May Day Bank Holiday

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What lovely weather we’ve had for the Bank Holiday weekend! Except for Sunday afternoon when it bucketed down as we were eating al fresco at the local pub. Far too nice to waste time gardening, but we have managed to fit in the odd bit. Jon split up the Livingstone daisies. Can’t remember exactly how many there were but the number was in triple figures so it’s going to be a challenge to find room to plant all of them, and the sunflowers, and the nasturtiums. However, some of the nasturtiums on the top shelf of the mini greenhouse were ‘boiled alive’ so that freed up a couple of pots for more sunflowers.

I wanted to take some pictures before all the spring flowers died away, so first I had to do a spot of weeding in the alpine patch, or rather Jon told me it was time I learnt how to weed. (Hint, hint!) One of our most prevalent weeds is speedwell, which produces lovely, tiny purple flowers that are often prettier than the flowers we’re trying to cultivate, but it is invasive so unfortunately has to be removed from beds. I did take photos after I’d finished but the flowers on the alpines are so small you can’t see them. (Should have left a few of those pretty purple flowers in … )

So, to review the current state of the garden:

Underplanting the rose bed with tulips worked well. We’ll just have to remember to plant some earlier flowering bulbs as well for next year.

The tulips are now on their last legs, but the azaleas are getting ready to add a splash of colour to the garden in their place.  

 

 

 

Little shoots are starting to emerge in the veg patch now that the soil is warming up, but you may need a magnifying glass!

Finally, our mushroom box has really got going now that we’ve put it in the garage where it’s cold and dark but free from damp. I had a beautiful, large, extremely white White Cap in a stir fry and delicious it was too!

 

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