trogg 2,020 Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 Where has the sun gone, today I am cold and cannot be bothered to go and work in my garden. Still there is plenty of summer left or is there? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,212 Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 Bring back global warming! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,498 Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 Just when I was getting used to the new type of weather, I've had to dig out clothes which I thought I wouldn't see again for a few months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRS B 540 Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 Yeah me too Kev, I’ve had 4 layers on at the allotment today and cloched up my courgettes as they are suffering as are the French beans. It’s too cold for them and the next 2 weeks don’t look much better, particularly overnight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,345 Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 Officially the first day of winter here today, cloudy with showers and a top temperature of 17 degrees, the minimum overnight is 11 degrees. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,209 Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 If it's any consolation Oz, the weather is exactly the same here in Sussex. I'm bloody cold. Never mind, it'll soon be Christmas. Cheers 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,903 Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 Weather here is same. Thankyou CT that’s the one. Never gave Barrie a thought not being on FB.Stressful day so far. Husband has been talento ER . The local ambulance has taken him , He’s been in agony with his knee because Friday we walked over cobbles and he’s not too steady. Dr says it’s not the menisco so waiting for news. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,212 Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 June 1st. 11C outside. Central heating is on. 25C on Scotland’s west coast yesterday! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,209 Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 Whoopeee! The sun has emerged at last. Think I'll put me Polar jacket on and get the BBQ out. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha 176 Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 16 degrees in south Devon. Ckecked my potted fig tree, all the little budding figs have disappeared! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,212 Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 Our fig tree, outside the kitchen window, is looking splendid. Many of the leaves are already large enough to cover my requirements. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,337 Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 Especially on a cold day like this! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,212 Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 I’ve actually been out in the cold today but only over to the greenhouses. It was a pleasant 25C inside and nothing required watering. I would normally be doing my weekly grass cutting tomorrow but the growth has slowed considerably so I’m ok for a few more days. On Monday a tree surgeon is coming to deal with a neighbour’s large ancient willow tree in his field hedge which semi uprooted itself last year and hangs over our garden. This requires the use of a telehoist, borrowed from a farmer friend, as there are some heavy high branches to remove. It’s previously been too boggy in my neighbour’s field to use the kit safely. I’ll just be watching; my tree climbing days are over! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,738 Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 In a rare righting of wrongs, it seems that we here in the North West are getting the brighter warmer weather at present, but even here we are not getting quite what the forecasts promise. Anyroadup... Today was mostly dedicated to seeking help for Mrs Col, who has been in severe pain since her eyelid surgery 8 days ago. After hours on the phone yesterday, I secured an appointment for Mrs Col with the surgeon who did the work. Result, he decided she has a Corneal Abrasion in the left eye, which 'never happens'.. Clearly.. The treatment is a 'bandage contact lens', which is just a soft lens with no prescription, to protect the cornea while it heals..plus 4 hourly drops to prevent infection. She's already much better. Also he said she no longer needs the greasy ointment which was preventing her from seeing through the right eye, even though it's healing well. Progress . Also got the Aircon on my 19 year old Civic re-gassed. Amazing it lasted so long.. £59 well spent..what with this tropical weather  ... And finally, my Tomato Plants arrived yesterday from Sutton's. Labelled 'live plants, urgent delivery.'... Only took them 7 days to travel from Cambs. .. They're currently on life support... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha 176 Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 It's not the leaves of the fig tree that concern me, but where the figs have gone and why? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,212 Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 Our fig tree, which is on a N/W facing wall has quite a few figs but they won’t come to anything in this part of the world. The only home grown ripe figs I’ve tasted were from an old south facing greenhouse in the village with the fig tree trained along the back wall. There was also a mulberry bush in the garden, the only one I’ve ever seen. I couldn’t go round it though as that was also up against a wall! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 817 Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 So long as the leaves grow to keep you covered on those hot summer days phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,903 Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023  Our fig tree tree once again is producing so many figs. Earlier this year our neighbour pruned it and told us it probably wouldn’t be so prolific . It’s got so many figs and every branch has at least 10-12 figs.We even had a third lot after the first and second flush. 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,738 Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 Excellent Nonna... No figs here but beans Cucumbers and tomatoes on the way. Earlier I finally laid the last paver on my 'new improved' patio. It's only a boring rectangular thing, but at least it's now level and safe. Can get on with the rest of the garden now. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRS B 540 Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 Ooh you are lucky Nonna, what are you going to use them for? How’s your husband doing as well? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,209 Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 I allus thought 'Syrup of Figs' was quite productive. You could go into production Nonna. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,903 Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 1 hour ago, MRS B said: Ooh you are lucky Nonna, what are you going to use them for? How’s your husband doing as well? Eat them for breakfast every morning. Us , my daughter and my son and family ( 8) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,903 Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 36 minutes ago, Beekay said: I allus thought 'Syrup of Figs' was quite productive. You could go into production Nonna. Don’t think so Barrie. It’s easier to eat them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,903 Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 DJ360. Things here are a bit more forward. My neighbor gave me about 4 kg of courgettes and a friend every time I see her she gives me 3 great big heads of lettuce, we can never get through it. I’ve told her not to give me so much and the next time I see her she brings me eggs. ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRS B 540 Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 I’d forgotten about the old syrup of figs remedy Beekay. You made me laugh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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