It's the darling buds of May in April this week. The veg plots and gardens are loving it:
On the right hand of the plot I have planted shrubs and perennials that I propagated myself.
There are phormiums, Shasta Daisies, Geraniums, Roses, Fuchsia, Pheasant Berry, Hydrangeas, Hebes and Hydrangeas.. It's pleasing to know that I can grow plants 🪴 without buying them. Not forgetting Mother Nature's help of course.
No sign of repurposed oil tanks or second hand baths yet! There are more potatoes 🥔 and other vegetables on the left.
My perennials and shrubs carboot sale nursery and potatoes 🥔 growing at the top of the picture. You can also see my big pile of fym covered up with black plastic.
We sold my polytunnel frame and are going to make a glass house/potting shed/writing/reading/supping room.
I turn on my oscillating hosepipe sprinkler four times a day. I turn off the tap and move the hosepipe to its next watering position. It was a brilliant investment for 4 Euros for the plastic sprinkler from Dealz or Poundland in England.
It must be the best Spring I have known in Ireland this year. After four years of record breaking winter rainfall. It's about time the weather picked up.
Your garden looks very productive, so rewarding to have so many home made/grown plants. I can't wait to be walking around my small plot.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marlene. I love garden signs like: " I Love My Garden". There is nowhere I would rather be on a hot and balmy Spring day.
ReplyDeleteAny day, even rainy once you have your greenhouse
DeleteTotally. Living in the Emerald Isle a covered garden is a must.😀
ReplyDeleteYour glass house cum manshed room sounds perfect.
ReplyDeleteYes it should be good Linda. All I need is someone to read this and weld the glasshouse frame for me.
DeleteSo much green!!!
ReplyDeleteYes Debby. Even the odd flower. North (northsider) facing gardens have their problems but they still eventually produce.
DeleteIt's a wonderful and productive space you've got there, Dave.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jules. It keeps me busy in the countryside next to the sea.
ReplyDeleteBye bye Portugal, hello Crystal Palace? BTW have you tried growing Ngaio - it should thrive on your costal environment.
ReplyDeleteYes it's very nice weather at the moment TM. No I have never heard of it.
DeleteOh yes, of all the springs we have had in Blighty this year, this one is definitely the best to be sure, to be sure.
ReplyDeleteIf ye ever find yourself in a hurry. Be sure to take your time.
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