I expect most of us have loads of trays of plants backing up, waiting patiently for a window in the weather so they can be planted out. I hear it's going to be fine and warmer tomorrow so make the most of it
Monday, 7 May 2012
Welcome to the new blog. A place to chat about the plot when you're not actually on it!
I expect most of us have loads of trays of plants backing up, waiting patiently for a window in the weather so they can be planted out. I hear it's going to be fine and warmer tomorrow so make the most of it
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Looking forward to a break in the weather so you can get planting and growing some lovely veggies for your relatives! Andi hope you found your glasses - don't need any more chilli incidents!!
ReplyDeleteStill cold winds blowing but I notice you have managed to get brassicas in and a few carrots growing On my plot there are shallots onions,garlic,broad beans and carrots and of course tatties which we earthed up for the final time yesterday so hopefully no more frost.If there is a frost forcast after the tatties show again it will be out with the rhubarb leaves to cover them up
ReplyDeleteThe plot looks great now the grass has been cut
Ah you found us! Good tip about the rhubarb leaves!!!
ReplyDeleteAfter a couple of hours with Sonj and Brian selling in the shed Went home and after lunch finished knitting my mascot doll called Bertie Bloomer which I am hoping to exhibit at the Rhubarb Farm show in September.
ReplyDeleteStill not set the special runner beans 'cos I am hoping to get some good 'uns for the same show also the red cabbage is doing exceptionally well The shallots have now split and started to swell so I am having to keep an eye on them so that they don't get too big to fit in the judges ring.
Hope the weather improves soon so that Sonj can get her fancy trailing plants set out
Feeling a bit peckish now so going to cook breakfast and prepare the veg for Sunday dinner
Happy gardening
I got some trailing pumpkins out onto the plot Algy. Only the Festival ones though. Loads more still to plant out, trailing or otherwise, but the weather keeps catching me out. Grrr!
DeleteI have now prepared the veg etc. for Sunday lunch and remembered I had forgotten to mention about peas in my last post. I have been reliably informed that due to the lack of rain in East Anglia and Lincolnshire the pea harvest for Bird's Eye will be very poor so my advice is grow and freeze your own. There are plenty of seed available from the lotty shed on Oxcroft Lane.A 200gm bag of Hurst Greenshaft which cost's £1 50p is more than enough to plant a 30ft row and can yield more than 10lb of succulent sweet peas Mine after being sown in cells 4 to a cell and started off in the tunnel then planted in the plot no 236 can be inspected anytime were they despite all the rain are growing away nicely
ReplyDeleteI followed your advice Algy and sowed a fresh batch of Hurst Greenshaft peas as the first lot were a major failure because of the cold, wet weather. The second lot are up!
DeleteAfter all the rain its amazing how quick the soil is drying out now the sun has come out so it's out with the watering can this evening setting more beetroot after lunch. Have set May Star cauli hoping to grow some plants to mature in April May 2013 Here's hoping
ReplyDeleteSpraying more weed killer now that the sun is out for a day or two Having a good lunch so not sure what time i'll be back on the plot
went to Glapwell community center yesterday to Nott's carnation society show I entered pinks in the novice class and got a first, second and a third a bronze plaque for best entry in class 43 There were some 90 entries on 14 tables and was a sight and smell to behold. It's a pity it isn't better advertised in order to get more people interested The main show is on Sunday July 15th. The National Carnation Society one day show is at Dobbies garden centre at Balborogh on Wednesday 11th July
ReplyDeleteGoing to the plot now to take Brian some horse dodooos to put in the tubs for his chrys's then help him to plant out the rest of his plants
Congrats Algy! Well done
DeleteI hope you get your poop sorted out before the rain arrives. I might pop across to get some squash set out. I was at the bank with the lotty money this morning so I've not donned my gardening togs yet.
Hello Sonj
DeleteYour plot is beginning to look good after all your hard work and things are growing well. It's a pity about the paths so I'll bring the mower up and tidy them up a bit. Hope next time you come over you don't forget your snap.Set more peas yesterday and Fordy is bringing some earlies to set today so if they all grow we should have enough to supply Birds Eye