Author Archives: james

It’s called what?!

Posted on June 21, 2026 by james

This appeared in the polytunnel today. I’m not certain, but I think it’s a slime mould that’s commonly known as “Dog Vomit Fungus”, despite looking an awful lot like scrambled egg. I’m not sure if this is the same thing … Continue reading →

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No dig diary, 21st June 2026

Posted on June 21, 2026 by james

The most important thing to do today was to dig up the first of this year’s crop of potatoes to have with dinner. I went to one of the plants at the end of the bed, pulled all the haulms … Continue reading →

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Same old, same old

Posted on June 20, 2026 by james

Pretty much what I was expecting for today, though the morning reading was lower than usual for some reason. The early afternoon reading was unusually low, and didn’t I know it? Fortunately I’d done the errands that I needed to … Continue reading →

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No dig diary, 20th June 2026

Posted on June 20, 2026 by james

The most important goal of the day today was to get the garlic lifted. It’s been a very humid day and there wasn’t much pleasure in being in the polytunnel, but eventually I got all the plants into a wheelbarrow … Continue reading →

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A caterpillar I think I can identify

Posted on June 20, 2026 by james

This turned up whilst I was weeding my carrot patch today. I think it’s a Speckled Wood caterpillar. Probably not the same as the green one I found back in May because that was very much more vibrant in colour. … Continue reading →

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This might be past its best

Posted on June 20, 2026 by james

Normally I don’t worry too much about “best before” dates on food. If it kills me, I won’t be complaining about it. I think this ricotta cheese might have gone a bit too far though.

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Yet more mushrooms

Posted on June 20, 2026 by james

This time in the polycrub. They’re coming up all over the place!

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I’m not a particular fan

Posted on June 19, 2026 by james

of Giorgia Meloni, but I’d have to admit that if it came down to having to guess who is telling the truth, I’d likely pick her every time ahead of the Mango Mussolini. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20y1ygn707o

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Waiter! Waiter! These grapes are sour!

Posted on June 19, 2026 by james

Why am I not surprised that having failed to win the Makerfield by-election, Frog-face Farridge is immediately blaming others, whether that be people who want Starmer out as PM (regardless of whether it happens or not) or people who voted … Continue reading →

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BP readings back to “normal” today

Posted on June 19, 2026 by james

Morning, early afternoon and evening… 150/96 was quite unpleasant, I have to say.

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