Monthly Archives: September 2010

What a lovely sunny day it’s been today. Popped down the allotment this morning and weeded the bed where the popcorn was growing. There were about 6 of us there today. With all the rain we had last night the … Continue reading →

Picked all my popcorn today. Got quite a bit, and I’ll make a film about it tomorrow. I was the only 1 there this morning until Graham arrived. He’s a lovely elderly man. I need to get more manure, must … Continue reading →

Didn’t go to the allotment today as the weather wasn’t very inviting. Instead I spent the afternoon in the garden starting to tidy up after summer and getting the garden all ready for when autumn really sets in. I had … Continue reading →

Spent the afternoon sorting out the greenhouse. The tomatoes have nearly finished, so I picked any left and will add them to the trays on the kitchen cupboards, so they can ripen. I did pick one that was very odd, … Continue reading →

Popped down to the allotment this morning to weed and strim more grass. I only stayed there for about an hour as it kept raining and so wasn’t that enjoyable. I got a fair amount done, before I thought enough … Continue reading →

Popped down the allotment after school with George so he could start his project on “Habitat”. We spent about 40 minutes on the plot looking in various areas for insects and minibeasts. I lifted the carpet on one of the … Continue reading →

Noticed last night that I’d been bitten by a red ant on my left knee. I never felt it, but I think it got in through the hole of my trouser leg and had a feast whilst it was there. … Continue reading →

You never would believe that we’re in Autumn today as it’s so lovely and hot. Tomorrow promises to be even warmer, I may have to put my shorts back on again. Looks like we’re having a late summer, about time … Continue reading →

Popped to the allotment this afternoon and spread all the manure I’d got on Friday. Oh and by the way the car didn’t smell, thank goodness. I’ve managed to cover about a quarter of my plot, so at least another … Continue reading →

I finally christened the newish car with a manure trip. We’ve had it since June last year, but this is the first time it’s stood side by side with a huge pile of poo! It took about an hour and … Continue reading →