Monthly Archives: June 2011

Popped to the allotment this afternoon, and got very excited (doesn’t take much I know) because I saw that 3 of my Mangetout were ready! I picked them and ate them straight away. Oh, they were so fresh and crisp. … Continue reading →

I only managed just over an hour at the allotment today, but in that short time I managed to get in some Runner and French Beans, a few more Broad Beans, as well as a few Hollyhock plants that were … Continue reading →

Woke up this morning….sounds like the beginning of a Blues song…. and it was still raining! Yipee! All night it had been spitting down. By the time it stopped mid morning we’d had about 2 inches of rain. The allotment … Continue reading →

Today started a little cold, but I think anything would be compared to yesterday’s weather. I started potting on some Chillies. I’m having to put them in 3 inch pots as I’ve run out of 6 in pots. I’m sure … Continue reading →

Another glorious day, apparently it was 26 or 27 today. I spent as much time as possible in the greenhouse potting up the last few Aubergine plants that I messed yesterday, and potted up my Cucumbers. They’ve already got flowers … Continue reading →

Hi there, I’m taking part in a 5k Race for Life on Sunday 26th June 2011 in Richmond, London. I’ll be walking it with a friend, as running is not my thing. Race for Life helps raise money for Cancer … Continue reading →

I’ve got my shorts on today! Yes I know that it’s a bit scary, but I’m not going any where except in the garden, and I’m sure the plants won’t mind. I’ve been in the greenhouse this afternoon potting on … Continue reading →