3: Gardening Diaries ...

[alp]

Trouble is that we had got use to higher temps......now the normal ones are hitting us hard.
Yes I've put socks on too.
Hate hate and....hate feeling cold Hubs checked over the heating today in readiness for winter........how depressing is that !!!

Yes, I'm going to dive into two duvets now. Good night - off to a warm place now!

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Sleep well

 

[alp]

Good morning or is it good night again?

It's jet black out there. Fortunately, it's not that cold. Happy a cuppa and wil take some camellia cuttings today and tidyup the front. Will move some Echinops to the front.

 

[alp]

Project Invertebrates

Breaking moos! Cows to graze in the shadow of Buckingham Palace in week-long trial that is hoped will boost bees and butterflies in the Royal parks

• Visiting heard(herd!!!!) of Dexter cattle and sheep will graze for a week in Green Park
• It's hoped the animals will encourage new flowers to grow to benefit butterflies
• Cows are said to rip up not nibble plants, opening up pastures faster than sheep
  
  
  
  
  Hope it works and raises awareness
  
  Source
  

 

[Leeski]

Had rain from 9am to 3 pm, some of it was heavy.
Don't forget this at 9pm
BBC 1
View attachment 43390
2nd episode tomorrow then the 3rd one next Sunday.

morning all

Watched the bodyguard really enjoyed it thanks Logan really windy on Wirral no rain and is warmer than yesterday had a peak at my seedlings that got battered few days ago and they seem to have bounced back I covered them with wooden pallets garden looks like a building site but seems to have done the job will leave them on until the wind drops

 

[Leeski]

Morning all
Really looking forward today been reading the last few wks on how to train and wire small trees like bonsia have got some small winter jasmine in pots so going to give it ago fingers crossed should work out

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Morning

Very dark and grey here but we are suppose to be in for a dry day here.

Had two extra fleece blankets over the duvet last night.....trying not to change over to the winter one just yet in the hope of having a final late heatwave......have to optimistic!!

Off over to my Dad's today as it's his 93rd birthday....so a slice of cake is in the offering .

have a goo day everyone

 

[alp]

Morning all
Really looking forward today been reading the last few wks on how to train and wire small trees like bonsia have got some small winter jasmine in pots so going to give it ago fingers crossed should work out

Try to use privet to give yourself a chance.

Leeski You must tell me how you add what amount of water to your jasmine rice. The instruction is so wrong that the first time I made a gruel and now it is still too much water. Please tell me. I will trial and error your suggestion!

 

[alp]

Morning

Very dark and grey here but we are suppose to be in for a dry day here.

Had two extra fleece blankets over the duvet last night.....trying not to change over to the winter one just yet in the hope of having a final late heatwave......have to optimistic!!

Off over to my Dad's today as it's his 93rd birthday....so a slice of cake is in the offering .

have a goo day everyone

You're always so busy! Hope you have a lovely day. We are clearing up a bit now. I was woken up by heat at quarter to 5am. Some evil must be at work. Yes, 2 duvets turned out to be too hot. Bet son must be sweating like a pig in his 13.5 tog!

 

[Upsy Daisy]

https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/perfect-jasmine-rice.html


Hope this helps @alp

 

[alp]

morning all

Watched the bodyguard really enjoyed it thanks Logan really windy on Wirral no rain and is warmer than yesterday had a peak at my seedlings that got battered few days ago and they seem to have bounced back I covered them with wooden pallets garden looks like a building site but seems to have done the job will leave them on until the wind drops

You can be sure that most TV series Keeley Hawes is in are good. I'm going to catch up on my LG! Glad that you have found a way to conquer the winds.

 

[alp]

https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/perfect-jasmine-rice.html


Hope this helps @alp

Thank you so much. I haven't got much left now. Cook this to use for 2 meals. What a nightmare. I think this time I'm about right, but the chicken thighs are not cooked. In the end, the whole thing is now in the saucepan rather than the rice cooker!

100% for effort! ! My star sister!

 

[Upsy Daisy]

You're always so busy! Hope you have a lovely day. We are clearing up a bit now. I was woken up by heat at quarter to 5am. Some evil must be at work. Yes, 2 duvets turned out to be too hot. Bet son must be sweating like a pig in his 13.5 tog!

That's the trouble at this time of year with bedding, one minute it feels chilly and the next warm. We stick with adding and removing fleece blankets as and when we feel the need.

 

[alp]

The floors in the 2 bedroom are now full of duvet. Must go out and crack the front. A lot of things need to be trimmed and removed.

 

[alp]

@Leeski make sure you upload your handiwork! I do not dare to attempt bonsai as I will kill a lot of things in pot - well, I have to blame the lack of moisture in my house! The place is so hot that even my streptocarpuses have given up the ghost!