Garden Update - End of Week 3

We left this one sorrel plant in the garden just to see what it would grow into - and just look at the size of it - about two and a half meters high - and it was barely up to my knees when we arrived three weeks ago!

Almost every day over the last two weeks has brought morning sun and afternoon showers - a combination that has led to amazing growth in the garden, though as I write this we are in the middle of a hail storm - not quite so good for some of the little seedlings out there :-(

The lilac bush and apple tree have already lost their blossoms but other things are taking their place: the strawberries are in flower and beginning to produce their little fruits, as are the grape vines. The seeds planted a fortnight ago have germinated: radishes are in the lead with the chard in second place and the tomatoes and cucumbers not far behind. The sunflowers are growing taller before our very eyes - about 10 cm a week!

Just behind the house we have another small plot of land and this is the first year that we are working it. Our neighbors kindly planted it with corn, beans and potatoes while we were in Israel in April. It's fun working out there as it adjoins our neighbors' plots and give us chance for a chat and to see how they do things. Each time I'm out there I pick up a few more tips so lots of practical learning going on here.