Spring

Today is cold and wet, but the last few weeks have been much better, which has enabled me to catch up somewhat. I've planted out broad bean seedlings and onion sets which I had started in modules in the greenhouse, also some cabbage seedlings, and there are some sprout seedlings ready to go in too! Some onion seeds planted in modules have germinated (as have leeks) and I've put some more seeds in. I will be planting out pea seedlings in the next day or so, but will have to keep them covered, at least initially, as we may have a frost. In the next couple of weeks I intend to sow runner beans and French beans, then courgettes and sweetcorn in a heated propagator, and I must sow parsnip seeds into the ground. All this as well as digging (that of course was delayed by the weather) and putting loads of chippings (kindly supplied by our local tree surgeon) onto the paths round the plot. Plus successional sowings of carrots, beetroot and lettuce. And maincrop potatoes - it's all go at this time of year!
We have been picking purple sprouting broccoli regularly, also swedes and the odd leek, plus the first of the pointed spring cabbage. But now I need the room, so the swedes, leeks and purple sprouting will have to come out. Never mind - they have been great.