H₂O NO!!

Is it déjà vu? We really didn't fully think through the consequences of putting the little plants in little holes... so now our newly born plants rely on us to keep them alive with a regular feed of water. 

Our first response to the problem was to fill a bin with water and take it to the field in the tractor then use a hose and a 12v pump to water the new plantings. It just so happens that our friend Sprogsy a local sheep farmer is putting stock fencing up today and at the same time he's going to put in a temporary water supply to the growing area and a water trough down in the field for the sheep. It's more a stroke of luck than foresight and planning that everything is coming together at the right time. The prospect of getting sheep back in on the land (think lawnmowers) is extremely exciting and then having water on hand next to the growing beds is obviously a much required bonus.

So linking in with the déjà vu... we're having a baby at the end of August. Now some might find it funny, but Sal is cross, so please don't laugh (after all it is nothing to be ashamed of). We have long term hay fever sufferer who is six months pregnant. We also have a field of long grass, and a steady wind blowing the length of it. Think sneezing fits, think of a cross Sally with crossed legs. Who knows perhaps its natures way of getting us ready for wet nappies and extra laundry? If you come to visit and you see her sneezing with crossed legs whatever you do do not dare to snigger, titter, smirk or laugh. "IT IS JUST NOT FUNNY" "OK?"

The new growing area with rabbit fencing.