Stockton sunny although the wind is biting. Both lawns had first cut and trim so they will be feeling it. Shopping for compost and seed today time to start, better late than lose everything by being too early.
Seemed cooler here today, we didn't get any wind, Frank. It's not as cold this evening either so am thinking it's nearly time to get the spuds planted out.
Came home with afew extra hours of daylight left so watered plants in GH. Haven't bought any new multi purpose compost yet was waiting to hear the verdict from others but am tempted this year to get the big bags instead of a load of grow bags.
Yesterday, Thurs. supposedly the first warmer day was freezing! I only lasted in the garden for 10 mins. Today, again brilliant sunshine but still very cold. Am now building a bonfire with dead weed tops etc. The pond is not thawing until mid day.
I buy my JI No 2 seed compost in multiples of threes, £12.00 for 3, I keep an open one in the conservatory to keep it at room temp. for sowing and potting on. I have tried all sorts of different grow bags and cheaper composts but it has ended up a false economy.
JG - I'm down to Cornwall two weeks today for a reunion in the castle where I was born, funnily enough, Pentillie near Saltash! I guarantee the weather will be warm and sunny that weekend. Downside will be all the jobs I should be doing in the garden and allotment at home! Some of us are never happy, eh?
Today was fantastic here in NG5! Still a chill in the wind but there were many moments when the wind abated and you could really feel the Sun's warmth! Was down to one layer of fleece so almost tropical, eh? Stayed out until 20:00 digging a 2 foot deep trench to continue burying an armoured cable under a newish border that needs planting up. Completed about 15ft today and dead chuffed as I'm now about 2/3rds the way down the length of the garden (165 ft). This has been a satisfying but back braking work of progress off and on for the past 3 years. Could have the cable down to the hose by year end ready for connection and lighting next year Phew!
Hope everybody else had a rewarding, warm and enjoyable day! Here's to the weekend folks!
Good idea Zoomer! I was looking to complete last year however the weather was so bad I only completed about 5 ft throughout the whole 12 months. The remainder should be fairly routine as I can run the cable under a path I'm planning on laying through the lawn. It's all good exercise which I very much need!! I'll be sort of sad when it's finished as I like a good 'project' on the go! Mind you....... I'm sure I'll find another challenge to occupy my time and give me a work out
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No frost overnight - yippeeee, slight cloud at 1st then lovely sunshine again. My cheeks are quite pink having been out for a few days in the sun!
Stockton sunny although the wind is biting. Both lawns had first cut and trim so they will be feeling it.
Shopping for compost and seed today time to start, better late than lose everything by being too early.
Frank.
Seemed cooler here today, we didn't get any wind, Frank. It's not as cold this evening either so am thinking it's nearly time to get the spuds planted out.
Came home with afew extra hours of daylight left so watered plants in GH. Haven't bought any new multi purpose compost yet was waiting to hear the verdict from others but am tempted this year to get the big bags instead of a load of grow bags.
Cornwall.
Yesterday, Thurs. supposedly the first warmer day was freezing! I only lasted in the garden for 10 mins. Today, again brilliant sunshine but still very cold. Am now building a bonfire with dead weed tops etc. The pond is not thawing until mid day.
I buy my JI No 2 seed compost in multiples of threes, £12.00 for 3, I keep an open one in the conservatory to keep it at room temp. for sowing and potting on. I have tried all sorts of different grow bags and cheaper composts but it has ended up a false economy.
Hi all ,another mild sunny day in Drogheda got my fist early's in today Red duke of york, no rain forecast till next week
Derek
Hope everybody else had a rewarding, warm and enjoyable day! Here's to the weekend folks!
Rgds Adam
Lots of white cloud here in the NW, little sun but although it went cool this evening it wasn't as cold as usual.
JD - I'm, beginning to think lots of grow bags is false economy, so am going to opt for a 3 for 2 offer this year, just haven't decided which to get.
Adam- think you should have a lighting up party when the last of the cable is laid
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