Slow Progress

Yes, progress has been slow. The heart is very willing, as is the flesh! Its the weather that has been a bit weak to be honest. The spectacular month of April has been followed by a monumental disappointing month of May. That is, in terms of sunshine and tolerable gardening conditions. On the other hand the rain has been, at times, relentless and I can’t recall the garden looking more green and lush than it is right now. Strawberries and raspberries are doing very well. Potatoes also, though I cant understand how they’ve managed to defy the straight lines they were planted in (perhaps the odd rogue from last years planting -note to self – must improve my digging and harvesting skills).

Our first harvest of the year has already taken place. It came in the form of some delicious rocket which was thoroughly enjoyed during a barbecue (rare window of sunshine which occurred just in time for Nigels birthday).

My sweetpeas are “on fire” and I fully expect a harvest of flowers very soon. In previous years my progress as been very slow in this department and at times its been August before the first flowers!

Holiday is organised. A little hopscotch expedition over some westerly scottish islands. I’m going equipped with some secateurs, some rooting hormone and,perhaps, a growbag in the boot of the car. I’m going to take full advantage of the Gulf stream and the resulting interesting plantage.

Minimal pictures due to my camera and rain being a dodgy combination. Here, however, is a nice picture of my shiny new wheel barrow (with inflated tire) taken from the safety of my living room. It’s hazy looking because the window needs a wash, and quite frankly, life is too short to be washing windows.