Well it has been a good while since I gave an update on the veggie patch, up in the northern reaches of County Cork. Since the Iceland trip you may also be wondering where the Hound has gone. So here is a post to kill two birds with one stone, as they say.
The Sage has played a blinder this year, creating a polytunnel and moving on to the exotics such as peppers. Meanwhile his beloved spuds are occupying a fare patch of the real outdoors, along with the ubiquitous brassicas, with cabbage to the fore here. Come to think of it, all we need is the pig to be able to create an Irish favourite. Best not let this slip out near the Sage as it may just become reality. The bottom line is, he is working hard in his retirement while yours truly goes up to plant the occasional seed, scratch his chin a bit, shake his head slowly and pretend to contribute.
Now though, is the time of much celebration as it is time to reap. The freezer is already laden with broad beans, peas and blackcurrants while I have also managed to steal a few tubs of tatties and plenty of salad goodies along with some strawberries and raspberries.
As for the Hound, he had the delight of staying at the Country Retreat with the Sages for a couple of weeks while we were in Iceland. This last weekend he tried to muck in with the shelling of the broad beans. Let’s just say he provided plenty of amusement for all and is looking as good as ever.
So here we go, a few images of the Hound at his chores and some of the spectacular fruits on the blackcurrant bushes.
So you can rest easy, the Hound is in fine shape and we are getting plenty of fresh goodness courtesy of The Sage.
Meticulous Mick 
Lovely pictures!! Those first two in particular – I love those blackcurrants! impressive!!!
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~You should taste the jam! 😃
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The Hound is looking good. And those blackcurrants looks yummy. 🙂
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Yep, jam made, further batches in the freezer. A good bit of vitamin C. 😃
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Give that pooch a pat for me! Those berries look divine 😉
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Loving the captures of the Hound – thanks for sharing and giving an update 🙂 Happy Hump Day!
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Thank you, the Hound is in flying form. MM 🍀
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The Hound has such a shiny coat! Perhaps the berry juice? 😉
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Perhaps too much Pouch Pampering…..
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lol awwww there can never ever be enough!
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I think the birds got to my blackberry bush while I was away. Yours look great.
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Incredibly laden and we didn’t bother with netting this year either. Hope all is good with you Joan. MM 🍀
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Great pics and the Hound is looking as handsome as ever. Glad you are reaping your harvest…great to have your own veggies I have started freezing and pickling as the gluts come fast and furious 😉
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It has certainly started early this year. Happy reaping.
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Flying beans .. or maybe levitating beans is the Hound’s new trick MM 🙂
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Oh he has plenty of tricks alright (I am glad to say) 😃
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what a lovely dog! 🙂
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Oh he is a beauty, almost 2 years old now but very much a puppy at heart. Make that a large puppy. 😃
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