Tuesday, 4th July 2023 - Kale and a Sweetpea

Months ago my Tim was passing by a local farm shop and came home with black russian kale. It was the most delicious vegetable. In the spring I purchase as packet of russian kale seeds. The black variety I couldn't find. After sowing I had  prolific germination. My many seedlings have been shared to anyone who would take them leaving plenty for me to nurture in my vegetable patch. Tonight we had a crop with fish cakes. The stalks were a bit on the woody side but make good compost.

And my sweetpeas have at long last begun to flower. 

Kale and a Sweetpea

Pen and Watercolour

Saturday, 1st July 2023 - Grandfather and Grandson

Whilst our granddaughters were climbing in Tunbridge Wells we got the pleasure of having the company of our grandson. It was an early start and he arrived on our doorstep at 7.45am ready to entertain his grandparents. Herbie ate the spare poached egg I had cooked for bed and breakfast guests. Pizza dough was kneaded ready for lunch. Plants got watered as well as feet. KNex was connected. He did an interesting painting with water - it was named an 'invisible' painting! The rest of the family arrived later for a romp around the garden. Hetty and I saw so many little brown butterflies amongst the long grass meaning there is some good news on the way.

This evening we went to The Lord Raglan with friends. Earlier in the day I discussed what to have with my granddaughter Raffy. She recommended a gin and tonic and a burger. It was an excellent choice.

Grandfather and Grandson

Pen and Ink