Monthly Archives: June 2011

Oh my, we’re nearly at the end of June, and into July. Where has this month gone? I was woke up this morning at some un godly hour of 4.45am…I never knew that time existed…to the sudden down pour of … Continue reading →

And I thought yesterday was hot….today was even hotter at 33!!! Needless to say it would have been suicidal to go to the allotment today as I don’t have any shade at all, and I even tried to go in … Continue reading →

Just got back from our 5K walk this morning, it was incredibly hot and the car said 29.5 degrees on the way home, Phew! Sally and I made it in 55 minutes, which we are very proud of. We all … Continue reading →

Well today was exciting up the allotment, there I was merrily weeding away and then suddenly the heavens opened! I had to make a mad dash for the car, try that in your wellies, not the easiest of things to … Continue reading →

Filmed a few more bits in the greenhouse today, and realised that yesterday I had been using the camera wrong, so what I did yesterday I’ll need to do again. Found a new button on the camera though, so that’s … Continue reading →

Another beautiful day, may be a little windy. I made a little film this morning on the new camera. Knowing me I’ve most probably filmed nothing at all. I won’t tell you what the film was, otherwise that’ll spoil the … Continue reading →

Popped to the allotment this morning, and got a fair amount done. Firstly, I planted a load of Tomatoes in various places, then sowed some more mixed Lettuce seed in the Asparagus bed. I just weeded over the soil, sprinkled … Continue reading →

Well it’s just before 9pm and I’ve just got back from Birmingham! What is normally just over a 2 hour trip took me 3 hours, everything was going very well apart from the rain until I got on the M25! … Continue reading →

Well I’m all packed and ready to go up to Birmingham. I’m going to the NEC to see Gardeners’ World on Friday, so if you see me say “Hi”.

A glorious day today, a few clouds, but no sign of rain. It feels like June again, make the most of it as there’s more rain to come. Popped to the allotment this morning and planted a few cabbages I … Continue reading →