It has been very wet and cold for April. To the extent that even the broad beans, those most indestructable of early vegetables, have no signs of growth. They are just sitting there and waiting I suppose.

The problem is there seems to be plenty of slugs chomping on young plants

There has been plenty going on over the last couple of weeks.

I have lots of plants coming on nicely in my little green house, mostly from seed - red cabbage, kale, black kale, brussel sprouts, delaway cabbage, broad beans, peas, dahlias, marigolds and spinach.

Out on the plot I am pleased.

The onions, garlic and strawberries are all showing good signs of life even though it has not been very warm.

The broad beans are not taking too well yet - but I am sure they will be ok. They always pull through...

I have put in some Phacelia green manure. This has germinated already and will fill a large bed until I am ready to use it for courgettes and other tenders in June.

I also put in a 14 foot row of Hurst Green Shaft peas. I had to put them in deep because  we have a mouse problem at the moment.