A Spring in our Step at The Pumpkin Patch
The anticipation of spring arriving is as exciting as spring itself! At The Pumpkin Patch we wait … and wait with itchy green fingers for the arrival of warmer weather, longer days and finally the happy chattering of the resident swallows.
It’s so, so tempting to start planting and sowing at the first signs of spring. I have so many times, despite years of experience, turned the soil and failed to resist the temptation to beat the system, the books and my common sense … and sown runner beans and peas into the prepared soil. They look so good pushing their little heads through the bare soil (not a weed in sight – far too early and cold!!!) The contrast of the green against the black soil is so full of hope and then disaster strikes – justone frost and the poor things have lost the battle. Silly me!
One of the busiest and most popular of The Pumpkin Patch holiday clubs is the Easter Club. There’s so much we can do, from planting and sowing in the greenhouse and garden, to baking Easter Cookies, Simnel Cakes, Hot Cross buns and little chocolate delights. At the end of the day we can amuse ourselves with the Easter Tree, egg blowing, making Easter Cards and decorating our own personal “My Garden” signs and plant labels for use throughout the coming year. There’s plenty to do and thankfully time is on our side with the lovely bright mornings and light evenings.
