Busy Doing Nothing

Bedraggled Primula After the Snow Melted

My Favourite Autumn Colour in January (Tayberry)

   As most of my regular readers will know, My blog posts recently have been, one per week generally speaking, (or rather typing). The 2 main reasons for this have been the continuing naff Winter weather and also, when I've been lucky enough to get down to my plots during a break in the weather, the scenario has been much the same, that of clearing N2 Plot, for this seasons sowing and planting.

Snow Melting 1 Hour Ago

This week has been yet another none event due to snow covered allotments. I made 1 visit to my plots a couple of days ago, but only because one of my buddies wanted to borrow my wheelbarrow for removing turf from his garden. The snow has almost disappeared here now, after overnight rain, but within the last half hour more is coming down mingled with rain. Now that the snow has melted it is evident that the ground is still waterlogged and any further "gardening" will be on hold for some time, I fear. From my point of view that may be good news as I will be in hospital at least this coming weekend and out of action for a while after that. To compensate for these delays my plans for this year were to sow and plant more veggies in situ, rather than into pots, early, giving me twice as much work. Funny how you miss blog posting, reading and gardening when its not there.

Peeking Through the Snow 2 Days Ago

 Speaking of waterlogged ground, remember the almost nationwide flooding before Christmas. Spare a thought for the residents around the Curry Moor, North Curry and East lyng areas of Somerset (Taunton Rurals). Flood warnings are still in place and water is still being pumped from the Somerset levels at a vast rate. As I type heavy snow is again falling here.

Snow Melting 1 Hour Ago

5 Minutes Ago (Golly Gosh)

There's Always Tomorrow!!