I'm ashamed to say this is my first post since the summer. What happened? I'm not sure really - I guess the frantic season caught up with me and just getting to the plot before the courgettes took over was more important that sitting writing about it. But the sap is rising (as they say...) and inspired by the first good couple of hours I've managed to spend there this year I'm ready to get going again. So much to write about to catch up but I imagine it will come out in dribs and drabs.
First things first - successes and failures of last year -
Grew and ate:
Courgettes - loads (and loads)
Lettuce
Butternut squash - lovely although not many
Radish
First early potatoes
Tomatoes
Leeks
Garlic
Onions
Aubergines
Runner beans (eventually)
Waste of time:
Sweetcorn (something enjoyed them but it wasn't me!)
Swedes (just didn't do anything)
Carrots (very hit and miss germination)
Celery (all leaves)
Don't think I'd bother with the celery again but would like to get the others going if possible this year.
Also had in fruit bushes, rhubarb, strawberries and asparagus but resisted harvesting from these this year so can't wait!
Bed system has gone and am just cultivating in normal rows. Battled against a particularly stubborn weed (which I've yet to identifty) that took off everywhere during the warmer months and I note is still around in patches even now.
Love my shed. Have a cold frame waiting to be built. Used my first batch of home-made compost this week and have planted some Autumn fruiting raspberries.
Yep - I think that brings me up-to-date on the plot. We haven't got a back garden at the moment due to major heating oil leak and subsequent extensive excavations but I'd rather finish on a high so will leave that story for another time!
Glad to be back!
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