William Cobbett

I'm currently reading a book I picked up at the library called 'The English Gardener' by William Cobbett and I'm really enjoying it. I can't believe how much useful advice is in there despite the fact it was written sometime in the 19th Century. I guess gardening doesn't change much with the times. The words are still ringing in my ears about planting peas, which apparently dislike cold, wet soil immensely and should only be planted outside when the risk of this has passed. Following this advice, I have held off planting my peas directly into the soil on the allotment until today, which I did with Hugh this morning. I actually think we are heading for a little heatwave now. I also heard on the news that 'unofficially' we are expecting a particularly hot summer this year, and  I have to say I think we are due one!