Topsoil

Although July is a bit late in the season to start growing vegetables, we decided to get  the new raised beds filled with good quality topsoil  to be ready for some overwintering vegetables, and next year's planting season. It was delivered in huge bags on a very smart lorry with a crane attached. Using remote control the grabber lifted them from the truck and hoisted them into position. When in place the operator slit the bags to empty the soil directly into the beds. A fast and efficient operation with no shovel in sight.  Quite a spiffy set up - very impressive.

We planted out a few rows of tomato seedlings and some garden sorrel, brought from home. Both are now growing like crazy in the deep rich soil aided with all the hot sun and rain we've had. 

With concerns about the loss of the planet's topsoil in the news recently (much of it caused by deforestation) we were careful where we got ours from. See the link below:

Bury Hill black

http://www.buryhilltopsoilandlogs.co.uk/bury-hill-black-topsoil-story.php