Digging again

So after last weeks seed sowing session it's time to check on what's been happening. For the majority of seeds, things are looking quite promising. My beans sown in the cardboard pots have shot off to a huge start.

And the trusty beetroot is poking it's head up above the surface.

But like last year, looks like somebody has been nibbling on the courgettes and sunflowers. Yes mousey has started to make his presence felt again. In fact look closely at the bean photo above, and you'll notice that the very back pot in the middle has a whole load of seed husks cached in it. That's where the mouse has pulled out the courgette seeds and stashed them there. The small orange pots to the top right of the picture are where these trusty seeds once resided. Needless to say, measures have been taken to curb such enthusiasm.

Meanwhile outside, there are a number of project still to be done. I have a small potting table outside the greenhouse door. The base of which seems to be slowly rotting as it is simply placed on the notoriously wet floor. Fortunately I have some spare paving slabs that have been dug out of the ground. I used these to build a base for the table to stand on. Hopefully it'll remain a lot drier and withstand the rot.

Last years herb bed failed. The grasses and other weeds got in and took over. So it's time to dig it out and clear it. Perhaps I'll plant the beetroot in there. And of course there are more beds to be built and installed. I'm trying to build a block of six beds here which can then be fenced to prevent the rats-with-wings from attacking the veggies.

Still have a long way to go.