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What to do in the Garden in November

November 30, 2020 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

The fiery-coloured autumn leaves have dropped now and the scene outside my window is monochrome, wintery and calm. My garden is changing into a more restful state, there are fewer things to do and the pace is nice and slow. Plant Trees and Shrubs   I was out in my garden yesterday, moving plants around. […]

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Brilliant, Autumnal Wisley Garden

November 11, 2020 By Jill Anderson 4 Comments

A lesson learnt during these last few months, is how good it is to have two or three favourite, local/easy to get to, uplifting places to visit. Although I’ve been a visitor to R.H.S. Wisley Garden for decades, over the past few months I’ve come to appreciate it more than ever. During this time when […]

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What to do in your Garden in October

October 15, 2020 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

October is usually a nice month here. The days are shorter, but mild and lovely to be outside, it clears the head and steadies the nerves. The Vegetable Garden in October: It’s nice to be planting vegetables and looking ahead to next year. Garlic is one of my favourite vegetables to grow, it’s simple to […]

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Reasons to Plant Trees

October 6, 2020 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

It always takes me a while to get used to the idea that summer. But the wonderful colours and fruitful bounties of autumn, eventually convince me it’s time to move on. This season also brings the opportunity to do our bit to counteract the climate emergency. Numerous small changes in the way we garden, will […]

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What to do in the Garden in September

September 18, 2020 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

The garden may seem to be winding down, but it’s a pivotal month of preparation, with plenty of things to look forward to. Spring Flowering Bulbs: Every year I’m delighted by what beautiful flowers are produced from such unpromising little lumps. Buy them now to get a good choice of varieties. Keep tulips somewhere cool, […]

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Sustainable Gardening Ideas – Two

August 29, 2020 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

I hope you enjoyed last weeks post about sustainable gardening, here’s a few more ideas to help you. Small steps and we will get there, reducing our carbon footprint and making gardens a more welcoming habitat for all those birds , bees and butterflies that are struggling and endangered. How to use less plastic in […]

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Sustainable Gardening – One

August 22, 2020 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

August is a busy month in the garden, thankfully a lot of that is harvesting vegetables and cutting Dahlias. But I’m also thinking about the bigger picture of sustainable gardening, and how I can do more of it. One of my goals is to improve the ecosystem in our garden, so as many plants, animals, […]

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What to do in the Garden in August

August 12, 2020 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

August this year feels very different to any other year. Covid has changed everything in recent months, but we’ve also had to deal with brutal heat. Plants that normally survive in semi shade have become scorched, blasted by just a couple of hours of ninety degree sunshine. But back to the garden in August: There […]

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How to Collect and Store Seeds from your Garden

August 5, 2020 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

borage flowers

Deadheading plants is a nice task, almost mediative, and it keeps plants flowering for longer. However, if you want to collect seeds from your favourite plants, you have to let the flowers go to the next stage and produce seeds. The advantages of collecting your own seeds are many: You get free seeds, which is […]

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What to do in the Garden in July

July 27, 2020 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

Here we are right in the middle of summer, and I hope you find time to just sit in your garden, and do nothing but enjoy it. However, we have to look ahead, and plan what we can harvest and how the garden will look later in the year, when the bounty of summer is […]

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Dreaming of Hampton Court Palace Garden Show.

July 9, 2020 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

Some say that the best gardens evolve over time, that layers of beauty can only be added with the years. But garden shows demonstrate that it’s possible to build a garden of beauty and character in a matter of days. But as we know, unfortunately the R.H.S. has had to cancel all their Shows this […]

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Beautiful Biennials to Sow Now

July 2, 2020 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

Biennials plants sown from seed are easy and such great value, and now is a good time to sow them. Biennials germinate and grow their leaves, often as a low rosette shape, they flower, set seed and die the following year, job done. Although they’re short-lived, they spread their seeds around, giving you a constant […]

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What to do in the Garden in June

