As someone once said 'what a difference a day makes'. It's rained. In fact, for the moment, it's rained enough for several weeks. It's amazing how everything grows after a good downpour or two; most noticably so at Haddock's, where things had previously been so slow.
Even the Horseradish has suddenly become lush and glossy; almost tempting me to roast a big joint of beef.
I cheated with my Butternut Squash plants this year. We ate our last (from 2010's crop) in February, and the detritus went on the top of the compost heap. Some weeks later I noticed several Squash/Marrow/Courgette type plants growing there, and I planted them out. Of course, I wasn't certain that they were Butternut plants, but as the only seeds I'd recently put there were from a Butternut, I was 99% sure that they were! The above picture shows that I was right. Not wise, but in my case very lucky.
The Artichokes are going bonkers. I have about 8 large plants, and trying to keep up with the supply is almost impossible; especially as Lady M is not as enamoured as I am.
So, we shall eat this summer, autumn, and winter. All is looking good, and another bumper crop is on the cards. My first row of beans is about to produce, and we are ready to start asking ourselves 'how on earth can we eat it all?'.
Well now you need to get into those preserving books lol well done!
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ReplyDeleteWonderful. A proper, productive vegetable garden with everything growing so well and, as far as we are able to see, not a weed in sight.
Don't look too closely H. They're there!
ReplyDeleteRegimented rows of vegetables - reminds me of that dried leaves and light-bulbs installation that we once made together!
ReplyDeleteAh yes; I remember it well!
ReplyDeleteVery healthy looking garden Cro.
ReplyDeleteI planted some artichokes a couple of years ago but ploughed them up this year. So much plant for so little eating.
I think I might do the same; replant them as a hedge maybe.
ReplyDeleteGood idea. Very beautiful striking plants in their own right.
ReplyDeleteI have a recipe for pickled beans if you are interested.
ReplyDeleteYes please MBJ.
ReplyDeleteYour carrots are way ahead of ours. We had very poor germination this year - probably too dry.
ReplyDeleteI love, love the way those artichokes look. Guess I've never seen a plant until now. Your whole garden looks healthy and luscious. Glad you got your rain!
ReplyDeletesave you money... gives you joy... good for your health... and it gives you exercise too...
ReplyDeletelove it!
There is nothing better than picking and eating fruits and vegetables that you grew yourself. I only have 5 different tomato plants and quite a few herbs, and I have been enjoying eating them for a few weeks now.
ReplyDeleteYour garden is impressive Cro.
The bean recipes are posted.
ReplyDeleteOh, it looks so wonderful Cro! Just warms my heart looking at it. Were planning a trip across the Pond next winter and my manly man said lets go through France , surprise to me since I thought France disagreed with him. He said, "How can you dislike a country where people are so in tune with their food, from growing it, to eating." So, hopefully we'll get to stop by and say hi after all!
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ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic - I can't see any weeds either!
ReplyDeleteYou have a fantabulous garden. Even growing horseradish! I've never known anyone who grew that before, but I'll bet the fresh is much better than what we can buy at the market. There used to be a lady in Baltimore who would grate fresh garlic on the spot for her customers, but that was many years ago.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lush looking crops Cro - what a difference a good ground soaking makes.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful garden! Looks like you'll be eating very well, this summer. And those artichokes are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI am green with envy. WOW ! Our Kitchen Garden has been pathetic. We are hoping for a more productive 2014. Marion
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