Friday, 21 August 2026

August

First three weeks in August a complete write off. No rain, just relentless sunshine.  Visited and watered occasionally. Nothing growing.

August 18

Rain finally came, but too late for most - altgouh the weeds hadn't been growing either.

August 21
Visited with new electric hand shears and gave all herbs a good trimming.
More rain has been forecast, but not turned up yet.

August 31

The rain arrived, and revived survivors.


The leeks looking surprisingly healthy:
The cavolo nero recoverint from overcropping:
The courgettes coming along nicely:

The runner beans as prolific as usual:
Even the black tomatoes staying a comeback:
And next year's self sown marigold seedlings already showing: