Matron grows vegetables and fruit in a Hampshire garden. I've been growing veggies since I was knee high to a grasshopper. Some traditional varieties and old favourites as well as new ideas. I share my garden with my allotment assistant Daisy the Labrador. On Twitter as @MatronsVeggies
Another first down on the allotment today. My first ripe tomato. Unexpectedly this 'Gardener's Delight' was first to the finishing post. It was a photo finish with 'Harlequin' who is a few days behind. Tasted divine! I do believe I am a whole month earlier than last year!
posted by Matron @ 8:00 PM
I was born 20 yards from our allotment. My parents used to 'dig for victory' and never got out of the habit. I grew up on an allotment, so growing veggies is a way of life. I am also qualified as a dog behaviourist and I have set up my own business, www.blackdogdna.com
6 Comments:
Well done you
Matron ~ I think I'm jealous!!! I have some green tomatoes on the "early girls", but can only hope for first week in July. Congratulations ;)
Great stuff... i can't believe how many flowers you've got on that plant! My Gardener's Delight are still a long way off, having been held back by a tumble down the stairs as seedlings and a dose of Mosaic Virus which almost wiped them out. I've got a couple of flowers now though so hopefully it won't be a complete waste of time. How long did they take since yours bloomed?
I had the first flowers in about March! Be sure to feed them every week while they are growing fruit. I learned last week that the mosaic virus is transmitted by aphids. Even if you can't see them, take precautions.
whopee!!! a garden winner!!
I am growing "Gardener's Delight" for the first time this year, but they are not ripe yet. Good job with your's!
I am pretty new to your blog and I really like it. I am always looking for good veggie blogs. So much so that I started a site called Veggie Garden Info where I highlight and link to veggie garden bloggers from around the world.
I would love to used some of your posts if you would allow it. Please let me know what you think. You can contact me at the website or email me - Marc@gardendesk.com
Thanks, and keep up the great gardening!
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