We've also got ducks in our pool this year - but they only stayed for a week and moved on. My kids loved them

I usually only grow aspergus for the flowers and didn't have any problems this year.

I love sunflowers too. Last year I bought a big bouquet of sunflowers at a uk flowers company, kept the seeds and managed to get lots of little seedlings from that which are now growing in my garden.
Apart from the sunflowers I also grow dahlias, cornflowers and marigolds.

I like broccoli casserole - just add some potatoes, ham and bechamel sauce and put it in the oven. It is heavenly!

Interesting tip! I will try that, thanks!

Vivien I love the idea with the icecubes I'll try that next year with a part of my cordial

I have been growing spring cabbage for the last couple of years and also always soe in early August.

I heard that shallots are ready a bit earlier than usual this year so I guess yours might be ready to harvest!