Salad days.

The torrential downpours have certainly perked things up, the lawn looks almost green again, the water butts are full to the brim

and the squash are swelling!

I'm very pleased with the King Edward Red seed potatoes that I bought at the seed swap, they've produced a good sized, clean crop and have a lovely texture. I'm storing a few to plant next year.

I've grown nearly all my tomatoes indoors because I wasn't expecting such a lovely summer.

I usually grow the cucumbers outside on the flat but this year they too are indoors, climbing up canes. They are performing very well, four large cucumbers harvested so far and another four on the way.

It's all very well, but there is hardly any space left for us!

We can just about squeeze in under the lilies and the cherry reds!

I've picked some sweet peas from the garden and carnations from the greenhouse for Jane's flowers in the house.

I'm a little late for her party - apologies - but I'm busy harvesting crops,

and eating them! Salad, salad....

salad!