Current Weather Conditions 30/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Temperatures dipped to 4 Degrees Celsius last night and a really Sunny but cool day once more with hardly any wind Maximum Temperature: 15 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 4 Degrees Celsius

Wilkinson - Half Price Seeds

Today I brought the following from Wilkinsons and they were all Half Price:

- Wilko Morning Glory 'Heavenly Blue' (60 Seeds) - £0.50
- Johnsons Rosemary (75 Seeds) - £0.87
- Johnsons Coriander 'Cilantro' for Leaf (150 Seeds) - £0.87
- Johnsons Dill (750 Seeds) - £0.87
- Johnsons Tarragon 'Russian' (350 Seeds) - £0.87
- Johnsons Garlic Chives (250 Seeds) - £0.87

Allotment - Fleece

Today my mum went down the allotment this morning as I have college and took the fleece off the Potatoes and the fleece off the Fruit Trees as well as opening the Greenhouse Door.

Gravel Boards and Woodchip layed in Polytunnel and Salad Plants planted in Raised Bed

Today me and my mum layed the Gravel boards in the Polytunnel to allow 30 inches each side of the path. I also layed half a bag of woodchip left over from last year down the path.

I also put the following in the raised bed to the right of the Greenhouse:

- 9 x Lettuce (Iceberg) 'Match' plants
- 9 x Beetroot 'Boltardy' plants
- 6 x Salad Leaves 'Winter Mix' plants
- 9 x Lettuce 'Little Gem Pearl' plants

I also had to lay fleece on the fruit trees as well as my Potatoes as their is a risk of Frost again tonight. I also put cloches on top of the salad plants which have been planted.

Current Weather Conditions 29/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Cloudy Night last night, Really Sunny day but feeling a little cool, very little wind Maximum Temperature: 14 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 7 Degrees Celsius

Squires - Herb Voucher

Today I went to Squires and brought the following with a voucher for 5 herbs at £0.99 each

- Thyme
- Sage
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Allotment - Digging over by Rhubarb

Today I went down the allotment briefly for the evening and tried to once again dig where the rhubarb is but unfortunately once again hit the red ants nest so had to stop so I have now turned the soil over with the hope that they move to somewhere else. I also closed up the Greenhouse after it being a warm day.

Current Weather Conditions 28/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Mostly Sunny and cool day. Maximum Temperature: 12 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 0 Degrees Celsius

Martin McColl

Today I brought the following from Martin McColl with 10% Discount:

- Sunday Telegraph - £1.80 - Normally £2.00

For free strawberry voucher

Homebase - Free Strawberry Plants

Today I got the following from Homebase:

- Strawberry 'Sontana' (6 Plants) - FREE - (Normally £5.00)

Current Weather Conditions 27/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Temperatures dipped last night because of clear skies and Mostly Sunny day with some cloud and feeling quite cool. Frost expected overnight tonight. Maximum Temperature: 12 Degrees Minimum Temperature: 0 Degree Celsius

Allotment - Frost expected

Today my mum went down to the allotment in the morning to take the fleece off my Potatoes and fruit trees and once again me and my mum went down to the allotment late this evening to lay the fleece back onto the fruit trees and potatoes as there is once again a frost expected overnight.

Homebase - Free Strawberry Plants

Today I got the following from Homebase:

Strawberry 'Cambridge Favourite' (Normally £5.00) - FREE

Martin McColl

Today I brought the following from Martin McColl with 10% Discount:

- Daily Telegraph - £1.80 - Normally £2.00

for Free Strawberry Plant Voucher

Allotment - Moved some vegetables into Allotment Greenhouse and Covered Plants due to Frost Expected.

