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
