How Green is My Valley?

I can't comment on any valleys but the allotment is very green. 

Unbelievable to see how much work has gone on. The remaining compost bins are done, the last of the raised beds are constructed and in and one of the final acts (at least for now) of construction about to take place - the fruit cage.

But before that, a quick recap. The bees came on 17 May - and they seem to have settled in well. They are certainly very active. Hopefully the honey will help cure my hay fever!!

So now that the plants are well and truly growing, the emphasis is on making sure the crops are watered regularly to avoid drying out and also that produce is picked and eaten before it runs to seed. The strawberries have certainly gone down well.

As mentioned earlier, the final construction job this year is the fruit cage. We've had the plants for some time now and we need to get them in so the cage has to be built.

Not quite finished but it will be next week.


The wildflower area we sowed in April is growing well and although it won't be as impressive this year, it certainly will in years to come.

More updates to follow so keep tuned in and watch on Twitter.


As always, photographs can be found on Picasa Web Albums

One final thing - Sefton Green Gym has been added to Google+, definitely a work in progress.


See you next time.