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.
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Mmmm, peaches, fresh from the gtree, warm from the sun, drippy with juice. A little bit of heaven right there in your hand.
ignore that stray "g"
There's nothing better. They're ripening by the dozen at the moment.
Jamming and preserving to bring back to Brighton. Never a dull moment.
It won't be long before I do my Greengage preserves, but no jam this year; I've been given my orders!
A very fruity post this morning.
Pots always welcome on Charity stalls even if there will be no jam tomorrow for you.
The peaches look luscious. We have started eating watermelon (not homegrown) and apricots. I must look out for peaches at Fridays market.
Figs need a few more weeks before theyre ready for eating
I'm a fruity kinda guy.
I've just picked a big bowl of Peaches. We too have been eating Apricots (not ours), they seem particularly good this year.
"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.
Had to look up Courgettes and Greengages, Cro. Zucchini and plums, right?
There'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?
There's nothing like home grown!
It's a miracle. I have 'Tumbler' Tomatoes growing back in Brighton; it's like being an international horticulturist.
That'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.
I picked a big bowl-full this morning; they were delicious. Nobody minds a bit of scrumping here!
It's a lovely feeling, knowing that you've grown it yourself.
I've always wanted to try a real greengage plum. Are they extra delicious?
Wish we were there to share the excess, enjoy the tastes of summer
They really are. Very juicy with a wonderful flavour.
We 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.
Everything 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?
Your peach photo looks like a painting.
Out here in the countryside everyone has the same problem. There aren't any food banks here, so a lot goes to waste.
I chose one that wasn't too ripe, so that it would 'hold together'.
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