Yes, we finally had some rain and according to our rain guru, Peter Daughtrey, there was 1.1 mm on 16th April and 18.2 mm on 17th April. The total of 19.3 is about three quarters of an inch for those who prefer imperial.
Last year during the same week, there was no rain at all. In fact, it is the time of year when for the last two years we have gone cycling in Holland to see the tulips and we have had brilliant weather on both occasion with lots of sunshine, so it does appear that Aprils don't necessarily come with the showers they are known for.
If you are missing garden visits and who isn't, the link below will take you to Arundel Castle's tulips and you can also look out for Sarah Raven's videos on YouTube. If you receive emails from her you will already have received a link. One of her favourites this year appears to be Slawa, which I grew last year, but I think it needs more sun that I gave it to really shine. One to try again next year in a different place.
https://www.facebook.com/ArundelCastle/videos/599705340758813/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARDyQax01kXrK5MYaHDSvXMe1BQYdhHGUVqJJtPvvqxYW9aJ0ykT65yL8GQQt2bCbBCjDMXTInyK2g5p
Best wishes
Rosemary (with thanks to Peter)
Last year during the same week, there was no rain at all. In fact, it is the time of year when for the last two years we have gone cycling in Holland to see the tulips and we have had brilliant weather on both occasion with lots of sunshine, so it does appear that Aprils don't necessarily come with the showers they are known for.
If you are missing garden visits and who isn't, the link below will take you to Arundel Castle's tulips and you can also look out for Sarah Raven's videos on YouTube. If you receive emails from her you will already have received a link. One of her favourites this year appears to be Slawa, which I grew last year, but I think it needs more sun that I gave it to really shine. One to try again next year in a different place.
https://www.facebook.com/ArundelCastle/videos/599705340758813/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARDyQax01kXrK5MYaHDSvXMe1BQYdhHGUVqJJtPvvqxYW9aJ0ykT65yL8GQQt2bCbBCjDMXTInyK2g5p
Rosemary (with thanks to Peter)
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