14th February 2021

Sunrise    07:45    Sunset    17:28

Thank goodness the cold has eased a bit. The snow has vanished, to be replaced by rain. The frozen ground has thawed. The wind is still blowing although not as strong. I may get something done in the garden today. A first walk around has not found anything untoward.

I went to the potting shed today and listened to GQT whilst working at various things. I made up some potting compost. I tidied up some Scented Pelargoniums that had been hit by the weather, they might come back.

I planted some broad beans in paper and cardboard pots. When they start to grow I can put them outside with no root disturbance. I made up a wooden container and planted some radishes in it. It has sloping sides so I could put a transparent top on it and use it to force the radishes a bit.

The gardening year is now underway, hopefully there will be no more cold and dry winds for a while. The forecast is a bit more benign for the coming week.

Broad beans



Radishes

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