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**nickdub** · 24-03-2020, 01:15 PM

In and out for plants is fine, just be careful not to drop a box full, they don't bounce well in my experience.

My main stand-bys at home are DIY projects and mending stuff (when I'm not reading, contemplating infinity or having a nap). Just finished getting an eBay bargain cordless circular saw going by swapping out the faulty switch for a similar part from a different tool (to an accompaniment of swearing as I used a little dremmel cutting tool to make the bloody thing fit) - next up is a rotary mower with a good engine a rusty deck and a missing belt for the self-propulsion drive. I also need to beef up my fruit cage as the bloody deer are even more of a nuisance this year than previously - I have bought a bit more wire netting, just need to get cracking - time for another nap perhaps ?

**ghexton** · 24-03-2020, 02:35 PM

haha yes i will try my best-est not drop any of them, can't promise though.
Wow certainly sounds an testing but productive afternoon.
You cant be that feeling on job well done though.

Always time a for a nap.

**ghexton** · 25-03-2020, 09:32 AM

No 45 min commute, so commuted the plants instead.

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Quick spray water of each and ready for days of rays.

**SarrissUK** · 25-03-2020, 01:00 PM

That looks great

I've had to start turning the tomato seedlings as they stretch towards the light. It's wonderful to have those little jobs to do again

**ghexton** · 25-03-2020, 04:38 PM

Do you think the shed will be okay to put plants in over night?

**SarrissUK** · 25-03-2020, 08:33 PM

I wouldn't, if it's forecast to be below 10 degrees at night. It stalls tomatoes enough to hold them back for the whole season.
One year every single tomato died for me, because I'd put all my little seedlings in a lean-to that was up against the kitchen wall. I thought they'd be kept warm by the house, but I was wrong. 2 degrees that night and every plant died. Now I am a bit paranoid and don't take risks

**ghexton** · 25-03-2020, 09:32 PM

Thanks sarrisuk I won't take the risk then, I bet that was gutting.

I was planning to build a little insulated box with bubble wrap base and plant blanket roof and walled box on my shed bench.

Left the thermometer in there tonight to find what is gets down to.

**SarrissUK** · 25-03-2020, 10:03 PM

The forecast on BBC says we're getting 2 degrees tonight here, and 3 degrees tomorrow night. Still really quite cold over night. Tender plants will thank you for keeping them safe and warm

Hardy plants are thrown outside with very little care though, it has to be said. Cabbages and kale will be sown at the weekend, and they're going out to the unheated greenhouse as soon as they've germinated

**ghexton** · 25-03-2020, 10:15 PM

I've left 5/6 kale and couple sweet corn on the bench, along with broccoli, calbrese in the prop all under blanket. Also on shelving back hopefully germinating is spinach, raddish and parsnip.

Also forgot to mention filled two of my raised bed next to house, 1 with 3 different carrot varieties and another with 2 spring onion varieties they don't get many hours of direct sun light though.

**Penellype** · 26-03-2020, 10:07 AM

Be careful - it is going to get MUCH colder over the weekend - really unusually cold for this time of year, and potentially colder than it was all winter. It doesn't look like a quick recovery to normal either unfortunately.

**Kirk** · 26-03-2020, 10:36 AM

I have an area of about 3 Sq Mtr that is poorly placed so bought 4 Sq Mtr worth of wild flower seed, mixed with dry sand and sowed.

The added the Poppy variety I had bought, then the other pack of poppoes.
After that it was the other pack of wild flower seeds, and finally the assorted bee and insect seed packs about 5 or 6 more.

Guess I sowed enough for 8-10 Sq Mtr. Should keep the little whatsits happy even if just half make it to flower

Other plans: Kitchin shelf, Front Garden, Stop adding to the mess, may point scope at sun - with the appropriate filters once it gets to the South.

**SarrissUK** · 26-03-2020, 11:06 AM

We had a proper frost last night, and it was still glistening this morning in my garden as late as 8am. I hope everyone's plants are ok! I am so pleased I've got all mine indoors.

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