Pumpkins, Squash and Sugar Snap peas

We've sowed pumpkins and squash recently. They cannot be sowed in trays, because the seeds grow very fast, so we've used 9cm pots. I'm really looking forward to their germination. It's such fun to watch them develop! Last year, we only had summer squash. I really wanted pumpkins this year, but because we only have a tiny garden, I've chosen mini pumpkins. I'll try to let them grow onto our wooden frame.

The varieties we're trying this year:
*Mini pumpkins (what's with the names?):
- Wee-B-Little
- Baby Boo
- Sweet Dumpling

*Squash:
- Gold Rush
- Western Sunrise
- De Nice
- Yellow Scallop
- Sunburst

Our Sugar Snap peas are becoming bigger. It has rained a lot lately, and it's doing them much good. However, I think that a few sunny days would also make a big difference. I will soon be placing trellis, so that they can grow up. I'll post the pictures when I'm done!

France & Thesis time

I'm working on my Bachelor thesis right now, so I won't be posting that often. However, I have travelling plans for the upcoming year, as I am postponing my MA degree. So, hopefully this blog will soon take a new turn! My reason for this, is that I want to experience more in life than just plain studying. I am currently determining where my dreams will take me, so stay tuned!

I was in France a week ago, near Cap Blanche Nez and Cap Griz Nez to be precise (those names mean cape White Nose and cape Gray Nose by the way). I went with a Youth Nature organisation, of which I have been a member since 2003. We collected lots of fossils and we enjoyed the beautiful landscape enormously. I really needed a break from my studies, so I am very glad that I took this opportunity!

Some photo's, taken during my time in France: