You have to be optimistic really, particularly in this weather.<\/p>\n
Today I went up to the plot to see the damage done by the atrocious weather this week. I suppose I shouldn’t complain as I have not been flooded out like some and have not had my plot submerged and lost the lot. However, it is a little depressing that the garden and plot this year have taken such a battering.<\/p>\n
As far as the plot goes there is really nothing to look at, so I didn’t bother taking a picture. However, the parsnips, sprouts, cauliflowers and onions have all done very well. They have grown and been pest free.<\/p>\n
On the down side, the spinach has gone to seed as all the water has given it the spurt it didn’t need. It will recover, but it’s a shame. The runner beans have continued to grown and look good, if a little on the lean side. This is true of everyone else’s runners too. some are in a worse state than mine. The leeks are OK, but covered in weeds and I have been clearing them today. The beetroot are still there, but only just. I cant bear to mention the courgette and pumpkin as it pains me too much – I will photograph these when I can bring myself to do it.<\/p>\n
On the up side, the corn has continued to grow despite the rain and looks quite healthy and thick – unlike other people’s which came on early. Their’s are starting to rot in all the wet.<\/p>\n
No one else up the plot this weekend – they must all be on holiday to get some warm weather. They’ve probably given up on their plots as they are normally about most of the weekend.<\/p>\n
I guess it’s just a case of bow to the weather and wait for it to feel like being a friend to the gardener again. for now I am weeding and waiting. At least my tomatoes are doing well with their daily soaking – for now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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