First day of Spring and the sun is shining

1 March 2012 saw the sun shining for this green gym. Perfect weather for finishing the fence.

Phil was in early to get the final panels ready and in place. Finally after 5 weeks, the fence is finished. Next for this particular area is the planting to attract wildlife. This will consist of native shrubs and climbers which should hopefully see an increase in the numbers of pollinators needed to help in the growing of fruit and vegetables at the allotment.


The unseasonably warm weather brought out some early insect life, including the beetle below and hoverflies.

Plenty of work was taking place planting various vegetable seeds such as broad beans

And now that the fence was finished, the important shed base could be laid.

Work also continued clearing the uncovered area by the side of the poly tunnel. As well ass bags of rubbish that had previously been dumped there are also tree stumps that need to be removed. David spent most of the morning digging two particularly difficult ones out.

It will soon be possible to add additional raised beds to this area, but there are many other jobs that need doing first. First of these is to plan what should be planted and also in which part of the allotment. What better way to do this than with a well earned drink and a sit down to discuss it.

More photographs can be found here

So onward and upward as we head into spring and the planting regime kicks in. It won't be long until some home grown vegetables will be on the side of my plate - yum yum, can't wait.

See you next week.

@SeftonGreenGym