We then made our way to the allotment to do a few small and quick tasks as well as assess any damage from the harsh winds. When we arrived we noticed the Monolith which had been strapped to the side of the shed had come loose and damaged itself even further. Therefore the first job was to restrain this once again using some nails and a long section of heavy garden wire to prevent any further escape attempts.
Spring has Sprung
Following this we assessed the rest of the plot and checked on the few remaining and new crops in the soil. We were greeted by a fine display of spring bulbs but automatically noticed how dry the soil had become as we have had no rain since the torrential downpours of a few weeks ago. Moving down the plot we were not able to see any sproutings yet from the potatoes but were pleasantly surprised by the Cabbages which were hearting up well and the Purple Sprouting Broccoli which is gradually recovering from the vicious attack by the local pigeons earlier in the year. If no sporuting appears by the time they must be removed, at least we will be able to utilise some of the tender young leaves in our cooking.
Recovering PSB
Towards the back of the plot the Onions we planted last week were showing some leaves above ground and seem to be making quite good progress, however as the soil was so dry the first watering of the year seemed essential and all the aforementioned crops and the still dormant Parsnips were doused to ensure growth.
Afterwards we removed one of the foot high Rosemary bushes we had grown from a small sprig planted last year directly in the ground with no rooting powder and potted it up as a gift for a garden loving friend. The final job today was to remove one of the first sprouting Comfrey plants which had already grown to the size of a dinner plate from a very inconvenient spot by the Raspberries and disposed of it, the first weed removing exercise of the season and were sure not the last.
Rosemary and Pheasants.