Morning all. Slept badly, awake a lot between 3 and 6am, then overslept. Going to Leclerc supermarket, groceries. Gravel for the drive coming this afternoon and wood man cutting logs, so heavy work later, gravel spreading and log stacking.
How did the viewings go, BM?
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
As someone said the autumn button has truely been switched on! Have had a lot of rain past couple of days
Been bit stressed after just one week of being on the market but to summarise we have accepted an offer and the one we like has accepted our offer, early days though
Trying to catch up and see you have all been busy bees and some poorly and injured forkers, hugs and best wishes to you all x
Especially want to send big love to Stacey, thinking of you lots xx
It ended up eight viewings on Saturday and would never do that again! And believe it or not the adorable couple I showedaround Friday night are the ones we hope to sell to
How exciting about your gravel and log deliveries today, oh how I love gravel as makes such a difference and has immediate affect, pls share pics
Good morning all, the recent rain is most welcome here and always assuming (brave boy ) that we get some dry spells as well, we are now well set up for autumn digging and planting. This fabulous gardening year goes on.
I am going to a local dahlia nursery today to see them in flower, and may buy some goodies. Or at least make a note for now. Watch this space..
Love dahlias Woody, only in other people's gardens... I've grown them in the past, but the exotic look doesn't work in this garden I'm afraid. I do love the luscious contrast between dark foliage and bright flowers which you get in some varieties.
I wonder if other Forkers have gardened in lots of different parts of the country? I've found it fascinating to adapt to the different soils, microclimates etc. I started in Hertfordshire on heavy clay, neutral soil; first garden of my own was in Cambridshire, with free-draining, very alkaline soil, quick to warm up in spring; then W.Yorks, shady, wet acid soil over clay, hard to work but great for roses; up to Northumberland, incredibly windy, loamy slightly alkaline soil and cold springs; back to W.Yorks, shady, wet acid soil but free-draining this time... and of course W.Scotland, where I've intermittently tried to garden at our holiday cottage, on alkaline soil on a raised beach next to the sea, where anything reachable over the wall is munched by free-range cattle. It's been fun...
Not so much fun today as the drizzle has resumed. Better go shopping and Mum-visiting I think.
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
Liri, I haven't experienced much in the way of climate differences and when I was in driest Essex I doubt if I knew any different as that was the garden I cut my teeth on.
Main difference has been in soil. Always alkaline but varied from stiff clay in Sussex ( brick making became a sideline) to relatively light here. Even that can be a b****** to dig at times of drought. Not very good for roses but some seem happy enough.
My soil and clime are relatively benign so I haven't had the challenges you have faced and don't know how, or if I would have coped. I always think gardening is 70% motivation, 20% knowledge and 10% luck. Not forgetting 15% perspiration too. Never was any good at sums.
Liri Hope you have lovely mum visit Was with my mum all day yesterday having her second chemo and she is doing really well and so proud of her
My garden is heavy clay and huge hunks of chalk!!! But my astrantias super love it! Early days but already planning what plants to take with me!! Hopefully frost holds off for next few weeks at least!
Arrrrgh - daughter and partner are attempting to buy their first house. Have had an offer accepted, have a mortgage but there are problems with it. We are going this afternoon witha builder to see but have a feeling it is going to be a money pit.
Lovely and sunny here but a definite chill in the air. I don't have a jacket that fits me but hopeful only will buy one tomorrow - everything is dependent on what visit we have to make for house
Have put fuchsias in GH, wondering where to put the acidenthra (dark garage?)
Video camera decided to break last night. I went to put a new tape in, it spit the old one out, then broke.
Photos to follow, wifi not strong enough to upload.
Today we dived on the remains of a sperm whale. The skull was 12ft long, the eye sockets 3ft across. The vertebrae would have made coffee tables, they reminded me of a stumpery. Very sad, but from its size it probably died of old age. It has been there three months, the flesh has completely gone and it is being colonised by marine organisms. It will form a new reef and life will go on.
The weather here has been good so far. I hope my polytunnel has not blown away. The aussie housesitter was shown where extra bricks are to hold it down.
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Morning all. Slept badly, awake a lot between 3 and 6am, then overslept. Going to Leclerc supermarket, groceries. Gravel for the drive coming this afternoon and wood man cutting logs, so heavy work later, gravel spreading and log stacking.