June 27, 2020 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

These long, midsummer days are blissful. But we’re just past midsummer now, and the days are beginning to gradually get shorter. Gardening needs a change of gear, as time is running out for plants to fruit and flower before the end of summer. It’s definitely not a time to dilly dally. Plants to be planted […]

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How To Grow Edible Flowers

April 16, 2020 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

Edible flowers are just the thing to grow at the moment. They’re easy, your food will look amazing & many flowers are surprisingly full of punchy flavour. Let’s take every joyful experience we can right now, however small. Most edible flower plants are small, so a balcony or window-box will do just as well as […]

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How To Grow Herbs – part 2

April 9, 2020 By Jill Anderson 4 Comments

Following on from how to grow hardier types of herbs, Part 2 of How To Grow Herbs is all about growing annuals. Quick and easy to grow, they’re the gems of the herb world. Sown from seed each year, they provide flavour & variety. Most are small & ideal for growing in containers or on […]

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How To Grow Herbs – Part 1

April 8, 2020 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

Freshly picked herbs are a complete joy, they add so much flavour to any dish. Think of parsley or coriander scattered over a dish, or mint simmered with new potatoes, they all radiate freshness & vitality. Growing your own herbs is also a great way of gardening sustainably. Shrubs, such as Rosemary, continue providing every […]

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The Joys Of Growing Plants From Seed

February 28, 2020 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

The joys of seed sowing are many, but probably the most joyous thing, is how these little seeds will, within a matter of weeks be transformed into plants. There are plenty of other reasons: Seed is very cheap compared to buying plants. There’s the immense satisfaction of growing your own plants from just a speck […]

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What To Do In The Garden In November

November 14, 2019 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

It’s that quiet time in the garden when growth slows down, at least it does above ground. Frankly, it’s quite a relief after months of rampant plant growth & unpredictable weather, meant the garden needed a lot of attention. It would be tempting to abandon the garden until next year, & buy small winter bedding […]

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The Big Benefits Of Planting A Tree

November 4, 2019 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

The benefit of planting trees is huge. To begin with, you probably know trees have this ability to soak up CO2 emissions. We need all the help we can get to do this, because carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has increased by over a third since the Industrial Revolution, & this contributes enormously to Climate […]

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What To Do In The Garden In October

October 15, 2019 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

Autumn reaches its’ peak in October. The colours are at their best, not yet spoiled by wind & rain. There’s still a reasonable amount of daylight & the light is low & soft, making autumn colours glow beautifully. It’s worth bearing in mind that when you plant for autumn colour, place the plant so that […]

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What To Do About Climate Change Overwhelm.

October 4, 2019 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

What to do in your garden in December, silver birch trees,

When climate change-overwhelm & frustration gets to you, & it does pretty much on a daily basis. Remember this positive fact. Your garden, balcony or window box, however small, forms a network of gardening spaces. There are an estimated 24 million gardens in the U.K., that’s a lot of grass, trees & plants, all providing […]

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What To Do In The Garden In September

September 2, 2019 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

Right on cue, as August ended there was a real autumnal feel in the air, bringing chilly evenings & shorter days. Nevertheless, it’s a joyful month. Our little vegetable garden is bursting with fresh vegetables, including spinach, tomatoes, salad leaves & courgettes. Growth in the garden has slowed down to a more manageable rate, which […]

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How To Take Pelargonium Cuttings

August 21, 2019 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

Pelargonium display at Wisley Garden

For gardeners, there’s a fine balance between enjoying the present moment & planning ahead. It’s not a difficult to achieve this in August, because apart from harvesting the rewards of the previous months work, there’s not too much to do. However, one of the planning ahead things in the garden this month is to take […]

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Do we need fewer garden chores?

