Tatnam Organic Patch

The workday started wet, which is good for the plants, but galling after the sunny weather last week. Andy was there first, trying to re-fit the watering system before all the rain finished.

May workday teabreak sheltering from rain

Soon the greenhouse was full of people sipping tea and sheltering from the rain, but as the sun broke through, much weeding was done, Brussel Sprouts planted, and another attempt to erradicate the perenniel bindweed in the new bed was made. The bindweed probably won.

Bindweed regrowth from short stem

Brendan and Tat brought down a splendid new sign, in need of varnishing and mounting, both well underway.

Marks great soupy stew contained nettles, dandelion, good king henry, and diverse other weeds. Afraid the bindweed isn’t known for culinary qualities, Gary was wondering if there is any good reason for it to exist other than to frustrate our efforts at eradication.

Tatnam Patch new sign painted by Tat