Whilst the french beans were planted back in April, the small pots seemed to be holding them back - so can't wait for first spuds to come out. Squeezed the beans along the back of the beetroots and cabbages whilst listening to Mak Radcliffe's evening radio programme, this week about new film about Joe Meek; if Telstar can't get the beans going, then I'm not sure will! I always like the fact that no matter how much planning you do, you have to react along the way, so lets see if they perk up...