auntiemabel's Journal

Member since: Jun 08 | Years gardening: 10 Organic gardener

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22 Jul 2008
Home from holiday 1
Well, ten days in Devon did us the power of good – we’re all relaxed and chilled having done nothing meaningful for what seems like a g e s :) But, honestly, why do I go away in growing season????? Everything is bloomin’ lovely – including the weeds :( We’ve spent t...
Sunny 17°C / 63°F
02 Jul 2008
Triffid toms Veg Patch garden
The toms are in residence in the temporary greenhouse. It gets full sun, we keep plenty of water in there and it gets lovely and warm and all steamy :D I swear you can see the tomatoes grow :lol: I don’t think I’ve ever had plants that have grown with such vigour!! And the humidit...
Overcast 14°C / 57°F
27 Jun 2008
What a dismal evening... 2
Honestly, I’m sat here in cosy jim-jams with the curtains drawn and the doors shut. This is me who has doors and windows open at all unsuitable times of the year. No wonder everything’s all pale and forlorn looking – I nearly set up camp in the greenhouse – that was all w...
Rainy 16°C / 61°F
26 Jun 2008
auntiemabel says hello! 1 4
A first late night post to say hello and tell a little about me. I garden with Uncle Wilf in an east facing back garden measuring about 25ft by 85ft. We’ve been here for five years, and the garden was neglected when we took it over. Gradually it’s improving – and so are we! We...
Rainy 14°C / 57°F
05 May 2008
Sown Swiss chard - bright lights Sown
22 Mar 2008
Sown Peas Sown

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