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Author Archives: james
Plain brown packaging required
For this cucumber.
What a fail!
I was doing so well, too. Only morning and afternoon readings today.
Can you believe it?! Three in a row!
The first two are pretty much where I’d expect them. No idea why the last one was so low.
Just a load of hot air
First time I’ve seen a hot air balloon around here for years. They used to pass by us quite regularly, but it must be ten years or more since the last one crashed landed in the field next to our … Continue reading
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No dig diary, 23rd August 2026
Another item spotted whilst watering. This time in one of the greenhouses. A small melon. I’m so pleased to see this though. I always seem to struggle with melons. Perhaps the warmth and sunshine this year has made it all … Continue reading
What have I been up to?
No, I haven’t been throttling the life out of the squirrels that have yet again nicked all the walnuts off my walnut tree, though I feel I could be excused for such an action. In fact I have been picking … Continue reading
No dig diary, 22nd August 2026
Whilst watering in the polytunnel this evening I discovered that I have a cucumber that appears to identify as a tomato. I also harvested the first of my brown sweet peppers. I love the colour of these.
Two days on the trot!
Three readings again. But today I had a crap afternoon. Again 🙁 Much more acceptable heart rate for the afternoon reading though, despite the “low” BP.
Bullseye!
Or not, really 🙂 I did actually manage three BP readings today though, which is quite impressive given my recent history. All pretty much where I’d expect them. Which is nice.
Spread, spread, spread your muck…
Gently on the fields, Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, Remember not to breathe. They’ve been spreading exceptionally ripe chicken manure on the fields immediately to the north and east of my home today. The wind is blowing from the north-east. Now … Continue reading
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