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Veg plot 2020: Goodbye to the tomatoes

Posted on October 25, 2020 by james

We decided this morning that the fruits remaining on the tomato vines really weren’t getting any riper, so this afternoon my daughter and I stripped off all of the remaining tomatoes that were worth having and pulled up all the … Continue reading →

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Veg plot 2020: First pick of winter salads

Posted on October 25, 2020 by james

Some of the leaves on the winter salads were getting quite large, so I felt it was appropriate to have first pick from them today. I left the mustards alone though as they’re not really big enough yet. I managed … Continue reading →

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Veg plot 2021: First seeds

Posted on October 24, 2020 by james

Today I bought my first seeds for sowing in 2021. It is a bit early, but I was mainly making up an order to the point where it was worthwhile. My in-laws are big fans of a particular tomato variety … Continue reading →

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Swimming, 23rd October 2020

Posted on October 24, 2020 by james

Had a bit of a mixed session today. My 50m set was tough from the start. I could really feel the tiredness in my arms and was already struggling when timings got messed up because several people arrived late and … Continue reading →

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Swimming, 22nd October 2020

Posted on October 22, 2020 by james

It was exceptionally quiet in the pool today. Only four people including myself, and one of those was a member of the staff. That may be why there’s no session at the same time next week, unless they’re using it … Continue reading →

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Swimming, 20th October 2020

Posted on October 20, 2020 by james

Almost didn’t make it to the session today. Unintentionally I left home late and then was stuck behind a van being driven very slowly for the first couple of miles, then behind a heavily-laden articulated lorry with a trailer, also … Continue reading →

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Veg plot 2021: Going “no dig” in the polytunnel?

Posted on October 19, 2020 by james

I’ve been pondering today on switching to “no dig” in the polytunnel. It’s a 30’x14′ tunnel containing eight 6’x4′ beds with wooden sides, several of which are rotting away and should ideally be replaced this winter. However, I’m thinking that … Continue reading →

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Swimming, 19th October 2020

Posted on October 19, 2020 by james

Only five people in the pool today so it was very quiet, but the really good news is that the bridge that has been closed since the start of September has now opened once again meaning a much easier drive … Continue reading →

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Veg plot 2020: Winter salads

Posted on October 18, 2020 by james

Today I transplanted the last of the salad leaves that I’m attempting to keep alive through the winter in the greenhouse. These were a mustard called “Pizzo” which took me a little longer to get hold of than the rest … Continue reading →

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Veg plot 2020: (Almost) the last of the tomatoes

Posted on October 18, 2020 by james

Yesterday afternoon I picked over all of our non-cherry tomato plants to collect all the ripe/mostly ripe ones which are apparently going to be made into soup, and the green ones that will be made into chutney, so this is … Continue reading →

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