We’ve reached a turning point
It seems that no sooner have we planted up all our allotment beds than we start to clear them. The period of time during which the plot looks its best…
Is this really summer?
At the moment, there never seems to be a happy medium where our weather is concerned. June saw us lugging watering cans in the level of heat not ideal for…
Great weather … for ducks
There is never a happy medium where our weather is concerned. Only a couple of week's ago we were struggling to keep our plants watered. The soil was dry and…
A break from watering
At the beginning of last week, although we had some light rain, we were still watering, The heavy rain that was forecast seemed to be determined to miss us. We had…
Gorgeous June – Poor start to July
The weather in June was gorgeous for taking Ruby on long walks at Temple Newsam, Rothwell Park and Nostell Priory. A few days were particularly warm and we decided on…
Everything is being battered
It seems to happen every year at this time. Everything in the garden and on the plot is planted out and settled in and looking lovely. Then as soon as…