Demons emerge

Within a few days of those eggs being spotted they emerged into these little chaps, soon to devour a cabbage in a single day and treble in size. Ready to move onto the next meal. Im afraid i didnt leave them on there any longer so you could see the adult munchers as i think we have all met the Cabbage White Caterpillar.

Blooming Marvelous

These little eggs may seem delicate and not worth worrying about on the veg plot but BEWARE !

I cannot resist planting plowers amongst my veggies and Marigolds are without doubt my favourite. The Pot Marigold petals are used in salads, as are Borage and Chives, so are not just pretty but tasty too.

I just love these little darlings, pink shallots, preserving is in full swing now with all the kitchen garden produce coming in by the trug load and these beauties will be divided between saving for cooking and Sweet and Sour Pickled Onions. I am also growing some Paris Silverskins for pickling which are not quite reading yet. Our main crop Onions are finishing off under glass so that they will store all winter.