That's what we need Frank - a bit of HRT (Horticultural Retail Therapy). I wouldn't mind a drop or two of your sunshine either. I can't see the hills the clouds are so low and the rain looks like it's set in for the day.
Rain, rain and more rain. The dogs, being small, are soaked through and covered in mud so confined to kitchen with old towels. No chance of any gardening :- (
Posh, whilst I finish my sandwich, home baked ham, A report on the Sunflower. It now sits in a twelve inch pot and was inspected by granddaughter last night, she has to give an update to her Teacher. I got a hug so she was well pleased "err" granddaughter not Teacher. Afraid Grandson upset Mum, "why can we not have good food like this at home" I ducked out. Sun still there so back out, the tomato's tied in topped up the pots and side shoots though not many of them. A lot of dead heading to do the Paeony now finished though the Cranes bill under the large bush still going strong. The Deutzia which has flowered for what seem weeks is now needing a trim, you should move North, sun and fresh air.
Hot, sunny and humid here with occasional clouds. Yesterday too and we had a light shower late evening. Tomorrow we're to expect thunder storms.
A friend came round this morning to help me weed my disaster as I've had to spend the 4 months since end of Feb incapacitated by a slipped cervical disc that needed surgery and R & R while I sat and just watched the weeds grow. So frustrating. OH has tried but is not a discerning weeder.
However now I'm back in the saddle for half days at least and we have several fine pile of nasties waiting for OH to get home and wheel them to the compost bins. It's going to take him several trips. I shall be dead heading peonies too.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
Well a lovely day her e in S Devon. Unfortunately no gardening time, fixing Bloke's computer (again!) but then a spontaneous retro trip to local steam railway, lovely walk by the river, then rescued 2 very confused Japanese tourists. Just been for a wander through the jungle, picked a few peas and broad beans, off for a garden visit jolly with girly mate tomorrow. So possibly time to garden on Friday...when it will be raining again. Oh goody.
Black cloud at back of house & sun !! at the front. Just put wheely bin out for collection & was surprised at how warm it is- lounge is at the dull, dark back of house.
Had rain most of the day in Manchester, then it stopped just as I needed to start preparing the evening meal- typical. J.
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That's what we need Frank - a bit of HRT (Horticultural Retail Therapy). I wouldn't mind a drop or two of your sunshine either. I can't see the hills the clouds are so low and the rain looks like it's set in for the day.
Rain, rain and more rain. The dogs, being small, are soaked through and covered in mud so confined to kitchen with old towels. No chance of any gardening :- (
Something weird has occurred. The air outside has no wet bits in. And there was a strange yellowish glow - gone now, must've been a UFO.
Posh, whilst I finish my sandwich, home baked ham, A report on the Sunflower.
It now sits in a twelve inch pot and was inspected by granddaughter last night, she has to give an update to her Teacher. I got a hug so she was well pleased "err" granddaughter not Teacher. Afraid Grandson upset Mum, "why can we not have good food like this at home" I ducked out.
Sun still there so back out, the tomato's tied in topped up the pots and side shoots though not many of them. A lot of dead heading to do the Paeony now finished though the Cranes bill under the large bush still going strong. The Deutzia which has flowered for what seem weeks is now needing a trim, you should move North, sun and fresh air.
Frank.
Hot, sunny and humid here with occasional clouds. Yesterday too and we had a light shower late evening. Tomorrow we're to expect thunder storms.
A friend came round this morning to help me weed my disaster as I've had to spend the 4 months since end of Feb incapacitated by a slipped cervical disc that needed surgery and R & R while I sat and just watched the weeds grow. So frustrating. OH has tried but is not a discerning weeder.
However now I'm back in the saddle for half days at least and we have several fine pile of nasties waiting for OH to get home and wheel them to the compost bins. It's going to take him several trips. I shall be dead heading peonies too.
You know what I'm going to say - Its still raining
Black cloud at back of house & sun !! at the front. Just put wheely bin out for collection & was surprised at how warm it is- lounge is at the dull, dark back of house.
Had rain most of the day in Manchester, then it stopped just as I needed to start preparing the evening meal- typical. J.
Sunshine blue sky and rain,all at the same time.
But it was nice to see some sun.
Very warm, humid 20c. Weed and grass growing weather.Torrential rain shower tonight