Category Archives: Veg plot

Today I have transplanted my coriander, land cress, red chard and chervil into mushroom trays. The remaining plants I put into what is going to be the “winter salad bed” in the polytunnel. I don’t think they’ll survive a hard … Continue reading →

The hideous weather meant that I’ve mostly done indoors jobs today, but I did make time to get out to the greenhouse for a while. I evicted a number of snails (I think they’ve been getting in through the vents … Continue reading →

[2nd October] Had another pick of the chiles this afternoon. Some of the leaves on the plants are showing signs of turning yellow so I’m not sure how much more ripe the remaining ones will get. I’m hoping I’ll be … Continue reading →

Just had a conversation with my wife about salads for the winter and she mentioned a couple of things I’d not considered nor even been aware of this year. Apparently the only vegetables she has bought since we started harvesting … Continue reading →

[26th September] I’ve actually spent most of the day outdoors which was pleasant, if a little chilly thanks to the northerly wind. I sowed my leaf radish seeds and checked over all the other seedlings, discovering another snail (I have … Continue reading →

I’ve taken another basket full of chiles off the plants, leaving just the ones that aren’t ripe. They’re all on strings in the airing cupboard now, drying.

[23rd September] Boy, is it cold out there today! I’m sure 12.5C doesn’t usually feel that cold, but it certainly wasn’t shorts and t-shirt weather outside. I just nipped out to check on the seedlings (all doing well and the … Continue reading →