Monthly Archives: November 2018

Rosemary trumps strawberries

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Helen

After the rosemary had to come indoors on Wednesday evening in order to shelter from the storm (which wasn’t really more than a bit blowy where we are), it needed to get outside as soon as possible. Thus, having woken … Continue reading →

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Not iced coffee this time

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Helen

Last night, Storm Diana blew my prized rosemary out of its pot, so the beleaguered plant is now getting hot in the kitchen. It is one of those plants which seems to suffer indoors (well, so do I, so I … Continue reading →

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Underneath the flagstones

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Helen

Today, I’ve prepared the ground for the next apple tree (Scrumptious), which all being well will go in the ground at the beginning of January. With the garden being so narrow, it will be a bit of a squeeze but … Continue reading →

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Garlic then day lilies

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Helen

I’m pretty amazed by the recent developments at the back of the garden, where I had been battling with ground elder. When I checked yesterday to see what might be growing, there were shoots but only those I wanted: garlic. … Continue reading →

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Never too much soil

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Helen

I’m now keeping my fingers crossed that the rat which has conveniently turned my compost heap doesn’t take a fancy to the bed I have constructed by the back door. Last year, the ill-fated hugel bed I built about this … Continue reading →

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Whilst the nasturtiums chug along

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Helen

It looks like HS2 could soon be chugging along in place of ancient woodland in my village. Last night, I picked up a wadge of pamphlets and booklets at the last HS2 consultation. Speaking to representatives of the SOWHAT campaign, … Continue reading →

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Ready for the weekend

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Helen

Over the last few days, I’ve been preparing the stretch on the patio which was being used as a repository for miscellaneous objects looking for a better home. Thus, I moved the aforementioned in order to get the ball rolling … Continue reading →

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Early morning pruning

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Helen

I’ve been trying to get into a better sleep routine – summer mucks things up with it still being light at my normal bedtime but there is no excuse now! Anyway, going to bed earlier means I can get up … Continue reading →

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No longer longing for rosemary

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Helen

Last year, I was hopeful that the rosemary I had sown would grow. And indeed it has but it needs to be moved from its current location, which is where the pond is going to be. So, now it is … Continue reading →

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A lot of wood needed

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Helen

Reflecting upon the course of action I have planned to get the pond up and running, and seeing how big the rhubarb crown is (it’s nearly a foot deep), I decided another hugel bed had to go. In other words, … Continue reading →

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