And finally...
What’s in a name? Or, as we might say in 2024, what is the point of a name? Well, if we go back to primary school we know that names are given to things so that we can identify them and communicate more easily. In the garden, names are vital to differentiate a daffodil from a dahlia and a trowel from a trug. And as gardeners, spending so much of our time outdoors at the mercy of the weather, it is vital that we know the difference between drought and a deluge, the better to take precautions and to ensure the survival of our plants.
But is it really necessary for us to give a name to every strong wind that blows?