August

What a difference a drop of rain makes !

Crops that had been struggling in the dry conditions are now thriving again. Showing in the left foreground above is the 'Three Sisters' bed where the squash, beans and sweetcorn are coming along nicely.

Beyond this are the leeks, which have been attacked by some pest (either Onion Fly or Onion Moth) and were looking rather sorry for themselves. However, the recent damp weather seems to have helped them recover.

Top right are the potatoes, Golden Wonder, which have also been affected by the weather... frostbite in April and sunburn in June !

In front on the right are a row of cherry tomatoes that Heather had as plants but was reluctant to throw away and our late carrots, Autumn King.

Here are some of the veggies we have been harvesting :