Here are a couple of summer pictures to keep your spirits up during this cold weather.
Summer Meadows.
February 4th, 2009 — Uncategorised
View from the Hill.
February 2nd, 2009 — Uncategorised
This is the view down the hill from the plots. I know, ‘what was I thinking going to the plots in this weather?’ Well I had to go out and it seemed appropriate to take a quick photo. I would have taken one of the plot but the camera gave out after this one – must not like the cold either.
It is getting worse by the way – the snow that is.
Making a Wish.
January 30th, 2009 — Uncategorised
Digging.
January 14th, 2009 — Uncategorised
I have to admit that I did do a bit of digging at the weekend just gone. More necessity than desire. However, I noticed that the soil on the surface was not frozen, but there was freezing 4 inches down!
So, despite what I said last time about turning cold soil to the bottom, this time I was turning cold soil to the top to thaw.
Go figure! :0
Diggin in the Dirt.
December 30th, 2008 — Uncategorised
They tell me that digging now would be a bad thing. 🙁
I can safely say I agree with them.
It’s too cold! 🙁
Other than that, it means you are moving cold earth to the bottom and lifting warm earth to cool down.
I looked at the plot yesterday and took up some bags of manure ready for the spring, but didn’t do anything else.
I rarely see anyone else at the plots these days. It is quite eerie to be honest. While I like a bit of peace and quiet while I am gardening, I’m not sure I want to feel like the last person left alive. So it is always good to hear the roar of an engine as someone thinks they know better than planners who devise speed limits past the plot. At least I know someone is about.
I hope you had a good Christmas and are thinking about what to do for next year? The suppliers will be sending out seed potatoes soon, I’m looking forward to mine. 🙂
Sprouts
December 21st, 2008 — Uncategorised
Yet again I have been up to the plot to get some sprouts for Xmas dinner.
On opening the compost bin I saw a blur of brown as a mouse squirmed its way into the bin to avoid me. I could dig it out but that would mean emptying it and I don’t want to do that at this time of year. I think it got through the door as the weight of contents has slightly distorted it and as we all know, mice can get through any size gap.
Weekend Misery
December 14th, 2008 — Uncategorised
Went up the plot today to see how it was getting on and to get hold of some more sprouts. They have come on well and the frost has made them sweet. I only picked one stalk today and that should last us the week. I am about to cook some with carrots as the flavours go so well together.
The stalk will be put into a black plastic bag, seal the top and it turns into a brown slimy mulch, which then goes into the composter – waste not, want not. The leaves have already gone into the composter at home as those at the plot are full!!
We also picked some leeks, partly for today and partly because I am making soup for lunch during the week.
Autumn.
November 21st, 2008 — Uncategorised
Well, time is marching on and it is getting colder. I’ve been to the plot but only to dig it over before the frosts really get going.
I have also been busy putting things into the cold frame and using fleece on those I’m leaving in the ground.
I decided to dig up the cosmos and it was a good job I did as slugs had laid hundreds of eggs on the roots and would have eaten it in the spring. I took great satisfaction in popping all the eggs 😉
No pictures this time I’m afraid as I was on a time limit and needed to get it all done. Maybe next time.
Going for a Leek.
November 9th, 2008 — Uncategorised
I have still got leeks on the plot, so I am taking them as and when I need to. They make great soup and go well in a stew or just julienned. 🙂
Happy Halloween.
October 29th, 2008 — Uncategorised
I grew this on the plot. It is one of about 6 in all. I have started making soup and pies and chutney. It is going down a storm in the household and amongst friends.
Happy Halloween.
