Morning all, I suddenly remembered I still haven't told you about the new arrivals to No.27. My sister and niece were recently given some tadpoles by a friend; over the last few months we have watched them transform into little froggies, 15 in total. It is truly magical seeing them change. Now the frogs were fully formed, … Continue reading ‘Ribbit Ribbit’ from No.27
I want to start by saying thank you to each and everyone of you that follows me on here, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and/or by tuning in to Drystone Radio. Your support, advice and encouragement is appreciated more than you can imagine. Not long ago you will remember I went for a mini-break away to a farm retreat to unwind … Continue reading Life at No.27 goes to print – Thank you
Have you wondered what your allotment would say to you? I know, it sounds bit weird but don't worry I am not going completely mad just yet, please just stick with me. Hi, my name is No.27, I am many years old and have had many owners, but since November 2015 I have had a … Continue reading Life by No.27 -the allotments view
I am officially knackered, but what a glorious weekend! The sun shined continuously, the seedlings all shot up and so did all the weeds. It has been a dry here all week luckily so I thought I would take opportunity of the light evenings after work to add some personality to the plot. I have had … Continue reading No.27: Personality Installed
After the hard work yesterday, I was back at No. 27 by 9am this morning determined to get the whole plot raked and ready for digging in 1hr 30mins. Time was limited due to having many other jobs and outings to do today. I was amazed at how quiet and peaceful it was up there; only saw … Continue reading Keep Calm and….Rake
Terrorist attacks in Paris, Gatwick Airport evacuated and gloomy weather....what a dismal day! That's enough negativity for anyone, so on to the positives....we have progress!! 9:30am this morning I was up and at No.27 to start work on the plot before the downpour came. Within an 1hr 30mins we managed to put a strimmer through all the grass and mark out a … Continue reading Dismal Day Progress and my first Wellingtons
Landed back home yesterday from our 5 night break to Sorrento, Italy. I never thought I would be saying this but after spending half of the holiday in the hotel room with horrendous food poisoning and a cold, I am so relieved to be back home and on the mend. My highlights before falling ill were … Continue reading Believed, Achieved and now Relieved…
After the excitement of harvesting carrots and the progress in the garden, I thought I would head to No.27 to have a further look around the plot, see what's already there and introduce myself to my neighbours. I met Bob and his wife, who's plot backs on to mine, lovely couple. We discussed how best to attack my overgrown plot, and agreed … Continue reading A day of excitement and feeling slightly overwhelmed….Part 2
Today has certainly been filled with excitement and slight anxiety.... Excitement After a trip to my local garden centre for lunch and a browse, I came home and harvested my first carrots which I have grown in containers since the Summer. I bought the seeds through a surprise bundle offer with The Telegraph and Thompson & … Continue reading A day of Excitement and feeling slightly overwhelmed…Part 1
