Ooops - life/work hiatus intervened for a bit there - back now after a scorching week that had Mouse roaching for maximum cool air coverage.
On the allotment, the June surge has pushed into the July harvest - this weekend's crop included the first mini cucumber, speckled french beans, the first of the Tricolour courgettes and a good crop of peas. Meanwhile, out in the garden, the story is just as good.
My first crop of blackcurrants! Sprinkled with sugar and warmed through then sieved, they made a perfect pudding with a splurge of double cream.
These Black Cherry toms are just outside the back door - the first truss has set. It's a small plant compared to some of my other toms, but so far, looks healthy.
I've sown more broad beans (the Sutton) to try and replace the ones overwhelmed by black fly on the allotment.
My brugmansia (one of the few flower-only plants in the garden - I'm such a utilitarian) is growing like a triffid. Enormous.
Another monster grower is the hyssop anise that I bought from Jekka's Herb Farm back in the spring. It's threatening to outgrow the cucumber and achoba fat baby beside it.
I sowed this Thai basil in May - it's also doing well.
I've sown more broad beans (the Sutton) to try and replace the ones overwhelmed by black fly on the allotment.My brugmansia (one of the few flower-only plants in the garden - I'm such a utilitarian) is growing like a triffid. Enormous.Another monster grower is the hyssop anise that I bought from Jekka's Herb Farm back in the spring. It's threatening to outgrow the cucumber and achoba fat baby beside it.I sowed this Thai basil in May - it's also doing well.And in the chilli shed I have my dedo de mocha (amputated finger) pepper - they look a bit unhappy at how hot it is, but they've calmed down a bit now it's cooler. I've got a couple of window boxes full of Plants of Distinction's Sicilian seven-seed rocket mix, plus some mesclun mix and another box of sorrel. Should keep me in salads for a while.
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