I've been trying to make the most of the sunshine, the seeds I sowed are coming on a treat, and It'll be time to start some more in a couple weeks. I want to stagger them this year as I got a bit overwhelmed with so many last year.
We got our free spring seeds for the allotment this weekend, I think there are more seeds that I will plant this year, I've never tried chard though, not sure It would be something I'd eat, and I don't know if I'll bother with peas again, but other than that I think there is a great selection
I've tidied the two small raised beds in my garden, topped up the soil and put netting over one in readiness. I'll be planting all the salad stuff at home this year, It'll be easier to pick as I need it.
Out of the three raspberries I planted last year only one survived, but I'm happy to see that there are more shoots appearing this year.
I'll plant my salad stuff in this one.
The grass still hasn't been cut, the top of the garden where these beds are is still a bit spongy and will probably need re-seeding again. The other lawn has faired better but I'll still hold off cutting for now.
Other things are coming to life, the hostas are growing rapidly
The camellia is full of flowers
We also have a couple of forsythia doing well and the peris is just about to flower.
Inside, my amaryllis has all four of it's flowers open.
This was one I bought after Christmas to replace the one Stevie bought me which didn't grow. The one she got me was one of the more expensive ones, this is a cheap one from B&M.
Both Bonnie and Jacob completed swimming badges last week.
Jacob achieved his 25 metres certificate, he also got star of the week at school, so a good week for him
Bonnie had to swim as many meters as possible and did absolutely amazing. She completed 600 metres, that's 24 lengths of the pool, and she did it in 27 minutes.
The swimming instructor had already told Joanne that she could be a competitive swimmer.
So proud of them both ❤️
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I should really try some salad plants. I love all kinds of greens. Food for thought!
Spring is such a wonderful time watching everything come back to life.
Baseball is the sport of spring here. I have a game tonight. I love watching them.
My expensive amaryllis has not bloomed, I think I will stick to the cheaper bulbs. Its great when the grandchildren get their swimming badges, its so important to be able to swim.
Well done to Bonnie and Jacob, they've done very well.
All the best Jan
Well done to both Jacob and Bonnie.
Your garden is coming along beautifully. Raspberries spread like crazy.
God bless.
Congratulations Bonnie and Jacob! Amazing achievements.
And your garden is looking lovely. What a great selection of seeds. Xx
I used to always grow chard as it doesn't run to seed as quickly as spinach.
Well done to the grand Children .
Your going to have some wonderful Flowers and Veg,
Lovely garden photos.
Have Fun Hugs June.
Aww... that's great that Bonnie and Jacob are doing so well in their swimming. We are trying to get my older grandson into swimming, but he seems a bit afraid. Gosh, you have so many things blooming already, Maggie. We only have daffodils here--finally! Spring weather has been very up and down! Wishing you luck planting all those seeds!
My windowsills are full of seeds all growing very nicely
It's a busy time of year for gardeners, I remember when I had my allotment, every windowsill was covered in seed trays in spring. I'm not sure I'll be starting any seeds off this year, my garden is only small now and it's just easier to buy the plants I want. Well done to Jacob and Bonnie, it's such a lovely thing to be able to swim. Obviously, it's important for safety but it gives so much enjoyment too.
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