Month: May 2009

Spent most or the afternoon watering in the nematodes, with water just a trickle from the tap as so many people were watering thirsty plots. That certainly did not enhance my mood that was already tried by the thing that is increasingly driving me insane at the allotment: things left around in other people’s way!…

Horrified although not surprised to find more than 10 asparagus gone to seed, but picked the most delicious strawberry. And a little bag of goodies, mainly herbs. Surprises multiply, with last year’s cime di rapa growing in between tomatoes – just as well, as the ones I sowed more recently are tiny (10 cm as…

Despite the lovely weather I did not manage to drag myself to the allotment, my stamina has failed me horribly this week! Now I am a bit concerned, as nature won’t wait for anyone, as is well known: asparagus that I should be picking is going to seed nematodes might well die in the fridge,…

… I was told they are now dead, left for me to bury… Anyone for helping?!? :/ — Post From My iPhone

Not one but two, in the trap, they are little (some 15cm + tail) and look intelligent and afraid. They are sort of cute, I could keep them as pets if I did not know they are a health hazard and breed like rabbits! 😉 Well, they breed like mice, but so goes the Italian…

… Which is very good as I did not have any time even to check the allotment over the weekend. The pallets have arrived for my compost heap, and so has the second batch of nematodes for slugs management. And my goodness, it’s June already at the end of this week!— Post From My iPhone

I got bitten all over the back and head by the mysterious evening insects, besides getting my hands stung by very aggresive nettles on the palm and little finger. Hand is swollen and numb, but it’s my fault as I never use gloves: so I’ll pull myself together now! Had another go at sowing agretti:…