So, the polytunnel cover was ripped apart by storm Ciara, flapping around and squashing my broadbeans in the process. My original plan was to re-cover and extend it but this proved to be impossible because of reasons beyond my control. So I had to make another decision. Despite the rain and wind, I’ve managed to…… Continue reading Polytunnel now a Netted cover
Category: Vegetables
2020 Tomatoes Sown
After Tuesday’s indecision as to what to sow, today (despite the wind and rain) I spent some time in the greenhouse sowing my tomatoes which are now on top of the cupboards in the kitchen (a warm place). My final set was: Ailsa Craig, Bloody Butcher, Blue Ambrosia, Brad’s Atomic, Brown Berry, Crimson Crush (Cloudy…… Continue reading 2020 Tomatoes Sown
2020 Tomato Decisions
Deciding what to tomatoes to grow
Recipe: Fish Tagine
This recipe isn’t really a Tagine but it has all the taste of a Moroccan dish. When we first made it we were nervous of the spice quantities and we reduced them from the recipe we started with and ended up with this version. We’re looking for ways to reduce the number of pans (sauce,…… Continue reading Recipe: Fish Tagine
End of September 2019 Update
So, we’ve reached the end of September and autumn is beginning to make itself felt. The days are already noticeably shorter and the temperatures are starting to drop. The polytunnel has certainly slowed down, french beans have produced less than 1kg of beans although some of the late sowings are still producing edible beans. We’ve…… Continue reading End of September 2019 Update
Recipe: Tomato and Bean Soup
A relish to use the glut of beans early in the season.
End of August 2019 Update
(I forgot to publish this before the end of August but it still makes sense even two weeks later) We’re now at the end of August and the Polytunnel has continued to produce reasonable quantities of various things.But first the bad. The tomatoes are well behind normal August last year saw over 15kg of fruit.…… Continue reading End of August 2019 Update
Recipe: Courgette, Ham & Cheese
A relish to use the glut of beans early in the season.
Recipe: Courgette & Sweet Potato Soup
A relish to use the glut of beans early in the season.
Recipe: Mackerel & Rhubarb
A relish to use the glut of beans early in the season.
