I have now taken down my fine-mesh 'tent' from one small plot and put it up over the next, and have planted cabbages inside. This has already got my broad beans in, which are doing very well - lots of flowers and growing strongly. But the weather is very variable. I took this photo yesterday, when the sun was shining and the ground was warm, but today it is overcast and very cold.
I shall also plant some purple sprouting broccoli in here, as it has been such a good crop this year.
Last year, I surrounded my strawberries with
(you've guessed it) straw. However, this was barley straw with lots of seeds in it. They all sprouted and I was left with a lawn around the plants. So this year, I have put a lot of wood chippings round the plants. Hopefully, this will keep the fruit dry and soil-free - and the slug pellets will keep the creepy crawlies off. And the mesh will keep the birds off! The plants look healthy (and have lots of flowers) and have had fertiliser added, so now I must hope for some good weather.
At home, I have French beans, runner beans and courgettes sprouting, and will put in sweetcorn soon.
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