The only item purchased on our break was this deep plastic water barrel, our water feature was getting so dirty, and needed cleaning almost weekly, having deep water and setting the fountain higher, we hope this will stay clean, it does look and sound good.
A couple of years ago I dug out the planter by my back door and put everything in this huge tub, it has never been great, this spot only gets the sun in the evening. One of my hosta pots was rotting away, so the perfect solution was to dig the old stuff out and replant around the garden, I just need some gravel to deter the snails.
I always use my builders tray, it saves so much mess, again I sieved my soil, I took another break before cleaning up and Lilly went to check on my work.
Friday we decided to have a rest day, met daughter and Molly in town, we walked to the pottery place to get our Easter painted items, we were all pleased with the results, both Molly and George items were much better than expected. Here are hubbies planter and my chicken, I will sort him a plant to bring it to life.
The garden is looking good, I have watered it twice since we have been home, almost everything survived in the greenhouse, I use growbag trays on all my shelves, I flooded each one before we left, and left the door open.
The extra plants and bulbs have mostly found spots around the garden, except my pale pink peony, and 2 aquilegia's they are in big pots for now, all will need growing on before planting. I also planted another 2 potato bags, and sown more peas. I have not yet started my runner beans, they are going to be late this year.
It's been a busy few days daughter fainted on Friday afternoon at Wills school, we drove down to get them all home, hubby took daughter to doctors after a quick check up, we think it might just be the heat. I spent most of Saturday and Sunday morning with them, just helping out and ensuring daughter got some rest. We had a family BBQ on Sunday afternoon. Today is a quiet day, hubby is out this afternoon, so I will spend a couple hours outside, it's not so hot, so I have seedlings in the greenhouse to pot up.
The MD of the failing Southern Water, Tim Mcmahon has now stated the issues are with the people, we use too much water, if we cut back our usage, water security would be better, we are a dry part of the UK. How about if you used all the funds we pay to stop the leaks and improve the water supply, that might be a good solution.
I hope your daughter has recovered well. Maybe it was a reaction to the previous year's events and upheaval. Stress can take a long time to show itself physically.
ReplyDeletePreventing leaks seems to be the last item on any water supplier's list. Gallons are wasted every day. It's infuriating.
Have you seen the black pond dye you can get? It would be good for your water feature.
ReplyDeleteYour new water barrel feature looks good.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Your garden is always so beautiful, even when you are working on it. I hope your daughter is doing okay.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
What a pretty little fountain. We have toyed with the idea of putting a solar powered fountain in the pond, but so many other things need attention first. Love Lilly taking over your potting tray!
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is so fortunate to have you. Hope all is well in that department.
How rediculous of your water company to try and push the blame completely on the users and not take any reponsibility themselves.
ReplyDeleteThe Easter painted pottery look lovely and made me smile to see them. I hope your daughter is feeling better now.