August, last winters coldness seems to have benefited my Garlic which has all bulbed up nicely. After three years of replanting the cloves that originated in the Isle of Wight i can now consider them reasonably naturalised to local conditions.
This year I grew a 50/50 mix of Sturon Globe and Red Barron onions. All have reached a reasonable size and there were few casualties. Most of those who didn't show or gave up where Red Barron, I believe these dont keep as well as the white ones and if this prooves true I'll probably revert back to just the Sturon.
The Munchen Bier radishes are now cropping. The crunchy spicy pods can be seen here and make an interesting addition to a salad or indeed with a Beer.
The Dill is now approaching its arcitectural peak and is impressive in stature and detail. Now i an collecting and drying the leaves as wll as using them fresh.
This, as far as i can identify is a Palmate Newt we found under some scrap wood. Close up it is incredibly delicate and beautiful.
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