Just thought I'd pop up a snap or two of my ever-growing strawberry patch (no not THOSE snaps, I've well burnt the evidence since) who's not doing too badly considering the young shoots having strayed into the old rockery, heavily laden with stones!
We find that every 3rd year plants don't produce as well (this is year 3 of our calendar cycle) but try to train them nonetheless. Anyhow, I'm pretty excited to see the first tinge of red spread over the fruit. Eton Mess and Strawberry Vodka Jelly - bring it on....!
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* This week's Magpie is dedicated to my cheaper-half (the prompt is a very good likeness by the way!) who is a gardener supreme. You should see my strawberry patch! *
He deserts me each and every day
his love thrown on another
Fingertips on fragile shafts
he carefully discovers
Goes into that hothouse
salty beads upon his brow
Carefully acknowledging
what steps he should take now
Got a line of maidens waiting
for that crucial drink or touch
Yield to him their flowery parts
in gratitude nonesuch
A martyr to his wanton needs
in strokes and feeds and lust
Measurements are noted -
some bushes trimmed and trussed
All I want is some attention -
must I have to nag or plead?
Does he care of my existence
while he's off to plant his seed
Soon colours bloom and captivate,
fruits and veggies grow
Flowers of the exotic
dance in wonderful tableau
Blossomed scents chase after you
edged around the garden
Fruits just ripe for picking
as some veggies beg their pardon
Yes, his cultivation orgies
in spite of all my woes
Pay off in taste and quality -
from pea to pear to rose.
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We find that every 3rd year plants don't produce as well (this is year 3 of our calendar cycle) but try to train them nonetheless. Anyhow, I'm pretty excited to see the first tinge of red spread over the fruit. Eton Mess and Strawberry Vodka Jelly - bring it on....!
