Six weeks after the start of the cleanup began:
Top left : Bed 1 – peas and
radishes growing strongly
Bottom left : Bed 1 – other end!
I’m delighted with how the asparagus is multiplying. Another replant for them
in a couple of months into another bed until they become 2 yr old crowns, by
which time I hope to have a 3m x 3m permanent bed ready. Lol, I’ll have more
than enough of these when they are in
full production. I think a bit more research before acquiring them would have
been helpful but they’re here to stay now J.
Top right : Bed 2 root veges
are sprouting nicely and a row of 2 leaf pak choi seedlings on the left of
photo are enjoying having more space.
Bottom right : The microclimate
and the fact they are planted in old compost has confused my strawberry plants
as mid-winter is not when they are supposed to flower and fruit!
Top left : Soil testing
throughout the bed making process showed a consistent level of 6.0-6.5 pH. Perfect
for healthy veges J!
Middle left : A mass of worms
with every forkful of soil turned was another
common finding. I’m soooo pleased I don’t have to build up the fertility of the
soil.
Top right : Pak choi seedlings
on the left of the climbing vines frame and snow pea seeds sown on the right.
Pak choi will be mature about a third of the way into the snow pea’s growth cycle.
Middle right : Bed 3 with the
first row of mixed loose leaf lettuce seedlings planted. Climbing vine frame in
background.
Bottom : A mystery seedling
amongst the kohl rabi! My guess is a melon of some description but it may
be a jap pumpkin. It is now transplanted to its own pot to await developments.
Of course being an insignificant human I did require supervision during the later days of gardening to ensure I was doing things correctly....
Top left : Rascal - Lord of the
farm cats – perched in the Mulberry tree
Bottom left : Ginger on the
roof of the old duck enclosure
Top right : Maddy behaving
Bottom right : Maddy
misbehaving
Hope you've enjoyed gardening with me!
Cheers,
Robyn
WOW! You've been some amazing progress on your garden. It is looking GREAT!
ReplyDeleteYour garden is coming along super! Just as well you have 'eager helpers'!!
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