I'm happy in Dordogne for the same reason as you @noisette47.I hope you enjoy your lunch @Michael Hewett. I'm posh! Though my Mother used to say...
Your tomatoes look great, well done!If you happen to have any roses, Tomorite is also a good feed for roses, gives them a boost in between the...
My outdoor tomatoes in Dordogne, SW France have been slow to get going and the first ones had tough skins but I think that was because we were in...
Good morning all.We had a thunder storm too @Obelix-Vendée, it woke me up. Heavy rain battered on the roof and the landing skylight. More of the...
Cutting back brambles around the orchard fence is my next job, not looking forward to it. Probably not today as we had a storm in the night and...
So will I. Gosh you are a hard worker!
Obviously not a people paradise then @AuntyRach! Can it be left or is it trying to invade the garden?
I haven't as there haven't been any male flowers for the last 3 weeks. That could be another problem.
Chimney sweep came, done the 2 chimneys. I've had to dust afterwards but it was much cleaner than last time.Log man came, I've started stacking....
Good morning all.I planted a Cox apple tree at my last house in Dordogne @Obelix-Vendée . It never thrived and eventually died, despite watering...
I finished trimming the lavenders yesterday and did a bit more weeding.It's raining today in SW France, hurray!
There is a whole summer series of Alstoemeria. I have Summer Breeze and Summer Break which also flower a long time, as well as Indian Summer....
It looks lovely, Sheal. I like the front garden how it is, very attractive, but I agree with you that the back could do with some perennials to...
We probably won't construct the pergola until next year, @Obelix-Vendée, as it's too late to put the garden furniture out. We go back to Norfolk...
Good morning all.Happy Anniversary to @Topbird.My pergola should arrive today after 11am. Would have been better on the original day, Tuesday,...
I've just come across your thread, Lucie, and I'm impressed. I love your enthusiasm. I hope it all works out well for you and your adorable Nina....
I've just read back from 10th August, gosh there were a lot of posts on that day! I enjoyed seeing @shiney's home improvements. It has been a bit...
Morning all.The repaired dishwasher came back yesterday, small spare part replaced.We had a quiet day and probably will have again today. I...
Good morning all.Dishwasher should return today, repaired. OH will give a sigh of relief as he does the washing up.The pergola/gazebo with a...
I think that could be the problem @Obelix-Vendée, lack of pollination. There have hardly been any male flowers either. I suppose the female...
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