The wise old Owl sat in the oak
The more he saw, the less he spoke,
The less he spoke, the more he heard,
Why aren’t we like that wise old bird?
Warm and sunny days, but longer and cooler nights herald the start of Autumn here on the island.
Friday was a lovely working day, warm with a slight breeze
We almost had enough rain to measure early on Sunday – not quite, but almost…
I have been hoping to plant some Lucerne seeds this autumn, but the ground needs to be in the right condition to do it and at the moment, it is far from ready to plant anything.
The daytime temperatures are climbing again, at a time of year when they really should be falling.
Under the weather This week: Under the weather; It’s all in the bubbles; Selling the car; I scream, you scream…; In the garden; Under the weather I seem to have caught a virus, at least I think that is what … Read More
I like exploring gardens and garden centres, trying seeds and cuttings and generally experimenting.
Digging for Brown Gold This week: A country garden; Composting; Digging for ‘Brown Gold’; Future paradise; When I got the car back from the garage two weeks ago, the windscreen washer pump wasn’t working. So Sunday morning saw me removing … Read More
Getting stoned This week:It’s the pits;Getting stoned;Some more history; It’s been a strange week for weather, very warm at the start and a howling gale at the end. On Saturday morning with clear skies and warm sun, the air temperature … Read More