Following a meal consisting of our own broad beans and peas it is finally time for an update. The undergardener and I went on a nice long holiday and left our garden to its own devices (and to the generosity of the neighbours who watered it). Coming back to a garden after an absence of nearly four weeks in June is an interesting experience. The new variety of tomatoes – a cross between berries and tomatoes – have formed a jungle. I decided to tie them up hard, probably not good for the tomatoes, but they completely overshadowed the teeny-weeny leeks.
Also the cherry tomato which was not pinched out developed into a shrub. Tomatoes surprisingly do seem to like our poor soil, in contrast to the carrots. After last years micro crop and this years attack of the slugs I think I will give up on them.
A blitz through the garden and the situation is nearly under control. While having a good rummage, I found the first Pattie Pan hiding in the plant like a mini flying saucer landed in the vegetable bed.
Green Tomatoes 