I always plant three crops of potatoes in succession as seen above, now my third crop is coming up, despite Buddy sitting on it. I seem to have potatoes in barrels and pots everywhere this year, along with onions, but I always think a gal can never have too many potatoes or onions. Last year’s …
The first sunny-ish weekend had me sowing seeds, not that it lasted long, the temperatures have plummeted again. I was astonished to see lettuce, rocket and broad beans all germinating within three days! It’s always such a pleasure seeing those first little miracles of the season. Throughout the winter I’ve been harvesting spring onions and …
It’s been a busy old week all round. Chicks are beginning to arrive at the rescue but there’s still no sign of the renovations completing so lots of rushing about and dashing around like a headless chicken there! This little collared dove chick came in recently, they make excellent patients as they’re so placid, calm …
It’s easy for me to grow my own veg, salad and fruit as I have a fairly big garden. This is my veggie patch, which I’ve just turned over after harvesting my peas and lettuce. Now it’s ready to re-plant with spuds, turnips and carrots. Daughter’s friends used to think it was a double grave …
