Summary
The rain nearly three weeks ago now was a boon to the very dry gardens here at Normanby, but it wasn't nearly enough. The ground is still very dry and with no rain since, we've had to resort to watering to keep plants alive.
Some plants do better than others in dry conditions. The pumpkins, squashes and gourds in the walled garden are romping away now they've got their roots established.See the full content of this document
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Gourd Time for Squashes
The runner and French beans are doing well, but the peas are smothered in powdery mildew, a fungal disease which is worse on dry soil. The potato crop is very ave...
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