Snowdrop Break

 

Taking a break in Northumberland with this seasonal display at Howick Hall.

Germination Station

 

My coal cellar germination station is in full operation now.  The top shelf has LED lights whereas the lower legacy shelf is the traditional fluorescent strip light. Both shelves have got heated trays which raise the temperature to about 20C

These lobelia seedlings are stealing a march.

Once germination has been achieved the hardier seedlings (broad beans and alliums) go out into the greenhouse...

...and then outside for good days.

The broad beans to left of the picture went out to the allotment yesterday, under fleece protection to start with.  The set up has evolved over the years and seems to be working well this year.