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I guess it was inevitable...

...blight arrived in the garden this week.

True to form, it's gone straight for the San Marzano, knocking out a Golden Sunrise en-route.

So far, Brandywine and all the small fruited plants are unaffacted but they will be discovered sooner or later.

The good thing is that I started toms off really early, so we've been eating them for six weeks already. It's a damn shame to lose any, but it could have been worse...

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Often, my veg peak in July and tail off through August. This year, however, I've tried hard to keep sowing and things have stretched out really well.

At the moment it's peak harvest (volume wise) for tomatoes and courgettes. They can get rather tedious, it has to be said.

Today I harvested my first parsnip (Avonresister). I can't stand the things, but I've grown them for my partner and mother who are very keen. I've also pulled a few Autumn King carrots - they are...

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