The downside of a remote rural plot down a quiet lane is occasional anti-social and illegal activity in the area.
Not much done this week, at least it was dry for a while with the frost and I was able to level some low spots on the field between the orchard trees.
Too frosty to transplant anything and the weekend started with rain turning to sleet.
A random white Transit flat back truck caught my eye on Friday. I was parked near the edge of the field and near the gate when I saw it drive down the track before it saw me - when it did, it rapidly reversed back and away up the by-pass. Maybe fly-tippers or someone up to no good (didn't get chance to get the reg number).
Saturday was spent at Erddig Hall with the Head Gardener running an orchard and pruning workshop organised through Cheshire Landscape Trust. Rather informative, although the weather was against us for practical sessions outside.
Back to the field late afternoon, but continuous rain prevented anything but a quick wander around. The track by the underpass had a bit of rubbish dropped from car windows (probably enough DNA sexual activity debris for half a TV crime series) and small empty bags of drug related substances - the Police pay a bit of attention to this area, so it's only a matter of time before they intercept someone again.
Back at home I've been going through a load of wild flower seeds in the fridge, but still too early to sow any (although compost and seed trays are stacked up in the workshop ready to go).
I'd hoped the last week would have been a bit more productive for stuff on the 'to do' list, but the weather and ground conditions put a stop to much.
A couple of days out: Oswestry and Sheffield via scenic routes, always inspirational for things in the landscape.
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