Friday 27 April 2012

Gardening to do list . Cornwall -End of April

Gardening list April 28th

Things to do this weekend.

* plant 2nd crop of broadbeans



* i was thinking of Planting chiles in bigger tub but found this text

good idea to avoid potting on to early as there are many theories that potting on too early into too big a pot focuses the plants growth on growing the roots rather than stems, leaves, flowers and ultimately chillies. A general rule of thumb is to only do this when roots are appearing through the drainage holes at the bottom of the pots.

On this blog Growing Chilli Peppers Guide

* plant pumpkins in window sill small pots

* plant beans, apparently they should be in already

A note for next year.  tomato seeds will not take in my plastic green house at th beginning of April but now here at the end their fine.

Monday 16 April 2012

Palmera Mar Apartments Gran Canaria

Palmera Mar Apartments

My first impressions weren't the best.  I'd read others comments about the reception not being open very late, and ignored this as being unimpotant.  however after arriving late after a very long journey with 2 kids. And considering that these apartments are a fair distance away from the shops then it seemed an issue at the time.
the other issue that I read was of some that didn't get a sea view.  You have to pretty unlucky at the Palmera Mar not to get either a decent sea view or be right next to the swimming pool.  needless to say we were one of the unlucky ones.  here's a pic of our balcony view.

However I have to say a few days in I really like this place, the staff are really friendly and helpful and the swimming pool heated and the kids loved it. to be honest I I we're to do the trip again We'd maybe try to find somewhere with a kids club but the area itself and apartments were ok. Check this link for a 360 degree view of the Palmera Mar Gran Canaria apartments