Last weekends Bank Holiday weather wasn't a complete washout, the worst day was Saturday and even then we didn't get as much rain as forecast. It did put me off going to the allotment though and Instead I took a trip to the library. I have plenty of books on my 'to read' shelf but none of them were calling to me and I hadn't liked our book club choice, (again). It was our book club this Thursday and after we all had something to say about the book choices over the last couple of years we were told that a new list is being put together, fingers crossed that we get some better titles in the future.
In the meantime I chose these three and have already read both Beautiful Ugly and The Invisible Hour this week and enjoyed them.
I've spent a lot of time at the allotment this week clearing weeds and topping up the compost, I've also planted the broad beans, sweet peas and some lettuce, rocket and sowed some parsnip seeds. I took a chance and planted out the runner beans but I don't think they will be any good and I will need to plant more later on. It's my own fault, I didn't realise that I started them too soon, I have enough beans to start over so nothing lost really.
My bargain £5 growing tunnel from fb market place
All weeded, top up compost added and looking neat, there is something therapeutic and satisfying about pulling weeds, especially when they pull up easily 😉
The carrots I sowed a couple weeks ago haven't appeared yet but I have loads of radish seedlings which will need thinning out next week. There's not a lot else to plant out at the moment, I don't think we will bother with cabbage or cauliflower this time, they take up too much space and we didn't have much luck with them last year. I have got some more seeds to sow in trays tomorrow but will have to do some jiggery pokery in the greenhouse to make room for them! Plus I have a few trays of seedlings which need potting on this week If I get chance.
I didn't leave the allotment until around 7pm yesterday, there were only a few of us by that time and just as I was packing up one kind fella came round and gave us all a bunch of flowers, he said he had too many on his plot to take home, I love how everyone on the site is kind and friendly and will share whatever they have, such a small gesture but it made my day.
Have a good weekend
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12 comments:
Your allotment is looking good, your soil looks great, I've not started my runner beans yet, will get them sown next weekend, the space I will grow them in is full for now.
I love the camaraderie on an allotment site, people always seem to be so friendly and helpful, generous too. Your plot looks great. It's such a busy time of year for gardeners, lots of work to put in but you'll be reaping the rewards in no time. Enjoy your stitching day and the coach trip, looking forward to hearing all about it.
You are in front Maggie , It's all looking good , Hugs June.
Wow your soil looks very rich, I can see that has taken a lot of time, but you will reap the benefits. How sweet to be given flowers from a fellow 'worker', I can see how that would have made your day.
What gorgeous daffs/narcissi, such beautiful colours, and how lovely of the allotment man to give them to all of you.
Your allotment is looking good, and how lovely to be given those beautiful flowers.
All the best Jan
Those flowers are gorgeous, such a pretty colour. Your allotment looks very well put together. Nice and clear as well as very well organized.
God bless.
Wow your lottie does look good.. we spent time in the garden and I'm pleased to say we're very proud and happy with it.. have fun on your day trip.
Such pretty flowers! I love those. I just bought a bouquet to go with my new <a href="https://www.temeculavalleychemdry.com/carpet-cleaning-murrieta-ca/“>carpet cleaning</a> in my living room. It smells great in here now!
Such a wonderful looking garden, Maggie! I'm sure you'll have a boatload of fresh vegetables in no time. How nice to receive the flowers, too. I appreciate your book recommendations. I've never been in a book club for exactly that reason--I'm afraid I might not like the books and didn't want to waste my time :) Have a wonderful May! ♥
You have a beautifully tidy allotment patch now, Maggie. The flowers were a lovely surprise from your generous allotment friend. They are lovely. I hope the stitching day went well on Monday.
Enjoy the Bank holiday weekend.
Your allotment is looking grand. What a lovely surprise to get a bunch of flowers unexpectedly.
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