Wednesday 12 August 2015

Reorganising the Greenhouse

We have a small infestation happening in the greenhouse - white / greenfly ...

Took everything out of the greenhouse and sprayed with soap/water solution and wiped down all the leaves, still some clingers on - will have to go back later on tonight and do again to get rid of the remaining pests.


Moved a few sweet basil and French Marigold plants into the greenhouse dotted around to try to discourage their return. 
 They just seemed to appear over night.  Hope that my aubergines will recover from this pest attack.




 
I have some parsnips
 
Lots of GREEN tomatoes
 
At last some red ones


 
Disappointing - Only two Plum Tomatoes growing so far
 
My first Water Melon
Only 2 weeks old growing like crazy
 
Don't think we will get any sweet corn this year.
Oh well, will have to start them off earlier next year.  Delayed with everything this year as only got onto our plot in March and only got greenhouse late May - NEXT YEAR will be much better
 
Similar with Courgettes and cucumbers, late start and issues with water supply this year as new plot so again next year should be better
 
Will we get a harvest from our borlotti beans this year
 
Lovely lettuce looks like a posy

Tuesday 11 August 2015

Little tunnel

Well finally made my first netted tunnel. Using water pipe and netting and ties.  It's a bit wonky. Think I need more practice. 

Sown some more carrots, I know it's a bit late but daughter really wanted to sow more. Planted out more leeks and some purple sprouting broccoli too all grown from seed. 

Sown a few more seeds too, five trays, peas, dwarf french beans, parsnips, swede & radicchio.

Saturday 8 August 2015

National Allotments Week 10-16th August 2016

Well its National Allotments week 10-16th August.
Click here for event details.

From the NSALG website

                 "NAW theme this year is designed to emphasise the benefits that allotments bring to everyone regardless of age or gender and to also highlight the fact that we need to value our remaining plots and preserve them for future generations to enjoy"


Southport Flower Show

20 August 2015 - 23 August 2015
Victoria Park, Southport View map »
Click on the link for details Southport Flower Show

RHS Wisley Flower Show

08 September 2015 - 13 September 2015
RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey View map »

Harrogate Autumn Flower Show

18 September 2015 - 20 September 2015
Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate View map »
Click on the link for details Harrogate Autumn Flower Show

Malvern Autumn Show

26 September 2015 - 27 September 2015
Malvern, Three Counties Ground View map »
Click on the link for details Malvern Autumn Show

Thursday 6 August 2015

Its been a while ...

It's Been a while...

Our first purple peppers, rainbow beetroots and more peas and broad beans

Our very first Aubergine


Cannot wait for these to turn
Sweet Pea Currant Tomatoes



Another harvest or Peas, broad beans,
Potatoes, peppers and tomato



Our First Cauliflower

Lovely to harvest our own Beetroots, Red Barron Onions, peas, Banana Peppers, Cauliflower, Rhubarb and a couple of randomly ripened tomatoes

Lots of GREEN tomatoes, when will they ripen !!!

I know its been a while, been a busy bee.  Weeding has been our main focus lately as we have not had much free time to spend down at the allotments.  Been busy with decorating at home preparing to put our house on the market.  

But almost ready now and feel like I can spare a bit of time for my blog.
I've had fantastic news today too.... 
                  
I have won a competition on "Twitter", with a "winitwednesday" competition with @Hozelock, a fab Hozelock Multi Sprinkler!


Lovely strong fragrance and flavour from our lovely strawberries, lots of sweet carrots and peas and broad beans