All the Courgette and Tomato plants have now been taken out, and the few weeds that they harboured have been banished. I am reasonably satisfied with the state of affairs, but my second row of Sprouts could do with some rain; well, all of it could really (I notice that it's rained overnight).
Other than the winter Brassicas, there is still a small row of Carrots, a few Pepper plants, and some Aubergines.
I can't remember when we last bought any vegetables; it must have been around May/June. I didn't grow any Leeks this year, so they will soon be 'reluctantly' added to the shopping list. Winter wouldn't be winter without peppery Leek and Potato soup, and I don't intend to deprive myself.
My hens are on strike; not a single egg for THREE DAYS. They'd better mind their backs!
What a wonderful weedfree garden. Those Brussels sprouts and curly kale look good.
ReplyDeleteI have increased the size of my small plot and am quite pleased with it but weeds are a major problem.
I try to keep on top of the weed problem.... I like to think I'm winning.
ReplyDeleteYou have done so well,wonderful in fact..we are praying our tomatoes will grow quickly as we have to get a mortgage in Oz this year to buy them,not sure how they are where your daughter lives but down here anything from $8 to $11 per kilo as opposed to regular $2.99..supposed to be worse towards Christmas all due to bad weather up north.WE have lots in and Lettuce onions and potatoes and the fruit trees are getting flowers so hopefully lots of citrus next year.If you get rain can you send any leftovers to us...thanks lol.
ReplyDeleteI've just dumped about half a ton of tomatoes, Carole. If only I'd known!
DeleteStand well back when the hens do stop holding things in then!
ReplyDeleteMy hens all have very swollen crops. I was told recently that it's not good and they could die. So, they're on half measures for a while, as well as some olive oil. The oil might to the trick re the eggs.
DeleteI love your red soil mine is boringly brown. All I have left is brassicas but I do have leeks although a lot of them have gone to seed for some reason. I do have a few peppers and chillis left to ripen and plenty of salad leaves in the greenhouse. The growing year didn't turn out too bad after a dodgy start. But my plot is definitely no where near as tidy as yours - must pull my socks up.
ReplyDeleteThe photo sent me searching for recipes, and here's one that looks delish: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/pasta-recipes/melanzane-alla-parmigiana-aubergine
ReplyDeleteCrossing my fingers you get some rain! You do stay on top of your weeds, it is rare for me to see such a weed-free garden. Here in California, a lot of home gardeners put down layers of mulch in order to keep moisture in and weeds out. Weeding is my least favorite thing about growing vegetables, etc.
We do actually make a similar dish, using the Mozzeralla but not the breadcrumbs.
DeleteIt's kinda raining at this moment; not proper rain, but almost.
There is nothing more satisfying than picking your own fruit and veg. Our plot produced really well this year after a cool and soggy start. I think the soil needs some proper rain now though.
ReplyDeleteHow did Haddock's get it's name?
ReplyDeleteOur next door neighbour (now deceased) looked very much like Captain Haddock from the Tin Tin stories. Our vegetable garden backs onto to his land, and was originally called Haddock's End. It later became shortened to just plain Haddock's.
DeleteGlad that question was asked, I was wondering about it too.
DeleteAll I have left is the Aubergines, or what we call eggplant (not sure why.) I made the best eggplant Parmesan two days ago, and it was delicious! Your garden is looking much better than mine.
ReplyDeleteI'm late to the party and wondered, too, about the term "Haddock's" as when you were describing the jam making/labeling session. I thought it was the name of a nearby tavern!
ReplyDeleteNo, just my veg' garden!
DeleteYour garden is looking good. I think the weeds have won me this year - still too wet to lift the potatoes, but the leeks are doing well.
ReplyDeleteGood to see I wasn't the only one who wondered about the "Haddock's" name. Your kale looks terrific. No spinach? Must be nice to have so many fresh veggies. They put the stuff that's sold in the stores to shame.
ReplyDeleteSusan, I consider the Swiss Chard to be like Spinach. It tastes similar, but doesn't melt down to nothing in the same way!
DeleteWow, you're garden looks amazing. Only thing left in my garden is some stunted cabbage. When do you usually get your first freeze?
ReplyDeleteMy chickens are on an egg strike as well. Something about working conditions...hard to read their picket signs, the lack of opposable thumbs makes for spotty legibility.
Haddock's looks wonderful. I didn't do much gardning this year at all, and with the frosts we've had, i don't think i'm getting the late crop of raspberries.
ReplyDeleteHow neat everything is!
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