We're Jammin'

*STOP PRESS*

Tomato count now stands at a grand total of 140!

We have learned a lot about tomatoes and have really enjoyed our zingy minibels, tangy gardener's delights and saladilicious ailsa craigs :)

The next batch are going to be roasted with rosemary (just like we had on hols!) and the final few will be turned into chutney so we can have tomatoes until winter :)

Next year we're planning to grow Costoluto Genovese tall vines and we'd also like to grow some big beef toms. Any advice (especially on whether or not its worth trying to overwinter seedlings!) would be greatly appreciated! We'd love to get a bumper crop next season!

Here's a picture of our Uchiki Kuri squash just starting to ripen!

Our Crown Prince is now huge! Any ideas on when to harvest?

We've just got back from a lovely holiday in Le Marche, Italy. The small-holding at the villa we stayed at was amazing and inspired many an Italian dinner both there and now that we're back home. Here's a little pic of the amazing chilli stall we saw at the village market :)

Now back in our own village we've been taking full advantage of the last of the summer fruits - here's our first ever attempt at jam :)

Allotment Virgins Jam!




Thanks everyone for all of your tips. Today we also harvested courgettes, potatoes and french beans. Next up - Kailaan (Oriental Broccoli) and Winter Lettuces!

Love Kayleigh and Chris xxx