Our Driest July Since 2009
It's been our driest July since 2009, when Martyn set up a weather station in our garden. Our records, of course, only relate to our own garden, but it's fair…
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…
June was Flaming in More Ways Than One
Last week was one of enforced laziness at least as far as the afternoons were concerned. Any outdoor activity was confined to mornings before the temperature soared to the high 30s…
Making the Most of Summery Weather
Last week, summer lingered. There was plenty of sunshine and the temperature was just how I like it – not so hot that we were searching for shade or staying…
So Much for Flaming June
"Flaming June" was a common English expression in the early twentieth century, used to describe the hot, bright weather often associated with the month. Following an exceptionally wet June in…
Summer in Retreat
Summer must have taken to heart my comment last week that it had arrived early. It swiftly retreated, the temperature dropped and the sun paid us only a fleeting visit.It…
Summer Starts with a Bang
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…
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