RIP Andrew Preview. How he kept a straight face I shall never know - it STILL makes me laugh every time.
Weather wasn't nice yesterday - better today, but I'm a bit bleurgh so I'm fiddling about here instead of cracking on. It's still a bit early for starting peas though - made that mistake last year and got about 4 pods from 8 half frozen plants. I'll leave it a bit. spuds are chitting, chillis are germinating, seeds are all sorted and extras bought, so I'm ready to go when I get rid of the lurgy, if the sun comes out.
Gardening on the edge of Exmoor, in Devon
“It's still magic even if you know how it's done.”
I tried to sort out the veg patch but OH took pity on my sore arms and took over ... nary a weedling to be seen and everything raked down ready for seed sowing as soon as the next cold snap is over. I’ve sorted out what seeds I’ve got and what I need to get ... I feel fairly well organised ... I’ve even got a few tatties chitting .. just got to check on what composts I need to get ...
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Thank LG. What a fab series that last one was - especially the last few minutes. Superb example of how comedy and tragedy are linked. Well organised Dove - what's that? r'girl - he was brilliant wasn't he? I remember him saying in a documentary a few years ago, that when he gets taxis, the drivers call him Mr Preview. He said it with such great affection, so I think he secretly enjoyed that. They'll be up there now, the three of 'em, doing Grieg's Piano Concerto... by Greig steephill - you've got it all pretty much covered then Went to B&Q for more paint, and they didn't have it. *%$#*. Fortunately there's a Homebase a bit further away [nearer one has closed] so I've reserved it. I might go and get it tonight. Best laid plans and all that.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Sorry Steephill, forgot to send best wishes to your Mrs. Sounds as if she's got you very well trained (and who cares about dust, anyway?), so perhaps your biggest extra role might be as Official Entertainer...
Islander, I'm sure you'll be able to relocate any seedlings which are in completely the wrong place in your pot. It'll look stunning again! Hope the ME relaxes its grip soon, and you can do some more therapeutic gardening - there's nothing like it for improving the mood, I find.
Your OH is a treasure, Dove! Hope he enjoys the casserole. Did you make the dumplings in the end? Sounds yummy...
Had a little snooze after lunch, and now feel much brighter. The forecast was the problem yesterday - I felt I had to finish as much as possible before the weather broke...
Better keep away from paint fumes until you're recovered, Obelixx.
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
@steephill , Best wishes to your OH. It's a bit concerning to hear that this is the third time she's broken a wrist - has she been tested for osteoporosis at all?
Evening all. The Big Agapanthus Split has started. 6 are resisting all attempts to shift them from their pots so have been left to one side until Hubby is home to join in with the heaving. Deciduous varieties are outside now to make room for the extra pots.
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Weather wasn't nice yesterday - better today, but I'm a bit bleurgh so I'm fiddling about here instead of cracking on. It's still a bit early for starting peas though - made that mistake last year and got about 4 pods from 8 half frozen plants. I'll leave it a bit. spuds are chitting, chillis are germinating, seeds are all sorted and extras bought, so I'm ready to go when I get rid of the lurgy, if the sun comes out.
“It's still magic even if you know how it's done.”
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Well organised Dove - what's that?
r'girl - he was brilliant wasn't he? I remember him saying in a documentary a few years ago, that when he gets taxis, the drivers call him Mr Preview. He said it with such great affection, so I think he secretly enjoyed that. They'll be up there now, the three of 'em, doing Grieg's Piano Concerto... by Greig
steephill - you've got it all pretty much covered then
Went to B&Q for more paint, and they didn't have it. *%$#*. Fortunately there's a Homebase a bit further away [nearer one has closed] so I've reserved it. I might go and get it tonight. Best laid plans and all that.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Islander, I'm sure you'll be able to relocate any seedlings which are in completely the wrong place in your pot. It'll look stunning again! Hope the ME relaxes its grip soon, and you can do some more therapeutic gardening - there's nothing like it for improving the mood, I find.
Your OH is a treasure, Dove! Hope he enjoys the casserole. Did you make the dumplings in the end? Sounds yummy...
Had a little snooze after lunch, and now feel much brighter. The forecast was the problem yesterday - I felt I had to finish as much as possible before the weather broke...
Better keep away from paint fumes until you're recovered, Obelixx.
No dumplings today ... he says just potatoes will be enough.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
The Big Agapanthus Split has started. 6 are resisting all attempts to shift them from their pots so have been left to one side until Hubby is home to join in with the heaving.
Deciduous varieties are outside now to make room for the extra pots.