It rained most of last Saturday but has made little difference to the dry, cracked ground as you can see by the carrot patch a few days later. The cracks are at least 6 in/15 cm deep in places as I can get my hand in from finger tips to the wrist.
There are only a few carrots growing from three lots of seeds I sowed which is disappointing as I’ve done quite well with them in recent years.
The cucumber plant (variety unknown) now covers at least 4 sq ft/0.37 sq mt and has produced nearly 20 fruit so far with more to come.
Since I only eat one or two a week I’m giving the rest of them away. I picked these at the beginning of the week.
The rose ‘Pretty Lady’ has lost most of its leaves and is looking in a rather sorry state except for the flowers that are still appearing.
Have a good weekend, and take care!
Flighty's plot 
You had so much rain earlier in the year; it is so frustrating when there is such a swing in the opposite direction. Here, in central Kentucky, we have had drought conditions for most of the summer, but the roses here are blooming too!
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Liz as you say it goes from one extreme to the other. My sympathies, I’m thankful we don’t get drought and heat like that. That’s one consolation. xx
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A friend tells me, because of relentless rain he has marrow sized courgettes. No wonder your cucumbers are thriving. Squashes could have done well in general, given the weather patterns.
Have a good weekend
Mr F xxx
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Menhir I’m surprised that the cucumber has done so well. I’d rather have had fewer and more carrots.
Thanks, and you too. xx
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Gosh you have done well with your cucumbers.
It’s been a right mix of weather throughout this year, and gardeners have not had it easy!
Enjoy your weekend.
All the best Jan
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Jan, it’s done too well really. I agree, the weather has certainly made it a difficult growing year.
Thanks, you too and take care. xx
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Oh, those poor carrots! My aunt grew some carrot seeds she got from Vietnam. Boy, are they sweet!
Nice haul on the cucumber.
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Nikki, carrots taste so much better when homegrown. Thanks, I picked another handful today. xx
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A shame about the carrots but your cucumbers have done well. As always, you win some you lose some. Pretty Lady is as gorgeous as ever.
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Jo, thanks I just wish I’d had less cucumbers and a lot more carrots. We do indeed. She sure is. xx
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