Veg

After what has seemed like weeks of warm dry weather, when we've had to make sure the new veg plot has been regularly watered, rain has returned this week. The upside has been that I've not had to visit the plot since last weekend.

So it was a pleasant suprise to see just how much things have grown since last weekend:
The mange tout (sugar snap peas) are continuing to crop well with enough for a few meals each week.
The first runner beans have set with plenty more flowers on the plants so looks like we'll have the first crop soon.
The two courgette plants have suddenly gone mad - last week we had a few very small courgettes on the plants which were (just) fighting off the slugs. Today I found two good sized courgettes to pick with several more following closely on behind.
The broccoli plants are getting to a good size so I must net them to prevent the birds picking the tips. I also disposed of a few slugs that had found the plants.
C's rocket has germinated well, just hope we can keep the slugs away.
A lone lollo rosso seems to have avoided the predators for now...

All in all good progress. Just think what we can do next year when we should have more time for the garden!