Understanding My Conditions

which AcMo makes his first appearance, alongside the Very Good Griselinia

Working in one of the very shady beds in Front Garden, with AcMo beyond the gravel path

You have to understand your conditions, garden books say. Conditions in my garden: sandy. It’s virtually beach. If I dig down 30-50cms there’s no soil at all, just sand. Also: Jane is here. That means gardening is never simply about reality - I’m always growing from …