How exciting!!!! We went to see the progress of the garlic etc. last Sunday and were absolutely stunned by the growth. Many of the garlic shoots were over 3" tall, a few of the broad beans were showing through and there was even signs of the red onions peeking through from last week.
Unfortunately, my back was still not quite right, so I was unable to do anything except sit and watch as Phil and Lyta did all the work. I did my best to sit meekly and quietly while they worked hard - obviously only giving much-needed direction when they asked for it.....
We (and I'm using the royal "we" here, obviously) planted out a few herbs from Nigel - sage, thyme and lemon balm. Nigel's herbs had been very pot-bound so we're hoping that their new-found freedom will help them to thrive. We will be adding more to our herb collection soon. I have planted some purple basil seeds along with garlic chive at home so those can be planted out into Doug next spring when they're properly grown.
Lyta also helped Phil to cover some of the ground we won't be using until next spring. It seems a waste to have to keep weeding that particular patch when covering it does the same job. This area will be the all-important purple potato, purple carrot, purple tomato patch next spring so we want to keep it as clear as possible.
Back next week to check on the shoots and start to consider what needs covering and protecting - more from birds and animals at the moment than frost, but also from the elements as autumn progresses.....
...coming soon in the next exciting installment.... will the cauliflower last the winter... will we see a gooseberry next spring .... will Lyta ever manage more than 5 minutes of weeding in one go.... find out sooon in Doug the Allotment :)
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