I think it is fair to say that we have been having a beautiful summer this year. I am so pleased that is has also meant lots of successful harvests so far, unless you are one of the unfortunate growers who have had their home-grown food eaten by a bumper year for slugs. I'm afraid that I have been so overwhelmed with my small land share plot and helping a friend get her new allotment in shape, that I took my eye off some of my plants. As a result, I have found aphids a problem. I tried a spraying with soap solution, but they were too well established for it to make much difference. I have had a visit from loads of caterpillars on my rocket. I didn't mind at all since I had a rocket glut, and they have to live somewhere! When giving away my rocket surplus it has been fun informing friends to watch out for the caterpillars hitching a ride.
Silver lining
I took this picture a few days ago. The other adults in the house had gone to work and the kids were still asleep, so I sneaked outside to breakfast in peace. Bliss! I was hoping to blog about my intentions to repeat this over the summer whenever my working hours allow, but the weather has other plans. It will rain, rain, rain until next week at least. Those who grow food on a larger scale will be glad of the rain but I am happy with an Indian summer because I can water my small plots by hand. So if I don't need rain for my garden, what will the silver lining be to poor weather? Well, I guess the aphids will have a hard time clinging on to my sweet peas in downpours[cue evil laugh]!
Lisa Reid
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