Courgettes

A lot of planting took place in the allotment today. We had various plants, in pots, waiting to be potted on, including: courgettes, squashes and aubergines. We are trying to maximise the space available, though the tomatoes will need somewhere. We just have to get the timing right...        

Bede Summer Fete

Last week was the Bede Summer Fete (12-6). As  always, there was a wide range of activities, love and creativity. For example, toys, books, tombola, games, allotment plants, etc. Amazingly, I won first prize in the raffle...a Family City Cruise ticket!                

Weeding and spraying

On going activities at the allotment today   included lots more weeding-they are very   persistent. A particular problem are the blackfly on the broad beans, which required a good dose of washing up liquid applied to them.                     

Rome

Last week I was with a group form my local church and we went to Rome for a short visit, (just a few days). We visited the Vatican and many of the popular tourist sites that one might see. I took loads pictures...though not on my own phone.   

Watering and weeding

Another warm day and a varied session in the allotment. It included both planting, watering, a small amount of weeding, and a lot more watering!
By the way, I'm going to Italy this week.

Courgettes

We just didn't have enough time today, particulary after both weeding and watering had taken place...of course both are essential. Next week we should be planting a variety of corgettes and Summer and Winter squashes!              

Hunter beans

Sunny day in the allotment.  It was an enjoyable  session, with Sarah doing an instructive talk through of  how things were going. We had the opportunity to select varieties of climbing runner bean. We then planted the seeds in a given area. The supporting frames will be put up as we go...