Gardening notes: Spring

Snowdrops bring joy to the hearts of many. A letter from Douglas Harris, Penwood Garden Nurseries.    These simple bulbs also known locally as snowflowers, maids of February, white ladies, candlemas bells and even vegetable snow can be found on hedgebanks and in open woodland throughout Britain.  If you would like to be on equal terms with […]

Poem review: Ulysses

Ulysses & COVID Much like the seemingly endless anguish of lockdown, the King Ulysses reflects on the apparent meaninglessness of his life, trapped on the rocky island of Ithaca. He meditates on his past quests; adventures shared with both friend and foe that have shaped him into the man he is today.  These are the experiences […]

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