This morning I was planting squashes, pumpkins and courgettes at Turriefield. It is almost the end of the planting now which is sad for me, as I really enjoy it.
And hundreds of little pots of potential veg later, we took our efforts down to the polytunnel where I got to see plants in the “here are ones I prepared earlier” category. I love this bit. All my hard work magically appearing with the potential to be real edible vegetables. I get a huge sense of achievement every time I look at all the greenery shooting upwards.
And one of my rewards to myself is that I get to wander around the pretty herbs that grow in this tunnel
I find that very relaxing and harmonious.
And it is also nice and warm in here too.
I got home in time of lunch and resentment that I hadn’t taken Pepper with me.
And then out again to my shed to make a sheep and then after round the pony track with my bucket to collect the poo up to throw away into a heap off the track. The Shetland ponies haven’t left their new corner of food yet as was evidenced by their efforts too.
I think I deserve a glass of wine for all of that.
A very LARGE glass of wine. Your last photo looks like it should be the cover of a book – mystery? romance? Revenge?
I do love that last photo. I am fascinated by the commercial gardens of Turriefield; thank you for sharing them. It amazes me that polytunnels hold up in such a windy country!
They have good foundations.
I hope I never lose the sense of wonder that I plant a little seed and end up with food!
Me too.