today in the patch

rain and storms have been threatening all day, but so far, the weather has held out and the patch has had a chance to dry out. everything continues to bloom and harvest is getting closer by the day. I was surproised to see a lovely bloom of Woburn Abbey this morning:

Woburn Abbey

I added some more labels to my patch this morning too.....

I love the furry carrots tops behind the label....

almost a metre tall now.... keep going baby!

climbing Blue Lake beans

first among roses

We decided to plant a rose - every vege patch needs a rose, said my mum. So, meet Playboy. This has been such a vigorous grower, although I am sure it has everything to do with the years of chicken poop in the garden!

Since our sucess with Playboy, I have planted roses in other beds... meet Playboy's friends:

Betty Boop

Bonica

Woburn Abbey

Rosa Chinensis Mutabilis