And through the round window

Many years ago ..... 1970`s ..... we used to watch Playaway on BBC t.v. We both loved Brian Cant who appealed to children and adults alike. There was always a section where we looked through a round window to see real film of animals or the countryside. When I looked at this photo taken today it reminded me of the program.

We were in two minds as to whether to go today as the weather was a bit iffy. But we are glad that we did.

I managed to plant two huge pots of irises and seven dahlias. It is getting very hard to find space now.

In the polytunnel the droopy cucumber has made a miraculous recovery. Maybe the netting has helped. That was put over the new planting because of a rabbit invasion.

 

Another recent idea was to purchase a roll of fine mesh wire and create tubes to protect our new plants. Last night I cut them into lengths, cutters and protective gloves provided, and formed them into tubes held together with wire ties.

Primarily they are to keep rabbits away. They are burrowing right under the beds and we don`t know how to keep them out. Its a bit of a continuing headache.

Some campers spotted a deer at the weekend so I am trying to keep the bottom gate closed. Each year there comes a moment when some plants are eaten by a creature that can reach over the low netting fences .... and its not rabbits. In some years the tops of sunflowers have disappeared.

I took the rotting net curtains off the sweetpea row, weeding and tying in at the same time.

Anne has purchased new rabbit wire and posts so that is a future job. We think the veggie beds have been fenced off for 10 years now but its rusting up and breaking away. I wish we didn`t need it. Its a complete nuisance to weed round it and to always be sure to leave no gaps underneath.

 

The guinea pigs were chomping on their fresh lettuce.

The cuckoo was calling, far away.

Nick brought us celeriac seedlings.

Our teabreak was in the polytunnel due to rain threatening.

I weeded a few paths. Steve bottled up our latest comfrey tea.

The watering was done indoors. Tonight we are due for another downpour. And then we are due for a heatwave in time for the bank holiday. I will believe it when I see it.

And finally .... a rare butterfly here in the UK .... the Wood White, yet to be confirmed. The antennae are distinctive with their white tips.

Definitely a bonus morning.