Nutty as a Fruitcake

The high pressure continues to dominate our weather which means blue skies, sunshine and lots of work in the garden. The volcano ash continues to fall on the car, and in my eyes. The skies remain free of aeroplanes. The news is full of the election and grumpy travellers who can’t get back to work / school on Monday. Its amazing that so many people can afford to go abroad for Easter, given the recession. Still, I expect if they can afford the holiday, they can afford a few more nights accommodation.

I’ve finally been able to clear those garden jobs this weekend. The planting, weeding and rubbish clearing is going very well. The only thing not started is the grass cutting. The allotment is starting to show a lot of growth and I have got my seeds planted for the post-frost plantings…. beans, sweetcorn, cucumbers, squash and courgettes.

Our soil has quite a high clay content which means watering duty, if the little seedlings are going to get through it before it sets to concrete. But it also means good fertility so everything, including weeds, is finally starting to grow.

Beans, Lettuce, Spinach

Peas

Pak Choi, Broad Beans, Fennel & More Lettuce

Onions & Shallots

Black, Red and White Currants in Flower

Dug and Ready for Action!

I’m still covering the young plants up with environet overnight, as it is still getting very cold at night. Jobs for this week: Plant my young leeks using the home-made (by my beloved) dibber, and sort out the raspberry canes (tidy, tie, feed and mulch) plus plant the autumn canes I bought.

I expect there will be a few watering trips too!!!