Today I went down the Allotment and transferred the old mini Greenhouse from the Home Greenhouse into the one down the allotment for extra staging. I also transferred some crops out of the Home Greenhouse and into the Allotment Greenhouse. I also covered up all the Fruit Trees with fleece round the polytunnel because a frost is expected overnight and many are beginning to come into bloom. I also noticed some of the potatoes are beginning to appear so have fleeced them over because it was getting dark and couldn't see them so could not earth them up. I also noticed my Radishes that I sowed last week are finally beginning to show.

My first potato sprouts

Potatoes covered up

Current Weather Conditions 26/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Rain overnight and early morning before clearing away leaving a cloudy but bright morning and a sunny cool afternoon. Very light wind. Temperatures much more like average. Frost expected overnight. Maximum Temperature: 13 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 1 Degree Celsius

Rhubarb / Loganberry Beds nearly cleared

Today I went to the allotment for about 1 1/2 hours from 18:30 til 20:00 and continued to clear round the Loganberries and next to the Rhubarb. There is a little still to clear as I hit a red ants nest so had to stop for the evening. I also put 8 bags of home-made compost from the compost bin at home into my Bean Trench as well as 4 bags into the Raised bed to the left hand side of the Greenhouse.

Current Weather Conditions 25/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Cloudy and Foggy morning and then a nice warm sunny afternoon feeling very mild and very light south-westerly wind. Maximum Temperature: 21 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 9 Degrees Celsius - Warmest Day of the Year soo far.

Crawley Horticultural Society

Today I brought the following from Crawley Horticultural Society:

- 1 Bag J Arthur Bower's Multi Purpose Compost (60 Litres) - £3.35
- 1 Bag J Arthur Bower's Premium Top Soil (30 Litres) - £3.00
- 2 x J Arthur Bower's Farm Manure - £2.95 each - £5.90
- 60 x 7cm square pots - 5p each - £3.00
- 6m x 2m Bean netting - £3.70

Raspberry and Loganberry beds weeded

Today I went down the allotment for a few hours and weeded round where the Loganberries and Raspberries are, and I also raised the level in the raised bed on the right hand side of the Greenhouse by adding Horse Manure and more compost bring it just below the top. This is where my peas will go into when I am able to put them in.

Current Weather Conditions 24/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Really sunny day with very little wind 18 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 9 Degrees Celsius

Greenhouse Shading put up

Today my mum has put the Greenhouse shading on the garden Greenhouse and has taken the bubble wrap from the inside of the Greenhouse down because it's getting very warm inside.

Current Weather Conditions - St George's Day 23/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions - St George's Day: Really nice and sunny day feeling very warm Maximum temperature: 20 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 8 Degrees Celsius

Homebase - Gravel Boards

Today I brought the following from Homebase and got 20% Discount:

- 3 x Gravel Boards (For Polytunnel) - £4.39 each - £13.17

Polytunnel - Raised Beds Cleared out

Today I cleared all of the raised beds out of the Polytunnel and have built another raised bed on the other raised bed at the side of the Greenhouse.

Allotment Greenhouse - Runner Bean Seeds sown, Brussel Sprout, Winter Cabbage and Kale Seedlings

Today I sowed the following into the unheated allotment Greenhouse:

- 51 x Runner Bean 'Firestorm' Seeds into 3 inch square pots

I also transplanted the following seedlings:

- Brussels Sprout 'Petit Posy' into 1 x 6 cell tray and 4 x 3 inch pots (Sown: 11/04/2013)
- Cabbage 'January King 3' into 2 x 6 cell trays and 1 x 3 inch pot (Sown: 08/04/2013)
- Kale 'Dwarf Green Curled' into 3 x 6 cell trays and 5 x 3 inch pots (Sown 18/03/2013)

Current Weather Conditions 22/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Mostly Cloudy Day with little wind Maximum Temperature: 13 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 6 Degrees Celsius

Wilkinson - Pea Netting

Today I brought the following from Wilkinsons:

- Bean / Pea Netting - £2.75
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Current Weather Conditions 21/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Minor Frost overnight Really sunny morning and early afternoon with little wind with it feeling warm and pleasant before really clouding over in the afternoon and evening making it feel quite cool Maximum Temperature: 14 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: -1 Degree Celsius

