There are times when little may be bigger than large. Ali sees things Iz way,I can find no arguement in that. Come for a look see what they are up to...
Mulching iz wot. The spuds are comfortably tucked up. Three rows in the top of the ridge. Well rotted compost and manure . A layer of chopped comfrey as an alternative to much laborious earthing up. As the green tops emerge, a blanket of coarse straw. I wont cover their heads again. Dry grass clippings will be the final blanket, to obliterate the light between potato plants. Potatos can cope with slightly acidic environment, we don't"sweeten" the ground with lime as it makes scabby skins. Artichoke leaves shade the end of the ridge, protecting the earth from the sun and detering weeds. A pretty sight too, happen.
Strawberry bed at the base of the potato ridge. The kale is going to seed to be resown elsewhere . The clump of foxgloves will be enjoyed until they finish flowering. The strawberries were fed in the autumn,they are growing fast, many flower buds. The ground needs scarify, and a new straw mulch.
Hard to see details in the background, Beech hedge, fruit bushes, groseille(whitecurrants) and cassis (blackcurrants). There's a peony I am getting proud of , I will zoom in on that subject another time, it'll be worth a closer look.
Beans sown at the base of the east side of the potato ridge will protect the soil from the heat. Herself seems happy with it. She's bigger than she looks.
The winter salad is flowering. It's been up rooted and turned on its head. The roots exposed to the sun will dry fast the plants act as shade for the ridge they cover. By next winter the seeds will have renewed their dominance of the ground. Anne-Sophie prepares the ground for leeks.
Carrots and beetroot are showing well through the chopped straw. In the background my nursery bed for boxwood cuttings. The Swiss chard looks good enough to eat, so we will.
The neighbour's plum far left, red hazel, irisses, privet, lavender and nectarine
Newly raked beds ready for planting and sowing. It's a busy time. The green track provides, comfort underfoot, a permanent supply of mulching material, conserves water, slows down the evaporation. The bed is hoe manageable from all sides minimising the risk of compressing the earth. Walk on the grass by all means. We live in the permanent learning curve. The view from under the Mirabelle plum tree.
The Auberpine, (hawthorn) in the hedge is flourishing.
It's shaping up nicely...
Bold Iris,
Shy Rose.
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