Hi everyone,
started the day at Homebase, buying charcoal, tomato & lettuce plants, big pots & compost. It was packed with people by 9.30am., in anticipation of a beautiful, sunny day.
Jan & I put the new barbecue together. It took two hours!! Not our forte! We only lost one screw permanently in the grass, so not too bad. We also bought a paddling pool & electric pump, but after the long session with the barbecue, we’re waiting till tomorrow with the pool.
We planted dwarf runner beans, cucumber & tomatoes in two big pots, hung trailing tomatoes & strawberries from the tree and put some lettuces in the back border, hoping not to attract rabbits. Our herbs are coming on well, as are the sweet peas. The mint border looks amazing – mint tea & cake in the garden tomorrow afternoon.
We also managed to give the dogs a bath today. Rolo hid under the bed as soon as he heard the bathwater running. Decided to give him first bath. He stopped sulking more quickly than usual, which I think was down to getting his own sunbed, complete with beach towel in the lovely garden sunshine. Monty was less upset – just doesn’t like getting his face wet. He loves swimming in the river, retrieving sticks, but always holds his head above water level, and doesn’t attempt breaststroke or front crawl – only doggy paddle!
Rounded off the day with chicken, sausages & vegetable skewers on the new barbecue – delicious. Monty & Rolo enjoyed their sausages. That’s what you call a good start to summer.