’t really a very productive garden. when we move we must do better. It’s a small garden and it is walled, so it will be good for heat retention. The plan is to grow raspberries and have fruit trees against the walls, possibly with gooseberries too. The only problem will be keeping up with the pruning – I will have to keep a diary and make sure I do things at the right time.
The fruit bowl
I have also pulled a book off the shelves I am clearing and will take it with me, it’s about producing a tropical look with plants that are hardy in our climate. It’s something I’ve always been interested in doing, but never got round to. Now, as I’ve said before, is the time to do things rather than think about them.
I have now adopted a “one touch” approach to my book clearing. No more ever-shifting piles as I make excuses and sort constantly. One pile is books to keep. One pile is books to keep for a few weeks, make notes and get rid. The next pile is books where I have people in mind for them. Then there are the piles of books for the charity shop and the pile of books that even the charity shop doesn’t want – damaged, out of date or downright dull.
Time to stop messing about.
Reflected Plums – Victoria
I have found one reliable shop to get parsnips here.
Sounds like you are getting in gear for moving now, and coming up with a good strategy. I think you and Julia will enjoy retirement in your new home. It may feel like a new life!
I think I’m getting the hang of it now. Seem to be getting a bit more done and a bit more organised. Julia is on holiday until Tuesday so we hve been practising – met my sister halfway for lunch today. 🙂
Breaking up (with books) is so very hard to do
It is, isn’t it. This is strange when you think that, unlike parsnips, there is no book shortage. 🙂
Fine words, but messing about is always fun. I look forward to your gardening reports from the new house. It sounds exciting.
It is. Our current garden has always lagged behind my ambition and as it is hilly with steps it is totally unsuitable for a man with uncertain balance. The next, flat, garden has plenty of potential which I hope I can live up to.
I am sure that you will.
A man needs something to aim for, even if it is mediocrity. 🙂