I planted the broad beans in the allotment today. Look!

I hope the little guys grow big and strong. I’m a bit worried about the pigeons eating them, although I am hopeful. Last year the broad beans were one of the only plants not eaten by either the pigeons or rabbits, so hopefully they’ll be alright this time too.

They were getting too big for the pots so I thought it was time to put them out. As they don’t mind the cold they should be fine, but I’m worried about them anyway. They are the first plants that I’ve planted out this year (other than the potatoes and onions - but they don’t count because they were sets) and so I want to get off to a good start. So much of our hard work last year was ruined by the pigeons and rabbits. We’ve worked hard to put in a rabbit-proof fence and I hope the pigeons give us an easier time this season.

So the origami pots were a success and didn’t completley fall to pieces as I had feared. I think I’ll be using them again.

The canes and string will hopefully help the beans to grow upright, although I suppose I’ll have to show them the way. I feel very protective about these first plants of the year. I’m sure I would appreciate the beans more than those pesky birds.

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