Lighting the seeds ..

A parcel was blocking the front door yesterday when I came back from work-  once I had managed to get in and calmed down - I was pleased to see that it was my light fittings for the light box ! I did a dance to the photosynthesis god in thanks.

This morning I awoke bright and early (pun intended) and assembled my materials.

- Cardboard box nicked from work.
- Gaffer tape
- tin foil
- pritt stick from the pound shop
- a bit of wood
- a banana box lid
- my new lights .

Then while a glazier repaired my window I completed phase 1- lining the box.

Then I walked the dog after the glazier had gone - it was really sunny and it feels like the first day of spring today!

The making of the lid and fitting the electrics involved sawing , augering, screwing, and measuring - such multi talent !

Tarrah !!

It was a bit tight in the box for 4 half trays but they did fit ! I am very pleased - and it feels easier to control than the front windowsill heatwise.

The seedlings have already got some new leaves showing so I hope this helps them along even more - I really want loads of aubergines this year.

Out in the garden the sun looks great and this peony has appeared again- when I lifted the courtyard paving 8 years ago this just started growing - it must have been dormant agood 3 years.

 
We protect it from the dog with the basket but it's never really done well due to the shade of the hazel and acer.I am hopeful this year though as we radically pruned both of the light stealers last year- we may get some flowers!

Spuds are chitting away and digging will recommence tomorrow on the plot.

We also have this hellebore doing well in the garden-

ok - I am going out side now x