Homebase - Free Violas

Today I went and got the following from Homebase for FREE with a voucher from the Sunday Express:

- 12 x Viola '' Normally £3.50 - 15% Weekend £2.97 - FREE
- 12 x Viola '' Normally £3.50 - 15% Weekend £2.97 - FREE

Crawley Horticultural Society

Today I brought the following from Crawley Horticultural Society:

- 2 x JAB Tub and Basket Compost - £2.00 each - £4.00
- 60 x 7cm Square Pots - 5p each - £3.00

Martin Mccoll

Today I brought the following from Martin Mccoll with 10% Discount:

Sunday Express - £1.22 - Normally £1.35

Went down the Allotment

Today I went down the allotment with my Dad and he made up the potting table for the Greenhouse. This has now been put in the Greenhouse and looks very smart inside. We also fitted a waterbutt to one side of the greenhouse guttering but realised the greenhouse needs leveling further due to water sitting in the guttering. I also cleared out the big chest box down the end of the allotment from conduit piping that is not being used and this will be thrown away and took some old twine from the Garage along with other bits down to the allotment. I am also thinking about getting a small shed I can store some little pieces in and taking the raised beds which are dismantled at the present moment out of the big chest box and putting them outside and putting all my nets in there.

Current Weather Conditions 20/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Sunny and Dry day with very little wind. Was a frost last night and a frost expected tonight to due to clear skies. Maximum Temperature: 11 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 0 Degree Celsius

Homebase Lights

Today I brought the following from Homebase with 20% Discount:

- 2 x Solar Crackle Lights - £5.99 each - £11.98
- Fleece / Fabric Staples - £3.03

Current Weather Conditions 19/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Sunny day with some cloud and light wind Maximum Temperature: 14 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 5 Degrees Celsius

Homebase - Pansies, Seeds, Begonia Tubers

Today I brought the following from Homebase with 20% Discount:

- Pansy 'Mixed' (30 Plants) (For Allotment) - £2.40
- Hombase Cabbage 'Langedijk 4' (White Cabbage) (300 Seeds) - £1.12
- Begonia Double 'Red' (3 Tubers) - £1.40
- Begonia Double 'White' (3 Tubers) - £1.40
- Fleece / Fabric Staples - £3.04

Cleared Polytunnel, Sown Parsnip and Radish Seeds and Cleared flower pots

Today I went down the allotment from 7am til 10am and cleared out the polytunnel beds and dg them over and there are some pineberry's that need to be replanted and haven't quite made up my mind whether or not this will be into a pot or back not the polytunnel beds yet.

I also took the environmesh net home and put it in a bucket of water with warm water and Jeyes Fluid. I then put it into the washing machine and span it off by then it was nearly dry.

I also went back down the allotment at 5pm until 7.45pm and rotivated over the piece of plot where the carrots and parsnips will be sown. I sowed 2 rows of parsnips 'Tender & True' 1ft apart and in the middle of the two rows I sowed a row of Radish 'Sparkler 3'. I also put the environmesh net overtop using the blue MDPE pipe which were on the raised beds.

Greenhouse Day 3 (Final Day) and tried MDPE Piping

Today I went down the allotment once more for about 4 hours with my Dad to finish off the Greenhouse. I finished off the windows and put them into the Greenhouse and have fitted the door on.

I have also put the staging into the Greenhouse and have currently moved the following from my polytunnel onto the staging in the Greenhouse.


