Bloody Mary nasturtiums are out in full force now!
The delicate creamy milkmaid nasturtium isn't too far behind.
My kitchen garden isn't as full as I would like it to be. I have had many plant casualties with dwarf beans being decimated by black fly no matter how often I squirt them with soapy water!
In this bed I have planted courgettes, dwarf runner beans, dwarf french beans, beetroot, sunflowers, carrots, peppers, borage, cucamelons etc. The only thing I have harvested from here so far have been some unconventional looking courgettes!
The white borage has been disappointing. A huge mound of prickly leaves with some barely visible white flowers with their heads down-facing. Perhaps they will perk up when we get some cooler weather.
I had far too many cucamelons than I knew what to do with, so I put two into this angel wall container.
There is much more to delight in the garden such as my tomatoes and newly purchased David Austin rose but it is far too hot to photograph out there today. The next time I will be in the garden will be before sundown to water the plants.
Happy Weekend!
I love seeing your garden, Simone! I think everything looks wonderful. I never knew there were white borage plants. I grow the blue variety and although the plants aren't the prettiest, I love the blue flowers and so do the bees!
ReplyDeleteThe Bloody Mary nasturtiums have such interesting colors!
Hi Anne. I am really pleased with the Bloody Mary nasturtiums. They look like red paint has been spilled over them! I didn't know about white borage flowers until this year. I like white flowers especially at night time when they seem to glow in the moonlight. One little seed produced this huge (ugly!) plant but I know that they are very good for attracting beneficial insects.
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ReplyDeleteYour garden has grown so well and everything is beautiful! I especially love all of the gorgeous nasturtiums! It sounds like you are getting some wonderful fresh vegetables too. There is nothing as good as a home grown tomatoe!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bonnie. I am really pleased with the nasturtiums and will be growing them again next year. The tomatoes aren't ready yet but they are coming along nicely. :)
DeleteGosh Simone, your nasturtiums are a fabulous colours!!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to keep on top of things there are way too many critters out there wanting to eat your stuff before you get the chance.
The colourful nasturtiums are really striking Vivienne. I don't mind some of my plants getting eaten - just not all of them! :)
DeleteThose nasturtiums are so pretty and unusual too. We have a blue borage they are very woody and prickly and soon get out of hand. I like the sound of unconventional courgettes. Ours haven't grown at all this year. I had to spray one of the rose plants with soapy water this morning because of greenfly:)
ReplyDeleteI am really pleased with the variegated nasturtiums Rosie. I couldn't believe how big the borage grew from one tiny little seed! The courgettes have been fat at one end and skinny on the other - probably due to erratic watering! :)
DeleteI love the milkmaid nasturtiums - never seen those. Growing veg can be a learning curve sometimes and this swing in weather from hot and dry to wet, cold and windy does not help them. Try netting the french beans - nothing posh is required, four tall canes around the plants with a plant pot or water bottle over the top of them and throw one of those fine nets over and pin it down with tent pegs.
ReplyDeleteAphids ate most of my pansies but they have started to grow back again.
I love that angel wall container and your kitchen garden is looking good after all the hard work you have put into it.xx
I saw the milkmaid nasturtiums at Hatfield House garden Vivien and knew that I wanted to have them in my garden too. I could net the beans but they are beyond redemption now. The insects have won that battle! x
Deletealways a joy to enter your garden. take heart... there are always disappointments in a garden but so many more delights. love your angel planter!
ReplyDeleteYes Sharon! The joys outweigh the disappointments.
DeleteBeautiful garden you have Simone, would you like to come and do mine?
ReplyDeleteJulie xxxx
Yes I would Julie. In a virtual way! x
DeleteI do like those Nasturtiums! Are you aware that if you pinch off the pointy bit, at the back of the flower, you can taste the sweetness of the nectar? NOt only on Nasturtiums either...
ReplyDeleteI had heard something like that T.A. Not sure if I will try it! :)
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