Summer arrived last week and made quite a dramatic entrance as temperatures soared into the 30s and thunder rumbled overhead. It was a little early, as meteorological summer does not…

What a mixed bag of weather we had last week!One minute we were sitting in the car with rain and hail pounding on the roof, the next we were shivering…

It was cold last week. The Met Office may insist that May’s temperatures are average for the time of year, but it certainly did not feel like it. Records from…

We seemed to experience every season in a single week. Some days were pleasantly mild, with coats abandoned altogether, while on others we were piling on extra layers to keep…

The temperature, on Thursday, was just about perfect—just like one of those lovely summer days where it’s warm but not too hot. I’d happily take that all summer long. I’m…

There is an old saying: ‘Ne’er cast not a clout ’til May is out’. In other words, don’t be too quick to shed your winter layers. There’s some debate as…

Last week, we were dodging showers again and even woke to a white landscape. Jack Frost still seems determined to keep a grip on things.In my previous post, I mentioned…

Last week brought a little bit of everything—sunshine that hinted at summer, followed by a sharp return to colder, windier days. Just enough to keep us gardeners guessing, and the…

Easter—ideally Good Friday—is traditionally the time to plant potatoes. This tradition is rooted in folklore, with the belief that planting at Easter brings good luck and a strong harvest. After…

The wind stung, the sun teased, and coats were very much back on. Last week was all about preparing, plotting, and planning — sometimes on the allotment, with hands and…