The weather has continued to be very dry without any significant rain fall. In fact I have already have a lovely garden tan since mid March. Below are some of the recent developments on the plot these were taken on Saturday the 7th April just before the rain on Sunday. About time too!
I have sourced a regular supply of horse manure from a contact on free-cycle and that is starting to build up and is not yet ready for incorporating into the plot yet.
I have really enjoyed the last couple of weeks; clearing, digging through and removing debris and stones etc. Once I get started and get over the initial reluctance to put the effort in, I am usually out there until its dark.
Although progress seems slow at times I know it will be time well spent later on in the year and in years to come. It is hard work digging over with a mattock, folk and leveling the beds out and my back protests at times. However, I sleep well!
Peas, Spinach, Chard and Broccoli planted
 |
| herb circle constructed not completed and some herbs |
The last bed being dug over and prepared this is for salad crops and succession planting crops
Beds for runner beans with manure dug in !
What Next?
I have actually measured the dimensions as promised in my last post and I will post them up soon.
Currently planted in the plot are early and mid season potatoes, onions (Stuttgart), red onions Variety unknown yet (from Wilkinson's) shallots loose from Zoars in Neath and two varieties of garlic; Wilkinson's again. This weekend the chard, spinach, broccoli and the herb circle were planted, along with runner beans and courgettes started off in pots within the house. I have received some seeds from a friend of Lindy`s (thank you Angie) and these will be planted in the plot and if there is no room in containers.
In line with my early attempts at growing I am not spending too much on seeds and plant as I am growing in an unknown plot. I will I am sure, look to spend more as the plot gets up and running and I have developed the soil quality.
The real challenge for me now physically is for me getting the site laid out correctly to the rear of the shed. This i will describe in some detail shortly and get some photos up very soon.
As I have mentioned before I have the whole plot mapped out in my head and where plants and beds are going to be, however I really need to draft up a plan and keep a calender on my veg garden adventure.
 |
| A Variety of seed I am going to grow. Cheap & Cheerful |
