Gardening

Early signs of Spring are showing. The plum (satsuma), apple (bramely, boskoop, peasgood), and peach (black boy) are in bud. As the weather has improved, I have spent more time in the garden.

I did the unglamorous tasks of weeding, trimming fruit trees and vines, and clearing out the green house. Also the more enjoyable task of planning what I will plant. I checked out my seed supply, and worked out what I needed to purchase.

A quick trip to the local garden centre, and I had almost all of what was on my list. I purchased some asparagus, pea seeds (climbing), thornless blackberry, terracotta pot feet, garden ornament, two gorgeously fragrant boronia's, and a seedling tray. What they didn't have was a variety of raspberry I was looking for, and logan berries. The garden centre are going to follow up with their supplier to see if they can get those berries in. I've also asked them to look for tayberries, and worcesterberries.

I've planted out strawberries into their planter. On the bottom 2 levels I've planted Pajaro. On the top level I've planted Supreme. I hope they go well. This is the first time I've tried them.

A few weeks ago I started a seedling tray - planting rhubarb and tomato seeds. This week I've got a lot more on my list to sow; chives, parsley, basil, broccoli, cabbage, beetroot, cauliflower, celery, lettuce, silver beet, and swede. I also need to prepare my garden beds and plant some seeds directly; peas, onion, radish, spinach, spring onion, and carrots.

I'm also putting in a herb garden. I already have chives, thyme and oregano. I will transplant these into their new location. I hope to have good uptake of the seeds (chives, parsley, and basil). A friend gave me some cuttings from her garden. The cuttings include; sage, rosemary, marjoram, basil, and garlic (bulbs). That will complete the herb garden.

When there is a bit more activity in the garden, I will put up some photos.