The potato plants which we are growing in planters on the patio look almost as big as the apple tree. However, I am a bit worried that some might being attacked by potato blight. As it is the first time we have grown potatoes, we don't really know. I hope I am wrong...
The courgettes and purple sprouting broccolis are looking very healthy, thanks to our daily slug-hunting sessions.
There are 2 small French beans on our plants. That's great, but I am looking forward to more!
We have planted the wild rocket and carrots only 2 weeks ago, but they are sprouting slowly. The leeks are looking healthy too, although one of them (the tiny weeny one) is missing somehow.
The apples are the size of something between pistachios and walnuts. Our only worry is caterpillars, who seem to have established themselves in the apple tree, gggrrr...
The raspberries now have a few flowers on. Only one plant has not sprung. They are of an autumn variety so we will have to wait until October to eat them.
We have had our first strawberries today. I am waiting for Trave to come home to share them with him: he better be quick!
Also looking healthy are the aromatic plants: rosemary, thyme, parsley, sage (overgrown!), hidden oregano, lemon balm, and lavender.
I have weeded and dug the front border last weekend, and have planted the following: some grassy-looking plant, lupins, heather, and marigolds. At the far corner, I wanted to plant another lavender but maybe it will be a bush of yellow roses, to remind us of our wedding ;-) I am also planning to plant in the front borders: lilly-in-the-valley, crocuses, and the tulip bulbs I have brought back from Amsterdam last Friday.
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