No-Dig, so far so good

So far the no-dig method is working well. Hardly any weeds, less watering and the plot looks vibrant.

Golden Bear white rot success

We usually lose about 50% of our onions to white rot but have only lost two out of 120 from this years crop of Golden Bear.  It's possible the one bed is less contaminated plus the dry weather may have helped but rot still claimed half the Red Baron nearby.
GB is marketed as resistant to downy mildew but I read it has an increasing reputation as having some white rot resistance too. Maybe the roots produce less allicin so the rot isn't triggered into being active. Whatever the reason I'll be growing them again next year. 

Home made cheese and garlic loaf

Wholemeal cheese and elephant garlic loaf, should go well with Mediterranean style veg.

Looking good

Everything's suddenly picked up.

First aubergines of the season

Seared the slices on a cast iron griddle and served with goats cheese and pasta. Warmed toms and beans with garlic to bring out the flavour.

Tunnel update

Tunnel's doing well to date. Currently harvesting carrots, spring onion, cukes, french beans and the odd hot wax chilli. Aubergines and toms are coming along nicely.