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The drought continues and hosepipe bans have already been introduced in some parts of the country. I suspect it won't be long before one reaches us too, and then we'll be back to lugging watering cans around, making the daily watering routine even more time-consuming and muscle straining.
As if the lack of rain wasn't enough, the weekend also brought strong drying wind...
The drought continues. We are doing our best to keep things alive in both the garden and on the allotment, but our efforts can only go so far. With so little rain and days of relentless sunshine, the soil dries out almost as quickly as we water it. Tap water keeps plants going, but it's no substitute for a good soaking from nature.
Last week also brought evidence of an ...
After the short-lived respite from the previous week's heat, temperatures soon began climbing again, meaning any outdoor activity had to be confined to mornings and evenings. The afternoons became all about staying cool and keeping hydrated.
The hoped-for rain has still not arrived, and, at the moment, t...
Last week I ended my post by saying, "Now all we need is a little rain, a little less heat and a return to long walks."
I suppose you could say we achieved one and a half of those three wishes. It was certainly cooler and Ruby got her walks, although we still didn't manage a longer outing. As for rain, we had a drop or two, but nowhere near enough to make our water...