Some things are growing well in the raised beds

Treacle

Treacle

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Haven't done too bad with the raised beds this year but I cannot believe the wood louse. (I think they are wood louse, grey with little legs), that have invaded the beds. I don't think they cause damage as I read they eat the vegetable debris. The orange wild flowers have really grown this year - I'm not sure what they are. :unsure:
 

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Just love the variety of things you have on the go, Treacle!

Those flowers look a lot like Bleeding Hearts, and the chili peppers and tomatoes look so darn yummy!
 

Thanks @Aunt Marg. I think the small cucumber was overtaken by some spuds I put in the other bed but really pleased with them 'cos I bought some shop rooster potatoes, chitted 6 and have quite a few and they taste good. I also like to grow some toms from the seeds of a bought tomato just makes me feel good that I'm not wasting and that I'm making use of what's put here for us (if that makes sense)' Since I can't send you any I thought this might do. It may take some time though!!!!!!!:giggle:
 

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Treacle said:
Thanks @Aunt Marg. I think the small cucumber was overtaken by some spuds I put in the other bed but really pleased with them 'cos I bought some shop rooster potatoes, chitted 6 and have quite a few and they taste good. I also like to grow some toms from the seeds of a bought tomato just makes me feel good that I'm not wasting and that I'm making use of what's put here for us (if that makes sense)' Since I can't send you any I thought this might do. It may take some time though!!!!!!!:giggle:
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Just love taking seeds from store-bought vegetables and planting them! I feel the same as you, what a good feeling it is.

That GIF... ROFLMAO!
 
@Treacle your tomatoes look great. Mine took quite a hit with the high heat and humid conditions. Those raised beds must make it easier to weed and take care of. Is the frame work wood? Did you make them yourself? I pretty sure the deer would make quick work of those beautiful flowers.
 
Your plants and flowers look great @Treacle , I admire your dedication and green thumb. I gave up on growing veggies and flowers years ago, got lazy and didn't have much success....too much work and my soil is very poor, also each year is hotter and drier with little help from Mother Nature. But nothing tastes better than home grown, and I always loved colorful flowers. I have a pot of silk flowers by my front step, and that's about it for me nowadays. 👎
 
Treacle said:
Haven't done too bad with the raised beds this year but I cannot believe the wood louse. (I think they are wood louse, grey with little legs), that have invaded the beds. I don't think they cause damage as I read they eat the vegetable debris. The orange wild flowers have really grown this year - I'm not sure what they are. :unsure:
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Treacle have you tried using Cedar to make the raised beds to keep the horrible wood lice away ?
 
@Ruth n Jersey

Thank you. Raised beds are not of wood (wish they were). The beds were easy to assemble and they make it much easier to work. Digging up spuds out of clay soil one year was not easy. But in the raised beds (y) I keep a veg diary so I have 'crop rotation'. Even if I just grew in pots I would have a go. I just find it fascinating that one little tomato seed can produce what it does, and watching it grow really amazes me.
Will post a few pics of my spuds and toms and 1 cucumber (hoping for more) a little later. Peas have finished now but they were great. I eat them raw. Thanks again for your kind response☺
 
@Treacle those tomatoes are beautiful. Jersey tomatoes this year are terrible. I manage to get enough for salads or sandwiches but thats about it. What varieties do you buy? Have you tried heirlooms?
I tried them and thought they were over rated. I'll stick to my Big Boys,Early Girls and cherry tomatoes.
 
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@Treacle those tomatoes are beautiful. Jersey tomatoes this year are terrible. I manage to get enough for salads or sandwiches but thats about it. What varieties do you buy? Have you tried heirlooms?
I tried them and thought they were over rated. I'll stick to my Big Boys,Early Girls and cherry tomatoes.
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Thanks @Ruth n Jersey. I noted down that this year I planted Ailso Craig. I was lucky because I put some in one bed and we had a frost. I had no fleece but covered them with plastic domes. They survived and have produced. It might seem strange but I talked to them, I was determined they would survive.Other years I have planted Tumbling Tom Red, Moneymaker, Alicante, Orkado F1. The greenhouse blew down so I am pleased they have done so well in the beds this year and I think they are a good tomato. I haven't tried heirlooms or Big Boys, Early Girls, but thanks again I will make a note of them. 🤗
 
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