"I have decided to try to keep a record of all work and events in the garden from now, 15th July 1960, to use for reference and interest in the years to come..."
Pages 272/3 - near the end
And the last entry 22nd June 1987 on page 285.
There are newspaper clippings, pressed leaves, diagrams and discourses.
16th July 1960: "Ronald is really trying to walk at last, though he first walked, unwillingly, at least a month ago!"
19 September 1971: "Jane had a very serious motor accident 23/6/71 and nearly lost her life, but she is better now."
12th November 1975: "I wonder if anyone will ever read this diary? I think, if you do, whoever you are, if you will sign your names in this margin as a matter of interest to those who come after you.
I have tried to make it interesting as well as, now what is the word I want? illustrative, factual, topical and a chronological record of family and historical events as well as reporting on progress in the garden."
I see I need to read this more carefully... I will do so an make more posts.
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