Night time temps are staying closer to 10 Celsius so most of this lot can be planted out.

The Ice Nights of May

The nights of May 10th - 13th are sometimes referred to in folklore as The Ice Nights. Certainly seems to be the case this year. Recent hot weather has brought potatoes forward so with frost forecast we covered up best we could, not easy in 20mph winds. Didn't have enough fleece so improvised with a poly tent.

Potatoes under fleece sections fared better but were still caught by the frost.

Aquilegia (possibly Black Barlow)

Overwintered broad beans need to be harvested and out to make room for sweetcorn. Should be about the first week in June so they have a little while yet.

Fox

Captured on the wildlife camera

Allium Miner

First signs the Allium Miner is active. The rows of dots on this garlic leaf are made by a female as she feeds before laying her eggs.

                                      Aerating. This batch has been on the go for seven days



We're able to keep the hot compost drier at the moment so after 14 days when the temperature drops it's moved into the 12x6 tin bay to finish and condition. It's still very toothy but usable. 

Asparagus, spring onion, falafel (made using the last of our own frozen broad beans), garlic mushrooms cooked with fresh parsley, leaf salad, home made flatbreads and minty yog dressing. 

The food cost of this lot came well under £2.00