While Team GB may have won a record haul of medals the plots of Great Britain are unlikely to have flourished in the sporadic weather. Or certainly judging by my plot.People generally seem to agree that this has been one of the worst summers on record and we are seeing productivity way down on previous years. There is very little happening on the plot at the moment but all is not lost - I planted purple sprouting broccoli seedlings (16x Extra Early Rudolph plants from Marshalls) and more potatoes (some of which have already curled up and died) and will plant my living salad (mustards which survive colder weather better and don't bolt) at the weekend.
I cut down the old wood of the raspberries and saw that the grape vines are hugely overgrown - time soon for a trim and some dolma (stuffed vine leaves) soon.
Keep on top of weeds and check your potatoes that are in storage. I had an unpleasant and stinky experience with an exploding one - most unpleasant! Keep them dry and in the cool but allow them to breathe.
The courgettes are still under attack but 2 beautiful yellow monsters appeared when I wasn't looking.
Cut them into thin slices, griddle, serve with feta, toasted pine nuts and mint. (The BBC recipe also says chili but I wimped out). It's a really delicious, fresh and summery dish - great as a starter or main depending on how greedy you are.
