So, next time you’re free on a Sunday morning, or you have a free hour after dropping the kids off, steer your car towards Woodham Road. Don’t have a plan. Just go to Meadow Croft. Wander the aisles, pet the terracotta pots, grab a coffee, and buy a plant you probably don’t need.
It’s a tiny slice of good living. It’s affordable, it’s friendly, and it smells like damp earth and fresh bread. Honestly, what more could you want from a Saturday? You might not fix your garden, but you’ll definitely fix your mood. And that’s worth more than a truckload of compost.