Sneaky little frost this morning when I went down & a lot of time scrapping ice off the paths. Got the asparagus weeded, fixed some netting & dog proof barriers that went for a little journey as it was a bit blustery. Didn't get to move the leeks as those beds were too soggy. It's already ge...

We did get a break in the rain but I did not go down as it would have been way too wet through the woods as probably about 24hrs of consistent rain prior & I did not fancy tripping over the dog into the mud. Tomorrow is looking better so I will go down, but take the high path as fewer bikes use ...

Well I was tested today alerting the insurance company. Had to ring the police as we got no incident number, then when I finally got through to them I rang the insurance company to find they have outsourced nearly all parts of their insurance & then when I got through to the 3rd company they did...

Well I'll be walking to the plot again for awhile as the car killed itself. It was very impressive & an unusual encounter. Mr was coming to pick me up & turned into the road off the roundabout & the car lost its steering & it ended up nicely perched on the barrier on the central rese...

Well I risked the gales as for once it was not raining as well. Made really good progress despite the wind but I did not have to net anything. Got a bit hairy in the afternoon when the galvanised sheeting on the neighbours chicken shed blew off. The first sheet just flipped over the fence but luckil...

Hi Guy! It is easy to be organic, so no problems there as just like OH says just make your own compost. Keep a little space in a corner or biggish wooden box & throw in your crop roots; soil attached, any gone over plants, OK to use any bought ones as well. Cover it to warm it up as it breaks do...

Managed to get down this morning as the anticipated break in the rain actually happened! It was very pleasant & for once things went to plan. I bought a very reduced price plastic shelving unit for behind the shed to store the black plastic I am lifting off the beds. After a wee panic when I fou...

All good plans etc. etc.! Heavy frost then rain all morning. Looks like I may have a chance to go down early tomorrow, but it looks a short window, but I'm sure I can do a few things at least, if this prediction is right of course!

Amazed at the max temp in the tunnel lately, thermometer showing around 30C for a while. (I hope the vent is opening). It is taking a toll on the lettuce & stuff in there & with it being so damp & humid & I had other little jobs like potting on so put other things on hold to give it ...

Blimey it has rained big time down here, almost non stop. Easing off by tomorrow though. I wonder if we will be sharing hints & tips for water saving & sun skin care in the summer or still paddling??

Cheers for the birthday wishes everyone! Coincided with an e-mail to say the raised bed Mr bought me was with the delivery company. That's 2 I will have, with a promise from Mr to just buy one for each significant event from now on so I should have enough when I really need them! (Beats the football...

I just prep the soil very lightly over winter with a sprinkle of 6X flakes thrown down. I do pot them on several times as seedlings before planting to have extra deep roots to find their way down deeper, so not relying totally on the prepped top area. If I note any signs of stress then I give them a...

Hi Robo, Lot's of reasons to be anaemic, not necessarily related to any active bleeding in your gut. You would note gut bleeding as your stool would be black & if you returned your NHS bowel swab it would have been picked up there. Did they send you the instructions & pills to clear your bow...

Today I decided to clear out the moss between the bricks on the back patio at home & refill with sand. It turned out one of those jobs that rewards you as takes little thought as you get in the swing but you get almost instant results to spur you on. Plan was to do it in thirds, but I did the lo...

Anything to do with cars turns out to be a pain in both cost & inconvenience. It has been a multitude of issues for you to deal with, but at least you had more positive news regarding your wife. Wishing you both the best & that the Golf serves you well for many years.