Lime Mint murder

Trimmed the Lime mint back this morning, as it was getting way out of control and starting to fall over. There isnt much left but it will soon be back in fifth gear growing quickly. It was standing at about 18inch before the trim and you couldnt see the bucket it was planted in. How times change

These are some Calendula growing in a tub, Last year had 1 plant I think in this tub and these are self sown plants. They are good for attacking greenfly eating insects, so they get to stay

Weather report - Sunny all day ,Wakefield, England and in Leeds and South Elmsall.

Of note checked my bee hive and could not find a queen still and I dont think there are any baby bees either. However spoke to a chap at the association and I am picking him up tomorrow to have a look at the hive, cast an experts eye over the issue.

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The bees are looking healthy

Had a quick peak at the bees this afternoon, there wasnt much activity at the entrance so I just took the top off. No fears.... lots of bees as you can see

I still dont know if I am queenless yet though. I will do a full inspection next Sunday I hope. weather allowing


My peas are growing very nicely but no flowers yet. These are a mange tout variety called "bijou"

The mint in tubs are growing very well to. This is a lime mint

I have I think 6 varieties on mint in tubs like this including catmint "nepeta racemose". grapefruit mint, apple mint, pineapple mint and eau de cologne mint


Weather report - sunny morning but very wet afternoon and evening, lots of rain, Wakefield, England

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Mint Difference

I am very happy with my Mint collections. It is growing very well but what surprises me is the difference in growth habit and how very similar mints grow differently.

I have a lime and grapefruit mint here. The lime shoots up with little leaf where as the Grapefruit starts in a with open leaves. These plants are in a quite shady spot in the garden but are about 13inch apart.

Grapefruit Mint

Lime Mint

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