Well we have been flat out, hence it has been a while since I posted last. Yesterday was no exception. First job of the day after feeding, watering and walking was to check the incubator as it is hatch day for the ducklings. We finally had the first ones put in an appearance in theContinue reading “Busy days here at Achies”
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New flower border
Having decided to recycle the ridges off the roofing project. I have been busy creating a new flower border for the bees. I have grown loads for flowers from seeds this year and now we are past the last frost date it was time for me to find them a home. I started by layingContinue reading “New flower border”
Side two completed
After a busy day in the sun we have finally completed the second side of the mill roof and dismantled the scaffolding. George did a great job with the leading of the valleys and round this side of the chimney. Just one smaller side left to go by the courtyard and that will be thisContinue reading “Side two completed”
April’s blooms
What a month of yo-yoing weather we have had. The poor plants don’t know if they want to flower or hibernate. One day has been frost, snow and hail and the next it is roasting hot. Despite this I have managed to find some beauties, if some what later in the month than normal. IContinue reading “April’s blooms”
Plant Tetris
We are rapidly heading to one of my favourite times of year. With about a month to go until our last frost date the poly tunnels are filling up with baby plants that still need some protection from the colder days and still cold nights. So the plant Tetris begins. I remember the game fromContinue reading “Plant Tetris”
It’s the start of spring…
Despite there still being a distinct nip in the wind the signs of spring are now starting to show. It is lovely to see the first true daffodils braving the grey and windy day to bring a ray of sunshine with their glorious yellows and oranges. But it isn’t just the plants that are showingContinue reading “It’s the start of spring…”
March in bloom
After a day working online where I was severely tempted to throw my computer out of the window I decide to cheer myself up by photographing what we have in bloom on the Croft. For so early in the year I had a real treat. How can you fail but to feel more relaxed whenContinue reading “March in bloom”
Trying a bit of science
For those of you into your veg growing you will know that covering a veg bed in black membrane for a few weeks before planting can raise the temperature of the bed and give the seeds a better chance of germination. And that putting black containers filled with water in a poly tunnel or greenContinue reading “Trying a bit of science”
Bee…utiful day
Today the sun has been shining and our bees are starting to fly. There favourite flower for the months of March seems to be our hellebores. Whilst doing the end of winter tidy of the short flower border I spotted them buzzing round the flowers having a mid morning snack. Later in the month, onContinue reading “Bee…utiful day”
Propagation preparation.
Now that the large poly tunnel is completed I had the opportunity to set up my propagation area. Just in time as March tends to be a busy sowing month where the seedlings still need some tlc. I have my heated propagators on a shelf below my heated bench. This gives me a range ofContinue reading “Propagation preparation.”
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