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Good to see somebody else does these too. Have been surprised to find these are quite frost hardy; the earliest sowing were planted outside and have mainly survived the winter.

Osmocote slow release pellets & superphosphate ??

It was a nice day with lots of sunshine late morning with light winds from the east temp up to 14c.

Evening everyone.I’ve been busy today - gardening, my walk and making some cakes for an event tomorrow. I’ve done some carrot cake cupcakes (Grandma’s recipe with a few tweaks) and some latte cakes (basically coffee and vanilla). The event is being run by my Sister - a skin care and relaxation...

For years I always used Robinsons Mammoth, then I used some seed I got free with a magazine(Red Baron) which we liked, I think next year I will go back to the Mammoth seed.

These plugs arrived a few days ago, very healthy. The other cells will get tomatoes

I have two 6x8 greenhouses, a few too many sown as always, but better too many than too few

You have done a great job, it really is lovely

I always make sure I have cash ( notes and coins ) to hand - it's the best way for the local egg and veg. places which only use "honesty boxes". How does one define "legal" beggars as opposed to "illegal" ones ? Donating to registered local charities is the safest way I find- usually at least.

I didn’t think of that @simone_in_wiltshire, good point. Could be a ruse to keep us watching .

I saw one yesterday on Celadines.

One of three Brimstones which settled on the Primroses briefly on our walk around Kingston Lacy NT this morning.

I had a first grass mow on Thursday. Today i repotted all my strawberries: 2 plants in each 5 l pot. Shared the excess with my neighbour.