Progress Report

Everything has taken off with the warmer weather over the last few weeks so I thought I'd share some progress pictures. The pumpkins, basil, eggplant and tomatoes have all sprouted their first true set of leaves. Yesterday I transplanted the tomatoes into bigger containers and the sticky fly trap I put up has caught lots of flies! Unfortunately only 6 of my marigolds have survived a bug attack which is disappointing.

The wheel barrow is slowly bulking up; the nasturtiums are growing well, the Brahmi is creeping out and the thyme is flowering. The hellebore's and violets I planted recently are settling in well; and the lavender that I didn't think was going to survive is now in flower which is good to see. 

The Shallots are getting bigger and strong and have warded off an aphid attack very well. The Potatoes have grown to the top of the bags and are growing tall and strong. 

Last week I planted out the big veggie bed with the first lettuce, spinach and parsley that I've grown from seed. I also planted some red cos and marigolds with them that I bought. There are also lots of green strawberries on the newer strawberry plants. 

Pretty Purple Flowers

It's been really pretty in the garden at the moment as I have quite a few flowers in bloom. In the house I grew up in the garden floor was carpeted in violets and I've really missed that this year. I couldn't find and seedlings in the nursery so I went over to my friends house and took some out of her front yard and replanted them into some pots. I never thought they'd flower so soon but they're all in bloom!

 Here are some pictures I've taken recently: The violets from my friends, My newly planted hardenbergia, some cheap but effective potted colour and my hyacinth bulbs.