I love this time of year. It's a time to look back at the successes and failures in the veg patch and a time to learn from my mistakes.
Each year I try plant in a neat manageable way. Bigger plants that need lots of maintenance, like tomatoes (I always try cut the big water draining leaves off) need to be accessible. Each year I learn to do this better and in 2010 I didn't do a bad job, even if I say so myself!!
I also learn what veg does well for me and what we actually eat, rather than just grow to give away. A friend gave me some chard plants which has been a HUGE win for me as it has grown so well and I L*O*V*E love it!!
Chopped and boiled....
Sprinkled with olive oil, fresh lemon and salt....
YUMMY!! It tastes just like spinach and is so pretty :)
Chillies are always a success for us. And i've heard you can pot the plants over the winter which I am going to try this year.
Chunkily chopped onion.......
and sliced corgette or marrow.....
a few tomatoes, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with bazil, roasted in the oven. YUMMY!! Fresh veg is just a treat.
I'll be back in October as I start to prepare the veggie patch for the winter.
Bye
Caz
xx
Lovely lovely haul, our toms got blight and our chillies shrivelled before our eyes.
Love that rainbow chard.
xx
Posted by: Eleanor | September 10, 2010 at 01:34 PM
Yummy looking veg :)
Posted by: Mandy | September 15, 2010 at 03:51 PM