Lady Di back for another crop

I saved plenty of seeds from last year's prize-winning Lady Di runner beans and kept them in the shed over winter.  This March I started them off in the cold frame and got 100% germination.  There was enough rain to re-saturate south England at the weekend, but I went out to the allotment in any case and, among other things, got the beans planted in their final location.

The carpet on the right (bright pink on the other side) is helping to keep the pumpkin/squash area weed free until I get a chance to plant the seedlings.  For now, they'll have to cope in the cold frame a little longer.

The peas are planted (first row).  I have gone for a 50-50 mix of Onward and Kelvedon Wonder.  If that row works out okay I will put in a second row in around three week's time.  Perhaps I'll try some Lancet.