Things I want to achieve in September 2026 The garden continues to look good and in good order, but with a few corners that still need love, but on the whole it is technically organised. There is nothing like having to keep it looking good just in case someone might want to conduct an interview in it! The joys of writing a gardening book! This … Continue reading Garden list for September
Things I want to achieve in August 2026 I think I’m in a good place – I’ve worked super hard and crossing things off the list. I can safely say I’m not dealing with the leftovers of last season and am now embracing everything the new season needs. It feels good to be here. That doesn’t mean the list isn’t still over ambitious because the … Continue reading Garden list for August.
Things I want to achieve in July 2026 Once again I have a huge over ambitious list of things I’d like to get done. So far the winter has been treating me well with loads of endless blue sky days that are a little chilly to start. But, based on last years success of trusting our frost free climate and going early, it would seem … Continue reading Garden list for July.
Things I want to achieve in June 2026 Better late than never. I have been working on the garden, around the winter weather, playing catch up from our repeated travel absences. But it comes to a point where it is no longer catch up and is more about strategic planning and prep for the impending growing season. There is still plenty of catch up to … Continue reading Garden list for June.
All in a morning’s work I’m a under a bit of pressure this season with a lot to be done in a short amount of time, in and out of the garden. To be fair if it was just the garden I’d be pottering along quite happily. But life is about balance, so the things beyond the garden influence the time I have available to … Continue reading All in a morning’s work
A good streak In light of some pretty serious long-term goals, I’ve been hyper focused on the garden and getting stuff done. The days end with a satisfying ache in the bones that comes from an effort well spent. Not to be confused with pushing myself to the point of exhaustion of breakage. I’ve been there recently with my finger physio episode. My best advice … Continue reading A good streak.
Long term plans I have been super busy in the garden lately and it feels good. Well for my mental wellbeing. Progress is being made and I should easily be ready for the summer. Not so much in my body. I’ve been working muscles that haven’t seen action for a few months. Although to be fair with each garden session I appear to be a … Continue reading Long term plans
Now that I have my Handy Helper who pops along once a week to help out, to make things easier for me, I have this huge hankering in me to create a visible difference in the garden so when she comes back, she will know I’ve been busy. I haven’t asked her to hold me accountable or anything, but it is a bit like cleaning … Continue reading No Pressure
After my foolhardy fall, and the ensuing set back while I recovered, I came to the realisation I had stretched myself too thin. As I tried to catch up again, I realised just how much of a thin line I was trying to balance myself on. I was one disaster away from calamity. I love the vegetable garden and love the produce that comes out … Continue reading Help is on the way.
We haven’t had rain for 11 days and I couldn’t be happier! The boffins are even alluding to there being no further rain for the next four days. This is cause for celebration. And what makes me even happier is the soil is no longer sodden. The beds are pretty much dry and can be considered workable. The grass around it is still a teeny … Continue reading Herby Haircuts and System Changes
