Rampant sex at the allotment

Things are growing really well down the plot. Not only are the plants putting on a display, but it seems the insects are getting into the swing of things as well. A couple of shield bugs on the rhubarb...

And these red lily beetles on the lilies...

The shield bugs I don't mind. The red ones, though have to go.

Today threaten a bit of a downpour. When we got to the allotment, it was reasonably clear. Enough time for me to plant out a second bed of beetroot. The first bed had certainly grown from when I planted it out a month ago. Hopefully this one will catch up.

We also tried out our new tower.

We're not sure yet what we'll put in this. Possibly strawberries. Possibly cascading tomatoes. One thing is for certain though, it's not going to be this tall in the finished product. It's somewhat unstable at this height.

But no sooner had I finished building the tower to test it, then the clouds opened up. Fortunately we could take shelter in the green house.

There is stuff to do in the greenhouse as well. The tomatoes need staking to stop them falling over.

Back outside, now the rain has gone, it seems things are progressing rather well.
The courgettes are starting to produce. Still small but showing lots of promise for another tsunami of delights...

The Autumn Wings are also starting...

There are flowers on the peas...

and on the potatoes...

The sweetcorn is growing stronger as well.

as is the Zierkurbis behind it.

All-in-all, we seem to be having quite a good year so far this year. Apart from the slugs that is. But you can't have everything.