Sunday, 26 June 2011

Finally, some photos of the allotment







I have finally got round to taking a few photos, including a shot of the red currants from 2 bushes in the fruit cage. I couldn't believe the amount to be picked.

The potatoes are starting to be ready for eating, beginning with the First Early Casablanca - first impressions are they are a little low on flavour and difficult to prevent from becoming too soft when boiling. The Charlotte are also close to being ready so I'll dig up some of those tomorrow and compare them.

Thursday, 23 June 2011

The garden June 20

Delphiniums at last - 24 years trying... but there didn't seem to be any slugs this year!




This astrantia has really grown since last year - it's a beautiful pink

These chocolate dwarf foxgloves have been 3 years developing and growing from seed. Well worth it!

Stachys and self seeded california poppies

Sunday, 12 June 2011