This week I’ve been serving to out on the farm, first off final Saturday afternoon with an emergency caesarean part calving, then a couple of days later with the corn cart. In my backyard I’ve additionally been harvesting. The beans have dried up, however the greenhouse is in full swing.
First photograph is of my tomatoes (S. Pierre). They’ve been having fun with the warmth and are the biggest ones I’ve ever grown. Higher nonetheless, they’re very tasty too!
Second photograph is of my Sweetcorn (Goldcrest) (the digicam didn’t do the inexperienced leaves justice) however it’s the kernels which can be necessary. I had eight crops which I obtained within the floor very early.
Third photograph goes to some Night Primrose, these self seed throughout. I’m attempting to grown a pink selection, however they’re nonetheless seedlings and the pesky white-fly have been feasting on them, so I’m unsure how they are going to survive.
Subsequent photograph is of some purple Penstemon, final week I featured pink ones, however these are very a lot a distinct shade. These are beneath the sunflowers and have been shaded from the scorching solar.
The Crocosmia have suffered within the dry, most of their leaves are brown and crisp, however I nonetheless have an affordable quantity of flowers regardless of the dearth of rain.
Ultimate photograph goes to my cucumbers. These are simply among the fruit from this plant, it’s having fun with the warmth and humidity of the greenhouse, the place it may rampage round. Significantly better than taking on my conservatory the place I grew them previously.
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Pleased gardening
Rosie
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