No exercise group this week as the village hall is having work done but as there were two lovely days on Monday and Tuesday, I got lots more clearing done in the garden and once again the garden waste bin is almost full just two days after being emptied.
I cleared the Passion flower right back to ground level as it was spreading everywhere and took the insect protection off the Purple Sprouting Broccoli, which promptly all fell over – they are too tall and leaning away from the fence. Might get something edible off them eventually.
It’s been a week of endings in the garden
The last of…………
…………..the beetroot, as there weren’t many I’ve only been eating now and again to spread the enjoyment.
…………..the courgettes, one plant has lasted far longer than normal and I took 5 more courgettes off before pulling it up and adding to my compost bin.
………the autumn raspberries, such a surprise at how many I’ve had considering there are only a few canes.
………the tiny plum tomatoes, the very dead plants are now in the council garden waste bin and a bowl of tomatoes in the fridge.
………the parsley plants, divided from a pot bought in the spring from Aldi, the section I put outside was eaten by slugs(?) and the two in the greenhouse had come to an end. Need to buy another pot to divide and over winter.
My church visits ‘happened’ to take me close to Bridge Farm Barns, a cafe/gift shop/vintage shop place to look at what lovely things they have in for Christmas – very pricey though and I bought nothing except a coffee and cheese scone ( it would have been rude not to and I went without breakfast specially!)
When I got home I got my Christmas list book out of the drawer ready to start noting down presents including what I already have for the Christmas Hampers for my sister and sister in law. Checked what cards I have – seem to have bought rather a lot half price in the January sales – plenty for this year for sure. The problem with having several family birthdays all within a few weeks in October and November is that it’s difficult to think about Christmas presents when I’ve only just asked what they would like for birthdays.
Thursday was wet and as I drove to Diss for shopping I couldn’t remember the last time I’d driven in rain as it’s been another dry summer and early Autumn for us in Suffolk but the weather has become much more autumnal in the last couple of days.
This week I’ve been grateful for
- Fine warm weather for garden clearing and to save on heating oil
- Living in a quiet part of the world
- The food from my garden
I’ll be back Monday – Hope you have a good weekend
Sue
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