Green Grow the Rushes Oh.

Today was a good day. 

We got up later than the alarm time, which was lovely. 

We headed to the allotment, via Savers, and I followed the one way systems and bought a bag load of toiletries. which was exceptionally satisfying. 

At the allotment I was so exhausted.  I decided to do one thing at a time, and be chilled.

I planted 14 marigolds which we had planted from seed.    I stuck new sticks into the peas, which are growing at a tremendous rate. 

Si filled the water tanks, and watered the potatoes, and everything in the polytunnel. 

I weeded - the onions, garlic and shallots are looking great. 

I spoke to a new allotmenteer who has done the most amazing things with her new plot.  It was always a kind of "at the edge" plot - people worked it a little bit, and then gave up.  She has edged it, weeded it to fine soil, planted potatoes, peas, beans, and rhubarb.   

Then we came home, and piddled. 

And then....  I cut Si's hair. 

I have always, and forever offered to cut his hair and he has always declined, quite, quite forceably.   But today, as we sat having a cuppa tea, he said, "okay you wanna cut it? "

I have to admit, my hands were shaking I was SO EXCITED, and a BIT SCARED. 

Am actually really, really pleased with my efforts. 

His head looks completely normal.   He has not shouted at me.    He no longer looks like a bag man. 

And then.  I made short crust pastry cases, and  Si put them together with cream and strawberries and sauce and we had the most delicious  strawberry tarts. 

:The photo?     I pulled all my leeks at the allotment - five of them had gone to seed ,and I didn't want the rest of them to  - so I pulled them, chopped them and blanched them and now they are in three bags, in the freezer, ready to use in my soups, or risottos. 

:-)

Good times. 

And yes, hopping, skipping and jumping and dancing has commenced.