It’s been a while since I wrote anything on this blog and although I was tempted to write about Big Brother 10 this summer, it really hasn’t captured my imagination. The lack of live feed, terrible presenter and a God awful cast has allowed me free time to experiment in the garden! Please remember I am a novice and I’m learning – daily! It’s great fun to watch things grow! (Updated 27th June, 2009 – scroll down for update!)

Here we go then, I can’t remember how long it took for the first signs of life to show but it was exciting! I bought three types of seed potato – total cost including bags was £6. (Forgot to say, all pics taken with the iphone 3G)

A little further on and things have developed somewhat!

As you can see they are starting to look fairly healthy, the combination of water and sun makes a big difference doesn’t it!

I wish I had taken a pic showing how tall they were but alas I didn’t so you’ll have to imagine that!

So there you have it, the last healthy pic I took (above) of the pots in the bags. The next picture was taken a month later (this week in fact) and show the damage done by the heavy winds and heat.

I wasn’t quite sure if I should harvest the bag but given my limited experience and knowledge I thought nothing ventured nothing gained! The result is as follows ….

Update on the potato growing! (Saturday 27th June, 2009)

Decided to have a go at harvesting the second bag of potatoes and have to say delighted with the results! The variety is called “Orla” and planted a few months ago, unfortunately I didn’t keep a date. I used 3 seed potatoes in the bag. Total yield was 7lbs or 3.2Kg. Is that good ?

Orla potatoes 7lbs dirt optional extra ! Orla and her sisters scrub up well !

and another one for good measure! Because I’m proud!