I’ve been to the plot and done some plotting every day this week. Today I went this morning as there was no frost and it was already quite pleasant after breakfast. I dug up the old rhubarb patch, which is where I’ll be growing one of the sunflowers Holiday and tidied the raspberries before before adding some compost round each plant.
During the week I finished hoeing and weeding the three vegetable patches (shown below), removed the dead leaves and stems from the strawberries before hand forking/weeding then adding some compost round each plant. I also hoed and weeded where I’ll be growing the sunflowers MusicBox.
Left of centre, just beyond the the end of the grass path, are two primroses which I was given last week. One has pale yellow flowers and the other white ones.
I’ve cleared the dead leaves from the crocosmia (bottom left corner in picture), and cut back all the old aster/Michaelmas daisy stems to ground. In both cases this will allow air and light to reach the new growth that is just starting to appear.
This morning I was pleased to see a trio of Mallard ducks flying round low overhead before heading back towards the wetland area in the nearby park. Fluttering round the plot were two butterflies, one being a Small Tortoiseshell and the other possibly a Brimstone.
Have a good week, and take care!
Flighty's plot 
Your patch looks neat and ready to go!
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Cathy thanks, the vegetable patches are but the flower patch isn’t. xx
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I love to see the photos of your whole plot! (As you know). You know your butterflies! It is a good that there are signs of flora and fauna re-emerging.
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Liz good for you. I know a few, but usually have to check in one of my reference books. It sure is. xx
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Oh my, you have been busy this week. I know meteorological spring has sprung, but do you think the flora and fauna trust it? I know where I stand on that question.
The plot photo does give a clarity about what you are working with and how you have planned it out. I am unsure about the length though. That is a bit illusory. Are many allotmenteers out and about like you are? xx M
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Menhir I sure have been, but all worthwhile. Most plants can start and stop if need be at this time of year. Me too, as I always bear in mind that we’re more likely to get snow at Easter than at Christmas.
My half plot is roughly 30 by 60 feet. I must admit it was only roughly planned when I started. There were a few more there last weekend, and probably will be this weekend. xx
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How hard you have worked. Your plot is looking really good. Tomorrow l shall cut back my michaelmas daisies right back!
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Andy thanks. I’m well pleased with it. Good for you. xx
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You’ve had an excellent week, your plot is looking good 🙂
All the best Jan
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Jan I have indeed, and thanks. You too. xx
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Looking great on your plot!
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Sharon thanks. xx
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How absolutely lovely to have time on your plot all week long! Everything looks tidy as you prepare for the new growing season. Good companions for your time on the plot 🙂
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Nikki it was worth the time spent there. Thanks, I’m well pleased with it. They are indeed. xx
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The weather has been a wonderful treat. Your plot is looking ready for the year ahead. Happy plotting Mike xx
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Rebecca it sure has. The flower patch still needs sorting out. Thanks, and for you too. xx
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