Okay, they might not be much, but they are my first.
My first cucumber, tomato, and green bean of the season, small and not quite perfectly formed, the first of many I hope.
Unfortunately, not all of my vegetables are going as planned. The beetroot has some strange disease, the carrots are iffy, the pak choi has bolted before we could eat it all, and so far the courgettes, that were a triumph last year, are a disaster.
Not quite what I planned if I'm honest.
Not quite what I planned if I'm honest.
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Hopefully things will get better and I will actually get some pumpkins on the huge plants I've managed to grow. Maybe I'll even get a few turnips and parsnips.
To be honest I'm thinking that a trip to Aldi would be easier than the dozens of hours I've spent tending my vegetables. Oh well, at least the peas are growing well.
Jayne Butterworth on FB
ReplyDeleteU mean all veg doesnt come pre packed and frozen andrew?! Ha ha! Lol!
Sharon Taylor on FB
ReplyDeleteoh dear, my crop of cucumbers have been bountiful, I seem to be good with them. The point is that you have tried and enjoyed doing it and all this years disappointments will transform in to next years experiance when you start all over again ;O)
Andrew Height
DeleteI think there will be more to come Sharon. These are just the tip of the iceberg lettuce - which are doing very well.
Comments on the peas
ReplyDeleteSteve Bishop good for you too !!!
Andrew Height
Made ham and pea pasta in a cream and Stilton sauce with some of these beauties last night Steve Bishop. It was great!
Sue Mcnally
Omg I'm so envious I did terrible this year with my peas well done Andrew Height
Andrew Height
Thanks Sue Mcnally. If it is any consolation my courgettes this year are rubbish.
Lindsey Messenger They look amazing....my courgettes, runner beans & tomatoes are looking very good....and picked my first few sweetpeas!! x
Steve Bishop
Sounds absolutely scrumptious..... The slugs have loved our chilli plants... the squirrels have enjoyed our strawberries, the wood-pigeons have eaten all the blossom and developing fruit from the apple and pear trees, mind you, my plums are looking good.
Andrew Height
Careful with your plums Steve.
Tim Preston on FB
ReplyDeleteAll vegetables are beautiful. Especially ones that have been allowed to run free!
Andrew Height
ReplyDeleteI can't eat a frozen pea without feeling guilty Tim Preston
Neil Barrett on FB
ReplyDeleteWhat are you going to cook?
Maggie Patzuk on FB
ReplyDeleteSo . . . all you are saying . . . is give peas a chance!!!
Andrew Height
DeleteI guess so Maggie Patzuk