It is now just after 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve here. Last night I set the alarm for 5.50 a.m. and we duly got up and headed straight to the Growers' Market. I had not checked as I was certain that, once again, it was going to be on Thursday, not Saturday. We arrived to find two empty car parks. (One is used for the market and the other for parking). Yes, it is on Saturday this week.
We came straight home and I was able to get into the garden and, among other things, cut back some shrubs that we encroaching on other ones. The rest of the day has flown with usual day to day jobs.
I picked the first two tomatoes tonight (Black Krim, one of my favourites). They are quite a good size. We have a lot of large tomatoes and I have my fingers crossed for a good crop but one can never know with tomatoes as blight can hit and demolish a crop.
Today's harvest.
I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year. Let's hope with the new vaccine (and a new President in the U.S.A.) that things will improve for everyone). I realise how lucky we have been here although, with Covid once again loose in New South Wales I don't want to be too complacent. It could so easily turn up here again.
We are planning on a quiet night.
It is many years now since I grew Black Krim, but I remember they tasted really good.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and Doug a safe and Happy New Year! Mxx
and Happy New Year to you as well Margaret.
DeleteA happy and healthy new year to you all xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gwynneth, the healthy part is the most important.
DeleteNew Zealand and Australia have been models for the world in dealing with COVID-19 so let's hope it stays that way. The world sure has become an isolated place, however. i was due to visit Australia in July 2020, had to cancel, rescheduled for July 2021 and it hardly looks like it will be possible then. Happy New Year - roll up your sleeve and get ready for the vaccine,
ReplyDeleteThat is the world's only hope.
DeleteI read a news story about an emergency nurse in the USA who had the vaccine but a week later caught Covid, it's hard to say whether it will work 100% or not, we will be watching what happens with the vaccine over this year. btw Happy New Year for 2021
ReplyDeleteI don't think any of the vaccines are 100% effective but the best there is.
DeleteHappy New Year to you both, and enjoy all of that lovely homegrown produce.
ReplyDeleteand to you, Rosemary, we do enjoy our homegrown produce.
DeleteHow nice to have fresh vegs. We have to wait another 6 months; at least. Let's all hope that 2021 will bring some long-awaited joy.
ReplyDeleteThey are the first tomatoes but we pick about the same amount of beans, courgettes and cucumber every day. Bliss.
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