We've had a hot summer with three periods way into the 30s, so daily watering has been essential. Thank goodness for the well with its free water!
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| Despite our best attention the apples and pears have 'visitors', still great for stewed fruit though! |
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| The six new strawberry plants have been fruiting all summer. Time to replace the rest, methinks. |
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| Raspberries have also been abundant |
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| The figs are looking good, but will we be able to eat them this year...? |
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| The tomato forest was late starting but we've had kilos of them now |
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| 'Er from Brittany contributed three delosperma plants to accompany ours. They already look great, but wait until they're established. |
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| One of our new-for-2016 tubs. Come on, 'Er, Nicole or Lindsay: name that plant! |
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| One of our free sunflowers from the birdseed! |
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| Meanwhile, in the raised beds, carrots have been a big success (deeper soil next year though)... |
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| ...with lots of herbs, lettuce & radish... |
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| ...peppers... |
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| ...parsnips... |
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| ...and even sweetcorn. |
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| At the bottom of the garden we've been a little less successful this year, but the beetroot hasn't been too bad |
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| We've had far fewer courgettes and butternut squash this time... |
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| ...we reckon raised beds down there is the solution. |
