Picked in the drizzle, the last leeks and the first rhubarb came home and scented the kitchen. And although there are clumps of weeds taller than some of the crops, it's good to see the ground has enjoyed rain after rain.
There are a couple of new projects on the way as well as the usual stuff we grow every year. Celeriac seedlings bought from a stall, looking a bit like parsley. I'm wondering how they'll ever grow into big, rough globes ready from the Autumn. Guess I'll find out!! And here are the broad beans we're trying for the first time. They seem to be doing well. It's good to learn what they like for support and to watch them do their thing, never having had them before. Not sure how long until that French style salad that I so love.
It's been so good to see and hear the bees happy in the apple tree and on the rosemary flowers. Guess they've sat out of the rain a bit like me these last few weeks. Making up for lost time.
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The aroma of rhubarb on the stove!! Be still my heart...it takes me back to my grandmothers kitchen where everything she cooked was wonderful!
Hi Mary Ann. I know!! It's such a great smell. It's always tempting to eat straight out of the pan. I have some more sticks in the fridge, so no guesses for what will be cooking later!
rhubarb is a staple in most gardens here - rhubarb pie being a very nostalgic memory growing up - that also was a staple this time of year - I love reading about the progress of your garden each year - something about the everyday being extraordinary. xo
Hi Jeane. Hope you've been picking some! Ours likes rain far more than water from the tap, so it's doing well this year!! Always something to check on at the plot. And usually something for dinner as well. Pity it's not straight outside my back door.
Great to see your crops growing so well. Our seedlings are still so small - not enough warmth even under glass this year - but we're trying to take it in our stride - what will grow will grow - we have to work with nature (it's weathers too).
Hi Jem. Thanks. It's not been an easy Spring, but as you say, Nature dictates how things fare - oh, and attacks from crows and pigeons. So often I'm amazed that stems are still standing through the elements when we go to check on them. I think they quite like a bit of wild weather.
Nice blog. I love nature.
Hi Jacky. Thanks for dropping by. Pleased you enjoyed having a look around here. All the best.
Rhubarb and leeks, yum. Love your photo of the beans. Celeriac is new to our garden this year too; we did celery last year. It didn't make tall stalks but those fresh leaves were a great flavoring. OH, the promise in a garden...
Hi Maggie. Yes. I just had more rhubarb yesterday. Always feels like such a treat!! And the celeriac is in the ground now, looking like it might take off. Busy time. So many new plants to get into the soil and every weed in the world coming to join in.
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