Bunty's blog on YouTube

Excellent video blog, week by week. Allow a few weeks for the colder Irish climate!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie1C-3mSupc&feature=relmfu

Altamont Gardens

New YouTube video I made at Altamont Gardens in Carlow.

Spuds in a drum

My First Early spuds are thriving in an old metal drum I fished out of the river. Drilled a few holes in bottom and added 2 inches of compost then the chatted spuds. Top it up as they develop. Sharpes Express variety.

Outdoor Blogger Network

Well I know this blog is not strictly 'outdoors' but it does happen outside of the house so I'm pleased to display the badge:

http://www.outdoorbloggernetwork.com/

Growing herbs from seed.

 

A slug's-eye view of herbs seedlings growing in the polytunnel.

The polytunnel is groaning under the sheer number of seedlings started under cover. We sowed herbs which are nearly ready to pot on. We'll be able to bring them into the house in small pots as required.

Beefsteak tomatoes

At last the warm weather has prompted the beefsteak tomatoes into rapid growth. I started these early in an electric propagator as you only get 8 seeds and they cost around €6 in Ireland. Luckily they were a present so I didn't buy them. They have been re-potted and are languishing in the polytunnel (hoop house) until they go into the beds inside. It's hard to buy these kind as their thin skins don't lend themselves to transport around the world. 

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We also made up the hanging baskets today and two window boxes so they will stay inside until the end of May. Got some water-retaining crystals and this will help keep the plants moist in the tropical climate in the tunnel. Pics to follow.