Certainly Oska was pleased with new pergola - and commutes between the shade there and cold showers:
Not only has summer arrived, but in a very decisive way - we are now over a month without any significant rain and temperatures have been in the upper 30's/lower 40's Centigrade for some days now. Certainly Oska was pleased with new pergola - and commutes between the shade there and cold showers: While Snufkin has a cat's usual ability to find the right place: The water level on the pond has sunk a lot and it is necessary to aerate the water, so that 'the wrong sort of weed' does not start to form - luckily we have the pumping system that does the job: The cracks forming in the lawns tell the tale of just how dry things are becoming - and it has been difficult to keep up the watering of the new wildflower area: But the well continues to be our saviour: - and the vegetable garden is in quite a good state, with courgettes, tomatoes, leeks and brassicas all showing well, although the spinach and chard is far from happy: The raised beds, for herbs and salad crops benefit from being quite close to the well and we're still managing to keep the flowers watered - they have been particularly beautiful this year: But, much as we love the sun some rain (preferably at night!) would be very welcome..... but at the moment there is no sign of that on the forecasts.
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AuthorSimon lives at Nichoir, Le Bruel, with his wife Noella. They moved here in May 2013, with their Newfoundland dog, Oska, and their cat, Snufkin. Together they have set out on an adventure to create what they hope will be home from home for family and a rather special Chambres D'Hotes for guests. Categories
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