17 August 2026
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I was quite excited earlier when a few heavy drops of water (what we were once familiar with as “rain”) started to fall from the sky. It was enough to have me rushing out to grab in the washing, which … Continue reading
29 June 2026
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What a relief to have a normal British summer’s day – often overcast and with temperatures in the lower 20’s (Celsius). We might even be lucky and get some actual rain at some point this week…
23 June 2026
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We’ve had the first of what is expected to be a run of extremely hot days. Day time wasn’t too bad although it does help that my job doesn’t get much more physical than tapping away on a computer keyboard. … Continue reading
3 February 2026
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When I came out of band tonight, it wasn’t just cold but also sleeting. Looking out of the window just now, it is lightly settling. With my new commute (breakfast table to home office) that wouldn’t bother me at all … Continue reading
20 July 2025
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July’s garden has suffered a bit in the hot, dry weather (nature’s watering can is catching up this weekend!) but, if you look back, you can see how the Echinacea, Rudbeckia and Rosa are starting take on the starring roles.
26 May 2025
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As a gardener and allotment holder, I’m less excited about long spells of dry, hot weather than most people seem to be. You only have to listen to what weather forecasters normally call “good” weather to realise they aren’t thinking … Continue reading
3 May 2025
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Looking ahead to next week’s weather I see that overnight temperatures are due to drop to low single digits. I wonder if I need to put covers back on any of the tender plants? I think I’ll probably take the … Continue reading
5 January 2025
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In a couple of hours time I’ll be setting up for the first CSWO rehearsal of the New Year. Fortunately the snow and ice around this part of the East Midlands haven’t been too bad so it hasn’t ended up … Continue reading
19 November 2024
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I’m glad I popped over and did some allotment work yesterday. The sleet we met as we came out of choir practise last night had turned to snow by the time we went to bed and is still out this … Continue reading
17 September 2024
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So much for weather forecasts – this morning was misty or even foggy. To be fair, it did clear by mid-morning and it hasn’t rained so another coat has gone on. Here’s hoping tomorrow’s forecast is accurate because I’ll need … Continue reading