Each deep bed took 16 wheelbarrows full of topsoil, which Warren dug from the croft. We top-dressed the beds with well-rotted horse manure and compost.
Then waited for the Spring to warm up.
We bought several fruit trees and shrubs for the polytunnel, which were in a dormant state. Patio plum tree, which has two varieties grafted onto the root base. Tzar (black plum) and Victoria. There are two blueberry shrubs and a kiwi vine.
We placed a table and chairs at the top of the polytunnel to enjoy a well-earned rest.
A perfect G&T spot too.
I hoped for a wonderful place full of flowers. I was delighted with the outcome at the end of the Spring.
More to follow
We had a covering of snow overnight. The temperature dropped to -8.8c, the coldest night of the Winter, so far.
The lane to the croft was covered in snow.
We have the tropical fruit vines and shrubs wrapped up in horticultural fleece to protect them from cold temperatures. Roll on the Spring!
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Staging complete with recyclesd plastig trug and tray from an old dish drainer. We prefer to use recycled items as much as possible
Very warm in the polytunnel today even though it was only 4c outside.
