We owe you an apology for the slight hiatus in bringing you news of the plot. There are many and various reasons for the hiatus but none that can totally justify leaving our readers so deprived.
Truth to tell, the only big event was the visit of Penelope, N's mum, who has indeed commented on the blog in the past and was eager to see for herself the glorious plot. She was suitably impressed by the fence and the new bed, and enjoyed snacking on lovely ripe raspberries (they keep on comin'). For Sunday dinner, we had lovely potatoes from the plot and carrots.
Everything looked OK on a cursory inspection, though we think the spring cabbage seedlings will not last. They are diminishing in number due to evil slugs. The onions, on the other hand, seem to be surviving and we will plant out in the new bed soon. One to chalk up to experience.
We are also impressed by our plot neighbours' new fruit cage and this makes us realise we should really get on with digging up the bed with carrots, peas and speedy leeks in as fast as possible so that we can get ours built. Once again, they lead the way.
