Mas Padron

Spotted some Padron pepper seeds in a garden centre in Wrexham so thought I would have another go.

Determined to get more than a few off this year.  Only 10 seeds in the packet though!

Potato planting

Planted 2 types of potato -  Pentland Javelin (couldn't resist the name) are First Earlies which will be ready in June, and Nicola, Second Earlies, which I had before and seemed to resist the underground slug invasion.  They'll be ready in July.

Can't wait!

The furthest 2 rows are Pentland and the nearest 3 rows are Nicola.  I assume they will look a bit different when they grow but maybe not.

First post of 2017

Noticed that the number of blog posts has gone down each year.  So determined Tomane a bit more of an effort this year and kick it all off with this slightly pointless post.

What's happening.

Garlic coming along nicely - I'll add a picture when it stops raining.

Sweet peas look great in their 'over-winter' root trainers.

Potatoes - chatting new (Pentland Javelin) and first early (Nicola)

Artichokes - 3 plants that I split from the main one now look very well and I'm sure I'll get a good crop this year.

Rhubarb - starting to show, not sure whether to bother with the 'forcing' thing this year.

Strawberries - loads of potted on babies form the runners last year.

Seeds - need to stay off the beans and courgettes soon.

Greenhouse needs cleaning 'cos it's a bit green . . .