- Beetroot 'Boltardy' seedlings (Sown 07/03/2013)
- Lettuce 'Match' seedlings (Sown 07/03/2013)
- Lettuce 'Little Gem Pearl' seedlings (Sown 07/03/2013)
- Pea (Mangetout) 'Oregon Sugar Pod' seedlings (Sown 07/03/2013)
- Pea 'Hurst Greenshaft' seedlings (Sown 07/03/2013)
- Leaf Salad 'Winter Mix' seedlings (Sown 07/03/2013)
- Leaf Salad 'French Mix' seedlings (Sown 07/03/2013)
- Shallot 'Jermor' sets (Planted January)


I also tried putting the blue MDPE piping over where the carrot and parsnips will be sown and the environmesh will be put over top of this and pegged down.

Homebase Potting Table and Screwdriver

Today I brought the following from Homebase and got 20% Discount:

- Crosshead Screwdriver - £0.80
- Potting Table - £23.99

Current Weather Conditions 18/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Sunny spells in the morning and early afternoon making it feel quite warm but with some cloud around. A strong southwesterly wind. Some heavy showers during the late afternoon and early evening making it feel much fresher and the wind beginning to ease. Maximum Temperature: 12 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 5 Degrees Celsius

Allotment Greenhouse Day 2

Today I went down the allotment for about 6 hours with my mum and have now leveled the base of the Greenhouse up using some bricks and soil. I have also made up the side windows and all of the top windows and have fitted them in. I have also fitted all the rubber around the Greenhouse. I have also made up the Greenhouse Door. Tomorrow I will fit the remaining windows as well as the door.

Current Weather Conditions 17/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Drizzly start to the morning but brightening up and sunny afternoon with a  strengthening southwesterly wind. Maximum Temperature: 18 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 9 Degrees Celsius

Gibbs and Dandy - Bricks

Today I brought the following from Gibbs and Dandy:

- 10 x London Common Brick -

Current Weather Conditions 16/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Drizzly morning and then the rest of the day sunny with some cloud. Light South Westerly wind. Maximum Temperature: 15 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 8 Degrees Celsius

Potatoes Planted Finally!

Today I spent about 1 hour 1/2 of the evening being able to finally to plant my potatoes into the allotment. I first tilled over the plot using my Mantis Tiller then I took out furrows using the furrow attachment of the tiller. I then put Horse Manure into the furrows and planted two rows of First Early Potato 'Rocket' 2ft between the rows, 12 inches between each potato and 6 inches deep meaning I could fit 13 potatoes in each row with a foot left at the end of each row. I then covered these and will earth them up as needed. I will also buy some fleece in the near future to also cover them to protect them from any frost.

Allotment Greenhouse construction

Today me and my Dad spent about 5 1/2 hours constructing a base for the greenhouse and erecting the Greenhouse. As seen in the picture below it hasn't quite been finished yet as the polycarbonate panels need to be fitted as well as the door being made up and fitted. The base also needs levelling up. The base levelling and finishing off the construction of the Greenhouse should hopefully be finished on Wednesday due to College tomorrow.

Current Weather Conditions 15/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Sunny day with occasional cloudy and overcast intervals. A noticeable southwesterly wind. Maximum Temperature: 15 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 8 Degrees Celsius

Current Weather Conditions 14/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Sunny Day with some cloud and a strong southerly wind. Maximum Temperature: 19 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 8 Degrees Celsius

Crawley Horticultural Society

Today I brought the following from Crawley Horticultural Society:

- Perlite (10 litres) -
- Green Compost Scoop -
- 20 x 7cm Pots - 6p each - 20 x 6p = £1.20

Allotment Greenhouse

I was going to start to build up the brand new Greenhouse down the Allotment today but along with my mum we measured between the raised beds and found out we only have 5 1/2 foot of space which would not be enough for the 6 x 6 greenhouse. I instead decided to half the two raised beds and therefore instead of them being 1 metre wide they are now 1/2 metre wide. I have also stacked the middle raised bed from where the Greenhouse is going onto the other green raised bed making it slightly deeper. I also decided I would take up the raised bed from under the arch so that I have more space to walk into the Greenhouse. I will put some concrete slabs down as well as some chip bark to make it feel more open. I have about 9 foot between the two raised beds now so will chip bark down the side of the greenhouse both sides. The Green raised bed which was under the arch has been put onto the other green raised bed to make it deeper and I have also decided I am going to order some more plastic lengths for the terracotta raised beds in order to make them deeper too and therefore give the same appearance. The Greenhouse will now be built tomorrow (weather permitting)

