Lockdown Day 53 – Our Latest Late Frost Ever?
We've had a series of very cold nights for the second week of May. The coldest early morning occurred on Thursday when the temperature fell to -0.4°C or 31.3°F. As…
Lockdown Day 50 – “Ne’er cast a clout ’til May be out!
There’s a very old English proverb “Ne'er cast a clout 'til May be out! The proverb can be traced as far back as 1732. Clout is an old English word…
Lockdown Day 47 – Gardeners’ World – Was It From Last Year?
We watched Gardeners' World last night and we were amazed to see Monty Don in his garden with the rain pouring down. Monty explained how it had rained all night…
Lockdown Day 46 – Frosted Potatoes and Warmest Day of the Year
There’s much weather talk about the possibility of a cold spell next Monday and Tuesday. Well, I’m sure it won’t be colder than the early hours of Wednesday morning. The…