Morning all, we have had some rumbles of thunder and now have some rain! Not sure how useful yet I will have to go and investigate under shrubs which I suspect will be dry. I picked my first melon yesterday but it didn't have a lot of taste or sweetness, I will blame it on the weather as usual. Have a good day all.
We are waiting down here @floralies - the sky is overcast and we've had some spitties but nothing that settles.  Storms are forecast with thunder this afternoon, but I don't think the rainfall will be very much.  Still, the temperature has dropped to 25°C but it is so humid.  It's bearable.
Maybe some weeding later on - got to feel like you're doing something useful!!
Sorry to those of you who are on holiday but getting the rain the rest of us so desperately want! Great results in that dry garden @chicky. Enjoy the Sainsbury's Centre @Dovefromabove - they really do have some good exhibitions there. We're off to the Raveningham Centre on Sunday for the sculpture trail. It has become a bit of a family tradition and we take anyone visiting any of us there too. This time its a friend of my daughter's, up from Brighton. Tea and cake and batting away the wasps is all part of it. My friend's savoury bits and bobs went down well yesterday evening at the do. I've sent her some flowers as a thank you. Had word today of the date for the funeral of my friend who died recently. There will be standing room only in the little church.
Afternoon all, Hubby insists we had some lightening last night when he was in the bath but can't say I noticed it. It's been dry and warm today and I've managed to do a bit more in the garden. Got some deadheading done and took down the peas as they have gone over. Lots of cucumbers, french beans, radish and beetroot ready and the tomato plants are loaded but still green. Will need to water the veg and the pots this evening. Â
We enjoyed our visit to the SCVA … we had lunch there and took our time, seeing the Scottish Women Painters before lunch and afterwards we had our usual ‘immersive experience’ of the permanent collection. It really is a very special place … we are so lucky to have it just up the road.Â
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Wonderful day here, son and family spent the afternoon on their way home from holiday. The food I’d made got eaten with enthusiasm, and son has taken a couple of slices of gluten free tarte tatin home for later.  ( I bought the pastry ready made) Now recovering with a glass of chilled sparkling rose with a strawberry in it. Very summery! OH is watching the rugby, it must be very boring as there is a lot of snoring going on. I don’t have the heart to wake him, hopefully there will be either a recording or highlights he can watch later.
We’ve had a busy but lovely day, exhibition, lunch out, more art … then meeting up with niece and friend again, a bit of ferrying students about … that sort of thing .., then falling asleep in front of the swimming. I’ve been sent to bed. Night night everyone … sleep tight 😴Â
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
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I picked my first melon yesterday but it didn't have a lot of taste or sweetness, I will blame it on the weather as usual.
Have a good day all.
We are waiting down here @floralies - the sky is overcast and we've had some spitties but nothing that settles.  Storms are forecast with thunder this afternoon, but I don't think the rainfall will be very much.  Still, the temperature has dropped to 25°C but it is so humid.  It's bearable.
Maybe some weeding later on - got to feel like you're doing something useful!!
Enjoy your day!
Tui
Enjoy the Sainsbury's Centre @Dovefromabove - they really do have some good exhibitions there.
We're off to the Raveningham Centre on Sunday for the sculpture trail. It has become a bit of a family tradition and we take anyone visiting any of us there too. This time its a friend of my daughter's, up from Brighton. Tea and cake and batting away the wasps is all part of it.
My friend's savoury bits and bobs went down well yesterday evening at the do. I've sent her some flowers as a thank you.
Had word today of the date for the funeral of my friend who died recently. There will be standing room only in the little church.
Will need to water the veg and the pots this evening. Â
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Now recovering with a glass of chilled sparkling rose with a strawberry in it. Very summery! OH is watching the rugby, it must be very boring as there is a lot of snoring going on. I don’t have the heart to wake him, hopefully there will be either a recording or highlights he can watch later.
I’ve been sent to bed. Night night everyone … sleep tight 😴Â
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.