We have been enjoying unusually cool weather here. Or at least I have. The daily highs have been around 21-22degC, which is my ideal summer weather. People at the beach might not be so impressed but it’s been so great for getting things done outside. I had some big weeding sessions after Christmas, mainly in … More Wee May Bee Rampant But We Will Be Used
Following on from Part 1… The Garden The last few seedlings have been planted so there are no more plants sitting on the outdoor table, just a few things growing in the Craft Room. Some of our broccoli plants bolted due to the unusually hot patch we had, or due to weather fluctuations. The three … More Christmas & Pre-Christmas: Part 2
Broody Roulette has been a long game. When we left off last time, lockdown time for the first batch of incubator eggs was approaching. I was waiting to see if resident superbroody, Frodo, would go properly broody so I could give her the second small batch of eggs (Batch #2) that were two days behind … More Broody Roulette: More Bad Turns & Silver Linings
Another heat wave is upon us as we hurtle towards summer. Thankfully, the mornings and evenings are still somewhat cool. Most of the crops are in the garden now. I still have spares of some things, which have come in useful to replace seedlings eaten by my dreaded enemy: the molluscs. Let’s just say I’m … More Things You Shouldn’t do With an Axe
