As the lilac tree comes into bud,
it is time to prune the clematis – all 30ft of it
Chop it. Bag it. Manually. There are no fancy gadgets here.
The creosote can wait because, for now, this reader has earned her wages.
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LOL, I reckon you have too!
Oooh how are you getting on with Attica? I have plans to start that at the weekend, I must email you about Hans Fallada actually too and that idea you had!
Loving it – will finish it tonight!