A lovely sunny day, so I've been digging and planting. First though, the good news, the second batch of tomatoes are starting to come through.

In the greenhouse:

Runner bean - butler
Dwarf french bean - The Prince
Runner bean - enorma elite
Broad bean - masterpiece Green Longpod

In the propagator:
Sage
Basil
Oregano

In the ground:
Beetroot

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Snow covered cold frame

I sowed beetroot; last year’s ‘Boltardy’ (good until 2010, it says on the packet) and ‘Detroit 2’. I also planted leeks ‘Almera’ in a seed tray with a lid. As all my basil has died over winter, I planted some seeds in a single 3” pot.

Leek ‘Almera’
A firm long slim type, ideal for slicing and also for mini leeks. The leaves are very dark green and upright. For autumn and early winter harvest.

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This is all coming along nicely. The spring onions were an impulse buy - none of mine have seeded. The twigs are to keep the cats off.

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Lots of gardening jobs today:

Outside

Planted spinach seeds in the small bed.
Built cane supports for the peas (which are now starting to come through)
Planted first early potatoes ("Rocket")

greenhouse

Planted "slenderette" dwarf green beans
potted up Gardener's Delight tomatoes (next stop outside in the garden at the end of April)

propagator

Planted more Rocquencourt (here's hoping)
Added more basil, only one plant came up.
Planted chilli pepper ("Anaheim"), these came free with Gardener's World

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The herbs are starting to come through (left to right: parsley, chives, sage and dill).

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Planted more seeds in the greenhouse:
Parsley
Chives
Sage
Dill

I also planted out the older plants that have survived the winter into the new bed. I've covered them as there's still a risk of frost.

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