A quick look around the garden

I had a meeting this evening so quickly checked the veg patch before I left to sit in the village hall for 2 1/2 hours! I noticed three rows of dwarf beans have broken through the soil today, I'm sure I didn't see them this morning! Not bad for a 19p packet of seeds from Netto. Also the dwarf peas have germinated. Great, more veggies for the next few months.

We are planning a camping trip, well two actually. We haven't had a holiday for almost six years so it was time to do something about that. On Sunday we are off to get a new 4 man tent and camping equipment. First trip will be to a camp site in Sussex in a weeks time then I've found a great site in Cromer, Norfolk. I've never been camping, but for some reason I really fancy doing it this year. Ian has been to most camp sites in the UK, as his family did this most of his childhood. He's surprised that I want to do it. Jack likes camping and the dog will also come along. A proper family camping trip!

Anyway I'll post some photos soon. Amanda x

Comments

Eight by Six said…

Thanks Margaret, I'll check your Blog out too. Amanda

23 July 2009 at 00:46

Sussex Gardener said…

Just came across your blog and your comment about camping in Sussex. Wondered if you found your campsite via my website? I really enjoy reading your gardening blog and will keep in touch. I have also just started a gardening blog, it's mostly about roses but I will get around to writing about veggies too. Haven't permitted comments yet but you have now given me the confidence to do so. Hope you had a lovely time camping; which site did you go to?

Yvonne
http://sussexgardener.blogspot.com/2009/07/whats-flowering-in-sussex-now-in-late.html

http://www.sussex-southdowns-guide.com/index.html

24 July 2009 at 02:31

Eight by Six said…

Yvonne, thanks for your comments, much appreciated. We are off to www.seabarnfarm.co.uk I found it doing a search on Google. Just hope the weather improves! I'll check out your blog, thanks.

1 August 2009 at 15:42

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Eight-by-Six

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