June 26, 2019 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

I didn’t intend to spend half the weekend gardening, it’s just that it all took much longer than I thought it would. Does this happen to you, & if it does did you stop & consider how the garden takes up a bit too much of your weekend? I started thinking about my ground rules […]

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What To Do In The Garden In April

April 12, 2019 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

What to do in the garden in April, well quite a lot since you as you ask. Though its all quite manegable, I’ve been making lists & getting through them one at a time. Seed sowing & general propagation: I sowed tomato seeds last month, & they’re now tiny plants, currently in the summerhouse where […]

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Gardening with less plastic.

April 4, 2019 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

Orsan Priory, watering can & trough

My word, April is a busy time in the garden, but busy in a good way, with the promise of this fresh season unfurling before us. And because we’re in the garden a lot more now, it seems like a good time to think about how to use less plastic. Just a couple of small […]

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Vegetables To Grow And Sow In February

February 5, 2019 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

What vegetables to grow & sow in February largely depends on the weather. The longer days are noticeable, but its a few weeks before there’s a good amount of daylight & milder weather that signals most plants into growth.  There have been many disappointing attempts to sow seeds, I eventually realised that sowing too early […]

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Garden Plans For 2019

January 14, 2019 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

Here we are, teetering on the edge of a new year, with dreams of a garden of lush vegetables, fragrant herbs & sweet smelling roses. But this will only happen with a plan transferred from your imagination to paper. It’s the best way to get the most from your garden, not to have regrets & […]

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What To Do In The Garden In October

October 1, 2018 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

  Bright days, cold nights & beautiful autumn colours are breaking out all over. Tall grasses that have played a supporting role, become more noticeable in Autumn, as herbaceous plants begin to die back & the garden slides towards winter. It’s good to leave theses grasses in place & watch the changes as they develop […]

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Kokedama Workshop at Jamie Oliver H.Q.

September 15, 2018 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

Its easy to see why houseplants are back in the spotlight, at little cost, they instantly transform a room into a more vibrant space & boost your mood, we all feel better for having some greenery around us. They also have the ability, though I think of it more as a superpower, of quietly getting […]

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What To Do In The Garden In September

September 7, 2018 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

September in the garden is a pleasure. The weather is mild, the Miscanthus grasses are flowering, a couple of roses are flowering again & I’m harvesting spinach, runner-beans, courgettes & beetroot. The business of the summer garden is over & everything is slowing down. Whilst enjoying the garden now, we gardeners must look forward to […]

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Growing Salad Leaves Through Winter – The Low-Down

August 29, 2018 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

micro greens

Home grown salad leaves are one of the joys of growing your own vegetables, & there’s no need to stop at the end of summer So much cheaper than supermarket ones, you can choose to grow them organically, they have real flavour & don’t come wrapped in plastic, which means zero food miles, less waste […]

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How To Avoid Watering Your Garden

July 9, 2018 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

  We’re right in the middle of a summer heatwave here in the UK, which has meant soaring temperatures of at least 85 degrees on a daily basis, & no rain for weeks. The hot weather, which I love, has changed the way we do things. Food is lighter, & most of our meals are […]

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What To Do In The Garden In July

July 2, 2018 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

July, what an interesting month you’ve been. Vegetables have been slow coming this year, what with the slugs that thwarted my early sowings & the lack of rain. There are pickings from our little vegetable garden every day now. Its always a thrill to nip down the garden for something fresh. Right now runner beans, […]

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The War On Slugs

June 28, 2018 By Jill Anderson 6 Comments

  One of the joys of gardens is how the same one can vary from one year to the next, as new plants are added, & how the weather affects the size, shape & flowering of plants. Then there are the pests, which in my experience also vary a little each year. This year slugs […]

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What To Do In The Garden In June

June 8, 2018 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

blue delphineum flowers, aquilegia flower, www.growingnicely.co.uk

  Here we are half-way through the year, with the longest day on the 21st. June celebrates the joy of gardening, the roses are at their best & there should be a few crops ready to harvest, In this scorching weather, its young plants & seedlings that need attention. Nurturing with just enough water to […]

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Great Gardens At The Chelsea Flower Show 2018

May 22, 2018 By Jill Anderson 4 Comments

The Chelsea Flower Show this year was a good one, it’s inspiring to see how over the years, many of the designs have adapted to the world we live in now. Generally the Show isn’t so much about show-casing gardens to look at & admire anymore, but to inspire visitors with ideas for their own […]

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How To Grow Your Own Herbs.

