Hobbies - What do you do in winter?

[Hayley]

With the constant downpours over the last couple of days I've began to wonder what all you gardeners do to pass the time during the winter months?

[Nicos]

I make gardening plans and lists for the following year!!

I try to get the worst of the weeding done and cover up the soil to prevent a build up of weeds.

There are still lots of crops though to crop though!

I mostly get on with crafts to sell at Xmas/ Summer Fairs- or family tree research for a change.

OH- I forgot to mention!!...we're renovating our 350 yr old house- so there are always indoor jobs to get on with!

[vikkib]

Not quite a hobby but I do get a fair bit more housework done in the winter months!

Having said that I've got loads of things I still want to do on the plot which will get put off until winter (sort out a muck heap, sort out paths, sort/clean the greenhouse, painting the inside of my shed, organise all the junk/potentially useful things etc.)

Then, like Nicos, I want to plan ready for next year so I'm better prepared... so lists, plans and sorting through the seeds need doing.

No rest for the proverbial! ; )

[PyreneesPlot]

I garden to pass the time until the winter months, then I can do this

Col du Tourmalet, April 2013

[Hazel at the Hill]

In Summer, I'm gardening, in Winter, I'm quilting.

[vikkib]

In Summer, I'm gardening, in Winter, I'm quilting.

I think that link may need a warning... Grumpy George gave me a bit of a fright! ; )

[roitelet]

In winter I garden doing all those things that cannot be done when things are growing. Gardening is an all year round occupation.

[veggiechicken]

I think that link may need a warning... Grumpy George gave me a bit of a fright! ; )

I agree about the need for a warning but its Hazel who frightens me (only joking.........)
What do i do in winter? Exactly the same as I do in summer - if its fine I'm outdoors, if its not I'm indoors.....Oops - its fine, better get out there now! Byeeeeeeeeeee

[sammy_roser]

All sorts of crafty things - Sewing (badly), Painting random things, baking (lots and lots), card making and lots of planning for the future.

[mrswadders]

In Summer, I'm gardening, in Winter, I'm quilting.

snap, now the bug has well and truely got me...........(just ordered a 7kg bag of fabric remnants/roll ends online, just got to hide them from MrW coz I shall be told off!!!)

[Samurailord]

I tend to make loads of home brew wines over the winter to store for those lovely summer evenings when you want a nice cool glass of something but dont have the spare time to make it.

Andy

[arpoet]

I just VEGETATE and grow Fat......

[lottie dolly]

There is always something to do,the ground can be dug over,collect any leaves for leaf mould,do any renovations as in paint sheds/fences,plan for next year,as in,net cages,washing pots,general all around clean up,we plan building a polytunnel of some sort,at home chill a bit,choose seeds ext,knitting,sewing,and best of all,enjoy cooking and eating the winter veggies,knowing how they have been grown,and proud at what has been achieved,

[Feral007]

I chill a bit - figuratively and literally
I don't do more housework, mores the pity.
I'm trying to sort out the house a bit this year, and doing some farm work that can be done in winter.
I cook more, so there's loads of meals to pull out of the freezer on a cold day.
I like to walk around the area with and without the dogs, enjoy the views, get some exercise without tripping over wriggly things, and plan what I could and would do if I had unlimited time and money.

[Sheneval]

Last winter I spent a lot of time preparing my new plot. I played chess every Wednesday night. Ran the Family History Website and helped produce FHS booklets for sale to augment the FHS funds and attended FHS meetings every Thursday night. I also watched Premier League Football every Saturday, Sunday and any weekdays it was on. When not doing these things I read a few books.

Oh - I almost forgot - all this was done outwith baby/grandchildren sitting duties to allow shopping and the odd evening out