Snow, sleet and rain

Friday was great, as although it was a bit windy, the hail and sleet held off until around 5pm. About 15 people helped out in our communal clear up, and we took two van loads of rubbish to the tip. The vacant plot looks so much better now, and is ready to let.

Since then it has been very cold and wet, with snow this morning, so haven't been able to get down to our plot - hope to get there and do few jobs this afternoon - the worms need some food! Instead, have talked to the plants at home a bit, sown some Lavender for planting out next year, and sown the Black Eyed Susan for flowering this year. My brother Mike, one of our expert advisors, has admired the broad beans and sweet peas in toilet rolls and recommended we plant them out in about two weeks, once this cold snap is over. Please let it be warm soon!

Running out of room

Space is a problem. I've just transplanted 31 acrolinium, and 18 aster seedlings into individual pots. These are now taking up even more space in our one bedroomed flat. At least the wind has dropped so the broad beans and sweet peas have gone back outside on the balcony. The tomatoes have gone outside tonight as well as it is mild here, but will need to keep an eye on them. My spreadsheet tells me I should be sowing the broccoli, leeks and lettuce in modules this month, but they are just going to have to wait until there is a bit more space.