Plot update...

We had a lot of very heavy rain last night and thought that I would check on my plot down at the allotment this morning. There was nobody there so I had the luxury of having the place to myself. I find being in the garden an excellent time for contemplation and although I enjoy the company of others at the allotment - sometimes it is nice to be able to let your thoughts go where they ought.

Everything has grown so much and I was surprised at the amount of growth, as it hasn't been that long since I had been last.

My rhubarb is doing better and is growing well now.

Pea pods are developing well.

Broccoli heads are developing.

Cabbage heads are developing too.

Beetroot are getting there.

You can see the garlic greens now.

The carrots look like they will need thinning soon.

Broad beans are flowering too.

I mulched with shredded paper today.

The other side.

I am going to have to start thinking about what the succession of planting is going to be, as I will be harvesting some of this very soon and will need to fill the space.

Until next time happy gardening everyone and please feel free to leave a comment.

August already...

I haven't been down to the allotment much due to trips to Whangarei and Quilt Symposium in Taupo. Had a fantastic time, but now it is catch up time.

Looking at the photos of the plot when I first planted it, makes me really appreciate what I saw today down there.

Today when I was there.

Percy put up a string to frighten the sparrows which have been eating my lettuce. Has bottle top seals hanging from it.

The cabbages and broccoli are hearting up.

Unfortunately I tidied today before taking the photos. In here were some Asian greens that were going to seed, I removed them to let the garlic get more light. You can just see the garlic if you look closely.

The parsley and coriander are doing well and that is my carrots under the cloche.

When I was in Whangarei last I took some photos of the gardens up there and I will share those in the next post, so please come back.

Remember that I love to read your comments, so please leave one.

Thanks

Donna-Maree

"Farmerlot"

Hi there,

We have recently moved to Tauranga from Whangarei. I enjoy having a kitchen garden and are missing my garden beds. So I decided that while I am waiting for some new garden beds to be up and running at the new house that I would join the Lets get growing Community Garden here in Otumoetai/Matua, Tauranga.

Check them out Here.

This means that I can start growing produce straight away and also start to meet more people too. I met some lovely people today who offered advice and some help to get me up and running.

Here is my plot before I started planting this morning.

Photo showing one end of my plot.

Photo showing this end of plot.

Although the garden is in town it is very peaceful and I couldn't think of a better way to spend the morning than planting in the sunshine.

Come back soon to check my progress. I love getting comments, so don't hestate to leave one.

Donna-Maree