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Post by roofgardener on Jan 8, 2017 12:00:56 GMT
Good morning everybody, and welcome to the 2017 Roofgardener Diary. 2016 was another year of revelations and excitement, allthough THIS time the polytunnel didn't blow away ! I'm still suffering a bit from Sciatica, so this will be a very brief entry, just to get the ball rolling. When I can concentrate more, I'll post lurid details of the RoofPLan for 2017, featuring shock, scandal, sensation, Polytunnels and Owls. Who knows, there may even be space for a bit of gardening ?  |
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Post by daitheplant on Jan 8, 2017 20:11:38 GMT
Roofus, you have my sympathy re the sciatica.  HOWEVER, surely it is about time Owliver and Bronwin were allowed a bit of freedom now?  Or are you trying to be the manager of a pair of superstars who can make YOU millions?  |
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Post by Eli on Jan 9, 2017 17:14:45 GMT
You also have my sympathy re sciatica  I hope it won't prevent you too much from doing some gardening in the spring 
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Post by dianthus on Jan 12, 2017 13:09:57 GMT
I hope you are ok Roofy...... the roofgarden phone is not being answered, so are Owliver and Bronwyn on holiday in warmer climes?
Hope you feel better asap |
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Post by roofgardener on Jan 18, 2017 20:10:51 GMT
Roofus, you have my sympathy re the sciatica. HOWEVER, surely it is about time Owliver and Bronwin were allowed a bit of freedom now? Or are you trying to be the manager of a pair of superstars who can make YOU millions? Owliver and Bronwyn are safely tucked up in their nests daitheplant. (complete with straw). I'm under strict instructions to wake them up with toast, jam, and tea for breakfast. .. in around March  |
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Post by daitheplant on Jan 18, 2017 20:31:50 GMT
Since when have pampered, plastic, owls been allowed to hibernate?  |
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Post by roofgardener on Jan 18, 2017 20:48:49 GMT
They're not plastic daitheplant They've each got a heated wicker straw-lined drawer, lots of Hessayon books to read (plus a Gardeners World compendium), and plenty of Honey ! I don't think they're hibernating; they just hate the cold damp weather |
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Post by dianthus on Jan 18, 2017 20:52:44 GMT
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Post by roofgardener on Jan 18, 2017 20:55:02 GMT
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Post by ziggy on Jan 20, 2017 16:28:02 GMT
Argh! Sciatica! A nasty thing. Hope you recover soon...
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Post by daitheplant on Jan 20, 2017 19:36:40 GMT
Ziggy, I am afraid he is beyond recovery, or therapy, come to that. |
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Post by roofgardener on Jan 21, 2017 23:39:56 GMT
... seals up daitheplant's polytunnel and fills it with water ..
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Post by daitheplant on Jan 22, 2017 19:30:59 GMT
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Post by roofgardener on May 19, 2017 14:37:26 GMT
Well, it's been a long time since my last post. 2017 has turned out to be a confusing year. A mixture of an eye infection (followed by Iritis), my Sciatica, and an Landlords Wife, has conspired to make me almsot give up on Gardening. The main event was the Landlords Wife... the two of them are in the midst of a divorce, with the Roofgarden being one of their shared assets. She has now moved into the adjacent flat, and restricted my usage of the Roofgarden to just one area. (which, to be fair, is probably still half of the area). I fear that eviction is in the air (I certainly don't want to live next to her, so it is a question of whether I leave of my own accord, or she pushes me out when she finally gets control of the property).  She has taken over half the Roof, in particular the Sunny Wall that I used to grow my Onions against. (along with Courgettes, runner beans etc). She has also annexed the Potato Patch and the central Herb Garden. Very annoying.  And here is what I am now limited to. Small... but still a useful space ! After all, gardeners like KC did huge amounts, with a smaller space. All of this kinda put me off Gardening, but I'm starting to get the urge back again. Late in the year, but hopefully not TOO late ! It didn't help when the winds rose up, and I left my Polytunnel door open, resulting in......  Incredibly, there was hardly any damage ! Mind you, it happened in the evening, and it rained overnight, so everything was thoroughly soaked. The owls popped out of hibernation, took one look at it, gave me a "look", and went back into their straw nests ! Some good things happened, mind you. I got a LOVELY card at Easter from dianthus ... isn't it brilliant ?  Oh, and another great thing arrived.... dunno whether I'll be able to use it THIS year, but I'll certainly try  Well, that was a lightening update. I'm off to North Wales next week with the Owls and my Sister.... more to follow when I get back |
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Post by KC on May 19, 2017 15:15:34 GMT
Thanks for the mention roofgardener, it got me logged back in. I'm sorry to hear of your reduced space but anything is possible... Go up ☝ |
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HOWEVER, surely it is about time Owliver and Bronwin were allowed a bit of freedom now? 
Or are you trying to be the manager of a pair of superstars who can make YOU millions? 
I hope it won't prevent you too much from doing some gardening in the spring 
