More squash geekery
Pinching out the growing tips on the main vine. There are a lot of recommendations online about this. I’ve not tried it before but when the slugs ate the growing […]
Squash geekery
Up early to water and some digging. My plug plants should arrive soon and will need a home – though the swedes should have been with me on Friday and appear to be missing in the post. I am half-way through the navy bed. After the recent rain it is […]
Summer’s here
It’s been swelteringly hot and most days I go up just to water. There’s not been much time for anything else while Small Child has been with us. I’ve filled the hotbin with the remains of the manure pile (fresh delivery later that day as per s*d’s law) and it […]
Progress is hit and miss
As ever, Mum has been brilliant and watered my stuff. We were up in the Peak District and had much cooler weather. However now I am back I see the weeds are taking over in 2 beds and I will need to spend some time getting them back in order […]
Pre-holiday rushes
I am running around like a headless chicken trying to get all things ticked off on my list before we go away – for only FOUR days! Imagine the panic I’d be in if it were a proper holiday! I’d be at DefCon2 verging on 1. With much heaving about, […]
Benefits of the longer days
Lovely long session post-work today – I really needed that and am feeling so relaxed and calm. I got there at about 6ish, armed with leeks, which aren’t in the ground but are at least a step closer. After 4 hours there I have: – watered and turned 2 daleks […]
Hampton Court, some berries and a hotbin
Not had much time at the plot recently. My friend Maggie did a sterling impression of Mrs Overall when helping me move office and we spent a fabulous day at Hampton Court Flower Show as a reward – it’s very handy living nearby. With the river boat just a hop, […]
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