Current Weather Conditions 13/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Cloudy Morning and a rainy afternoon with a slight southerly wind. A slightly drier night expected. Maximum Temperature: 11 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 5 Degrees Celsius

Current Weather Conditions 12/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Rain clearing from the night just gone by and heavy rain showers throughout the morning and into the afternoon causing some flash flooding. Showers dying away to leave a clear night but remaining mild and cloudy. More rain expected tomorrow. Maximum Temperature: 11 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 3 Degrees Celsius

Courgette, Brussels Sprout, Chilli Pepper and Sweet Pepper Seeds Sown

Today I sowed the following into the heated propagator in the heated greenhouse:

- Wilko Sweet Pepper 'Mini Red' into a 3 inch pot
- Mr Fothergills Chilli Pepper 'Cayenne' into a 3 inch pot
- Thompson & Morgan Brussels Sprout 'Petit Posy' into a 3 inch pot
- Thompson & Morgan Courgette 'Black Forest F1' Hybrid into 4 x 3 inch square pots.

Current Weather Conditions 11/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Cloudy day with some bright and sunny spells in the afternoon and heavy rain overnight. Maximum Temperature: 12 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 7 Degrees Celsius

Homebase Ventomatic

Today i brought the following from Homebase with 20% discount:

- Ventomatic (For Allotment Greenhouse) - £15.99

Current Weather Conditions 10/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Rain during the morning up til about 9 before drying up and a cloudy but bright late morning and afternoon. Turning wetter during the evening with some heavy rain overnight. Maximum Temperature: 8 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 6 Degrees Celsius

Fence Posts brought from Gibbs & Dandy for Greenhouse Base

Today I brought the following from Gibbs and Dandy:

- 4  x Grange Treated Fence Posts (75cm x 75cm x 2.7m) - £6.50 each exc VAT
                                                                                            £7.80 each inc VAT - £31.20

These will be used for the Greenhouse Base. They will be put together using Coach Screws they will be cut to 2.4m lengths and the 0.3m will be used to strength the base edges. The Fence posts come with a 15 year anti-rot guarantee.

6 x 6 Greenhouse Ordered from Waltons.co.uk

Today I ordered the following from www.waltons.co.uk:

- 6 x 6 Waltons Silver Extra Tall Polycarbonate Greenhouse - £209.99

The dimensions are as follows:

Width (A):	6' 7' (2.01m)
Depth (B):	6' 5'' (1.95cm)
Eaves Height (C):	4' 1" (1.25m)
Roof Height (D):	7' 1" (2.16m)
Door Height (F):	5' 7'' (1.70m)

I also ordered the Waltons Greenhouse Rainwater Kit - £9.99

Both should be delivered by TNT Next Day Delivery Tomorrow and this was included in the cost.

Current Weather Conditions 09/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Rain during the morning and a cool grey and cold day. Light easterly wind. Maximum Temperature: 7 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 3 Degrees Celsius

Outlook: Getting milder and sunny tomorrow and Thursday before further rain Friday, cloudy Saturday and sunny Sunday. Possibility of temperatures up to 18 Degrees Celsius by Sunday.

