"Nick Gardner" wrote in message
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On 08/08/2015 20:57, Dave Cornwell wrote:
Similar day here and similar impression of summer although we have of
course had some much higher temperatures. Our ground is now parched and
it is becoming a struggle to keep all of our tomatoes and other plants
watered now the water butts are empty.

It was getting pretty desperate here for the garden up until the 24th July
and the front garden hasn't really recovered; the lawn has stayed brown
(which is nothing unusual for the summer).

This August has seen so little rainfall so far that everything is drying
out again and the garden is starting to take on that parched look. Having
to water most things and the water butts are draining fast. Could do with
another day of steady rain.

Still, the grass has stopped growing, only the weeds to mow.


Only 20.0 mm rain here so far this month, but the bleedin grass is still
growing and green. Still the rest of the garden looks stunning, only had to
water the pots and a few young veg. so far this season. Water butt pretty
full, I use my outside tap a lot anyway as I am not metered. Moor is lovely
and dry, perfect for walking. Plenty more lovely dry weather to come too.
Some drizzle earlier today but warm sunshine now and the temperature has
soared to over 21C which is warm for these parts. Just under 3 months of
mowing season left now before the winter break :-)

Will
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