We get a lot of Frogs and Toads in our garden even though we are quite high up on the hill. The streams and ponds that we have in our garden are obviously a great place for them to live and to spawn. We have one small pond that can …
Have you ever began something you later regret? I think these raised beds might be a bit beyond me but I’m trying. I have managed to get the most difficult one up but it was hard. Levelling it and getting it straight was nearly impossible but it’s there. I just …
Firstly the weather has been mixed. There is a very moody picture below looking over the Sound of Mull to the mainland. Very nice. Secondly I have completed the installation of the Spring Tanks and the system appears to be working very well. This one is for you Mr Round. …
Polytunnel is finished and it’s up; just got to make things grow in it now. I have planted lots of Onions and Potatoes inside and outside the tunnel, Beetroot, Peas, Runner Beans, French Beans, Carrots, Celery (think it’s dead!), Leeks and Lettuce. Nothing growing yet apart from some runners so …
The cover’s on and the polytunnel is up. The doors don’t quite fit because of a sizing issue with the batons but I can open and close them so that’s ok. The polythene is very tight over the hoops which is good but the crimping at either end is not …
The polytunnel is ready to be covered! Hurray. So following very good advice I am getting the beds ready before covering to protect the polythene. I’ve been doing this for 8 days now and to be fair I have had help. Problem is I thought I would dig over, de-stone …
Cold air but beautifully clear. Had a relatively good day on the polytunnel. I managed to complete the doors and the frames and hang them on the frame although it was difficult. Tash cleaned the hoops ready for the tape and Henry began making the beds. Base rail next. Should …
The frames is up and it’s taken me 2 days. Mostly on my own but Tash did sit in a deck chair on Friday when it was nice and offer encouragement and advice. I’ve tried my best to make it square and straight in all directions and after making some …
Well Ross turned up like the top fella he is and within fewer than 2 hours he had levelled the ground and done everything we needed. Great job Ross. Great job. That then leaves it up to me which is terribly daunting. All of the manuals go on and on …
Went shopping today after isolating for the last 7 days after Tash had been ill. We live on the side of a hill and our nearest neighbours are about 300 yards away so we rarely see a lot of people, so it’s not until you go into Tob, queue up …
