Roughing up

Peas and beans are legumes and as such, have a hard seed coat that may require a little help in easing the germination process. The standard method is to soak the seeds in water overnight before planting. But (some!) gardeners lack the foresight, so a quick method is to scarify (scratch or nick) the seed with sandpaper. It can be tiring work!

Gathering

A beautiful, cool Saturday afternoon at The Plot. Fellow-gardener Jim Starrett (in blue) stopped by for a chat; John teased apart bunching onions that Jim Gricol shared with us. The onions were then transplanted into a trench along the front of the garden.
My sister Jan honed her listening skills . . .