Chat back number 21

[Bren In Pots]

Morning it looks like being a dry day here so I'll spend some time in the GH and garden later. I'll be going through my seed box check what needs to be sown.

[Snoop Puss]

Morning, everyone.

Another bright day ahead. Plenty of work to get through over the next few days. And then time to get back to gardening. Start sowing seeds and carry on with the weeding. Jolly times ahead.

Snadge, interesting to see your plot. Mine's a bit more regimented in long straight lines for watering purposes. But I've got narrow beds too, mostly around 50 to 60 cm. I started off at 4 feet but have gradually shrunk them down to this. Yes, I lose a bit more to paths, but well worth it, it makes life so much easier.

Hope you all have lovely days.

[mothhawk]

Morning all.
Might begin a bit of seed sowing today now we are halfway through March. Where have the days gone?

[Florence Fennel]

Good Morning All Dark and cold, but dry this morning. Have a good day All

[Nicos]

Those look great Snadge!Thanks for sharing.
Love the herringbone idea and the theory behind the bed size too...an interesting video.

The 4 ft wide beds can be a stretch too far can’t they?. My main problem is more with my back and wrists so kneeling is fine for me , but stretching forwards and balancing on one arm are killers.
I got around having narrow paths in parts of my potagers by using buckets for putting the weeds into rather than having the wheelbarrow to hand.

Not sure though if my back could cope with working astride and from above, but maybe this is a good prompt to think of reviewing the width of my beds too?
Do keep us updated...it’s looking good!

[Snadger]

I like your thinking about being able to stand on either path ... I take it you don't grow runner beans My dad always said be different ... I can see lots of benefits . I'll take a look at the video.

I do grow runners but they are in a permanent separate bed. !4 inch wide paths seems to be the norm for market gardens and allows me to straddle the beds or work from one side if I so wish.

[nick the grief]

This is the logic behind the bed width.

https://youtu.be/j-SA8uSSuk0

But why be like everyone else and have them square to the path. It's just my quirkiness Nick!

I like your thinking about being able to stand on either path ... I take it you don't grow runner beans My dad always said be different ... I can see lots of benefits . I'll take a look at the video.

[Snadger]

You need some new glasses snadger those beds are on the squiff

This is the logic behind the bed width.

https://youtu.be/j-SA8uSSuk0

But why be like everyone else and have them square to the path. It's just my quirkiness Nick!

[nick the grief]

Here are a few from a week or two back Nicos.Leeks are doing quite well too. The original intention was to plant stuff herringbone fashion on my plot. I have herringboned one side and will possibly do the other side next year. Beds are narrow, only 2 foot wide with 14 inch paths. That way I can step over them and walk on paths either side to do weeding cultivation etc.
Will be adding cardboard and woodchip to paths once we are allowed to bring transport onto plot in April.
Its a work in progress and is evolving by the day.

You need some new glasses snadger those beds are on the squiff

[Snadger]

^^^ Any piccies Snadge?...it'd be lovely to see what your up to!

Here are a few from a week or two back Nicos.Leeks are doing quite well too. The original intention was to plant stuff herringbone fashion on my plot. I have herringboned one side and will possibly do the other side next year. Beds are narrow, only 2 foot wide with 14 inch paths. That way I can step over them and walk on paths either side to do weeding cultivation etc.
Will be adding cardboard and woodchip to paths once we are allowed to bring transport onto plot in April.
Its a work in progress and is evolving by the day.

[NannyGreen]

Sadly not plans for today bramble just promises of things to come after the 2nd jab I hope, have to hang on until June/July for any sort of fun outside the garden.

Bright and breezy here too and I am not making plans as the sunshine yesterday was a false opportunity. Got very wet and just gathered lots of mud on my shoes, swear I was 2" taller after I finished weeding

[bramble]

Good morning and a happy mothers day to all the mama and grandmas on here.
Bright and breezy but still cold.
No plans for the day so I will see what it brings.

Snadgar, sure mothers forgive their children everything once they give them a ticking off.
Leg of lamb sounds good.

Nanny Green, your plans for the day sounds lovely.

enjoy it all whatever you get up to.

[mothhawk]

Good morning all, and Happy Mothering Sunday all round to everyone.
I was up early again today - it's hard to stay in bed when the birds are singing at you !

[NannyGreen]

Hi all, hoping most will be able to enjoy Mothering Sunday in some way. Another family day where many are separated from their families, not able to gather together or celebrate a homecoming. Thank goodness for communications technology in this era of isolation.

Thankful too for spring flowers, germinating seeds (not so much the weeds!) and the prospect of some summer socialising and future harvests. I am on a promise for a lunch at my absolutely favourite restaurant (Le Manoir), a visit to Wisley and the slight possibility of a mooch at the Hampton Flower Show. Crossing my fingers for at least one of those, hope you all have something to look forward to

[Bren In Pots]

Morning just finished online chatting to our daughter its not the same but its better than nothing. Its windy but sunny here no plans apart from some baking. and a walk later.
Enjoy your Sunday