Late Summer.....or early Autumn?

After a lay-off caused by summer holidays, house moving and various other interuptions the group came back together "en-masse" yesterday morning. The weather was kind and the sun beamed down on the workers! More than can be said for most of the year which has led us to think that waterproofs are the height of fashion this year.

Work continues on the second bed, which is better described as a glorious weed patch. Louise had prepared an area earlier with newspaper and manure and this had the desired effect by making digging easier. About half the bed has been dug over...more help would be GREATLY appreciated!!! This is a great chance to get some fresh air, excercise, share information, learn and have a good laugh all in one.

The first bed is now looking positively wonderful; much to the delight of the local people, many of whom have commented very favourably on the improvement. The French Lavender and Borage are doing particularly well, and there is plenty of Rocket seed available right now for anyone wanting to try it. ( We have made the shop staff aware that we do not mind people helping themselves- actually, we encourage them!!!) The Calendulas are setting seed and the pods should be brown enough in about a week or so. The wonderfully rampant and highly colourful (and edible- try them in salads for a peppery bit of colour) Nasturtiums are also forming seed.

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