July

Sarpo main crop potatoes  a week or so ago in our new plot.  We are eating our way through the delicious early potatoes and due to the weather, blight seems to be less of a problem this year but didn't want to chance it with the main crop, so went for these blight resistant varieties for the first time.

http://www.sarvari-trust.org

Harvesting this month.... Leeks, chard, beetroot, Romaine lettuce, salad leaves, basil, broad beans, early potatoes, purple teepee french beans, radish, courgettes, onions,  cucumber, sweet peas, strawberries,raspberries.  

     

The bee hives have been so busy for weeks now and when Paul is checking the hives I spend a a bit of time indoors  away from a few angry bees which seem to follow him back to the house! Forgot about this recently and got dive bombed as I weeded! We have decided to leave areas of white clover uncut as its a great nectar source... Also it's very fragrant on a warm day as an added bonus for us!

White Clover... Paul is just keen to maintain all the hives and build up colonies this summer but I am sure we shall have some honey again this year too! We are also enjoying discovering the number of wild flowers and grasses  in the paddock.

We have disturbed so much ground that poppies have grown everywhere so we shall enjoy these and control next years seed distribution a little.

We are beginning to get a few good colour combinations in the garden. I love the Lysimachia and Aconitum growing alongside but the former is taking over.... Anyone want a clump??! Lastly we have to thank the previous residents at Ty Hen Cottage for planting some great roses!

Next post will be tomato and chilli news! Also seedy penpals!