Last week was cold and frosty. At times the sun was dazzlingly bright and at other times it was wet and dull.
It really wasn't gardening weather, so we only made one quick visit to the allotment to harvest some leeks and parsnips.
Monday, December 2
Wrapping up warmly
Monday, November 25
Winter just couldn't wait
Winter just couldn't wait its turn and arrived early last week. The temperature plummeted. We couldn't get to the plot at all. Maybe that isn't strictly true. It would be more accurate to say we didn't want to go. We had done quite a lot the previous week so there was nothing that couldn't wait. We could have done to have harvested some leeks but a quick change of menu sorted that out.
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Monday, November 18
Renovating our fruit area
Last week the sun shone. The sun was low and dazzling rather than providing warmth but at least it made things feel more cheerful. The temperature is dropping as winter draws ever closer.
We wrapped up warmly and I donned sunglasses to head for the allotment. My eyes don't tolerate brightness at the best of times so the conditions were particularly challenging.
We completed a lot of work on the plot.
Monday, November 11
First Parsnips
Last week we didn't have any weather. I don't suppose that is scientifically possible but that would be my description. There was no rain, no wind, no sun, no frost nor any other weather condition you could name. Instead, we woke every morning to gloom and dullness. It hardly managed to become light throughout the day.
Wednesday, November 6
October in pictures
Monday, November 4
Central Bark at Clumber Park
Last week, was a busy week. Humans had a visit from the hairdresser and Ruby had a visit from the groomer. We showered her the day before she was clipped. The groomer would do that but Ruby is used to us showering her as she needs a good wash between grooming visits. We end up almost as wet as Ruby as she has plenty of vigorous shakes during the process. Once out of the shower and toweled down there follows a cracker dog session before we can start up the hairdryer. It's always sad to see the teddy bear look disappear. On the plus side, the daily brush is easier, and the highlight for Ruby is that both the hairdresser and groomer come with treats. What was even better, last week was that Ruby's favourite delivery man also came with a treat.
Monday, October 28
Autumn toghtens its grip
It's been more of the same this week We have had a mixed bag of weather again, although not as much rain. Despite this everywhere is wet and soggy. Heavy morning dew coats the grass making everywhere squelchy underfoot.
Despite this, we have continued working on the allotment.
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Monday, October 14
Ruby's fourth stamp
Last week we never knew what type of weather we would wake up to, as the weather forecasts changed almost hourly. Most days started gloomy and wet but, on the days that we were lucky, the sun broke through the clouds during the afternoon. On other days the gloom hung around and mist descended.
The colour of autumn
It was another mixed weather week. We had quite a bit of rain, dull and gloomy, mornings and some bouts of sunshine At times it was also very cold so layers of clothing were called for
We managed to complete one or two jobs at the allotment.
Wednesday, October 9
September in Pictures
Monday, October 7
Down to the roots
At the allotment, I actually did some planting. We had some small brocolli and cauliflower plants in the greenhouse which we decided to plant out. They are very small and I know it's late to be planting them but there are two chances as to whether or not they grow. The brassicas planted at a more optimum time failed as the roots were eaten.
Monday, September 30
Do your research!
Autumn is definitely strengthening its grip. The leaves are beginning to turn colour, evenings and mornings are darker and there is a definite chill in the air. We have had some rain but nothing like the downpours being experienced in some parts of the country.
Monday, September 23
Autumn is pushing in
It's official now - autumn is upon us. Nights are noticeably drawing in and other than the occasional blip, the temperatures are falling. I don't know about you but I feel cheated by the lack of summer.
Some areas have had lots of rainfall but for us it has remained resolutely dry and more often than not gloomy.
The pace of activity at the allotment has slowed although there remains lots of tidying and winter preparatory work to occupy us.
Monday, September 16
Too Happy?
We have had some rain. Whether it satisfies the needs of the allotment remains to be seen but I very much doubt it. That said every little helps.
We only managed to visit the allotment on Tuesday afternoon when we managed to prepare the bed where we will plant garlic and over-wintering onions.
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