Plant out as stuff becomes available
Keep on top of the weeds
Water during dry spells
Turn and repair compost heaps
Trim flower heads on herbs (except chives)
May 4
All the new arrivals have perked up following Sunday's rain.
And a doggie seems to have left his calling card
May 5
Called in. Did a bit of hoeing
May 6
Mary watering
May 7
Old lilac had died off. Replaced with new one from allotment.
May 9
Nice and fresh today after the morning showers
May 12
Hoed around
Currants and gooseberries coming along
May 18
New additions:
May 21
Chris brought down some sprouts, leeks, runner beans, rocket, russian kale plants and some radish seeds.
Planted out the sprouts:
The ground was quite wet when these were put in, but they may need a drop of water if the weather behaves according to the forecast.I'm afraid the two courgettes are on their way out. Too wet for them I think
Mary (very early morning session) has planted out the rest of the veggies, except for the runner beans, and Graeme has done the runner beans, with substantial supports.
Thank you both.
May 30
Back from holidays. Visited early morning and watered new stuff
Hoed a bit
The two young rosemary bushes have disappeared.
Lots of rhubarb ready to harvest. Just twist and pull individual stalks.
Spring onions ( that's the small ones in the raised bed, not the large versions which should be left to groe ) are ready, plus chives - did you know that the lovely purple chive flower is also edible - good for decorating salads and has a subtle chive-y taste!
Also green herbs doing very well and could do with being cut and used. You might also find the odd alpine strawberry ready - small but delicious!