Stuff I need to get done today, 

Bee inspection

Saw the queen on the middle frame and have 3 frames full of capped brood, and then some. Plenty of stores for them. Will get cold tonight then due to be very warm for 10 days so will be interesting to see what they are going to do. Returned them back to normal setup with a brood box and a super on top and stopped feeding them.

Trench composting

I’ve started experimenting with trench composting. I think it could be a great way to speed up the breakdown of kitchen waste, cut down the time it takes to get usable compost, and avoid attracting vermin or rats. In theory it should also release a lot of nutrients directly into the soil where the plants need it.

June in the Garden

We are off

 Today I really started to get planting in earnest. 

Outdoors

Radish Got some radish seeds in. Let's see if they get going - usually pretty easy to grow

Indoors

Sweetcorn - last of the packet (or two packets) let's see how they do this year.

Courgettes. I though l needed some seeds. But turned out I had 4 left in this packet. 

French climbing beans

Jalapenos

Patio Sizzle

Cayenne Peppers

Aubergines

Artichokes - I'm determined to grow this year after 3 years of trying in pots. 

 

Other

Barbie I also sprayed down the barbie plant for bugs. Hopefully that will sort it out. 

Divided the Aloe Vera plant into three. Hopefully that will survive!

Growing Rhubarb from Seed

 I've tried to grow it from seed this year. Will see how it goes. I've never had much luck with crowns.

27 October

A few shots from the garden. A few tomatoes still hanging in there, the asparagus  is doing ok, hopefully a crop to eat next year. Flowers on the aubergine, but that will be it.