The compost runs all year. In spring the compost is turned out and the raw material from the top put aside for re-starting the new compost pile. Roughly one third …Read More about Spring time composting 2
Posts relating to Spring
Bumble bees in spring
At this time of year you will notice large fat bumble bees about the garden looking for a place to nest and raise their young. Having mated in the fall …Read More about Bumble bees in spring
Planting list – week ending 10 April 2016
Tomatoes Beans Cucumbers
Hardening off 1
With the bright sunny afternoons it is worth getting young plants outside for a few hours. Young plants crave the sun more than anything so even gentle protected exposure is …Read More about Hardening off 1
Planting list – week ending 20 Mar 2016
Hot peppers Tomatoes Basil Nasturtium
Beans progress report 2
The beans sown a few weeks ago are now growing quite strongly. This box should contain 4 types of beans, 5 of each. Painted Lady, Firestorm and Princess all did …Read More about Beans progress report 2