Tuesday, 21 July 2020

Tuesday

Good morning, everyone.  It was such a lovely day yesterday around here.  Warm but not too hot, sunny, a gentle breeze.  Really almost perfect.
This morning looks very promising too.

While watering the garden, I noticed that one tomato is nearly ready to eat.  This one is a gardener's delight but there's also a couple of sungold tomatoes that seem to be getting the idea.
I'll leave this one on the plant for a couple more days before a ceremonious picking and eating!   The first tomato of the year is always exciting.






Down the allotment the newly sown dwarf French beans are just starting to emerge.  That was quick.  The runners are laden with flowers and the baby corn plants have little 'buds' where the corn will grow.

There were three courgettes to pick and loads more coming but, although the butternut quashes are growing nicely, there's no sign of any fruit yet..

I watered and did a bit of side shooting of the tomatoes but Beth couldn't come so I didn't stay all that long.
Hopefully, Wednesday . . .







Today starts with some tuition which is the only thing in the diary.  I might sort out another part of my bedroom, either space where the jackets and cardigans are hanging up or the other, bigger hanging space.  If Beth can't go and water, I will do that as well.  There won't be an awful lot to do so it should be another nice and gentle day.

Have a great day and be safe.  xx

10 comments:

  1. All looking good enough to eat.

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  2. Amazing how suddenly everything is making rapid progress and they'll soon be in the pan!

    I meant to say that with the soaking of the wool to smooth out the kinks, this applies to wool, not sure how and whether it works with acrylic, but it's always worth a try.

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    1. It's not totally straight but it's better than it was and will be fine to re-knit. I just have to get the hanks wound into balls now - probably at some point in the afternoon.
      xx

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  3. The first tomato ... how exciting! And the allotment is looking good and full of promise.

    I hope you enjoy your gentle day. It's hot and sunny here so hoping you have the same and can sit out in the garden xx

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    1. The first tomato is always exciting, isn't it?

      It's not so warm today. The sun keeps going in and there's a fresh breeze that s keeping it feeling just a bit too cool to sit out.
      We had it hot and sunny yesterday so no complaints.
      xx

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  4. Don't homegrown tomatoes smell (as well as taste) wonderful? The allotment looks really productive. xx

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    1. They do, there's nothing like that aroma. Thanks, Sooze.
      xx

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  5. I can't wait for our tomatoes to ripen, you can't beat a home grown tomato warm from the sun.

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    1. Picked, rubbed over in your hand and then eaten. Sheer bliss.
      xx

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