Drip irrigation is a good idea. I only wish there was a way to do that on our allotment. Until now, there's never been the need for it, but we're not used to having water shortages....

having said that, I think one major display garden near us may be using it. I'll have to look closer next time I visit.

You have really hot summers - I though you'd probably get sweatier than I do, especially as you do a lot of outdoor work.

We're reusing the water from washing the dishes on the garden. (we don't have a dishwasher)

Shame about Beechgrove.

Can you get Gardener's Question Time on the radio? (nothing like the same, but both relaxing and informative)