OH has spread the remains of one of the compost bins over the bare bit of the veg patch, and turned the contents of the other bin into the empty one - I'm getting him trained
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Where to start in the garden, lots of jobs to catch up with. Remaining lilies to sort out, then the cold frame, some of the plants have not survived the winter, so must have clear out and make room for some more that can come out the greenhouse.
Bjay -Best of luck with the wedding cake. I made my daughters, and 2 nieces in the past, quite a responsibility, but all turned out OK.
My gardening activities are 'on hold' with continuing sciatica- drat- & having to take care of my arm. Oh well can see me having to delegate the pot moving & compost bin turning to OH, who as a non gardener may not be the best person..... Any hints Dove?
He was to be seen using a spade at daughter's yesterday- fine by me, it's covered in rubble in places & clay beneath!
Today we must do some paperwork, so tomorrow shall move dahlias around as struggling with space in the house. We did go down to a rather cold Dunham Massey on friday for a walk around the gardens there. Too windy for OH to do much photography though as branches/plants wouldnt stay still! J.
GG that's what my OH does - he can recognise verbascum when in flower, fuchsias the same but that is because he likes them, does take pride in lawn though
Cake - it has now taken 45mins longer than the recipe said, that's why you bake test samples. On GB Bake off they must tests and test.
Just taken it out of oven - not too happy with it, will ahve to see whaen it cools down
Spent morning sorting GH and attempting to do some sort of cold frame - I haven'y one - so that the plants don't go 'soft'
Bjay, that's the problem I always have with cakes, the cooking time is miles out.
GG, I have similar issues with OH. His main duty is to chop down brambles and ivy Only the other day he was doing just that and decided to remove an unsightly metal frame while he was at it - it's a support for some plants that flop about so I was not a happy bear. Easily sorted but it was not his department!!!
Mine always claimed that if it were up to him, he would have only grass. He now feels quite proud when the garden looks good, though he still thinks I am an idiot who needs constant supervision. He could be right, actually....
I gave in & took painkillers again earlier. Am now comfy again.
My hand/arm problem though is going to be a real b****r. Oh well I'll cope, have to.
Paperwork done & dusted & shredded. OH has tried to cancel something on an apparent 24hr/7day phoneline, only to discover that they arent actually functioning today! Website also non-existent as well...... J.
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Morning Folks.
Lovely morning here if a tad cool.
Where to start in the garden, lots of jobs to catch up with. Remaining lilies to sort out, then the cold frame, some of the plants have not survived the winter, so must have clear out and make room for some more that can come out the greenhouse.
Bjay -Best of luck with the wedding cake. I made my daughters, and 2 nieces in the past, quite a responsibility, but all turned out OK.
Have a productive and happy day.
ChrisX
Morning, no afternoon, all.
My gardening activities are 'on hold' with continuing sciatica- drat- & having to take care of my arm. Oh well can see me having to delegate the pot moving & compost bin turning to OH, who as a non gardener may not be the best person..... Any hints Dove?
He was to be seen using a spade at daughter's yesterday- fine by me, it's covered in rubble in places & clay beneath!
Today we must do some paperwork, so tomorrow shall move dahlias around as struggling with space in the house. We did go down to a rather cold Dunham Massey on friday for a walk around the gardens there. Too windy for OH to do much photography though as branches/plants wouldnt stay still! J.
Afties all
Sun is still struggling to come through the clouds here. No where near as nice as the last few days but still dry.
Jo, hope you're feeling better soon . I've never had sciatica but my friend suffers badly with it.
Try and have a rest today.
Bjay - you are following in Jo's footsteps - Don't do too much. Watch the foot.
Could never train my OH, Dove - just boss him around. Don't trust him near my plants.
My OH once 'weeded' out lupins, clematis and a rose! He now mows the lawns and does a bit of heavy work around the place.
GG that's what my OH does - he can recognise verbascum when in flower, fuchsias the same but that is because he likes them, does take pride in lawn though
Cake - it has now taken 45mins longer than the recipe said, that's why you bake test samples. On GB Bake off they must tests and test.
Just taken it out of oven - not too happy with it, will ahve to see whaen it cools down
Spent morning sorting GH and attempting to do some sort of cold frame - I haven'y one - so that the plants don't go 'soft'
Bjay, that's the problem I always have with cakes, the cooking time is miles out.
GG, I have similar issues with OH. His main duty is to chop down brambles and ivy
Only the other day he was doing just that and decided to remove an unsightly metal frame while he was at it - it's a support for some plants that flop about so I was not a happy bear. Easily sorted but it was not his department!!!
GG
Mine always claimed that if it were up to him, he would have only grass. He now feels quite proud when the garden looks good, though he still thinks I am an idiot who needs constant supervision. He could be right, actually....
I gave in & took painkillers again earlier. Am now comfy again.
My hand/arm problem though is going to be a real b****r. Oh well I'll cope, have to.
Paperwork done & dusted & shredded. OH has tried to cancel something on an apparent 24hr/7day phoneline, only to discover that they arent actually functioning today!
Website also non-existent as well...... J.