The Growing Season Gets Under Way

Spring seems to be slow in getting going this year. It certainly looks like spring with bright sunshine and with a few early flowers bursting into life, but it doesn't really feel like it. I had hoped to make an early start with sowing this year, but I have been a little anxious about this as my greenhouse is not exactly well insulated so is rather on the chilly side still. Ventilation is certainly helpful in the summer, but not in early spring.

Nevertheless, I have made a tentative start. Here you can see that I have sown some herbs (basil and coriander), peppers and tomatoes. Out in the veg plot I also sowed some onion and shallot sets. I have decided to leave it at that for the time being as it is still rather cold with some frosts. The condition of the greenhouse has not been helped by one of the goats escaping who then proceeded to chew on some plastic sheeting that I have just put up on the greenhouse to replace the missing window panes. I have no idea why she chose to chew on plastic when she had all of the greenery in the garden to choose from! Also last weekend I brought out my rotavator to go over the veg plot - it started on the just the second attempt this time which is much better than usual. So I am all set and ready for more sowing. We just need it to get a little warmer!