Lunch was spiced pumpkin soup using my ‘Uchiki Kuri’ winter squashes, followed by late-season ‘Egremont Russet’ apples, straight from the tree. It sounds pretty idyllic, except for one thing: I would dearly love a child to be in this picture, too. The constant of gardening has provided welcome relief. In 1978 what we now know as Thrive was set up, a charity that uses gardening to help people with disabilities or ill health. It’s surprised me, but I think people are uncomfortable talking about infertility unless they’ve experienced it themselves, or are close friends.

Source: The Guardian November 11, 2017 10:52 UTC