It has been longer than usual since my last visit to the plot, having been called to do my civil duty. The weather had slipped from summer, bringing cool overnight winds.
So many apples around the trees, some brown and mould-mottled, some with nibbled holes from slugs and woodlice. But most useful for juice and puree. The red eaters are dropping and there weren't many to start with so I also picked a couple from the tree. The low eaters are ready and can be eaten from the tree.
The plums have finished, just a few left for the wasps and butterflies. Red admirals and cabbage whites mostly. A sad painted lady caught in a hedge spider's web.
There is a nest under the hedge by the cold frame. Probably wasps but maybe a rogue swarm of bees - they were flying in and out so rapidly it was hard to tell.
The sweetcorn cobs are starting to fatten up. Cranberries are almost ripe and blueberries are still coming a
few at a time. The horseradish leaves are dying back - it may be ready to harvest, must check the books. No beetles on the asparagus, pulled out the invading brambles. Tidied behind the bed so as to plant the foxglove plants and found yet another bin lid! I don't if previous owners used them to collect water or if this is the natural resting place for lids that have blown in from elsewhere.
Pulled some rhubarb, picked some soft fruit and put them in a bag with good apples and a few runner beans for A.
Robins declaring their territories, magpies flying low, shedding baby feathers.
Hedge needs trimming, grass probably needs strimming, fruit trees need pruning, beds need topping up.
Plans for next season?
Meanwhile, cakes made from apple puree and plums. Note to self - if using gf flour, add more liquid.
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