Phew! That’s the exams done and dusted. Until I start the next RHS Level Two course in September and sit the next set of exams in February 2017, that is.
My pre-exam weekend was spent down the allotment, on the grounds that I’d already crammed about as much into my head as was going to fit, so a bit of fresh air and exercise was likely to do me more good. Here’s what the place was looking like:
Not long now until the start of the courgette glut, and the spuds are looking good.The bean army marches into the distance, with a few flowers showing at the far end.Yeah, those carrots are going to need to be thinned out a.s.a.p.The mangetout peas and broad beans are coming along nicely. First pickings before too long.Onions romping away, garlic looking like it’s ready for lifting.The corn, squash and beans are co-habiting well, so far. I’ll need to keep an eye on the squash foliage though.Ever wondered what parsnips do if you leave them in the ground for season two? They do this…
It’s starting to look a lot like Summer. My next few Harvest Monday posts should be a bit more interesting and varied, too.
2 replies on “A Quick Mid-June Plot #59 Photo Update”
No mention of fruit trees – June drop before thinning bumper harvest, then pruning. Advice welcomed
Hi Allan – Ah, this takes me back. Nine years ago! I don’t think I’d planted my first stepover apples at that stage. Nice to see I was having a good year for courgettes.
If you’re interested in fruit thinning, I wrote an article on the subject on my Orchard Notes blog a couple of years back: How To: Thin Out Apple and Pear Fruitlets.
I tend not to summer prune myself, but then I’m growing my (mostly cordon, tall spindle & stepover) trees on an allotment, not in a formal setting, so I don’t have a particular need to keep my trees neat and tidy.
2 replies on “A Quick Mid-June Plot #59 Photo Update”
No mention of fruit trees – June drop before thinning bumper harvest, then pruning. Advice welcomed
Hi Allan – Ah, this takes me back. Nine years ago! I don’t think I’d planted my first stepover apples at that stage. Nice to see I was having a good year for courgettes.
If you’re interested in fruit thinning, I wrote an article on the subject on my Orchard Notes blog a couple of years back: How To: Thin Out Apple and Pear Fruitlets.
I tend not to summer prune myself, but then I’m growing my (mostly cordon, tall spindle & stepover) trees on an allotment, not in a formal setting, so I don’t have a particular need to keep my trees neat and tidy.
Hope that’s helpful.