April 19, 2018 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

Orsan Priory, vegetable beds

  Growing your own herbs is one of the easiest things to do for a more sustainable life-style, & fresh herbs straight from your garden, have so much flavour than bought ones. It’s not just about sustainability, there are many other good reasons: fresh, organic herbs a few steps from your kitchen the best tasting […]

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Three Simple Ways To Garden Sustainably

April 10, 2018 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

Hello how’s your garden (or window box) growing? Rain has limited gardening outside, so I’ve been sowing seeds & pottering about in the greenhouse. This has given me time to think about how I want the garden to look this year… & more specifically what else I can do to garden sustainably. What can I […]

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What To Do In The Garden In March

March 14, 2018 By Jill Anderson 5 Comments

  I’m not a natural list maker, I have to fight the urge to just get on & do things, but, when I’ve made one, I immediately feel organised. They’ve become essential for gardening because it’s so maddening when you forget something … & have to wait until next year. Realistically, more than one list […]

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New Garden Gear To Make Life Easy, Stylish & Sustainable

March 5, 2018 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

The view from my kitchen door, early one morning, just before heading off to London last week for the day. I love a visit to London, to walk through the city seeing the sights & people-watching is always a treat. This time though, it was head down, avoiding the slippery pavements & hoping snow hadn’t […]

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The Garden In December.

December 1, 2017 By Jill Anderson 4 Comments

December in the garden is a good month. It’s the ideal antidote to the business of Christmas, a time to wrap up & quietly get on with things outside. I’ve realised that having less space than when we had the allotment, we tend to cram vegetables in too close together. It’s a tempting, but misguided […]

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What To Do In The Garden In October

October 2, 2017 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

Pelargonium Ardwick Cinnamon

I hope you’re enjoying the autumn colour, if you’re in this part of the world?  It almost makes me happy that summer is over. I’ve got a whole list of things to do in the garden this month, there’s a mix of clearing out the remains of summer & preparing things for next year. Firstly […]

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What To Do In The Garden In September

September 5, 2017 By Jill Anderson 4 Comments

We’re at that time between summer & autumn, when the garden is poised & ready for change, & when a few simple tasks, will make all the difference to the garden next year. What happens in the garden this month depends on the weather, mild sunshine keeps lots of plants going, but given cooler, wetter […]

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What To Do In The Garden In August.

August 16, 2017 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

August is a busy, productive month in the garden. The vegetable garden is at full tilt & we’re realising the fruits of our labours, picking vegetables for our dinner most evenings this month. So far we’ve had courgettes, spinach, beans & purple podded peas. The latter have been finally weakened by mildew, but I’d definitely grow […]

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Delightful Dahlias & How To Keep Them Flowering.

July 26, 2017 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

We’ve had plenty of sunshine & rain here recently, & everything has taken advantage of this, growing at a fast pace. This of course, includes the numbers of pests like slugs & snails. Last year I was so disappointed when my 6 young dahlia plants were all eaten, snails I think… possibly assisted by slugs? This […]

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A Day The Hampton Court Flower Show 2017

July 5, 2017 By Jill Anderson Leave a Comment

I have hazy memories of visiting the first Hampton Court Palace Flower Show in 1993 & my how it’s changed over the years. My impression is that in those early years visitors wanted inspiration & ideas to use in their own gardens. This is still the case, but life has become a bit more complex […]

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10 Tips for Sustainable Gardening, You Know It Makes Sense.

