Tomato TLC

Just A Little Bit Of Love

Having taken a look under the tarpaulin, I decided digging a new patch there was going to take a bit longer than the time I had to spend doing it. So instead I put all my efforts into looking after the tomatoes for once. They've had unwanted shoots nipped of, a bit of a bug spray, and Ok I'll admit, I talked to them too. But when they're doing so well how can you not tell them. I also did a bit of weeding in the swede patch. They have become something of a non event for me. Whereas most things are growing visibly by the day or giving up food for us to eat the swede are just there. Easily overlooked. But I promise to spend a bit more time looking after them.

Counting

John got the Blur to count the sweetcorn the other day, we have around twenty plants in the front patch and 40 something in the back. John worked it out that we should be set for approximately 120 cobs. It was not long ago that we noticed the first side shoots on the sweetcorn, now they have developed a fluffy bit on the top indicating there is corn inside. The next few weeks are going to seem like years waiting for them. John and the Blur also counted the peas recently. The trouble is there are so many you miss and new ones each day you couldnt count them accurately.

Whats To Come

Its a toss up as to what I do today. I could have a bit of a go at the hedge, or I could dig the new patch. Given enough time I could do both, but the hedge cutting is less fun on your own when your not being asked random questions. It is Thursday, so whatever I decide (digging me thinks) i'll be doing it with a bellyful of pork cob.