It's been just over a month since we got back to France, and a month since I planted a few Courgette and Broccoli plants at Haddock's.
The garden is full of fruit, some of which we will certainly harvest, or are already; but most probably not. We'll definitely be eating Peaches, Figs, and Plums, but most of the Apples and Pears will probably mature after we return to the UK. I have already told the gardener to help himself.
The first vegetables to be harvested are a couple of Courgettes. These plants will now continue to bear fruit for the rest of our stay.
Next year I was thinking about growing Tomatoes again, but I believe they take over 90 days to produce edible fruits, so it's out of the question.
Mmmm, peaches, fresh from the gtree, warm from the sun, drippy with juice. A little bit of heaven right there in your hand.
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ReplyDeleteThere's nothing better. They're ripening by the dozen at the moment.
DeleteJamming and preserving to bring back to Brighton. Never a dull moment.
ReplyDeleteIt won't be long before I do my Greengage preserves, but no jam this year; I've been given my orders!
DeletePots always welcome on Charity stalls even if there will be no jam tomorrow for you.
DeleteA very fruity post this morning.
ReplyDeleteI'm a fruity kinda guy.
DeleteThe peaches look luscious. We have started eating watermelon (not homegrown) and apricots. I must look out for peaches at Fridays market.
ReplyDeleteFigs need a few more weeks before theyre ready for eating
I've just picked a big bowl of Peaches. We too have been eating Apricots (not ours), they seem particularly good this year.
Delete"I'm a fruity kinda guy"? I beg to differ - You're a nutty kinda guy! It's great that you are already harvesting courgettes.
ReplyDeleteIt's a miracle. I have 'Tumbler' Tomatoes growing back in Brighton; it's like being an international horticulturist.
DeleteHad to look up Courgettes and Greengages, Cro. Zucchini and plums, right?
ReplyDeleteThat's it. We all know what Zucchini are like, but Greengages are not so common. They are green, turning yellowish, and become very very sweet if left too long. The trick is to catch them just right. Not easy.
DeleteThere's nothing like tasting a peach straight off the tree. (I stole one once - in France I think - the branch hung over the garden fence and asked me ( politely and in perfect French) to pick it. I couldn't refuse could I?
ReplyDeleteI picked a big bowl-full this morning; they were delicious. Nobody minds a bit of scrumping here!
DeleteThere's nothing like home grown!
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely feeling, knowing that you've grown it yourself.
DeleteI've always wanted to try a real greengage plum. Are they extra delicious?
ReplyDeleteThey really are. Very juicy with a wonderful flavour.
DeleteWish we were there to share the excess, enjoy the tastes of summer
ReplyDeleteWe wish there were more people here to share them with too. Just us two I'm afraid. I think a lot will go to waste.
DeleteEverything is growing beautifully for you. The abundance of your harvest is amazing. If you have more than you can possibly use, could you donate the extra to a food bank or pantry?
ReplyDeleteOut here in the countryside everyone has the same problem. There aren't any food banks here, so a lot goes to waste.
DeleteYour peach photo looks like a painting.
ReplyDeleteI chose one that wasn't too ripe, so that it would 'hold together'.
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