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The tomato seeds which I sowed last Monday have already started to germinate, they're so much quicker when they're put in a heated propagator. The only variety I'm waiting on are Tangella, but there's plenty of time yet. At the beginning of March, I sowed some peas - Early Onward, leek - Autumn Giant 2 Argenta and sweet pea - New Horizons Mix. They were left in the cold greenhouse and I didn't hold out much hope for them with the cold temperatures we experienced throughout March, but they've all started to germinate. It just shows what happens when we're blessed with a little warmer weather.
Hubby spent an hour at the allotment yesterday doing a bit of digging, and he's hoping to get down there again later on today. It's made such a change this weekend having a bit of sunshine, let's hope that the weather is on the turn now and we're in for some warmer temperatures.
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It certainly has made a difference - we actually managed to do some work at the plot!
ReplyDeleteIt's a toss up whether to garden or have some time out when the sun shines. I'm afraid that time out won this weekend.
DeleteThe iris look lovely :-) I have some in my window box but they look weeks away from flowering - just a few leaves poking through so far.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how things are so far behind this year. The sunshine we've had this weekend may bring them on a little.
DeleteYesterday was lovely, but it was short-lived! Today, in the SW at least, the bitter wind is back.
ReplyDeleteThe irises are beautiful. Another splash of spring colour to lift our spirits! It's nice to see the seedlings pushing through at last too.
Oh, what a shame. We've had a lovely day again, it was a little breezy yesterday but even that's dropped today. I'm hoping that it's going to last.
DeleteWhat beautiful Iris - they certainly do cheer us up in the garden. we managed our first proper day in the garden today but im way behind on seed planting - its good to see yours doing so well x
ReplyDeleteI think we're all behind this year. Glad to hear you've made the most of the good weather and that you've managed to get something done. We decided to have some trips out instead of gardening, so I'll have to make up for it this week if the weather lasts.
DeleteEverything appears to be about a month behind due to the weather. At least now things are germinating and blooming!
ReplyDeleteFlighty xx
They're all behind at the moment, but I bet some things will catch up if we get some decent weather. Let's hope so anyway.
DeleteBeautiful irises Jo, they look especially lovely all together in your pot. We've had a lovely weekend of weather here too. So nice to finally get out and get things done.
ReplyDeleteI like to have bulbs in containers, they put on a lovely show. It's been such a change to have some decent weather this weekend, long may it continue.
DeleteYour Irises are quite late ones, Jo. Mine are just about all finished now. They were the first plants to flower in my garden. Our weather this weekend has been smashing - sunny most of the time, and a lot warmer.
ReplyDeleteEverything is late here this year, it's down to the awful weather we've had. It makes a difference having some nice weather at the weekend, I bet lots of gardening jobs have been tackled.
Deletethe iris looks wonderful.
ReplyDeletehave a nice week,
regina
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They're gorgeous flowers, the colour is so vibrant. I shall definitely grow them again.
DeleteIt may not be much warmer but there has definitely been an improvement in the weather over the last few days. Have managed to spend two afternoons at the allotment. Things can only get better. Such pretty irises Jo - you must be pleased that you planted them :)
ReplyDeleteIt's been a lot warmer here over the weekend, and the sunshine has made such a difference. I'm pleased with the bulbs I planted now that they've eventually flowered. I tend to buy bulbs but don't get round to planting them so I'm pleased that I did this time.
DeleteIts so nice to see the sun at last, and there was some warmth at the weekend but that cold wind was back today. Those Irises are lovely aren't they. I'm a sucker for blue flowers.
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely to see the sunshine, but as you say, it's much colder again now. I think the detail on the Irises is really lovely. I like the splashes of yellow/orange.
DeleteLovely Iris ;0)
ReplyDeleteI'm olanning to get my tomato seeds sown today, although I don't have a heated propagator so they might take a while to germinate.
Hope you manage to get round to sowing your seeds. Try putting a plastic bag over the seed trays, it will act as a propagator and help the seeds to germinate.
DeleteLovely Iris Jo,I have one lot just going over and one lot just coming through in the front garden,they are probably only 3 metres a part but one lot obviously get more cold than the others !!!!
ReplyDeleteThe colour's a very deep purple, I like it a lot. It's funny how plants in close proximity can behave so differently. As you say, one patch must be colder than the other.
DeleteWhat a pretty little iris....such a lovely shade of purple.
ReplyDeleteMy toms haven't done a thing....like you we're having really cold days still. It's amazing how quickly things grow though once it warms up a little....here's hoping.xxxxx
I love the colouring of this iris. A little warmth will bring everything on leaps and bounds, I do hope we're in for some warmer weather soon.
DeleteJo, Glad to see some lovely weather found its way to your crocus and iris. We have been having peeks now too. Hope it continues !
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to see some sunshine, but we're forecast rain here now. Still, the temperatures have warmed up a bit so that's one good thing.
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