Saturday was just so bad with rain and wind that i had to give it a miss. So i turned out today (Sunday) despite the cold, wet and very high winds, determined to get at least one side of the plot clear of the long grass.

When i say one side what i really mean is half a whole side. One side being an 8th of and acre, the other side, which we share, is half that again. So i figure if i can get the smaller side at least clear and then dug over, then as the weather improves towards spring i can get some vegetables and flowers growing while i worry about the really big bit.

It was also really spooky on the plot today with all the wind causing the metal sheets to creak with not a soul in sight. Even Ron who’s been here for centuries didn’t make an appearance. Still i figured if i can stick it out on days like today then it’ll make it all worth while in the end.

I have read in many books that it’s not wise to dig the soil when it’s wet as it damages the structure, but i just had to get stuck in and get it done, especially as were heading towards December and hopefully some frosts which should help break the soil down and kill a few exposed roots.

It seemed really dark all day and i had to pack up at 3 because the light was fading fast, but i managed to clear all the grass sods on one side ready for digging over.