It rained in the night and we had a nice gentle rain all morning. I sowed my sprouting broccoli seeds in egg cartons and this morning had to make holes in the bottom as they were full of water. It will take a lot more to ease the water shortages but is wonderful for the garden. I had covered the brassicas to stop the white cabbage butterfly and took the covers off today and was amazed at how much they have grown since they were planted 12 days ago.
The rain cleared just after lunch so we took Sophie for a slow walk around the streets where it is eerily quiet. Earlier Doug answered the phone to be told we are to be at the G.P.'s surgery at 11.30 a.m. tomorrow for our flu vaccinations so I will be going out in the car for the first time in four weeks.
I finished my last library book so Doug had a look through his books and found a few for me to check out.
Should be fine again tomorrow.
Glad you got a bit of rain, it has been such a long dry period in the North Island.
ReplyDeleteYes, it was wonderful and our seedlings are really liking it. Kaitaia got the most rain which is good as they have been on severe restrictions for some time now.
DeleteYay, rain!!!
ReplyDeleteWe are now wanting rain too...hit sun and cold winds, quite confusing . Good to hear that your gardening progresses well.
Yes, it was lovely steady rain. Back to sunshine today - still good for the washing.
DeleteHot sun....
ReplyDeleteWe had rain last night, and with the library closed, I am re-reading old favourites. Hugh planted 2 courgette plants a while ago, thinking we would be lucky if they did anything. We have had a better crop from them than the early one.
ReplyDeleteGood about the courgettes. I must try planting later next year. We had a glut of beans and courgettes all at once. Lovely sunny day for the washing today.
DeleteSo good that you finally got some rain. Stay safe tomorrow. Mxx
ReplyDeleteMore rain forecast for tomorrow after a sunny day today.
DeleteSo good to see your seeds are sprouting. I look forward to seeing your winter garden.
ReplyDeleteThings are coming on well. I planted out some of the broccoli I raised from seed today and sowed some broccoflower.
DeleteLots of time to read.
ReplyDeleteWe seem to have been quite busy. Autumn clearing in the garden etc. and don't seem to get any extra reading time.
DeleteGlad to learn that you got the rain that was wanted.
ReplyDeleteYes, it was great for the garden.
DeleteNice that you've some books to 'check out' at Doug's Library. :)
ReplyDeleteGood to read that you've had some precipitation in your area.