In spite of the Beast from the East, the plot is shaking off its winter grey and turning several shades of fresh green.
My blog record from last year tells me that at the end of March 2017, the tulips were already in bloom. I think we have a few weeks to go yet…
The alchemillia mollis was looking very sad and a bit dead last week but there are promising green shoots.
The All Gold raspberries seem to have trouble keeping to a straight line. Detention for them!
The euphorbia is positively on fire.
The newly extended and planted flower bed is doing well too. Molly’s penstemon, pink geranium, geum and foxglove all getting ready.
and these Pyrethrum grown from seed and over wintered are doing well. They are now on the outdoor bench for a spot of hardening off.
How would you rate Spring’s progress where you are. Early, late or the same as usual?
Allotment Life 
A little bit later this year than last. On 26th March ‘17 I was planting my first earlies. It will be about a week before I can do that this year, the ground is still too cold and wet
Later than last year, but then last year we were saying that everything was early!
Very true. Mild winters seem to have become our norm.
Later than last year, and MUCH later than 2016. Frustration is the only thing growing!
It’s all looking good. Late for me as I’ve not yet planted or sown anything, and probably won’t start until after Easter. xx
Looking good Sharon lovely update i am still typing mind up have a blessed week
Thanks Linda. I look forward to reading your update
I’d say things here are 4 weeks behind, and our allotment is practically a swamp still. It’s very odd, normally at this time of year we are there working away but we would do more harm than good right now.