In the Garden

It has been a terrible year so far for growing things but, on the bright side, at least we haven't had to water the plants much! 

Butterfly & Bee Border

Butterfly & Bee Garden - the seed mix (from a reputable source, Lakeland Plastics) has been a little disappointing but the weather has not been particularly helpful!  Nevertheless, the border is at last looking as if it is doing something and I am delighted to say that one or two flowers have blossomed.  I have made a decision to leave a small number of certain weeds in the bed as I feel certain that the butterflies and bees won't object!

Carrots - are progressing painfully slowly, again the weather will have taken it's toll, but I haven't given up hope yet!

Salad Leaves

Cabbages - most have been eaten by slugs or snails but 2 have survived.  One of these has bolted due to the cold spell!

Salad Leaves - a very healthy crop is growing in one of the tyres in the wildlife garden.  I will sow some more with Gardening Club in the remaining empty spaces.

Potatoes - these appear to be doing very well so watch this space.

Potatoes

Ornamentals - now that half term is behind us, it is time to put in some ornamental planting in the train (Gardening Club).  If I'd had a crystal ball, I would have planted before half term and not worried about the watering!!!  I can feel a red, white and blue theme coming on... after all, it is still the Jubilee year and we'll be flying the flag during the Olympics too.

Mrs Golding