Corn

Finished work a little early to pick up a new poster, for the 3 exhibitions coming up (Wrexham/Chester on 8th - Sheffield/Chesterfield on 9th - Leeds on 15th June)

The new 'fresh' logo tops an image kindly supplied by Zebra Photography.

This early finish allowed us to enjoy a hot sunny evening at the allotment and catch up on some planting out.

Sweetcorn planted into bed B2, and French Beans into C2.

Ground still very damp from last 3 weeks of wet weather but watered strawberries in any case, along with pots.

Another couple of hot days forecast so should get a few more things planted.

Not fit to lace Bob's boots

Blow Me

With a severe storm due to hit northern britain on Monday - a quick visit to baten down the radishes...

April's warmth a few things particularly the fruit trees and bushes are a little more advanced than usual and with strong winds already hitting ahead of tomorrow's tail end brushing through.

Assuming they don't all fall off it is looking like a massive redcurrant and black currant crop this year.

Took corn down to acclimatise and will plant out soon but a cold May retains regular threats of frosts.

Wasp Bike

A couple of weeks ago a Queen Wasp decided the shed is a good venue for a new home and a 2" starter nest appeared in the corner.

Whilst wasps bring great benefit to the allotment - it would never work sharing a shed, so she had to go!

Waited for her to go off and then quickly squashed and removed it - few grubs inside.

Draped plenty of lemon barm around shed and fixed netting at window gaps to discourage her but on leaving she wouldn't give up searching.

Checked back today and surprisingly she had decided to try elsewhere.  Pleased that we didn't have to kill her, and hope she has found a suitable spot nearby.