Wet weather gardening

The wet weather has really penetrated the depths of the garden soil. Not like those showers that just settle the dust. Once the sun emerges from behind the cloud cover again, everything should really take off.

The broadbeans are coming along nicely and I will sow a successive crop soon. They are a favourite here.

This picture doesn't do justice to the cute little lettuce- Freckles. It is a bit overshadowed by the dill too.

There are still some potatoes in the garden. Despite already having a number of frosts, this purple congo variety are still putting on growth.

This is my meagre harvest of turmeric. I have grown it for a couple of years now after Julie sent me some tubers. I think I will only dry and grind one tuber and save the rest for next year. I am in an area that has hot dry summers and quite cold winters so not ideal for growing this type of plant but I won't let that stop me. The scent of the turmeric freshly dug is quite intense and conjures up pictures of spicy curries.

Tracy