The rain yesterday was torrential, meaning lots of outstanding jobs done indoors, many over-due.
Tim says that we`ve had one quarter of the year`s rainfall in a couple of days.
This saying comes to mind....
"God made rainy days so that gardeners could do their housework."
Today has been a complete contrast with beautiful bright sunshine.
We have gardened all day....well, we had to come in at half past three, as it`s beginning to get dark so early.
I thought the ground would be too wet to dig but I managed to complete one big bed and the soil was a treat to work on.
It was a different story when I transplanted some forgetmenots.....claggy soil, not pleasant to work.
Maybe, because this area is in shade at this time of the year.
When Paula came, we rolled one of the huge water tanks across the garden.
The other one is just inside the gate.
Tim says that we`ve had one quarter of the year`s rainfall in a couple of days.
This saying comes to mind....
"God made rainy days so that gardeners could do their housework."
Today has been a complete contrast with beautiful bright sunshine.
We have gardened all day....well, we had to come in at half past three, as it`s beginning to get dark so early.
I thought the ground would be too wet to dig but I managed to complete one big bed and the soil was a treat to work on.
It was a different story when I transplanted some forgetmenots.....claggy soil, not pleasant to work.
Maybe, because this area is in shade at this time of the year.
When Paula came, we rolled one of the huge water tanks across the garden.
The other one is just inside the gate.
We hope to collect water in these tanks for the new polytunnel.
Paula and I worked on the insect hotel. It was good to exchange ideas, for ways to attract insects.
We filled terracotta pots with straw and fleecy fabric....
......cut dead dock stalks and placed them in bundles .....
It`s starting to look quite inviting.
We placed carpet along the back for more protection and discussed making a sedum roof. The sides will need to slope gradually with possibly a wooden backing.
The bottom layer is likely to be broken pieces of tile and brick.
We`re also keen to get hold of more of the bricks with 11 holes.
Steve worked on the cob shed roof. He ran out of tongue and groove wood so we are on the lookout. 
Some water has got in.
The roof must be finished soon.
The dahlias have been cut down and put to bed for the winter. They`ve been fantastic as always.
Steve didn`t have a woodworking accident, he just pulled some beetroot.
As we packed up, Paula spotted a Peacock butterfly.....goodness knows what it will find to eat but maybe it will find a good hibernation spot nearby!!
My friends Lark and Alan gave me this lovely log drawer yesterday. I couldn`t resist putting two hedgehogs inside, having been thinking of "homes" all morning.
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