There is lots happening in our orto at the moment, and right now I could do with a cold bath! It’s been over 40 degrees since lunchtime… however we decided to pretty up this bath, rather fetching don’t you think?
The pomodori (tomatoes) are coming on a treat, just need to keep pinching out those side shoots…
These are runner beans, I think and hopefully will have a few more for later on… a favourite of l’uomochifa (and my Papa methinks…)
Just underneath my shadow our first melanzane, now eaten for lunch. Slice thinly, griddle on both sides and then drizzle with a mixture of olive oil, red pepper, garlic and lemon. Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 mins then serve… yum yum with tomatoes and mozarella!
And our first green pepper, again this has been skewered along with onion, pork and sage and put on the barbie!
Zeppelin Zucchini’s at the ready – that’s courgettes in another guise… they have gone bezerk…
Lots of lovely, new, zesty, lemons I hope – time will tell.
It’s not all veggie, the lavender is wonderfully fragrant and if you peer closely you can just see a tiny little bee who thinks the same!
Parsnips under lock and key. Friends have intimated that they may break them out overnight. So watch out…
Chickpeas! We need to plant more next year as there are only two to a pod. Apparently we leave them to dry on the plant… first year for us.
Our finest onions to date… not sure what we did different, but we’re not complaining!
Apples on our newish tree – planted last year. We bought a pear at the same time and have zilch fruit 
Japenese wild flowers, are going to be stunning,
and the dump patch with old potatoes, sunflowers and wild flowers from last year. The chicks love kicking about in here!
See you later!
