So the ground is still soggy and unprepared – I’m not in the least concerned today because I have the spring fever. Now it is here – you just gotta go with it. I’ll worry about the beds later, because today was all about the seeds. After waiting for what seems like an eternity to get started (aside from a wee taster with the peppers) … Continue reading Today is the first day to the rest of the season.
After making disparaging comments about how the seed potatoes at the garden centre were available far to early for growing in my neck of the woods, I strangely found myself at the checkout clutching a bag of Swift spuds. It may be too early for growing outdoors, but surely it’d be ok to grow them in my unheated greenhouse… That was 87 days ago, and … Continue reading The things you do for spuds
In an ideal world, I would sit back and wait patiently for the water to drain away the the soil to stop making that sucking noise as it absorbs as much water as it can to store away for the long dry months to come. But I’m impatient and this season isn’t going to wait with me. Maybe if I just ever so gently pull … Continue reading Green life
The clocks went forward last night, to reflect what we are all doing – looking forward to warmer, sunnier days. We were rejoicing at the extra hour of daylight we have been given in the evenings. We made great plans as to how we were going to utilise that first hour of the magical extension to the day, once we were able to drag our … Continue reading Spring Showers
I am the kind of person that leaves Christmas – not exactly until the last moment, but I sail close to the wind. My preparations are reactive, not proactive as every year it takes me by surprise. Except when in comes to my spuds. Under normal circumstances I’m thinking of Christmas a whole 100 days in advance, so I get my spuds in on time. … Continue reading Late for Christmas
I know I’m not overly keen on broad beans, but there they are again in my garden, standing tall and festooned with a multitude of flowers. On warmer days it is nice to see the big fat fuzzy bumble bee and the honey bee with his pockets full of pollen darting in and out of the long tubular flowers, drinking in the nectar in exchange … Continue reading Hey wasp, get off my broad beans
I feel like I’m chasing my tail at this time of year. One moment I am so in control I loudly declare “I’m the most spring ready I’ve ever been!” and I am genuinely shocked at how in control things seem. I try my best enjoy the moment without wondering what is going on behind the curtains. Then the next moment comes that proves without … Continue reading Fluffy soil
I have been lovingly tending my seed trays, misting often so the soil stays moist, and checking several times a day for signs of life. Ten days past with a few green butterfly leaves of the brassicas standing proud and holding the promise of meals to come. Others weren’t there yet but it was only a matter of time, just a few more days and … Continue reading The dry horrors
I’m having another look at my flower garden. Last year I did manage to get a well-managed cutting garden. To be honest I mean ‘well-managed’ quite loosely. I kept the weeds down, feed and watered regularly and even did a spot of dead heading from time to time. I even cut a few flowers and brought them inside. I still find it hard to make … Continue reading Plan Bee
Wow, we are now into the growing season. It was a busy first day, but I managed to find some time to sow my tomato seeds. It is hard to believe in less than two months I’ll be planting them out in the garden. I have so much hope for this this year. It is about time we had a good one. Come again … Continue reading I declare this spring officially open
