Monthly Archives: August 2013

Moving towards autumn

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Helen

The produce is coming in…. Overall, I think it is better than last year by far. And now I am preparing the garden for autumn. Continue reading →

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The tomatoes have arrived

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Helen

The tomatoes outside are starting to ripened, so here goes for some delicious salads! Continue reading →

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Dried broad beans

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Helen

Having left my broad beans on the plant, some of the pods have dried out. Seeds for next year? Continue reading →

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The frog and lettuce

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Helen

This evening, whilst picking lettuce, I was delighted to see a frog in the garden. Continue reading →

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The Okra

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Helen

I’m really pleased…. Due to potting errors, I lost my first okra plant but, out of curiosity, I decided to try again in spite of the lateness in the season. And this is the upshot: I had my doubts about … Continue reading →

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Take ’em in or leave ’em out?

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Helen

As this is the first time I have grown runner beans, I have no expectations. In other words, I do not know if I leave the beans pictured on the plant below for another week they will get bigger and … Continue reading →

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Ah! The cabbage white butterfly

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Helen

Oh no! Looks like my late summer crop of turnips is going to come to nothing, judging by the little left behind by the cabbage white butterflies. As it is too late to plant anything else in place of the … Continue reading →

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The other stuff

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Helen

To read my blog, I could forgive anyone for thinking that the only thing I grew was purple sprouting broccoli with the occasional cauliflower and other brassica. So, I thought today it was time to put the spotlight on a … Continue reading →

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The domed city

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Helen

I’ve just been outside, listening to the thunder (no sign of any lightening) and feeling the cooling stormy air. It has been hot again today and no doubt the plants are loving the heat followed by a big watering. It … Continue reading →

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