British Garden Guide We Canadians remain intrigued by the special uses to which the British sometimes put their gardens, uses that come to light in the pages of British tabloid newspapers. A Season in a British Garden
MAY Sharpen tools. Plan to prune family tree. Feed lime pit.
JUNE Clear upstanding garden bones Cut back climbing aunt. Drink plenty of lukewarm Bovril.
JULY Poison Nigel’s kipper. Get Dad to inhale pesticide. Disinter Mrs. Innis. Bury Nigel near roses.
AUGUST Feed cat to Dora. Put Mrs. Innis under hydrangea. Have a nice cup of tea.
SEPTEMBER Set man-trap for milkman. Purchase quick-dry cement. Peek at Nigel to see if composting has begun. Serve scones to police.
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