What have done towards your prep?

[Pete Grey]

Over the last couple of weeks we’ve been quite busy in the garden and now it’s at the stage where it’s just a matter of keeping it tidy, some trees have been reduced so as to reduce the possibility of wind fall over the winter, fences all checked (on going). We’ve planted another three firethorns where one section of fence needs a little reinforcement.

The gutters and downspouts have been cleaned out, the waterbutts emptied and power washed, these form our emergency water reserve. Storm Alex has almost refilled them. Our potable water is kept in jerrycans, these will be refilled with fresh water over the next couple of days.

We’re expecting one last solid fuel delivery on Monday, coal shed will be rammed, i’ve chopped three bags of kindling. We also keep spare petrol and diesel in there, not ideal but it’s further from the house for safety.

The garden shed is pretty full, tools, machinery, cart, second freezer, i’ve had to have a clear out and there’s half a pallet of potting compost and a pile of pots under a tarp outside. For overwintering OH’s flower tubs we’re keeping the greenhouse floor clear, at the moment staging is clear.

It’s difficult to get ahead with some jobs, some will need to be repeated before winter, but at least i’ve made a start.