Has Beans

Gillian and Sheila helped out at the community allotment. Our main task was to take down the remainder of the runner bean plants from the long bed and the tubs. We cut them off just above the soil level, leaving the roots to continue their nitrogen-fixing activities. The plants were untangled from the poles and put on the compost heap, saving any mature pods for seed next year. The canes were taken down and stored in the rafters of the big shed, ready for next year. The bed was then covered in weed-suppressant membrane to over-winter. We also took out some of the dwarf beans, but the courgettes are still going strong so I took some home for tea. Just in case of any confusion, the title of this report refers to the vegetable plants, not the Goodgym volunteers!