Spring Bits and Bobs.

[oldherbaceous]

Felt quite chilly this afternoon, after yesterdays heatwave!

[Clive.]

We have just had a real huge gust of wind here a few minutes ago...sounded like it was going to put the front door in.!...really wild.!


C.

[Clive.]

The 'heatwave' has quite caught my face but as Old H' comments this afternoon it seemed relatively chill as the breeze picked up.
I see it's back down to a low of 3C overnight..

It's been quite overcast most of the day. I returned to the beetroot patch and got that sown, with water run along the open drills before placing the seed in.
Then the Radeo pea went in 3 seeds wide flat drill.

The pear blossom seemed particularly strong today..

C.

[Westi]

End of the real warmer weather for a bit after tomorrow but not bad temp wise & only drizzle mostly. I will take the opportunity tomorrow to fill the water butts as no-one will be down, but won't have to do a full water of the plots with rain coming; (fingers crossed)! Time to get on with some planting out & sowing done; wonder if the Brassica's have decided to play yet? I plan to direct sow to fill any gaps as it's getting kinda silly & a bit of an expense buying seeds all the time & I've got some neomodes too, but haven't seen too many slimy things to worry...yet!
I am a bit concerned about quality of this years seeds though as lots complaining online as well. You guys noted anything? Same supplier as usual for me as bought via the site deal but leaning toward compost being the issue.

[Cider Boys]

Cooler to-day, spent most of my time mowing the lawns and then potting on some plants in the green house. Hoping for some light rain to help me rotovate the patch of dried up ploughed ground that is very cloggy and hard.

Barney

[Cider Boys]

Well, although forcast, we had no rain. I had spent the best part of a previous day machining a part for my very battered but still functioning rotavator, so I gave it a go and although the ground was dry it did produce a workable tilth. I then sowed a row of Kelvedon Wonder peas, not by the more precise spacings used by the better gardeners but by scattering thickly along the trench followed by a quick raking over and tamping down. I then took my dog for a walk and the sky did look like rain was imminent but only a couple of spots fell, however rain is forecast over the weekend.

Barney

[Westi]

So nice & quiet on the plot this morning I decided to water the beds as well as fill up the butts as noted a few cracks showing in some of them. Managed a bit more of a clear up in the tunnel & fenced the beds in there (dog proofing) & planted the peppers which were ready.

Moved outside & did a final prep & feed of the brassica beds. Still no luck with the Brassica's so used the few plants I had & direct sowed the rest...with fingers crossed. Didn't have time to fully stake & net but did but put up plastic fencing around them. Only 2 chances with them but if they fail I will buy in plants as note they are still available & reduced prices but will have to check they are club root resistant though. In fact might look at that tomorrow while still available as I'm not over confident!