First up was a radish followed by rhubarb and lettuce. There were 5 adults so we sliced the radish paper thin and had a couple of slices each. Surprise - what flavour. Tasted like the radishes we got at home in England in the 50's. Cleared the sinuses.

Beginning the think there is truth in the heritage seed thing. Just finished reading "In defense of Food" by Michael Pollan. Highly recommend.

Seedling Containers

They say we learn by our mistakes so here is a lesson. DO NOT grow seedlings in these bottles. Impossible to get them out without damage!!

Straight side containers are mandatory next year.

Progress

Here are some photos to show how things are progressing

Even the carrots are starting!

Black Flies

Just in case someone has not seen these delightful creatures. Note the two on the left that have got up under the glove and feasting on my blood!!!

Thinning Out

I was advised to thin out the containers where we had planted extra seeds. However, the Cheyenne bush pumpkin looked so good I could not resist planting this poor specimen from Churchill to:

Netting

Here you can see the nettting for the beans and tomatoes. Attached to chord at the top and tied to holes drilled in the rim of the containers. The netting is available from Lee Valley: http://www.leevalley.com/home.aspx

Picture Time

Raining hard all day but had to take some pictures -

Yes, I will tidy up - but only when the rain stops!

Rhubarb

Memo to daughter: Can I transplant one of these squash?

Freebie blackberry growing in the enclosure!

Potatoes

Squash, Brussels Sprouts and zucchini

Squash and peppers


Salad corner - less sun here

Tomato Row