Just About Ready For Christmas

Yes, I LOVE them.  The plants were put in the ground after the last flood and are needing support due to the weight.  I have taken off the heads to stop them sprouting further, and the bottom leaves to air the little beauties.  The chickens were grateful for the off-cuts.  Bring on Christmas Day!
As a further note, I took my French Language exam yesterday; initial indications are that it went ok, but I still have to wait until Paris has check-marked the results.  Fingers crossed.