Steady Progress Despite the Fickle Weather
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…
We had potato plans. The weather had other plans.
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…
Allotment to armchair: A week of garden planning
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…
Rhubarb, sunshine and a busy week
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…
Windy walks among daffodils and Ruby’s reward
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…
Spring teases
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…
Chitting, Chopping and Mulching
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…
A steady start
We need just two more stamps on Ruby’s Pooch Passport to complete the challenge of visiting twelve National Trust properties before the end of February.It would be considerably easier if…
Waterworld
Last week, water in its many forms provided a constant soundtrack to our days. There was the steady rhythm of pouring rain, the soft dripping of drizzle, and the deep…
What a miserable week
What a truly miserable week it’s been. There have been the odd flashes of brightness, but for the most part the days have been damp, drizzly, and thoroughly dull. On…