Herbert

I first made the acquaintance of Herbert over two years ago.  He was introduced to me by our son-in-law who explained his many virtues and attributes.  He’s ‘fairly’ unobtrusive, lives on a wall and is the gift that keeps on giving.  The gifts take the form of a year round supply of herbs, lollo rosso, frisée, rocket, chicory, lambs lettuce .... you get the idea.   And all you have to do, is keep him supplied with seeds and water.  

Now this Herbert has been languishing in storage and very sad he’s been. No chance to display his talents and was feeling unloved.  However, he has been rescued, installed in pride of place in his new home and is giving his all.  

So impressed was I, that I ordered a companion for my dear husband who had been giving him longing looks.   

All went well,   Herbert #2 is made in Austria but was happy to join his companion in Britain.   Until - yet another vile consequence of Brexit struck.   Herbert’s new dad received a demand for £66 in import duty.  

That’s a lot of money on top of what he cost. Even if we are spared for a fair few years longer, I doubt that we shall consume sufficient greenstuff to cover his cost.  

Ah well, when we get our eternal reward, Herbert can join his brother, and the coastal family will never be on short commons.