Shoots and leaves...
The whims and woes, highs and lows, of trying to grow fruit and veg in Nordic latitudes.
We seem to have a rabbit problem this year. As I was about to open the gate into the vegetable garden I spotted the cutest little hare? rabbit? hiding in the garlic. The camouflage was so good even Peter couldn't spot him. He seemed so happy resting in the old cold frame (the rabbit, that is) and in no hurry to move away. We will have to seriously reinforce the base of the fence now. We've never had a rabbit problem before but, then again, this was one of the mildest winters on record. We planted five rows of carrots: two rows of early Nantaise and three rows of to store through the winter. We always use seed tapes as they are so much easier to deal with and it means we can cover the rows in a mini polytunnel (from Lidl) and forget about them, no need to thin out. Also planted three different types of beetroot and some parsnips. I found some jerusalem artichoke tubers sprouting underground so I moved them into one of the raised beds as I plan to put the globe artichokes along the fence next to the rhubarb.
Planted French tarragon (from Billnas nursery) and borage seeds in the herb garden in the space left where I removed all the mint which had gone so woody. Also stuck a few runner beans into the corners of the fence, I'm the only one who eats them in our house! I still have all the french beans and broad beans to plant, the sprouts and the kohl rabi as well as all the salad veg. Also want to buy new strawberries and raspberries - but will probably get those from Tahvoset when they have their open day. It's full on now...
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