May 2025 Video Diary

06 May 2025

Frost wipes out potato crop

We had a frost in the early hours of Tuesday morning with the temperature dropping to 0.2C. All the early potatoes at the allotment have been caught by the frost.

03 May 2025

Drought issues – Have we any plantable ground?

We’ve had two dry months now, and the lack of rain is now having an impact on the allotment. We are trying to hold back on planting out on the plot, but that can’t go on for much longer. I decided to remove some weed control fabric and see if the ground was suitable for sowing a crop of early peas.

03 May 2025

Bluebells and lambs at Kedleston Hall on Ruby’s walk

A wander around the long walk at Kedleston Hall with Ruby. The bluebells are probably at their peak.

03 May 2025

A hike to Bluebell Woods with Ruby

I’m sure this is one of the largest displays of bluebells in the UK. We hike with Ruby to the bluebells on display in Temple Newsam woods.