Grandkids coming tonight. Chicken in cider, with carrots, celery, onions, bacon lardons, garlic and herbs, plus Boulangère potatoes. Summer fruit...
Rachel from accounts won't reinstate the heating allowance, carte blanche. There would be caveats involved. Maybe a sweetener for those over 80?
We would be remarkably well off if we did a deal with Zelensky for the mineral wealth. Just sayin'
Morning. I don't know what happened to the sun - it was lovely at 7am. OH is starting an 8 week bushcraft and wellness course today. I did (rather...
We have 'opened' up the caravan with a good spring clean. Spring is a'springing. I did not sleep well last night; the tapas was excellent (i have...
I inspected the seed propagators before we went to open up the caravan for the new season. Basil has germinated, flat leaf parsley and carnation...
Late to this conversation, but welcome @GreenFingeredPete You can sow the likes of lettuce, radish, spring onions, herbs, sweet peas and chit...
I have been busy painting. It has demonstrated how old I've become! Years ago, I'd have finished the job; now I'm barely half way through. Also...
@luciusmaximus is that the GC at Holland Arms? I've had some good stuff from there in the past. Been out to check on my seeds; got down to 2.6 in...
Some very graphic images planted in my mind this morning! The council came with some plastic seats as there were about 30 odd women by 10am....
It's dry here, but still cool. How was the brisket, @Obelix-Vendée? We've prepped the downstairs loo, ready to paint. Typically, I'd hope it...
4 varieties here; Gardeners delights Tigrella Principe Borghese Sungold.Resisting Bloody butcher this year!
Mine are in a 'double bubble', in a poly bag in the heated propagator. I found a manky scotch bonnet from last year, so stuck those in, too. I...
Italian week in Lidl starting tomorrow.
We have had a rather successful trip to Ruthin, where we found a new gin distillery. They have gin making experiences, but I don't think I love...
Morning. Dry but showers forecast later. I'll be in the greenhouse! Alex did a superb job of digging over 2 borders and getting rid of a...
Well done on getting your tomatoes sown @Ladybird4 - what variety did you go for? I've had a most relaxing afternoon painting moody clouds. I...
It was lovely and sunny when I got up, but it's now clouded over. I have promised myself an afternoon at art, so I need to get my kit together....
Cheap and cheerful from Aldi at £1.89 per bag. [ATTACH]
It really is a fine day and I have 'Alex' coming later to do some heavy jobs in the garden. Sorry to hear Mrs F is not well @Fourmerkland Time...
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