Our main concern has been about where we can grow our veggies. The existing raised beds are in a sorry state and so we had been considering using temporary beds.
However we have had some fantastic news. Funding has been secured to renovate the existing beds. The work is due to commence during February half term.
As you can see from the pictures, they are in
desperate need of some TLC.
The plan is to site the new beds in the same place as the old ones. The five large beds are to be replaced by 10 smaller ones, making them easier for the children to access. The borders will be lower and constructed from railway sleepers.
Any time now, the products ordered from the Morrisons 'Let's Grow' campaign should also be arriving.
Among other things we have ordered:
A cold frame
Potato planters
A heated propagator
Watering cans
A Mini greenhouse
and oodles of seeds.
So when we return after the February break, it will be all systems go.
We are hoping to plant the following vegetables:
Peas
Beans
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Lettuce
Potatoes
Pumpkins
Onions
Beetroot.
We also intend to have a space dedicated to wildflowers.
The British bee population is in serious decline and hopefully we will be able to do our bit to help conserve them
