Will flappy tape save it all?
- By Haidee Clarke
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- 14 May, 2019
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Today we are mostly feeling..... accomplished
It has been such lovely weather that we have spent most of our time outside enjoying it rather than writing about it. I'm sure that can be forgiven. AND we acquired more sheep, lambs that need feeding and more chickens.
The small patch that is our veg garden is burgeoning at the seams now. We have just got to keep it alive and growing; which is the hard bit!
In summary:
The early crop potatoes are big leafy plants so we are hoping for a good amount of spuds in a month or so time. We have popped some spring onion seeds in one of the shallow sinks. We were given some seeds so we have no idea how these will grow or what variety they are, its more of a case of in for a penny and in for a pound! Rainbow chard has been potted in one of the large black tubs. The two tubs of parsnips are looking a little weedy and have been slow growing, but we put this down to inconsistent watering. Five different varieties of tomatoes are planted in the sunniest spot along the back wall. This year we planted in 5l pots in a good compost and then sank the pots two thirds into the ground. This should help to hold water (as the ground has a tendency to crack) but also provide some drainage. Having had a stint in the greenhouse they are nicely hardened and are loving these balmy late spring days. The boy was pleased to plant 4 of the 6 sunflowers that he had saved from last years whoppers! Finally the red cabbages, broccoli, cauliflower and brussel spouts had finished their stint in the greenhouse and are planted in neat rows. They have cunningly been covered by a much too small piece of netting to prevent the pigeons, who are nesting in the tree above, helping themselves. Perhaps the flapping red and white tape attached to poles will help prevent the pigeons thinking we have laid out breakfast!?
The small patch that is our veg garden is burgeoning at the seams now. We have just got to keep it alive and growing; which is the hard bit!
In summary:
The early crop potatoes are big leafy plants so we are hoping for a good amount of spuds in a month or so time. We have popped some spring onion seeds in one of the shallow sinks. We were given some seeds so we have no idea how these will grow or what variety they are, its more of a case of in for a penny and in for a pound! Rainbow chard has been potted in one of the large black tubs. The two tubs of parsnips are looking a little weedy and have been slow growing, but we put this down to inconsistent watering. Five different varieties of tomatoes are planted in the sunniest spot along the back wall. This year we planted in 5l pots in a good compost and then sank the pots two thirds into the ground. This should help to hold water (as the ground has a tendency to crack) but also provide some drainage. Having had a stint in the greenhouse they are nicely hardened and are loving these balmy late spring days. The boy was pleased to plant 4 of the 6 sunflowers that he had saved from last years whoppers! Finally the red cabbages, broccoli, cauliflower and brussel spouts had finished their stint in the greenhouse and are planted in neat rows. They have cunningly been covered by a much too small piece of netting to prevent the pigeons, who are nesting in the tree above, helping themselves. Perhaps the flapping red and white tape attached to poles will help prevent the pigeons thinking we have laid out breakfast!?