May 12, 2017 By Jill Anderson 9 Comments

A new season in the garden, & a very busy one at that, but I’ve made time to think about how I go about gardening. We’ve been here for 2 years, so it seemed a good time to review how it’s all going, & especially my quest for sustainable gardening. I’ve got a check-list in […]

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The Vegetable Garden In March

March 22, 2017 By Jill Anderson 7 Comments

The allotment or vegetable garden in March is gearing up to be a busy place, at this time of year I’m either about to sow seeds or I’m looking after early sown seedlings. What seeds to sow & when to sow them can be confusing, I have a couple of guides. Grow what you like […]

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Finding Time To Grow Vegetables.

February 6, 2017 By Jill Anderson 2 Comments

There’s no doubt that growing your own vegetables is good thing, but when I first had an allotment I got completely carried away. In my enthusiasm I grew lots of vegetables from seed, & when they nearly all germinated, I didn’t have the heart to get rid of most of them, “Why not just plant […]

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The healing, calming power of nature in one photo. The healing, calming power of nature in one photo.
These wonderful autumn colours won’t be around for much longer. But that’s ok, because now is what matters, & their fleeting beauty makes them even more precious.
It’s easy to see how being among trees & nature is so beneficial for our health & wellbeing. 
Have a great Sunday.
Savouring all the autumn colour, & doesn’t it lo Savouring all the autumn colour, & doesn’t it look spectacular with this bold front door.
Today has been hard work, after a lovely time last week in Norfolk. The north coast there is spectacular. Realising these last few months, that there are so many beautiful places here. 
Have a nice evening.
Charming glasshouse at Houghton Hall, Norfolk. Vis Charming glasshouse at Houghton Hall, Norfolk. Visiting to see the Anish Kapoor sculptures, which are amazing, but unprepared for the beauty of the grounds & garden. 
Such a treat, worth coming to Norfolk for this alone!
Hope you’re keeping well, & managing to smile some of the time. x
P.S. more of Houghton Hall & Anish Kapoor on my stories
We stopped off on the way home to pick blackberrie We stopped off on the way home to pick blackberries, after coffee & cake, sitting in the churchyard - the cafe was full, & the churchyard is a quiet, peaceful spot..... as you’d expect.
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One little advantage of lockdown is walking so much more, rather than using the car. Though it shouldn’t have taken something as momentous as this, for me to change bad habits 🙁
Hope you’re weekend is going well.
My hazel arch, a bit lopsided 🙄 using wood from My hazel arch, a bit lopsided 🙄 using wood from a random clump of hazel on the garden. Now looking much better covered in winter squash plants, so you can’t see just how ramshackle it is. I like to think it has a certain home-spun charm .

Great for small space gardening, imagine how much room you need to grow these without vertical supports.

I’ve got 2 Uchiki kuri, lovely nutty flavour.
1 Turks turban, for its flamboyant shape & colours, though it also tastes good.
One unknown, grown by my grandsons in their homeschooled science lesson.
Close-ups of the squash over on my stories.
Stay cool my friends x
I wanted to show you this lovely lily ( Lilium reg I wanted to show you this lovely lily ( Lilium regale) which is flowering right outside our bedroom window. 
It gets sun for about 4 hours only, you can order the bulbs now for planting in September. It’ll reappear every year & waft delicious scent around your garden, or through your windows.
Have a very happy Monday x
It’s British Flower Week, there’s a lot to be It’s British Flower Week, there’s a lot to be said for fabulous seasonal flowers that haven’t travelled thousands of miles ...... & are wonderful for biodiversity
A bit of rain, nice long days (it’s almost mid-s A bit of rain, nice long days (it’s almost mid-summer!) & it’s, mostly, all growing nicely.

Spinach, courgettes & garlic in shot here. 
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday x
Hope is a decision I’ve thought long & hard abou Hope is a decision
I’ve thought long & hard about how to view the tumult in the world we’re living in now. 
The only thing that works for me, is to choose hope.

It’s a tall order, but avoiding mainstream news & speculation helps avoid the anxiety, that’s often waiting in the wings.

One day soon there’ll be grandchildren clambering over this again.
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