Friday 29 July 2011

Glorious abundance 29/07/2011

I haven't got a lot to say for this post, I just thought some pictures of how great the plot is looking at the moment would be quite enough...





Matt

Tuesday 26 July 2011

Pests 26/07/2011


So as nothing is really happening at the plot except everything getting bigger and fatter and more excellent. 
So I thought I'd mention our counter terrorism measures, against the ongoing threat of PIGEONS! 
I have to be honest I thought it was slugs at first causing havoc but I have been assured that this swede  damage is classic pigeon. Notice the leaves stripped leaving only the spine of the leaf, whereas slugs aren't so picky...


We have therefore resorted to a swede tent to keep our lovelies protected. 
A few pea sticks and some net and the pigeons are foiled!


We also harvested some of the smaller (!?!) beetroot to leave space for the others to grow!
All exciting stuff...
Matt

Tuesday 12 July 2011

Potato Flowers 06/07/2011


After a slow start the courgettes and beans are finally starting to do something! Although the courgettes have the smallest leaves I've ever seen flowers are emerging. The beans we planted from seed straight into position seem to have done far better than ones raised in pots and transplanted so we now have too many beans on some poles! A good problem to have...


The plot is looking very tidy at the moment, just keep picking away at those salad leaves...


The potatoes are clearly enjoying the sun, rain, sun, rain, sun combination...
Matt