The Work Begins Again

2013

The year began very slowly. Harsh, cold  weather persisted throughout January, February and March continuing into April.

10th March 

This picture is of my modest back yard. The poor Nandina domestica on the patio took quite a hit.

10th May

Finally, a break in the weather allowed us to get on top of the weeds at the front of the plot, covering the area with landscape fabric and council supplied chippings. Still to finish are the areas with pallets and corrugated sheeting but provided we get the weather, this shouldn't take too long.  

Shallots, onions and garlic are all planted and growing well except that a few of the onions that were planted in the autumn haven't survived the winter weather.

10th May

Meanwhile, in the growhouse at home I have broad beans, ridge cucmbers, lettuce and courgettes almost ready to plant. French (Blauhide & Farsold), Borlotti and Runner beans (Lady Di, Desiree & Sunset) are all planted and beginning to germinate. I have sown some onion 'Bedfordshire Giant' in the hope I shall  have a later crop.