Rain! Lots of it. That’s a great thing…unless you are socially isolating from the coronavirus and the most fun you can have right now is escaping outside to the garden.
Prior to the rain setting in though, I was able to do some things on Friday to prepare the garden for planting next week.
I dug over all the backyard veggie beds, and raked to a fine tilth, then sprinkled with organic pelletised chicken manure and rock dust. Once the rain is over, I can start planting out the brassicas I have been raising from seed.
I ordered a large order of sheep manure and potting mix from SA Natural Fertilisers, a company that home delivers mulch, potting mix, and manure. I ordered enough for my neighbour, also a keen gardener. The sheep manure is for my fruit trees, and the potting mix is for my raised beds and pots.
I used some of the mix to top up a raised bed, and planted Radish seeds (China Rose) and Spring Onions in it.
In the ‘roots’ plot, I planted more radishes (French Breakfast) and Beetroot Chioggia. I have yet more beetroots and onions to plant, along with garlic, but I will wait until the rain has finished.
Finally, I picked some more eggplant and basil, and made Jamie Oliver’s kickarse Eggplant Parmigiana while it rained outside.
Looking forward to soft soil and mild weather next week so I can get out of my house and plant sweet peas.