What a weekend! We had glorious weather in Suffolk – crystal clear blue skies and baking sun. It was perfect for a couple of the Brimwood Farm projects; scything the wildflower meadow and planting the bluebell wood. Once I’ve worked my way through the vast number of photos, I’ll do a proper post! In the meantime, here’s an update on my oasis back in Essex.<\/p>\n
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I’ve still got a few foods on the go. I grew the runner beans in a trough, and they’re just starting to go over. I’m going to pop garlic in once I’ve cleared the greenery and once they’re complete next year I can tip out the earth for use elsewhere in the garden. We have REAMS of chard, though I’m yet to find a decent kitchen recipe; it’s a bitter plant and husbo isn’t keen so I’ve got to keep cooking different methods because it’s one thing I’ve grown a lot of. The radishes are starting to go over, but the tiny sprouts are now starting to appear on the Brussels – exciting!<\/p>\n
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Keen to try and get some overwintering stuff on the go, I’ve just begun germinating some Pak Choi and winter lettuce. I’ll be honest here – I’m a bit crap at thinning out. I’m always keen to get as many plants as possible. When it comes to all plants, but veggies in particular, this is just NOT a good idea. I’ve begun thinning out – grimacing as I do it – but I hope I get better harvests as a result. There are also some young spinach plants on the go and I MUST get my onion sets in soon!<\/p>\n
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