Hurray for a break in the rain…..now it’s a rush to get the rest of the tomatoes in and more besides. I’m really cramming it in….because I’m greedy for my veggies! I’m really trying to get the most from my tiny, north-west facing cottage garden.
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Vivi’s Cottage Garden: I’m Greedy!! (for space)
After 10 days of fabulous weather…..dry and sunny…..we’re now looking at days of heavy rain…..so I need to get a move on with my plantings! There’s more to do, on the last dry day, than I can fit in…..but I’m happy with what I managed to get done in this last week.
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We’re never too old to learn new things! This week there were a few…..a loom I’d never heard of, a newly discovered octopus, forecasting the weather with a rookery and tummy rumbles as communication. Plus some lovely treats and other happy making stuff.
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At the end of a heat wave….and before days and days of rain I get a wriggle on with some planting. But I also need to make some structures for the plants to grow on!
Paul also got his toms in as you can see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZraoXS0N5xg
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It’s time to tackle a job I planned to start last October…but the rain prevented me. A bit of grunt work will be involved. Please excuse the noises off…..they calm down later in the video. NB. I mention ‘cosmos’ at one point…I was, of course, meaning ‘crocosmia’….the heat made my brain malfunction for a moment!
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I haven’t done a big shop for a while…..plus a fabulous freebie for the pantry! Other chat including a lovely, gentle book, a frustrating run-in with a bank and a lovely celebration of a national treasure.
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In glorious record-breaking temperature it’s time for my first harvests of 2026! Today I’ll be harvesting garlic and broad beans……and I can’t wait for the first taste.
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I haven’t tended the garden for nearly a month…and now we’re entering a heat wave (yay!) so it’s time to get a wriggle on with the jobs and a few more sowings….just about in time…..I hope!
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Now that my bookcases are built it’s time to get on with some more nesting…..and a project that has been waiting 30 years!
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I had a wonderful weekend away with my friend Kate who has just moved house. Today I’m making some bunting for her as a housewarming gift and recounting the lovely weekend including a gorgeous flea market find for me (and one for her) and some fabulous food. One of the recipes came from a book I have just borrowed from my library so I’ll be making it with you soon.
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