In the Garden

Not only is the end of summer is a busy time on the allotment, I’ve had my fair share of jobs in the garden as well. This is the perfect time to begin making your own compost; after pruning, take cuttings and frequently mowing the lawn you have almost all the ingredients you need to make your very own organic compost.

The hanging baskets have also received a lot of attention over the course of the last few weeks. Maintain your baskets by de-heading, watering and feeding them regularly as it will help them last through autumn.

Mrs McGregor has even found herself in and amongst our garden tending to her roses and the rockery. A small section of our rockery has been dedicated to growing herbs, so Mrs McGregor has been keeping her hands busy taking cuttings from them, as well as cutting back the lavender plants. The roses have been doing considerably well and we work well as a team, tying back the climbing roses to ensure they withstand harsh winds.

This summer we have experienced a bit of a drought with irregular showers, so watering has been a main priority.

To end on a positive note, now all of this has been done and the new football season has begun, I can concentrate on supporting Ipswich Town. Seeing them win the league title and return to Premier League football (where we belong) will be the highlight of the year for me.

I’m singing the blues.

Mr McGregor