The raised bed project continues apace ...
The beds are complete, earthworks of great proportions in the sunniest spot. Masses of earth has been painstakingly sifted for hardcore - how on earth do they make these urban green spaces so full of stones, bricks and shards of glass? And litres and litres of compost and manure (double) dug in. Full credit to the Boy for slaving at this enterprise for the past few weeks...
Sown so far, as seeds into the newly rich soil, are the mixed lettuce, spinach, chicory and rocket:
Next, housed in a dinky little bespoke greenhouse, squash and courgette:
Every day, we go out and eagerly open up to inspect progress: so much more exciting than ever anticipated!