Well I suppose it was inevitable that the weeds would come as soon as we had rain but ..... oh my goodness. The new lavender hedge has been all but swamped and our last job yesterday was to clear as much as we could. Not easy with a tunnel of rabbit wire held down by tent pegs.
I was dismayed to find three more lovely aubergine plants still at home, after having thought everything was in the polytunnel. I had to clear yet more space to get them in. Now they are protected by my sister in law`s wedding dress hooped petticoat.
The broad beans are now out, creating space for peppers and cucumbers. The harvest was either frozen or eaten.
Amongst the damp growth I found this golden newt. So tiny.
The foxgloves are taking over and such a range of colours. Amongst the weeds are myriads of tiny seedlings.
The wind has blown the oriental poppies around. I will try to rescue them next time.
The sweetpeas are going great guns though I am having to keep them clear of weeds. They got a good feed with comfrey mix as well as a good tying up.
I am very happy with the fruit this year. I am keeping a close eye on the blistering on the currant leaves by picking off affected shoots and spraying with neem oil.
Anne has covered some of the cherry branches with net sleeves as the crop looks good.
There are many campers at the farm over half term and they all looked to be having a great time despite some rain. The farm looks beautiful at the moment. The walk down to the campsite is lined with grasses and buttercups, with the cuckoo calling almost continously.
I can`t tell you how happy that makes me feel.
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