New Season

Spring has sprung - well maybe not quite but we are definitely heading in that direction.  It feels that we are over the hump of "winter".  The days are getting lighter, there maybe rain (or even a little snow) but we are also having bright spells of sun rather than permanent "grey".  There are new buds on the hydrangea, there is new growth on the rhubarb crowns, and the daffodils are starting to push their way through the ground a little at a time.  And I have started a shopping list on Ebay.

So far the shopping list contains a strawberry planter and a herb planter (because I always seem to miss the jump on strawberries at the allotment, and herbs are always handy to have close to hand) 2 new rhubarb crowns (possible a late season one such as Victoria), and a bunch of asparagus crowns.  And I haven;t even gone through the seeds yet to identify which new ones I need to get.

I spent an hour or so at the allotment this week and dug over 2 of the beds, but I am going on a solo trip this weekend, and I cannot wait to get stuck in.

I will fill you in on the home ed allotment plot plans next time.
Laters!  xxxx

First trip of the 2015

Yesterday morning I went to the allotment.  Just me and my puppy.  It was icy cold, but I managed to harvest some sprouts, some parsnips and some carrots, all of which were used for dinner.  It was too cold for much digging, but there is plenty to do.  I was happy to think about where we were last year, flooded, smushy mud, only a couple of beds worth doing anything with.  Hopeless!!  And we have achieved so much in this last year!!

So my thoughts are starting to turn to this year.  I think I am going to get some asparagus crowns, and a couple more rhubarb.  But I don't think I am going to bother with potatoes.  I have tried a few times, and I always end up spending more money on seed potatoes than I seem to get back in potatoes.

I am getting very exciting.  Now if we could only get a couple of days without ice or rain and I could get on with some digging.  But I have time yet!!

The new shoots on the overwintering garlic and onions made me leave the allotment with a giant smile on my face though!!!  Definitely a fan of allotment-therapy!!!