[VeggieVirgin]

We finally got the raised beds finished and entirely surrounded by (hopefully) peacock-and-chicken-proof netting, so today, amid fanfares, drumrolls and fireworks, I ceremonially planted my kohlrabi and swiss chard seedlings. Hooray!

(OK, I made up the bit about the fireworks etc.)

[Dave Mack]

Way to go Veggie ... i'll leave the Virgin part out now 

[rubyrose]

good feeling the first planting. we got our allotment in january and its been a very exciting year so far. planting and waiting then picking and picking. well done and enjoy it all.