I gardened in Belgium for 25 years. Almost as much rain as the Lake District but for some plants and my pots I had a watering system in place for when I went on hols in summer because heatwaves were possible.
Mind you, there were no hosepipe bans. Might be different now tho it's only 6 years since we left.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
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I still haven't watered my garden but I did summon up the energy to keep my patio plants alive and have managed to avoid feeling smug about it. @gohunteroGDYUR8a
I gardened in Belgium for 25 years. Almost as much rain as the Lake District but for some plants and my pots I had a watering system in place for when I went on hols in summer because heatwaves were possible.
I would guess not a watering system for two acres.
That said, I don't understand why Monty doesn't have some sort of watering system in place.
Agreed. Before now,backin the 80's we have used bath water, with a hose pipe as a syphon to get it down to the garden! Where there is a will, there is a way!
… That said, I don't understand why Monty doesn't have some sort of watering system in place.
Could it be because most years he’s gardening in flood conditions, not drought?
Yes, that's possible, but us gardeners should be flexible enough to change our tactics in order to be in line with the current climatic changes/requirements. Some years, we just let God water the plants, and others, we have to intervene and provide additional water.
I gardened in Belgium for 25 years. Almost as much rain as the Lake District but for some plants and my pots I had a watering system in place for when I went on hols in summer because heatwaves were possible.
I would guess not a watering system for two acres.
You obviously didn't read the whole post from Obelixx!
I believe this is just a silly person who wants to stir up an argument. Many areas were forbidden the use of a hosepipe for the good of the community and the environment.
It's impossible to water a large garden with a watering can, even if you have all day and a lot of strength. I could have flown in from Crete or the moon, it wouldn't have changed the law or saved my plants. And we can't all afford watering systems , legal or otherwise.
I do dislike being told I'm a fool for being responsible and law abiding.
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Mind you, there were no hosepipe bans. Might be different now tho it's only 6 years since we left.
I would guess not a watering system for two acres.
It's impossible to water a large garden with a watering can, even if you have all day and a lot of strength. I could have flown in from Crete or the moon, it wouldn't have changed the law or saved my plants. And we can't all afford watering systems , legal or otherwise.
I do dislike being told I'm a fool for being responsible and law abiding.