Most of my flowers are perennials as I am not a fan of the hard work and waste of bedding plants. I also don't want to spend my money on something that will only last a year. I like my plants to be an investment.
Fruit and veg is another matter. You can eat what you grow and that's something I find exciting. I now have a 'mini orchard' thanks to my parents buying me five patio fruit trees for Christmas to add to my cherry, nectarine and family apple tree (three varieties grafted onto one stem). I also have a decent strawberry bed, blueberries and an ever growing raspberry patch. I have even scavenged a tayberry from my mother-in-law.
Veg this year will be courgettes as they are always a success and we eat a lot of them. Carrots did well in a trough last year so I will do them again and may attempt cabbages for a second year but with greater attention to caterpillars. The boys have developed a taste for cherry tomatoes so I just have to decide on variety. I think I will just grow Charlotte potatoes this year as they are a favourite of mine and stored well.
But, once again, I am tempted by butternut squash although I have never been successful. Maybe this will be the year?
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