Lovely spuds

I've opted for the quick and easy route with spuds this year. I've done five big tubs, different varieties (they were labelled but unsure now what's what). Hadn't planned on how they would look here but am really pleased with the result - they add a nice touch of green next to the deck.

Spring snow

My sweet peas made it through the snow (this isn't them). The snow lasted all of two hours until the sun saw it off.

Bulbs in waiting

I've been behind with autumn gardening this year so missed out on planting bulbs in the beds. I bought a few packs that were left in a garden centre and popped them into a couple of pots. This one has (I think) Iris Gipsy Beauty and Tulip Golden Apeldoorn. The other pot has tulips Elegant Lady and Black Hero. I've given up on daffs as they always face into our neighbours garden or away from the house (we are north facing). Tulips are much more rounded individuals.

Spring greens

I've come to the conclusion that the deck is the only place the slugs haven't found out about - unless I am blessed with slugs with vertigo. These are getting too big for the pot but I might try using the leaves in salads and seeing if they keep on coming. I'm going to do more on-deck growing next year.

Wet deck

Having successfully avoided giving the deck a second coat of preservative (I promised I would do this but failed...doghouse for me), Chris gave in and did a top job. We were amazed at the rain just sitting on top.