An Unexpected Success
The drought continues and hosepipe bans have already been introduced in some parts of the country. I suspect it won't be long before one reaches us too, and then we'll…
Still Waiting for Rain
The drought continues. We are doing our best to keep things alive in both the garden and on the allotment, but our efforts can only go so far. With so…
The Watering Can Workout
After the short-lived respite from the previous week's heat, temperatures soon began climbing again, meaning any outdoor activity had to be confined to mornings and evenings. The afternoons became all…
Not Really the Weather We Ordered
Last week I ended my post by saying, "Now all we need is a little rain, a little less heat and a return to long walks."I suppose you could say…