The berry patch, living a simple life in the city.

Rain, rain, rain and today's harvest

We've had a lot of rain over the past few days, heavy thunderstorms and lots of wind. So when I went to my allotment today I wasn't sure what I would find, but I shouldn't have worried, everything looked great! So I worked very hard today to get victory over the weeds and I haven't won the war yet, but I did win today's battle.  Of course there are still weeds, but most of the beds look fine at the moment, except for the strawberry bed, but I'll get to that in the next few days hopefully (they're not producing anyway). I picked 4 zucchinis, my first two mini cucumbers, one head of endive two heads of lettuce and the first kohlrabis.

I thought it was time for an updated picture of the allotment, everything has grown so much.

The flowering french beans at the front with my big pumpkins behind them, there are a few pumpkins on the vines, but they don't grow fast. The cabbage patch covered with a net is next.

Here's another picture further down the beds:

My other pumpkins (Hokkaido) are growing much faster as you can see. Between the pumpkin and the corn a zucchini is hiding, but producing very well.

Yesterday I received my pressure canner, which is a present from Frank and the kids for my birthday on Saturday. I had to order it in the US because we don't have them in the Netherlands, but with the cheap dollar it was really worth it. Unfortunately, I have to wait till the new kitchen is installed to use it, because you have to use it on a gas hob.

blessings, Ellen

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{ 10:26, Wednesday, July 9, 2008 } { Posted by Tiredmamaof5 }

It all looks so beautiful!

AMAZING!

{ 11:10, Wednesday, July 9, 2008 } { Posted by blessingsbaound }

I love your garden photos! Thank you for sharing!!! May the Lord bless the works of your hands! With love, Mrs. Joseph Wood

your harvest

{ 11:21, Wednesday, July 9, 2008 } { Posted by Cathy }

Ellen,
WOW...your garden is amazing!! Look at all that harvest you got. So proud for you my friend.
I'm enjoying your blog very much.
Love ya,
Cathy