tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post8207719561933536441..comments2023-07-22T11:18:20.469+01:00Comments on A Woman of the Soil: A Happy Homecomingelaine http://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-59327852813410124622011-09-26T16:32:03.610+01:002011-09-26T16:32:03.610+01:00I certainly saw the weeds through fresh eyes when ...I certainly saw the weeds through fresh eyes when I returned, why do they thrive when the plants don't. It's a mystery to me - my garden waterer only watered the greenhouse for me - I don't like to overburden her.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-4854974457315941092011-09-26T12:17:15.392+01:002011-09-26T12:17:15.392+01:00No go on holiday but get someone to water garden -...No go on holiday but get someone to water garden - you see your garden through fresh eyes when you have been away for a bit.Helen/patientgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02164036792673009326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-86438542750917218292011-09-25T18:32:05.304+01:002011-09-25T18:32:05.304+01:00I like the look of those raspberries, so blow to e...I like the look of those raspberries, so blow to everything else!<br />I don't have that problem as I don't go on holiday. If I did I'd still be okay as it would be over Xmas and New Year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-68739995074908158802011-09-25T13:23:36.267+01:002011-09-25T13:23:36.267+01:00It's always worrying what you'll find when...It's always worrying what you'll find when you return from holiday. Glad to hear that the allotment is doing well, but sorry to hear about the plants in the garden, perhaps they'll recover with some tlc.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-42534563784002129042011-09-25T11:12:28.955+01:002011-09-25T11:12:28.955+01:00From tickety-boo to don't go on hols in one po...From tickety-boo to don't go on hols in one post? Knowing you, it will all be put right within the week! Elaine, it's lovely to have you back, I've missed your posts - and I bet you had a super time in Norfolk. I'm still sowing in the warmer London climate - how about you?Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-18409924414716191782011-09-24T22:32:02.529+01:002011-09-24T22:32:02.529+01:00We always go away separately during Summer and do ...We always go away separately during Summer and do our together trips when gardening is not so frantic. In March we went to Finland which was great, then that fab weather when we got back.Bridgethttp://www.arifnagardener.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-32165545371149996702011-09-24T22:19:33.434+01:002011-09-24T22:19:33.434+01:00It's a bit tough if you can never go on holida...It's a bit tough if you can never go on holiday. We have very free draining soil and large trees over the fence.We use a drip hose and large amounts of compost.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06999513105724635810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-40176975949284404102011-09-24T21:10:11.987+01:002011-09-24T21:10:11.987+01:00There are always a few anxious moments when you re...There are always a few anxious moments when you return to your plot / garden after a holiday! Luckily I have a couple of helpers who live nearby and who keep an eye on things for me when I'm away.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-44517722410833187092011-09-24T21:00:59.332+01:002011-09-24T21:00:59.332+01:00Or go on holiday in winter...to somewhere south of...Or go on holiday in winter...to somewhere south of the equator ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861108457109878599noreply@blogger.com