Thirsty gunnera
Oh my goodness. It is suddenly baking hot. Been watering all day, and everything's suddenly suffering in the heat. The giant Gunnera we moved out of the tunnel last week are looking great but are drinking water at an alarming rate. However the ones still in the tunnel flopped today, so we were much relieved we had moved the others out when we did. Also moved Andy Sturgeon's tree ferns from their winter tunnel out into the sunshine. It was midday and very bright and windy, so we were really worried that the fronds would collapse as soon as they went out. However they were ok...phew.
Had meeting this morning with our drivers to prepare for the big move of plants from Somerset to London. Looks like 11 truck loads in all. This is for 2 marquee exhibits and plants for 6 different show gardens. We dread to think how much fuel this is going to cost.
Strange to think that in 19days it will all be over, when mayhem is currently all around us! We need some sun now to finish conditioning all the plants ready for the show, but searing heat we do not.
Tried on suits last night, and they still fit, so at least no shopping needed before Chelsea.
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