Monthly Archives: July 2018

A previously untouched corner

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Helen

When I moved into my property in 2009, the back garden was awash with crocosmia. In most spots, I’ve managed to get them out but there are the occasional patches of resistance. One such is at the back of the … Continue reading →

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What did I say about containers?*

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Helen

There is a garden near us which is currently open to the public for the National Garden Scheme, so it would have been a shame to have missed a visit. The owners have an amazing amount of space – one … Continue reading →

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A day of many things

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Helen

On Thursday, after five years on a waiting list, my daughter was finally offered a place at a gymnastics club. This meant that with the car out over lunch time we went on to St Aidan’s Nature Reserve between Swillington … Continue reading →

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At last, it’s happened!

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Helen

Of course, the heavens opened just as we arrived into our station yesterday evening. Since then, there have been short bursts of heavy rain, which have so far only touched the surface of the soil. However, I think I will … Continue reading →

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Autumn in summer

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Helen

The June drop is happening in more ways than one. Apples tend to fall (here) in July rather than June, so I shouldn’t be too perturbed that I’ve got a fridge full of windfalls. More concerning is the leaf fall. … Continue reading →

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Plantain and soil

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Helen

I know already that my soil is low on nutrients and organic matter. I know already the effects this is having on my attempts to grow food. I know how frustrated I am in my attempts to grow the soil … Continue reading →

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Heat hiatus

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Helen

It has actually cooled down over the last day or so but the hiatus meant in the title of this post is the difficulty our temperatures and lack of precipitation are posing for gardening activities. In other words, not a … Continue reading →

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Plants for a Future Appeal

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Helen

Today, I’m indulging in a spot of reading. One thing leading to another I have thus ended up on the Plants for a Future website. I believe this to be an important charity, as it enables people to select plants … Continue reading →

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Two ounces of caraway seed

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Helen

The forecast was for rain this evening, so it seemed appropriate to collect the caraway seed, which has been drying on the plants in the recent hot, dry weather. Just as well I did collect it, as we have had … Continue reading →

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A bean pod

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Helen

Every year, I vow that I will water more than I did the last year. It doesn’t happen. Except this year. I might still not be watering enough – there comes a point where the cost of watering outweighs the … Continue reading →

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