October 2009
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Berry, mark II
I’ve only grown one strawberry so far (despite having two plants), but I think number two may not be far away.
The first one was everything I hoped for from a fresh, homegrown strawberry; sweet and full of flavour. I may not be able to eat store bought now … though if my sub-par success with strawbs continues as it has, I may not have a choice. Nevertheless, I’m excited about...
Hungry Little Caterpillar, indeed
“I went on what the movie advertisements refer to as a roaring rampage of revenge. I roared. And I rampaged. And I got bloody satisfaction.”
Be warned caterpillars, I will go all The Bride on your green little butts. I found around 20 today, of many different sizes as well as, rather disconcertingly, one that had already created a cocoon, cheeky little bugger. This one was the biggest...
Progress
The first bunch of cherry tomatoes are growing to an impressive size. Just wish they’d ripen so I could have my first taste.
There are so many small bunches of marties now, I’ve lost count of them. And still more bunches of flowers turn up. Brilliant! I love this bunch, the tomatoes have started growing even though they haven’t ditched the flowers yet. Cute.
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The first blush
Welcome, darling little berry. You are undoubtedly the world’s ugliest, loveliest strawberry (this is your good side). I can’t wait to eat you.
Your siblings don’t seem to be doing so well. I don’t think they’re going to fruit. Tell me, do you need more fertiliser? Less water? More sun? I’d hate for you to grow up to be an only strawberry. Fill me in on what...
Tiny tomatoes
The first signs of success … and of a summer that will probably be remembered for its bounty of homegrown marties, if all continues to go this well.
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