I have almost run out of very old clothes suitable only for painting. An old blue and white check top was full of holes so I used that. After painting the raised bed black, it went in the bin. Old jeans were cut into shorts, keeping those for summer gardening. Finally, I protected myself as much as possible wearing a black dustbin bag. I looked like a scarecrow but didn't care!
Bed now painted and protected against the elements:
I sowed some radish, lettuce and beetroot under fleece. The latter two, if lucky, will give us some leaves in a few weeks.
It looks great. Good work.
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Thank you. Mind you, we are pleased it is now finished, boy did we ache!
DeleteLooks good, a black painted bed really sets off any greenery.
ReplyDeleteWe have black fences as well in the front, like you say, really shows off the greenery.
DeleteGreat job on the painting.
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Thanks, it has really lifted it.
DeleteIt looks wonderful. a great job. I love to extend the growing season as long as possible, nothing beats the taste of home grown.
ReplyDeleteHopefully the weather will be kind enough for a few weeks to get some leaves. I do have some perspex sheets I can put on if necessary but its the light levels that are the problem this time of year isn't it?
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