Here are a few foto's of how things are going in the allotment. The gardens are definitely winding down. Most of the open plots that had veg on them are now covered in green manure. ...and this view: The toms in the greenhouse are being picked regularly. These paprika's are nearing being ready to harvest: The flower garden is really showing it's fall face: This wonderful Clematis smells so good and has produced so many flowers this year. The bees are all over these. After a hot day in the lottie, it is a relief to bike down to the harbour for a fishie and a stroll. There are some nice-looking boats there at the moment.
Nice looking Paprika's Sjoerd,..huge amount of blooms on that Clematis,..of course i had to have a good look at the Boats,..love them,..oh are those Digitalis in the second picture?.
Thank you so much, FRANK. --You would have to be here to appreciate the winding down. Having said that, the remaining green is a welcome sight. I like it. PHILIP--Netty is correct, it is Borage in that second pic. Phacelia is also featured in that green manure patch. I can see why you suspected digitalis though, Philip. I am glad that you liked the Clems. All my Clems have been performing above average this season. I can't wait to harvest those Papria's. I have never grown there before. They have been this dark aubergine colour from the beginning. I thought that you might like seeing the boats in our small harbour. There are various types during the whole year. I like spending time there, I like eating a fish there from my favourite "tent" as well as seeing the boats. Taling a walk out onto the little pier is also a must when there. It is interesting to see the boats up close. NETTY--You were spot on about that plant, for I most certainly do use borage as one of the green manures each year. In the picture number two, I have alternated the rows of borage and phacelia in that particular patch. The bees will not know where to forage first. hahaha.
Thanks Sjoerd,..the leaf is almost identical to Digitalis,..Borage never entered my mind,..it can grow here and in England though i have never come across it,..its an interesting plant,..i Googled it and was surprised at its uses.
I am speechless. That is surely a beautiful lottie...It doesn't nook like it's winding down but still in it's glory...It is perfect...
Thanks ISLAND--Glad you liked the ship pic as well. No worries, PHILIP--It is an interesting plant with some interesting uses. It is a good green manure for me. Thank you so much WARE--I appreciate your very nice comments. Cheers CAYUGA--You say the nicest things.
Sjoerd, your lottie looks better "winding down" than mine at full flourish. I haven't been here for several days due to the start of putting the several gardens to rest. The tomato plants that have ceased putting forth fruit are first to go. I remove any green fruit and chop the plant into small pieces. I cover that with dissected leaf bags and cover all with straw or grass clippings, or both. If I have any extra dirt, that may be used. This is an unusual season in that flowers which had already blossomed are giving it a second go.
Hey there, GP--What a lovely thing to say. I find it hard to believe though. It sure has been an unusual season alright. It sounds like you have got a handle on composting. You must be pleased with yoiur gardening this season.
Sadly true, Sjoerd. Oh, I like our gardens, both veggie and flower, but they're not as neat and eye-catching as those in your lottie.
Well GP-- I am glad that you like my gardens. Is everyone there beginning to put their gardens to rest now... making them "winter-ready"?
Sjoerd, would you believe, we're the only gardeners in our trailer park. The large farmers will probably plow their's under after frost.
