jo4eyes

What's the weather like in your area?

Sun here now J.

What's the weather like in your area?

It's actually not raining today! Damp & brightish, but not really any sun. Have put some washing out, well will hopefully need less tumbling......

Spoken to friend in NWorcs where there is sun! J.

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Morning all.

Actually no rain up here, but no real sun either- unlike in Nworcs apparently, just spoken to friend down there.

Some washing out, it may save a bit of tumbling time. Daughter got trashy 80s tv prog on & once she's gone out I shall be a speedy Mrs Mop before she gets back- much easier on my own.

Have gardening plans for tomorrow & w/end. Tough OH no grumbles please. J.

Growing comicifugas

I grow these too. My eldest plant always has, until this year & the 'b' slugs, had more flower spikes than a younger plant, so perhaps age of plant/size of clump is a reason? J.

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Becks- i sent daughter to such a party as a jelly fish- white jumper/tshirt/dress plus white tights & holding an open old umbrella with the cover removed & substituted with bubble wrap, which also can be used for the tenticles. Cheap, cheerful & you've probably got all the bits.

Just had a sweet potato & pepper fritatta plus salad. Think it'll be youghurt for a pud.

It's bin day tomorrow & am going to have to brave the elements to put the bin out- heavy showers rot, rain persistant again! J.

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Afternoon all.

Am supposed to be Mrs Mop but got sidetracked again....

It's raining again had stopped this morning, but this must be the 'showers' they were talking about- oh yeah!

Shoe cleaning next. That's something Dad instilled in me when I was little. Tried with OH & daughter, but no chance. J.

What's the weather like in your area?

Wasnt too bad earlier, but the 'showers' ie rain has returned. Why didnt I refill the bird feeder this morning? Just dont fancy getting out there now. J.

Planting Bulbs and Squirrels

I use pea netting & gently remove it off emerging shoots next Spring. Tulips however I only grow in large pots, plus netting/wire mesh covers, as otherwise they do not stand a chance in my garden. J.

campanulas

These campanulas are hardy so having it inside isnt needed. The leaves are probably beginning to die back now because of the shortening day length & reduction in average temperatures. Yes if you suspect rust then removing those leaves is a good idea- dont compost, bin them.

I'd expect it to resume growing again next Spring as normal & flower next year. IME slugs & snails love it, so protection of the emerging shoots from that attack is advised. J.

Tomato Ripening

Any unripe ones I put onto trays which are then sat on sunny sills inside the house. The majority of fruit does slowly ripen & saves the need for green tomato recipes. Works with small peppers too IME. J.

Care & maintenance of elderly Bramley apple trees.

Suggestions for planting in a sunny, boggy site.