The Planters have Arrived

Three, 3 x 6 foot  raised planter kits arrived yesterday for Gek to grow her veggie in.

Today built in place already. Specially installed for a short person in order that she  doesn't have to stoop to tend the plants.  Being on the north side of the bungalow the ground is shaded but with this arrangement the plants will be in the sunshine from the end of February to the middle of October.  Notice the 1000 kg of John Innes stacked on the path.  40, 25 kg bags I carried round from the drive. Cream crackered was I that night.  Also the apple and pear tree ready for planting.  Very reasonably priced from Lidl.

The sandy area is to be a new conservatory in which Gek can get on with her painting.  That is if she has any time left after taking care of her garden.  The build should be under way by the end of the month.  The design is quite ingenious with the supporting walls being made off site.  These and the floor are suspended on 6 piers in our case, dug into the ground.  Makes for a lot less mess and a quicker build. Neat.