Gardens and Allotments

The last few days have been blissful; unseasonably warm and so sunny!! Unfortunately this seems set to change, so the past weekend has been spent tidying and cleaning the garden. The build up of general muck over the winter is pretty amazing - I only have a tiny garden - but it took hours to sweep, bag rubbish and pressure wash. But it's now done - ready for some serious relaxing with wine, books and bbq's.

The pergola needs a new hammock! Each year I've bought a very cheap one - with the result that they collapse by the end of the Summer. This year I'm determined to buy a proper one!! The only problem is deciding on the colour from this selection....

My eldest daughter has been on the waiting list for an allotment for the last three years - and now that she's reached the top of that list, she's away at university during term times! Luckily, she was allowed to select an official co-worker - so the sunny days saw the first digging over of the allotment. I'm very impatient - we have carrots, peas, yellow courgettes and climbing beans waiting to be planted - I can't wait!!

Of course the dogs come to help too!!