Beans in

 Poles are strung and bean seeds are in. Have gone for Stenner runners with Blue Lake and Cobra French climbers.

Wood pigeons. Protect and survive.

Plastic bottles swing silently from wire springs to deter wood pigeon from nipping out new beetroot leaves. The quiet action doesn't seem to bother beneficial smaller birds which forage insects from neighbouring plants. 
Peas are caged and the brassica bed fully covered; necessary protection for young plants from Britain's most prolific large bird.

Spring 2012

                       Chillies, aubergines, peppers and tomatoes planted in the greenhouse

Garlic, shallots and Japanese onions are doing nicely. Summer onions in the next bed along are just getting going.