How did the viewings go, BM?
Good morning all
As someone said the autumn button has truely been switched on! Have had a lot of rain past couple of days
Been bit stressed after just one week of being on the market but to summarise we have accepted an offer and the one we like has accepted our offer, early days though
Trying to catch up and see you have all been busy bees and some poorly and injured forkers, hugs and best wishes to you all x
Especially want to send big love to Stacey, thinking of you lots xx
Oh BL we overlapped and both overslept today
It ended up eight viewings on Saturday and would never do that again! And believe it or not the adorable couple I showedaround Friday night are the ones we hope to sell to
How exciting about your gravel and log deliveries today, oh how I love gravel as makes such a difference and has immediate affect, pls share pics
Good morning all, the recent rain is most welcome here and always assuming (brave boy
) that we get some dry spells as well, we are now well set up for autumn digging and planting. This fabulous gardening year goes on.
I am going to a local dahlia nursery today to see them in flower, and may buy some goodies. Or at least make a note for now. Watch this space..
How exciting Beaus, fingers crossed all goes well. Don't forget to pot up your favourites and take cuttings etc
Love dahlias Woody, only in other people's gardens... I've grown them in the past, but the exotic look doesn't work in this garden I'm afraid. I do love the luscious contrast between dark foliage and bright flowers which you get in some varieties.
I wonder if other Forkers have gardened in lots of different parts of the country? I've found it fascinating to adapt to the different soils, microclimates etc. I started in Hertfordshire on heavy clay, neutral soil; first garden of my own was in Cambridshire, with free-draining, very alkaline soil, quick to warm up in spring; then W.Yorks, shady, wet acid soil over clay, hard to work but great for roses; up to Northumberland, incredibly windy, loamy slightly alkaline soil and cold springs; back to W.Yorks, shady, wet acid soil but free-draining this time... and of course W.Scotland, where I've intermittently tried to garden at our holiday cottage, on alkaline soil on a raised beach next to the sea, where anything reachable over the wall is munched by free-range cattle. It's been fun...
Not so much fun today as the drizzle has resumed. Better go shopping and Mum-visiting I think.
Liri, I haven't experienced much in the way of climate differences and when I was in driest Essex I doubt if I knew any different as that was the garden I cut my teeth on.
Main difference has been in soil. Always alkaline but varied from stiff clay in Sussex ( brick making became a sideline
) to relatively light here. Even that can be a b****** to dig at times of drought. Not very good for roses but some seem happy enough.
My soil and clime are relatively benign so I haven't had the challenges you have faced and don't know how, or if I would have coped. I always think gardening is 70% motivation, 20% knowledge and 10% luck. Not forgetting 15% perspiration too. Never was any good at sums.
Star gaze did you get my email last week?
RB you have pm
Liri Hope you have lovely mum visit
Was with my mum all day yesterday having her second chemo and she is doing really well and so proud of her 
My garden is heavy clay and huge hunks of chalk!!! But my astrantias super love it! Early days but already planning what plants to take with me!! Hopefully frost holds off for next few weeks at least!
Love your Maths Woody, made me smile
Good Day
Arrrrgh - daughter and partner are attempting to buy their first house. Have had an offer accepted, have a mortgage but there are problems with it. We are going this afternoon witha builder to see but have a feeling it is going to be a money pit.
Lovely and sunny here but a definite chill in the air. I don't have a jacket that fits me
but hopeful only will buy one tomorrow - everything is dependent on what visit we have to make for house
Have put fuchsias in GH, wondering where to put the acidenthra (dark garage?)
Yep autumn is definitely here
Video camera decided to break last night. I went to put a new tape in, it spit the old one out, then broke.
Photos to follow, wifi not strong enough to upload.
Today we dived on the remains of a sperm whale. The skull was 12ft long, the eye sockets 3ft across. The vertebrae would have made coffee tables, they reminded me of a stumpery. Very sad, but from its size it probably died of old age. It has been there three months, the flesh has completely gone and it is being colonised by marine organisms. It will form a new reef and life will go on.
The weather here has been good so far. I hope my polytunnel has not blown away. The aussie housesitter was shown where extra bricks are to hold it down.
Have a good day folks.