proved a bit of a chore! All the water butts are low, and the pond was parched. By dint of metres of yellow piping though we are gradually filling the butts, having discovered another tap on the 4th tier, where the vegetables will be. That's good! The six heritage Tomatoes in the greenhouse seem to be OK, but it would be better with some RAIN!
The pond has Watercress in it, now flowering white, and Bog Bean Menyanthes trifoliata (used by herbalists to treat various rheumatoid conditions.) Once the pond refilled, the water allowed the little black tadpoles to swim again, and maybe now they will convert to frogs - I seem to recall that imperfect conditions does lead them to 'sleep' a bit til optimum is restored.
Good drying weather! |
It was 35 degs C in the conservatory by 10am this morning. A lovely place to read a newspaper and have a cup of tea or even to eat breakfast! |