Monday, October 12

No MIstaking - It isAutumn

Last week the winter coats came out. The sun is trying its best to convince us that summer hasn’t quite left the scene but it is losing its power.

Travelling in the car, with sunlight streaming through the windows, is pleasantly warm, but as soon as we get out, we reach for our coats.

We’ve had some much-needed rain, but has it been enough to improve the condition of our soil? Despite the recent rainfall, a drought has now been declared in Yorkshire because of low water levels in the reservoirs. The Environment Agency says that we need 120% of average rainfall over the winter to replenish supplies.

A plan that had been cancelled several times finally came to fruition, and Ruby achieved a fourth stamp in her Pooch Passport.



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Monday, October 5

The Autumn Paintbrush is Out

Although at times it seems reluctant to do so, summer is losing its grip as autumn nudges its way forward. The autumn paintbrush is now out.

Temperatures on the whole were fairly mild, although early Sunday morning the temperature dropped, giving us a taste of what is to come.

Darkness seems to be galloping in faster than we would like, shutting us indoors earlier.

We have stayed local this week, so there are no more stamps for Ruby.

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Monday, September 28

A Few More Surprises Before Autumn Takes Hold

Summer isn’t quite ready to say goodbye and paid us a fleeting visit last week.

Autumn, however, has taken possession of the night-time, with temperatures dropping. Oddly, some of our windows steamed up on the outside one morning.

Darkness is creeping in far too quickly and evening walks with Ruby are coming to an end, which means less time will be spent outdoors.

The allotment is also starting to feel more autumnal, with more clearing and harvesting to do and, if the weather would only co-operate, some beds that need digging.

I also have to admit to a gardening mistake which opened up a new opportunity.




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