The end of march brings promise of better weather and the sowing season can begin in earnest. Still working on allotment finishing off beds and fencing. Hopefully when all these jobs are done then a little more time for plants and enjoying a more relaxed pace. Picked first crop of forced rhubarb which was a great success, very tender and almost sweet. All the seedlings at home are coming on well and will soon move to the greenhouse in the allotment.
At the allotments the garden plot (49d) was given a good sort out on wednesday, the lighter nights mean longer time to work. The kids came with me and we didn't get home til after 7:30. Planted the 'jacobs ladder' and dug up and moved self seeded 'poached egg' plants. Most of the work is done now with most plants established and not too much preparation work.
Made another cold frame during the week from old pallets and some window openers. This is bigger than the others and can accomodate larger plants. The asparagus are in now ready to harden off along with the sweet peas. To make room for the coldframes i have put down some flags that were given to me to create a hard surface.
At the allotments the garden plot (49d) was given a good sort out on wednesday, the lighter nights mean longer time to work. The kids came with me and we didn't get home til after 7:30. Planted the 'jacobs ladder' and dug up and moved self seeded 'poached egg' plants. Most of the work is done now with most plants established and not too much preparation work.
Made another cold frame during the week from old pallets and some window openers. This is bigger than the others and can accomodate larger plants. The asparagus are in now ready to harden off along with the sweet peas. To make room for the coldframes i have put down some flags that were given to me to create a hard surface.
Firstfruits of rhubarb!
Windowcill herbs in cans
Salad seedlings coming along nicely
Courgettes and squash seedlings
A full windowcill of tomatoes