Ready for the frost.

 Our precious peach tree swathed in fleece ready for the frost that was forecast.. we didn't have any but better safe than sorry. 

And as you can see we do have early morning sunshine, but there is a nip in the air

Dh has the cloches  in position ready to sow seeds.

We're just growing beetroot, carrots, lettuce and spring onions, plus of course tomatoes, runner beans and a couple of rows of potatoes. I have started off the tomatoes on the lounge window sill. 

We are looking forward to summer here in our new sunny garden, south west facing so we have sun all day long.

Are you growing anything in your garden?

Chrisxx

Opening up this blog!

I'm opening up this blog again as my other blog has lost its connection with other blogs.  It's annoying and frustrating but I just can't find out why its happened.. 

This was the last post in my other blog. 

After two very busy days in the garden, see here..

https://perhapslivingthegoodlife.blogspot.com/

So from now on I'm using this blog, please follow this one.

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I have been enjoying the programme 'The Simpler Life,' on channel 4.

24 people leave the life of the 21st Century to live a simple life like that of the Amish. 

They had to live without electricity and to live eating their own grown food. Some just couldn't cope and one left after only 8 days. 

They did learn to grow amazing veg, they learnt to milk cows, look after their chickens in fact all the skills you need to be self sufficient.

I think probably one of the hardest was clothes washing as they did it in tin baths with a dolly. 

This is how my  grandmother did the bedding after B&B guests in the 1950s before she had a washing machine. I can remember helping and being at the handle of the mangle. This was all done in tubs in the back garden, even in the rain (unless it was pouring)

I'm really enjoying the programme, episode 4 tonight. It'll be interesting to see who can stay the course, how many will still be there after the time is up, can't wait to see.

Could you live that way? I might have when I was younger but no way today.

Chrisxx