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…

Last week gave us a glimpse of what we hope is to come. For a couple of days, the sun shone and we even ventured out without coats.Now, whether you…

Last week was all about the strong winds, especially on Thursday. Nostell had to close for the day for safety reasons, but thankfully, I spotted the notice on Facebook, saving…

March marks the beginning of meteorological spring. This is the system used by forecasters, where the months of the year are divided so that each season consists of three full…

We had a bit of a respite in our weather. I can’t quite go as far as to say we haven’t had any rain, but we have had some whole…