Monthly Archives: May 2016

pigeons, peas and red sweetcorn

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Ruth Paris

After such a good start and me feeling all pleased with the peas and pretty birch structures, Nature has struck back in the form of pigeons who have pretty well demolished all the healthy young plants. Windmills are clearly not … Continue reading →

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progress

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Ruth Paris

With a bit of warmth things are progressing well, and some nice leeks and psb for supper. More seeds planted today: beetroot Chioggia / Cheltenham Green Top and yellow cylindrical as well as a white variety; two Turkish chillis Urfa … Continue reading →

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seagrass shed

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Ruth Paris

A dry May Day allowed me to paint the shed; much needed new livery to match its recently waterproofed roof. I’m not sure that the colour is as bonny as the previous blue, but it’s certainly better than the rather … Continue reading →

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