On 01/05/2011 15:36, The Brownie wrote:
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With the impending drought becoming more of a reality, a forecasted lack
of rain in May and June and a hot dry Summer. What arrangements have you
made to save valuable shrubs and trees if there is a hosepipe ban.
Suggestions:
Too late for rain water buts/storage tanks.
Save: washing up water, ditto Shower/Bath water for use when it gets
really hot and dry.
Don



Thanks for tips, Don. Its hard to believe that we're needing a few good
downpours here i our part South Lakeland area (NW England) Haven't had any
for a while, Going to need a relative to come over and give it all a good
soaking tomorrow. Don't like that really, but have no water butts etc.. I
suppose the water from my tumble dryer (usually a bit warm and fragrant
with Fabric softener) is not to be recommended? Hsebound myself so rely
on family to come. Big garden-- but I love it-- masses of coloure at
present. Been too hot to sit out for more than ten minutes stretch. Let
us know how you fare-are you South?

Margaret



It's going to be pretty bad I think Margaret according to Will Hand (see
Newsgroup "uk.sci.weather").
I'm in Oswestry Near Wrexham, we haven't had rain for weeks.
Bye
Don