Then a deep cull of Sycamore, so much so that we uncovered the fence and saw signs of life from next door! The compost bins are now open to the elements a bit more, but more importantly, there will be light over a good part of the right hand fruit beds. And a whole new planting space has emerged, still to be cleared but the prospect of a vertical trellis for growing climbing fruit is in view.
The Top Bed now has another squash - Vif d'Etampes potiron - and it will be edged with the fiery red flowers of Crocosmia Lucifer. At the other end, three Crambe Maritima plants that I grew from root cuttings (my first ever!) are in there too, waiting for the growth that will show a marvellous structural framework in the winter... this year's christmas tree?
