Potatoes

The potatoes are chitting nicely on my conservatory windowsill.
They are in a bright position but out of direct sunlight,oh and also out of view of Hubby,he doesn't know they are there because they are hidden behind the sofa LOL.
A couple of weeks and they will be planted,she says LOL :)

Peas

Uncovered the peas to add another row of plants variety 'Meteor'.
The peas planted a few weeks ago are growing nicely with lots of flowers now.
Covered them up again with fleece.

Blue water butt

Came up with a new idea for the blue water butt.
Instead of sawing off the lid completely leave about 5 inches and bend back.
Now you have a top the opens up to let rain water in and to close on a sunny dry day to stop evaporation....well i think it's a good idea :)

Filling the beds.

Hubby and I managed to fill 2 of the raised beds today...phew what a back breaking job that was!!!
We must have moved just over 4 tons of the topsoil which was damp and made work harder but had to be done.
I am well pleased though but will not plant anything in them yet until after a rainfall because the rain is bound to sink the soil down slightly and then will need to be topped back up and then planting begins.

Raised beds & topsoil.

Finaly got the topsoil delivered a few night ago,only 7 tons for now and 2 more loads to follow.
The soil is top graded,very pleased with it as when you squeeze it together in your hands it stays together which means it's a good loam.
The picture was taken after 6pm so quite dark.