After one of the driest Julys I can remember, the rain finally arrived — and the garden sighed with relief.
Every water butt is full again, the soil’s soft, and everything looks alive.
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Heavy rain finally hit the garden this week.
Water butts full, winter brassicas going in.
But… someone stole all my pears.
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💧 Watering smarter with rainwater harvesting & AutoPot systems 🌾 Mulching tips to lock in moisture & suppress weeds 🍽️ Chef Scott’s Recipe: Olive Oil Braised Runner Beans

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They’re building a garden with intention — and it’s going to serve them well.
Watching Lisa & Alistair’s progress reminds me how rewarding it is to start from scratch.
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A courgette flower… in November?! Nature’s full of surprises — and this one’s blooming in the chill. Proof that the garden never stops giving 🌿. Spotted this beauty while checking the beds — had to share!
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After such a dry year, seeing the rain finally arrive was a very welcome sight.

The soil is softer, the plants are responding and even the weeds are easier to pull.

Sometimes you just have to appreciate the rain!

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This weeks podacst is now live and we have another bumper packed episode.
 This week I chat with Hotbin, give garden updates and share a tasty veg crisps recipe.
 Listen now at https://f.mtr.cool/rtirgvjsdy or on your favourite podcast app.
 
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It might not be the most exciting gardening job, but there is something very satisfying about pulling weeds from lovely moist soil.

A little rain can make a huge difference on the allotment.

From Episode 673 of the Veg Grower Podcast.

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A comforting late‑summer bake — potatoes, beans, herbs and olive oil.
Simple, seasonal, and straight from the garden.
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Apples are looking good, and grapes have been a pleasant surprise.
A small harvest, but every piece of fruit feels like a reward after the dry spell.
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Outdoor tomatoes are thriving now they’ve had a proper drink.
It’s amazing what a few days of rain can do — the vines are heavy with fruit again!
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With the soil softened, I can finally get winter brassicas planted.
Kale, cabbage and broccoli are all going in — a little late, but better than never.
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