Cold day down the plot

I was on shop duty first thing this morning. The day started off clouded over, but gradually cleared throughout the day. But it was still pretty chilly.

The Rhubarb seems to have made a start. Well, the "small" rhubarb at the back of the plot (the one that I almost pulled up) has certainly got off to a good start. Pretty much the same as last year.

The the big one seems to be lagging somewhat. Maybe it just can't decide whether to get going.

The beets seem to have survived the winter mostly intact. In fact one of them has taken off with great guns.

Mr. Fox has been enlarging his den somewhat. New Front door...

and back door...

Meanwhile I emptied out the last of the carrot bags.

A bit misshapen. Needs to have more sand in the bags next time. Although I did sieve the soil before going into the bags, I didn't count on the effect the British Weather had on them. The soil basically compacted inside the bags, leading to a firming of the soil which accounts for the splits and twists in the carrots.

I've had the courgette seeds laid out on a baking tray in the greenhouse for the past couple of weeks. The are now dry and loose ready to be planted. Anybody want about 100 courgette plants?

I guess most of these will be given away to friends.