I'm trying something new with my diary. Rather than just publish it on this website, I'm also going to record a new weekly video, called "The gardening week'. This diary, will be the show notes for the video.
<aside> 💡 I'm no longer publishing the audio from the video as a podcast, as it’s too expensive and not worth the effort when it seems that YouTube will soon be providing a podcasting experience.
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On Monday I chilled out at Caffe Nero and then cycled 15 miles up the coast to Fleetwood and back to Cleveleys for breakfast. Although I have an electric bike now I’m still struggling to keep my heart rate in the 112 - 130 zone, which is my target.
Hopefully as I get fitter my hear rate will drop a bit, or I will learn to cycle slower!
Fabulous breakfast at Mariner’s cafe in Cleveleys , only £2.75!
Beautiful views as always
On the gardening front I moved two containers of spent potato compost into the conservatory to warm up, ready to plant with potatoes tomorrow. The compost is very damp (having been outside) so I will be topping it with 4” of fresh - dry - compost, to prevent fungus gnats.
Planting day on the allotment, but first I got the shed painted and a drip strip installed above the door.
The new door is almost done, just a bit of filler needed now
Planted the early peas and put in the support strings
Mangetout peas are best at this time of year
Also planted radish and turnips
Hiking, after a slow start at Caffe Nero! Drove up to Rivington for a walk and talking day
No gardening got done on Wednesday, I was out hiking, but I did pop into B&Q for gardening supplies on the way home and I dropped them off at the plot.
We’ve high winds expected over the next few nights, so Debbie and I prepared for that, I closed up all of my tunnels and frames, Debbie tied in the broad beans!