Nothing spectucular

It was supposed to rain today, but other than a rather grey hour or two in the afternoon it was fine all day. I didn't get to the allotment until about 4pm, but then spent two perfectly happy hours on there working until dusk. No sign of any birds today, but all the food I'd left in the week had gone.

I started with some hoeing - best to get it under control before the weeds really start sprouting - and dug over half of my root veg bed. I planted what remained of the winter onions and also a half row of beetroot - forgot the spring onion seeds though. The garden centre had an offer on herbs, so I started my herb garden. Nothing spectacular, but a very pleasant afternoon. Masses still to do. I need to get the carrots in for one thing.

Not many people around, but I had a quick chat with bicycle lady. She and I were usually the last ones off in the summer - both of us liked to start late, out of the heat, and work until it was dark. Talking of summer, I bought my ticket for this year's Secret Garden Party. I've missed out on Glastonbury this year, and SGP sounds like a nice, chilled alternative. It also has the advantage of only being about five miles down the road, so I can come back for a shower if things get too grungy.

Planted:

Mint
Rosemary
Sage
Thyme
Onion: Golden Sun
Onion: Red Baron
Onion: Shenshuy
Beetroot: Boltardy