Dilemma

It’s going to be a beautiful week, although I realise not everyone will see these temperatures as beautiful. The forecasters are actually forecasting another heatwave for this year in Southern France. The high temperatures, into the 30’s, are very unusual for this time of year.

We have been on a hosepipe ban for most of the summer, so I try and save all my waste water – washing up water, or when I’m running a tap to get hot water – to use in the garden. Any water that I can use on my pots helps.

Because of these two hot spells, some industries across France have been told to reduce water consumption. I think that it’s not just an immediate request, but a long term project for France.

I’m thinking about what we can do for our bit, and maybe next year I need to be thinking of more drought tolerant planting. Although I have to say, with the rain we had last week, the garden is looking very lush.