Finally I’ve been in the garden, and it was about time too! Slowly but surely I eased myself back into it like a swimmer trying to get into a freezing cold pool. I didn’t want to rush and set myself back. However a neglected garden can be a daunting thing. Where to start? Do you tackle the produce that is ready to harvest, protect the … Continue reading The Late Spring Harvest
Although I have to say – it hasn’t been continuous – there have been dry bits. It’s just there has been some rain EVERY DAY! But still – it’s supposed to be summer – you know – ice cream cones, getting wet by swimming at the beach not being drenched because you can’t find your umbrella, T shirts and shorts – not jeans and jumpers. … Continue reading Why is it still raining?
The few weeks back I spied some self-seeded spinach in the “Leafy Greens” bed and I thought “sweet – I’ll let those grow!” And grow they did. When they got big enough, I dug them up and spaced them out and gave them all the love they needed to grow into big strong healthy spinach plants. Well they would have – if the chickens hadn’t … Continue reading All I want is a little bit of spinach – is that too much to ask?