Leaf Salad, Pea, Winter Cabbage (Savoy), Beetroot, Mustard, Lamb'sLettuce, Lettuce, Sweet Pepper, Khol Rabi, Basil and Celery (Self Blanching) seeds sown

Today I sowed the following into the heated greenhouse:

- Suttons Leaf Salad 'Winter Mix' (Outdated Seed) into half a 20 cell tray
- Suttons Leaf Salad 'French Mix' into half a 20 cell tray
- Thompson and Morgan Pea (Mangetout) 'Oregon Sugar Pod' into a 24 cell tray
- Suttons Pea 'Hurst Greenshaft' into a 24 cell tray
- Thompson and Morgan (Savoy) (Winter) 'January King 3' into a 3 inch pot
- Suttons Beetroot 'Cylindra' into a 24 cell tray
- Mr Fothergills Mustard 'Oriental Colour & Bite' into half of a 24 cell tray
- Mr Fothergills Lamb's Lettuce 'Jade' into half of a 24 cell tray
- Thompson and Morgan Lettuce 'Little Gem Pearl' into half of a 24 cell tray
- Suttons Iceberg Lettuce 'Match' into half of a 24 cell tray
- Suttons Sweet Pepper 'WorldBeater' into a 3 inch pot
- Suttons Khol Rabi 'Purple and White Vienna Mix' into a 24 cell tray
- Mr Fothergills Basil 'Lemon' into a 3 inch pot
- Thompson and Morgan Celery (Self Blanching) 'Tango F1 Hybrid' into a 3 inch pot

I have also transplanted the following:

- Cabbage 'Tundra F1' seedlings into a 6 cell tray and 1 peat pot
- Cauliflower 'Drakar F1' seedlings into a 6 cell tray

I have moved the following down to staging currently sited in the polytunnel:

- Beetroot 'Boltardy' seedlings (Sown 07/03/2013)
- Lettuce 'Match' seedlings (Sown 07/03/2013)
- Lettuce 'Little Gem Pearl' seedlings (Sown 07/03/2013)
- Pea (Mangetout) 'Oregon Sugar Pod' seedlings (Sown 07/03/2013)
- Pea 'Hurst Greenshaft' seedlings (Sown 07/03/2013)
- Leaf Salad 'Winter Mix' seedlings (Sown 07/03/2013)
- Leaf Salad 'French Mix' seedlings (Sown 07/03/2013)
- Shallot 'Jermor' sets (Planted January)

Homebase Seeds

Today I brought the following seeds from Homebase on 4 for 3 and with 20% off:

- Mr Fothergills Mustard - £1.43
- Mr Fothergills Sweetcorn 'Sparrow F1' - £1.87
- Mr Fothergills Pak Choi 'Colour & Crunch F1' - FREE
- Mr Fothergills Black Eyed Susan 'Susie Mixed' - £2.03 (In Flowers)

Current Weather Conditions 08/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Sunny day with a light easterly wind Maximum Temperature: 10 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 2 Degrees Celsius

Current Weather Conditions 07/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Sharp frost overnight, Sunny day with a light easterly / southeasterly wind Maximum Temperature: 9 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: - 4 Degrees Celsius

Down the Allotment - Aluminium Walk In Greenhouse

Today I have taken the Aluminium Walk In Greenhouse down to the allotment and was going to put it where the other greenhouse was. However I have found the aluminium Greenhouse to be too small so it will be packaged up and taken back to Argos when possible and I hope to find another greenhouse which is slightly bigger to replace the plastic greenhouse I currently have.

Current Weather Conditions 06/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Sunny Day once again with a light easterly wind Maximum Temperature: 9 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: - 1 Degree Celsius

Aluminium Walk In Greenhouse delivered and built

Today the following has been delivered from Argos:

- Aluminium Walk In Greenhouse (H70.07in, W51.1in, D27.5in)  - £101.24

I have also built it up and will take it down to the allotment tomorrow.

