Digging update !

Well - what a grand job.
Neil really got his teeth into the task at hand, and we now have enough room to plant the first earlies! All I had to do was make the coffee! At least now we can get cracking!
Cheers !




Whilst at the plot, we couldn't resist harvesting a half dozen or so Leeks, some of which went into tonight's stir fry, while the rest will go into a leek tart for tea tomorrow!
We're excited now about the season ahead, and not so daunted by the mammoth tasks.
We hope you'll pop back soon for more updates from our Allotment Retreat.



Till then, take care all and enjoy your gardening.

TTFN.

Winter weather - it's here !

Welcome back to Reads Allotment Retreat, where the winter UK weather has well and truly arrived. On sunday this week I ventured up to the plot amidst the showers to have a nose around - I was the only one there! That's got to be a first! The ground was very waterlogged - puddles all over the place, and there was no hope of turning any soil on that day.
Three days later and the tables have truly turned, we've had 2 nights of very sharp frost's, with last nights effort reaching a whopping -8Degrees. It's not all bad news though, as these frosts will help to break up the waterlogged ground that has already been turned. Hopefully the recently planted Garlic will benefit from the frost, and I'm looking forward now to lifting a few Parsnips. 2 more nights at work then I'm off for 4 days, back in for 2, then off till 30th December. It's all panning out nicely. It's hectic at home as we make final preparations for the yuletide festivities, but great fun too.

Pop back soon for more updates, and wherever you are - enjoy your gardening.

Take care,

TTFN