Winter tightens its grip
There's no mistaking the fact that winter now has us in its grasp. For much of last week it was cold and wet . When we went to the allotment…
Battered
I don't really have much to report for the week.We didn't need any vegetables from the plot so no visit was required. The soil condition now precludes any work on…
Wrapping up warmly
Last week was cold and frosty. At times the sun was dazzlingly bright and at other times it was wet and dull.It really wasn't gardening weather so we only made…
Winter just couldn’t wait
Winter just couldn't wait its turn and arrived early last week. The temperature plummeted. We couldn't get to the plot at all. Maybe that isn't strictly true. It would be…
Renovating our fruit area
Last week the sun shone. The sun was low and dazzling rather than providing warmth but at least it made things feel more cheerful. The temperature is dropping as winter…
First parsnips
Last week we didn't have any weather. I don't suppose that is scientifically possible but that would be my description. There was no rain, no wind, no sun, no frost…
Central Bark at Clumber Park
Last week, was a busy week. Humans had a visit from the hairdresser and Ruby had a visit from the groomer. We showered her the day before she was clipped.…
Autumn tightens its grip
It's been more of the same this week We have had a mixed bag of weather again, although not as much rain. Despite this everywhere is wet and soggy. Heavy…
Ruby’s fourth stamp
Last week we never knew what type of weather we would wake up to, as the weather forecasts changed almost hourly. Most days started gloomy and wet but, on the…