French beans sown Tuesday

Dobies Seeds Recieved

The following seeds that I brought from Dobies Seeds have been received today:

- Cauliflower 'Sunset F1' (38 Seeds) - £0.84
- Cauliflower 'Purple Graffiti F1' (35 Seeds) - £2.39
- Cauliflower 'Trevi F1' (35 Seeds) - £2.19
- Parsnip 'Lancer' (200 Seeds) - £0.6

There was free Postage and Packing

Current Weather Conditions 05/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Sunny Day with a cold easterly wind Maximum Temperature: 6 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 1 Degree Celsius

Brought Aluminium Walk in Greenhouse and Greenhouse Vent Auto Opener from Argos

Today I brought the following from Argos:

- Aluminium Walk In Greenhouse (H70.07in, W51.1in, D27.5in)  - £101.24
- Greenhouse Vent Auto Opener - £20.15

The Greenhouse is for next day delivery tomorrow.

Current Weather Conditions 04.04.2013

Current Weather Conditions: Cloudy day with some heavy snow showers but not settling. A strong eastly wind once again. Maximum Temperature: 4 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 1 Degree Celsius

Homebase Garlic

Today I brought the following from Homebase:

- Garlic 'Casablanca' (3 Cloves) - £2.39

Current Weather Conditions 03/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Cloudy day with some snow flurries Maximum Temperature: 4 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 1 Degree Celsius

No Activity Today but went to Homebase

I didn't do anything in the Greenhouse or on the Allotment today as it was too cold. I went and brought some Verbena Seeds as well as Garlic Cloves and will sow and plant these tomorrow. I also need to sow a few more seeds in the Greenhouse which I will also do tomorrow as we are expected a few more snow showers as well as a strong easterly wind keeping it really cold.

Dug Bean Trench and Grid for Square Foot Gardening

Today I went down the allotment for 4 hours and have built a grid for one raised bed out of some feather edge wood. I have also dug a bean trench using a spade as well as the furrow attachment on the Mantis Tiller. I now have to create a grid for my other raised bed the other side of the Arch.

Squires Seeds

Today I brought the following seeds from Squires:

- Thompson & Morgan French Bean 'Blauhide' (Purple) (75 Seeds) - £2.69
- Suttons French Bean 'Blue Lake' (Green) (80 feet) - £2.85
- Suttons Khol Rabi 'Purple and White Vienna Mix' (Mixed) - £1.85

Greenhouse - Sweet Peppers

Today I popped into the Greenhouse and have found there is a problem with the Sweet Pepper 'Summer Salad Mixed Seedlings' which are in the heated propagator. They appear to have been burnt on top due to the sunny weather we have had recently so I will now move them out of the heated propagator and take the dead pieces off and hope they will grow out from the leaves. I have also noticed that the Cauliflower 'Cheddar F1' Seedlings are also looking slightly burnt so have watered these and hope they will pick up.

Current Weather Conditions 02/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Really Sunny day but with a strong easterly wind once again. Chance of some snow showers tomorrow. Maximum Temperature: 6 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: - 1 Degree Celsius

Dobies Seeds

Today I brought the following from Dobies Seeds with free P&P:

- Cauliflower 'Sunset F1' (38 Seeds) - £0.84
- Cauliflower 'Purple Graffiti F1' (35 Seeds) - £2.39
- Cauliflower 'Trevi F1' (35 Seeds) - £2.19
- Parsnip 'Lancer' (200 Seeds) - £0.60

Easter Monday - Current Weather Conditions 01/04/2013

Current Weather Conditions: Sunny and cold day with some cloud however a strong easterly wind Maximum Temperature: 6 Degrees Celsius Minimum Temperature: 0 Degree Celsius

Rotivated Allotment Plot

Today I went down the Allotment for 4 1/2 hours and found the Walk in Greenhouse had been blown over so I have now put this back up and used guylines. I have also started to sort out the edging round the paths of the raised beds and have started to put some logs in to show the edging clearer. I have rotivated the whole plot using the Mantis Tiller and Me and Dad fitted the Plough attachment to the rotivator. I also cut the back edge of the plot to make it straight with the fruit cage and have marked out where the bean trench needs to go and have created a shallow furrow there using the plough attachment. The soil conditions appear to be great however due to the weather I am still unable to put anything in because the ground is still too cold. The bean trench now needs to be dug when possible.