an image of some Alliums in the Forest Gate Community Garden

No rain, no tap, and lots of flowers, Sunday 3 May 2026

We have had 3 mm of rain in the last month. Last night, we had a teaser of rain. It looked like it was going to be a real storm. The BBC forecast suggested it would be. But just a few drops, dark skies, and that was that. It didn’t even register on the garden rain gauge. This is serious, …

Rain, rain and more rain, Saturday 7 February 2026

We had 118 mm of rain in January, a month which averages 55 mm in London. So well over double the average rainfall for the month. But February has had quite a deluge too. We have had 44 mm so far. February is usually quite a dry month, averaging 39 mm. We have beaten that all ready, and if that …

A New Year, two Anniversaries, Thursday 1 January 2026

We had Auld Lang Syne, fireworks, and drank too much at the changeover from 2025 to 2026. And saw the cheers and joy around the world as 2026 swept in, with hopes for new possibilities this year. Love, money, health and dare one say – peace. It is New Year’s Day as I write this blog and the hope is …