Millie Week 34: Mon 22 - Sat 27 April 1991

Returning to a theme introduced right at the beginning of the strip, Richard is missing the countryside. So in the next few weeks we're going to see him attempt to plant his own garden.

At the time I was operating a 'no parents' rule in the strip. They're an offstage presence, but never seen, much the same way that human beings are in Smith.

Garden centres in Britain, are places where you can buy pet supplies, outdoor furniture, remaindered books, Cotton Traders clothing, Christmas decorations, double glazing and scented candles, but you have to search to find any plants. The one in Tunbridge Wells I usually get my cats' food from has just opened a posh cafe in one of its greenhouses, and started a car wash service. I'm not sure there are any plants there any more...