Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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,