Activity is rather repetitive at the allotment at the moment and I won’t bore you with photos of the beds that we cleared, weeded and dug last week. The plot is becoming a patchwork of beds in various stages of preparation for next season. More and more are becoming black as we cover them with weed control fabric. Any beds left uncovered would quickly be reinfested with weeds.
We are still harvesting a few things. Tomatoes have done really well this year and ripe fruits just keep on coming.
Beetroots have also done really well and have produced some really large roots.
Last week we had a day out on the North Yorkshire Moors. The heritage railway was holding their autumn gala so we decided to combine watching the steam engines with some new walks for Ruby.
There were new environments for her to investigate.
Although the forecast was for the rain to stay away, at times the sky looked ominous.
Our visit was brought to a sudden ending.
We were up on the moors amongst the sheep and heather, waiting to photograph one of the trains, when the clouds decided to stop teasing us and empty their contents.
Fortunately, the car was nearby, so we weren’t too soggy on our journey home.
Ruby curled up on the seat after her exciting day.
Finally, one of last week’s meals was a chicken and cabbage casserole. Besides using some of our cabbage, I also used some of our red onion, garlic and our frozen green pepper.
I also made a turkey tagine into which went some of our onion, garlic, peppers, chilli and tomato. I left out the olives as neither of us like them. I didn’t have any whole lemons so I just used lemon zest.
As I usually do, I get ideas for ingredient combinations from recipes but follow my own methods when cooking.
That’s all for now so until next time stay and well.
I am once again joining Dave on his Harvest Monday post over at his Our Happy Acres blog.
I was wondering how you got the aerial shot too. Great harvest, especially those beets, they never seem to grow for me.How cute Ruby looks, bless.xxx
Martyn hods the selfie stick, Dina it gives a foot more of height
Interesting to see your plot from above Sue. How did you manage that? Some delicious looking fruit. Our pear and apple crops have both both been disappointing this year 😢
The photos were taken using a small camera attcahed to a very long selfie stick and controlled at ground level, Anna
The beetroot are fantastic, my dad’s used to be that big when he grew them. I am very envious of your Egremont Russets, such a delicious apple – mine were miniscule this year. I’ve had huge ones in the past, so it’s a bit of a mystery. Lots of Worcester Pearmain to make up for it though.
Did youe applw tree have more apples, CJ? If they have too many the apples don’t grow very big
Such nice harvests, despite your challenges. Fruit is a nice addition to all the vegetables. Looks like a lot of work to prepare the beds for next spring but you’ll welcome the garden rest, I imagine. And you’re ready for the next season.
Your blog wouldn’t let me comment, Sue
The tomatoes do look quite lovely! And so does your assortment of fruits.
Thanks, Dave
Aah, it’s a bit sad coming to the end of the season, but quite satisfying too.
I like the bridge photo, very enticing.
Was that a queue of cars waiting for the steam train to pass? A good spot for it, even if you did get a bit of a soaking!
THe queue was waiting to see the trains Belinda, Some people just park up there for the day.
Such beautiful scenery on the North York Moors.
It certainly is Jo