Well the promised rain today hasnt arrived - yet!! Washing drying nicely. Windy now & pretty bright.
T'was rather nippy though first thing this morning with a keen wind. Had to go into central Manchester by bus & was glad had left a pair of wooly gloves in coat pocket after our Austrian holiday! J.
Bright but cloudy at times, with a cool breeze. Perfect for getting into the garden. Neighbour wanted to know how to take cuttings, since I had picked the perfect penstemmons for her that she bought at Rosemoor ie there were plenty of side shoots and cuttings material. Gave a "master class" on the art of cuttings, and was then inspired to take some more in my own garden. Just hope they take: the clematis cuttings I took a few weeks back have rooted nicely. Plants for free - love 'em!
And talking of free - I bought five Primula Candelabra a couple of years ago. Split them today - and found 20! Quite a good return - they're not cheap to buy. And I'm still hopeful that the seed I sowed will germinate a la Klein.
Back from Cyprus to find the allotment is a dustbowl ! Have had to dig out the hose which had been packed away for the winter, and spent this morning giving it all a good soaking. Took the opportunity to dig up the last of the Desiree potatoes, which have been absolutely brilliant this year - in fact most of the veg this year have been very good, despite the odd weather. Hope your daughter brings a cardy Frank - it was a touch warm in Cyprus when I left!
Cloudy, wet and windy here. Spent the afternoon yesterday cooking and freezing. I've a glut of toms and picking nearly a colander full a day, can't eat them quick enough.
I was thinking of trying to root cuttings this year on the basis I sowed flower seeds for next year, which were a first and am really pleased with the results.
Dmball, She told me at the weekend it was hot, they were chilling in the shade, I got instructions to go down and put the Central heating on two days before they come back Sunday. We had sunshine rain it got cold then warmed up but the garden is now cleaned up and in green bags ready for the collection Thursday.
Stockton sunny and clear says the box Nearly, a long white cloud like a silver fox Reclining lazily in the sky so blue Box what you say is nearly true.
Well it must get it right sometimes I suppose. A breakfast of porridge and fruit, tea and pills and ready for off, Alfy is laid on my feet so it looks as if he comes with me, he can pay in Tospots then.
Weather is somewhat cooler here today, but bright and breezy, just right for getting all the washing dry.
Garden in need of some serious TLC, things have gone over whilst we have been away. We have a lovely neighbour who waters for us, but they just don't know your garden like you do. Not that I'm complaining, if it wasn't for her kindness we wouldn't get away at all!.
Bright then blustery showers out there today, in Manchester. Have opened up both the greenhouse & one coldframe a wee bit but must close both later on.
Managed a supermarket shop & unloaded the car without getting soaked, but plans to walk up to local shops now abandoned.
Actually put the heating back on yesterday & will be swopping to a slightly thicker duvet soon! J.
Only just recovered from my day in Brighton last friday, must be getting old. Sunshine and wind today, few clouds around but no rain. Have sorted out compost heaps on allotment this morning a very grubby job and then i got caught up in neighbours brambles. One very scratched arm later the bramble is no more. Into town tomorrow so hoping it doesnt rain.
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Another day of sunshine here, we've had very little rain since the start of the Paralympics, just weeks and weeks of sun.
Well the promised rain today hasnt arrived - yet!! Washing drying nicely. Windy now & pretty bright.
T'was rather nippy though first thing this morning with a keen wind. Had to go into central Manchester by bus & was glad had left a pair of wooly gloves in coat pocket after our Austrian holiday! J.
Bright but cloudy at times, with a cool breeze. Perfect for getting into the garden. Neighbour wanted to know how to take cuttings, since I had picked the perfect penstemmons for her that she bought at Rosemoor ie there were plenty of side shoots and cuttings material. Gave a "master class"
on the art of cuttings, and was then inspired to take some more in my own garden. Just hope they take: the clematis cuttings I took a few weeks back have rooted nicely. Plants for free - love 'em!
And talking of free - I bought five Primula Candelabra a couple of years ago. Split them today - and found 20! Quite a good return - they're not cheap to buy. And I'm still hopeful that the seed I sowed will germinate a la Klein.
Cloudy, wet and windy here. Spent the afternoon yesterday cooking and freezing. I've a glut of toms and picking nearly a colander full a day, can't eat them quick enough.
I was thinking of trying to root cuttings this year on the basis I sowed flower seeds for next year, which were a first and am really pleased with the results.
Dmball, She told me at the weekend it was hot, they were chilling in the shade, I got instructions to go down and put the Central heating on two days before they come back Sunday.
We had sunshine rain it got cold then warmed up but the garden is now cleaned up and in green bags ready for the collection Thursday.
Frank.
Stockton sunny and clear says the box
Nearly, a long white cloud like a silver fox
Reclining lazily in the sky so blue
Box what you say is nearly true.
Well it must get it right sometimes I suppose. A breakfast of porridge and fruit, tea and pills and ready for off, Alfy is laid on my feet so it looks as if he comes with me, he can pay in Tospots then.
Frank.
Nr Lincoln.
Good morning everyone.
Good to be back from hols, enjoyable as it was.
Weather is somewhat cooler here today, but bright and breezy, just right for getting all the washing dry.
Garden in need of some serious TLC, things have gone over whilst we have been away. We have a lovely neighbour who waters for us, but they just don't know your garden like you do. Not that I'm complaining, if it wasn't for her kindness we wouldn't get away at all!.
Have a good day.
ChrisX
Bright then blustery showers out there today, in Manchester. Have opened up both the greenhouse & one coldframe a wee bit but must close both later on.
Managed a supermarket shop & unloaded the car without getting soaked, but plans to walk up to local shops now abandoned.
Actually put the heating back on yesterday & will be swopping to a slightly thicker duvet soon! J.
Only just recovered from my day in Brighton last friday, must be getting old. Sunshine and wind today, few clouds around but no rain. Have sorted out compost heaps on allotment this morning a very grubby job and then i got caught up in neighbours brambles. One very scratched arm later the bramble is no more. Into town tomorrow so hoping it doesnt rain.