What I harvested in 2023

[ameno]

Some tenderstem broccoli, and a lot of French beans.

[Plot70]

Two punnets of climbing beans. Two varieties.

[Nicos]

French beans. Nice one Mrsbusy!

[Bren In Pots]

Lettuce, basil, toms, spring onions and raspberries.

[annie8]

More rasps, a few peas, lettuce. Still no ripe tomatoes! But signs of broccoli coming which is exciting as I haven’t grown that before.

[Sweet savory]

Purple DFB, a few carrots, a courgette and excitingly the first runner beans.

[Plot70]

Climbing French and runner beans and courgettes.

[Nicos]

Spinach , Swiss chard, runner beans and peas, plus a few ripe plums

[ameno]

Some more windfall apples.

[succucare]

In 2023, I harvested a delightful combination of tomatoes and Hoya Carnosa (a type of succulent). Both crops brought me immense satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.

The tomato harvest was particularly rewarding. Watching the tomato plants grow from tiny seedlings to sturdy plants laden with juicy red fruit was a journey in itself. It required dedication, care, and patience to nurture the plants through various stages of growth. Finally, when the tomatoes were ready to be harvested, the taste of the fresh, homegrown produce was unparalleled. From adding them to salads to making delicious pasta sauces, the tomatoes from my garden enriched my meals and brought a burst of flavor to every dish.

On the other hand, growing Hoya Carnosa was a unique experience. As a succulent enthusiast, I took pleasure in tending to these beautiful plants. The delicate, waxy leaves and mesmerizing clusters of flowers added a touch of elegance to my living space. While the Hoya Carnosa doesn't provide edible fruits like tomatoes, the act of nurturing and watching it thrive was enough to make me happy. There's something truly rewarding about successfully growing and caring for these charming succulents.

[Bren In Pots]

Toms, mixed lettuce, basil and spring onions.

[ameno]

More french beans.

[Jungle Jane]

The first three tomatoes violet jasper from plant to plate in photos

[peanut]

Courgettes ronde de nice, cucumbers delistar and mini munch and blueberries

[rary]

Harvested my first trombo today have left it sitting in the sun to harden the skin, I also pulled my first tomatoes yesterday but unfortunately they didn't reach the kitchen