Monday 3rd October 2022

There was a forecast of heavy rain this afternoon, so after a quick tidy round, I went out into the garden this morning. I could have done more grass raking, but felt like a change, so decided to work in the flower beds. I had a few herbaceous plants that have been sitting in pots since July, and really needed to be in the ground. I knew where I wanted the lupins and everlasting sweet peas, so they were easily dealt with, but the two large hydrangea were harder to place.

I eventually found somewhere I hope they will be happy in - and I can see them from the kitchen window. I love hydrangea but never seem to have had much luck with them here. They do grow well in other gardens, so I'm obviously doing something wrong. I've nestled them in with half a bag of ericaceous compost each, so fingers crossed.

The rain came on just before noon, so I came in for lunch then just pottered around ineffectively until school pickup.

Watched the Chancellor's speech - unimpressed. I think they are just making it up as they go. It's a worrying time.

Dinner was a repeat of yesterday (roast beef) but I did some mashed potatoes instead.

I cast on a new project - or rather re-cast on one I starter earlier in the year but ripped out. I decided I wanted to make it in a size up so I can wear it as a top layer. It's the Pediment jumper, on Ravelry, and I'm knitting it in a dark blue shade.

Not much on TV, so early to bed to hopefully make a dent in my book. It's very good.