Update from Old Basing

The smaller, very neglected plot at Old Basing has had some much needed TLC



We have some of the good stuff brewing. You will remember the impact that comfrey tea had on the courgettes in our first year, well this year the squash and beans will benefit at Old Basing.








We have decided to cover an area that is particularly badly infested with mares tail. Nothing will shift it so as a last resort we have covered with black plastic to shut out all light and water. We are going to plant squash in the bed next to it so they will scramble all over the plastic. Hopefully, this time next year it will be weed free.<








The garlic and onions are doing really well but bad news for the rhubarb which has all gone to seed in the heat. We have cut it back where we can but it is looking very dry and woody.







We had a few potatoes left over so planted them very late. They are all peeping through so a nice late crop or new potatoes looks likely.