So much for spending more time at the allotment over the "summer".I'm not having to water I suppose, but a bit more sun would be good. At least the flowering plants on the plot are making the effort to bring me a little sunshine.
My son's sunflowers have started to open and I'm pleased to report that the tallest one (seen below at the back) has put on another 30cm (12") growth and is now 284cm (9' 4").
The self seeded marigolds along my path are also very cheering.
My courgettes are continuing to crop well and are flowering their socks off.
This example is on the ball shaped courgette plant which has so far been the most prolific of all. I must get around to trying some deep fried courgette flowers, I've been cooking courgettes in every other way. Tonight I made a yellow courgette sweet pie.The pumpkins are also thriving on the rain water and from being under the protection of their resident frog, who eats any slugs that dare to trespass.
Despite the limitations of the weather the plot isn't looking too bad.
2 comments:
I think I need a frog like that to munch away at the massive slugs that are eating my squash plant!
jules, I only wish I had enough frogs to keep the whole plot clear of slugs.
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