What I did on the plot today - 2011

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Gravedigger

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Re: What I did on the plot today - 2011
« Reply #1455 on: May 21, 2011, 17:09 »
Went up to plant out the brassica seedlings only to discover the labels have washed away :tongue2:

Planted them into raised beds anyway but no idea what is what...they all look the same apart from one which has prickly leaves...there are kale, cauli, sprouts and 3 types of cabbage.  Never mind I'll soon find out :)

Built a support for the broad beans just in case they need them..they were given to me so no instructions...and strong winds are forcast.

« Last Edit: May 21, 2011, 19:25 by mumofstig »

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Re: What I did on the plot today - 2011
« Reply #1456 on: May 21, 2011, 17:15 »
The parsnips have germinated! (Well mostly). This is no mean feat.
We have strawberries coming on well too, will net them tomorrow.
Planted the sweetcorn and the second wave of runner beans and climbing French beans, hoping for no frost now. Weeded and watered.

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Re: What I did on the plot today - 2011
« Reply #1457 on: May 21, 2011, 17:50 »
Today was grass cutting day. I had help from my sister and her boyfriend and my brother.
My sister also planted Spinach and Cauliflower and netted them as we have pigeons nesting in the tree next to our plot.
All the grass went into the compost heap :)

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Re: What I did on the plot today - 2011
« Reply #1458 on: May 21, 2011, 21:06 »
About six hours on the plot today in perfect weather.  Dug, weeded, tidied, planted out leeks, spring onions, nasturtiums, tomatoes.  Put in one of DD's pea arrangements since the traditional version isn't working out that well.  Also tried a 'three sisters' bed with sweetcorn, peas and pumpkins.  Need to net all my fruit tomorrow, the birds are already making inroads.

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Re: What I did on the plot today - 2011
« Reply #1459 on: May 21, 2011, 22:05 »
After a difficult start to the day....
("What only one day off this week instead of two afternoons?  :( And you wait until 11a.m. to tell me when I'm already here!!")

So... off to the plot and the OH came too for the first time this year as we see so little of each other these days...

  • We picked our first crop of broad beans (Had those for dinner!)
  • Picked the second helping of strawberries (so sweet no sugar needed!)
  • Took home bunches of Sweet Williams and long stemmed roses to share with friends and family.
  • Pulled our first five beetroot as they are so dear in the shops and nowhere as sweet.
Home tired but more relaxed.... awaiting the evening phone calls: "Are you coming up?"  ::)
« Last Edit: May 21, 2011, 22:06 by Learner »
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Re: What I did on the plot today - 2011
« Reply #1460 on: May 21, 2011, 22:24 »
Weeded about an eighth of  my plot.  Still some to get to grips with, but managing to keep control of those areas already done.  I am picking peas but like the strawberries, not many are actually getting back to the house!

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Re: What I did on the plot today - 2011
« Reply #1461 on: May 21, 2011, 23:03 »
Just popped in to check on things. Harvested some rhubarb, spinach and one radish :D. Squashed a caterpillar I found on my gooseberry bush.
Some serious weeding needs to be done.

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Re: What I did on the plot today - 2011
« Reply #1462 on: May 21, 2011, 23:12 »
Foggy morning here, but already gave water to seedlings(second batch of broccoli and some specific local beans).
Shared some strawberry with big black ants  >:(

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Re: What I did on the plot today - 2011
« Reply #1463 on: May 22, 2011, 00:26 »
some specific local beans).
Specific to where? ;)
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Re: What I did on the plot today - 2011
« Reply #1464 on: May 22, 2011, 05:35 »
some specific local beans).
Specific to where? ;)
Updated.  :D
Fixed trimmer and started shaping tea, but rain  :blush: Well, on the good side i will have time to check the engine of FH-220. I think i should make some photos of FH-220 and post into "Equipment"  :D

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Re: What I did on the plot today - 2011
« Reply #1465 on: May 22, 2011, 07:07 »
Yesterday i sowed my runner beans and borlotti beans (late i know but hey ::) ) and picked 1.5lb of super sweet bright red seriously juicy strawberries (most of which we have already eaten). I also erected another bean wigwam for some more borlotti beans and hoes everywhere. Sowed a couple of little rows of raddish, spring onlion and beetroot and had a good old gossip with my neighbours!
Kate
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Re: What I did on the plot today - 2011
« Reply #1466 on: May 22, 2011, 18:18 »
and today i have run out of room on my plot!!! Hvae sown some swede, planted out some cabbages, caulis and some broccolli, sown some more borlotti beans and harvested some more strawberries. Have allocated space for PSB and Kale and winter standing caulis and cabbage and sweetcorn. Now need to find enough space for red cabbage, savoy cabbage, leeks and salad leaves, not to mention squash cucumbers and herbs!

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Re: What I did on the plot today - 2011
« Reply #1467 on: May 22, 2011, 18:31 »
Planted two wigwams of Runner Beans and one of French Climbing. The Atlantic Giant Pumpkin is now in too ;)

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Re: What I did on the plot today - 2011
« Reply #1468 on: May 22, 2011, 20:10 »
after making to the allotment thru the crazy wind, we started to dig as today we planted the first things we have grown from seed in the greenhouse, courgettes and pumpkins, we dug them a lovely bed and put them in - hoping the wind does kill them!

we celebrated with a strawberry (our 2nd) and cut some salad leaf for tea!

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Re: What I did on the plot today - 2011
« Reply #1469 on: May 22, 2011, 20:19 »
did plenty of deweeding,

everything is out now, no space left. fingers crossed all goes well  this summer  ;) all we need a regular spot of rain minus the horrible winds

planted sweet corns outside. they were growing quite tall in pots so taking risk of planting them outside. grown 2 more to use up the spare space.

dad planted some beans and he's not sure what beans they were  ??? so lets see what they turn out to be.

4 courgette plants are outside too.


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