We all know that things grow over time, but I don’t think I’ve ever been so aware of it as this week.  I was flicking through my laptop and I could see the transformation was just so striking.  It’s the change and varieties in colour more than anything.  Here are some of my before and after photos from January 2014 to June 2014.  Have you seen any big changes in your garden tis month?

 

The garlic has been wonderful, such a fragrant thing to plant in the winter months and look forward to in the summer.  I’ll certainly be planting some again this year and I am hoping to learn to to keep what I’ve grown for as long as possible.  The bulbs themselves arent enormous which isn’t a surprise as I didn’t add anything to the soil before I planted.  Once I’ve emptied the bed I’ll be adding more soil conditioner to try and boost the nutrients.The beautiful roses are in full bloom.  I can hardly believe they were woody stems just a month or so ago.  I have used them for the village flower arranging compeition, to give to a friend and I have just started to make some confetti too.

My loganberry has gone from twig to lush foliage, Evie and I tasted our first berry on Wednesday and actually the first one I’ve ever tasted.  It was on the sour side of a raspberry and would be perfect in crumble or jam.
And of course there are other beautiful things that have been growing, plentiful peas, sweet peas and more subtle white/pink roses and lots more to enjoy.