The dreaded blight has struck for the second year running, so I have taken up all the tomatoes. It was open day at the allotments today and we went to do some weeding etc and support this year's charity, Victim Support Croydon. Met some interesting people and discussed allotmenteering in general. We currently have a waiting list of around 40, which is in stark contrast to just a few years back when I took on my plot and we had several vacant ones to choose from - I guess it really is the new rock 'n' roll! I put in some leeks, rather belatedly, and sowed some more radishes, rocket and salad leaves. Enjoyed some lukewarm tea and homemade cake, although decided to 'pass' on the courgette muffins! And yes, I did forget to take my camera ...

Everything is soggy and weedy at the plot, but the chillies in the porch are coming along nicely.

Have decided to stay in and continue working my way through the courgettes ...