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Everything seems to be growing now although the wet weather in May has meant it was difficult to get out and keep on top of the weeds! Parsnips, brussels, beetroot, carrot, radish, and spring onion are all going in now.
We are doing our bit to keep wildflowers and attract pollinators.
Tomato plants were the first to move into the greenhouse. We have grown 4 different varieties this year – Alicante, the gardeners go to, and the yellow cherry tomato Sungold. Also Garnet which is a dark bronze cherry tomato and San Marzano, a plum tomato which is great for making sauce.
The windows are in and have a coat of paint. Finally we can start moving all the plants from every windowsill in the house.
Now we have put fencing around the plot. Too many rabbits, birds and deer to risk it. We’re growing a range of all the favourites. Garlic, onions, broad beans and potatoes.
Runner beans and sweetcorn will be planted out soon.
Chilli plants have grown well and have now been potted on. Watch out for the Carolina Reaper ‘the hottest chilli in the world’.
We have installed an irrigation system to cut down on the use of mains water for the plants. Rain water is collected from the roof, filtered and stored in IBC’s . The rain then trickles out by gravity to water the plants.
Spring was beautiful here at Holly Farm
Despite a few setbacks with the weather the greenhouse is really starting to take shape now. The roof is on and all the window frames are in place.
