An Indian Summer
Did it seem drier than normal in September? A good summer (with the exception of the day the allotment barbecue was due to take place!) meant that 2014 has been another good growing year. We often had to water the allotment in the earlier part of the summer when plants were getting established and prone to bolting. But those of us still reaching for the watering can or hose last month will be aware that September was also unseasonably dry.
September is usually a good weather month in this part of the UK but this year has proven to be the driest since records began, according to the Met Office. Even the Wivey micro-climate, which picks up more than its fair share of Exmoor showers, failed us last month.
Of course, it will all change over the autumn when the gales arrive and our climate turns wetter. Indications are it's already started and more unsettled weather is upon us as the Jet Stream edges South. Let's all hope the autumn/winter rains are lighter than last year when severe flooding affected the Somerset Levels. We've set up another water barrel this year to collect winter rain water for use in the spring and, based on recent weather patterns, it'll quickly fill up!
September is usually a good weather month in this part of the UK but this year has proven to be the driest since records began, according to the Met Office. Even the Wivey micro-climate, which picks up more than its fair share of Exmoor showers, failed us last month.
Of course, it will all change over the autumn when the gales arrive and our climate turns wetter. Indications are it's already started and more unsettled weather is upon us as the Jet Stream edges South. Let's all hope the autumn/winter rains are lighter than last year when severe flooding affected the Somerset Levels. We've set up another water barrel this year to collect winter rain water for use in the spring and, based on recent weather patterns, it'll quickly fill up!
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