tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post3268181239038964374..comments2024-03-25T13:56:15.075+00:00Comments on Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments: Living up to its nameSue Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-68352488459702100082018-10-16T22:36:04.710+00:002018-10-16T22:36:04.710+00:00The quinces have certainly excelled, AnnaThe quinces have certainly excelled, AnnaSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-88785675225144323822018-10-14T16:26:02.319+00:002018-10-14T16:26:02.319+00:00Oh what a richness of quinces Sue. Your car boot m...Oh what a richness of quinces Sue. Your car boot must have smelled delicious. A lot of people have been saying that it's been their best quince crop ever. This summer must have suited them unlike the potatoes. Glad that your research has made you feel happier about your crop.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-86339779334323267222018-10-14T14:45:23.535+00:002018-10-14T14:45:23.535+00:00You can also combine them with apples, Dicky. Don&...You can also combine them with apples, Dicky. Don't try to cut a quince in half or core it. The centre is rock hard so you just need to slice the flesh offSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-25836983830590275682018-10-14T13:46:20.848+00:002018-10-14T13:46:20.848+00:00Nice to see you've still got so much growing S...Nice to see you've still got so much growing Sue. A plot holder on our site left a load of free quinces out. I wasn't sure what to do with them but I like the sound of a crumble!Dickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03148019227810388996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-3565191250326645062018-10-11T18:19:49.519+00:002018-10-11T18:19:49.519+00:00We were pleased to see the carrots too, Dian and n...We were pleased to see the carrots too, Dian and now it’s fingers crossed for the parsnips.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-91077767107004572762018-10-11T18:18:43.480+00:002018-10-11T18:18:43.480+00:00There’s a vineyard not far away from us, Roger. It...There’s a vineyard not far away from us, Roger. It’s near Woodlesford where I used to live.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-64075527691835303502018-10-11T18:15:57.332+00:002018-10-11T18:15:57.332+00:00At least it’s not really a problem most years, Mar...At least it’s not really a problem most years, Margaret. There’s been a price to pay for our exceptional summer.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-74128840287157313422018-10-10T20:46:20.591+00:002018-10-10T20:46:20.591+00:00Wonderful harvests, especially the quinces, wow! S...Wonderful harvests, especially the quinces, wow! Sp pleased to finally see all those fabulous carrots.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-11654232361780134842018-10-10T16:16:29.871+00:002018-10-10T16:16:29.871+00:00last week we visited a vinyard in the Yorkshire Wo...last week we visited a vinyard in the Yorkshire Wolds - your grapes look better!Roger Brook - No Dig Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210160273591839142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-39002608226813794372018-10-10T16:01:34.010+00:002018-10-10T16:01:34.010+00:00Strawberries and potatoes have not been good for u...Strawberries and potatoes have not been good for us this either, Sue, so it was good to read about your researchMargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08979390044895652899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-70927956925943634072018-10-09T09:38:59.055+00:002018-10-09T09:38:59.055+00:00Apparently some varieties of potato are more susce...Apparently some varieties of potato are more susceptible to the effect of heat, Kathy. I think Desiree was mentioned as one that was more tolerant, we din’t Grow that variety si I can’t confirm or deny that.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-43644109070264640502018-10-09T09:36:23.508+00:002018-10-09T09:36:23.508+00:00It’s a pity we can’t predict what summer’s will be...It’s a pity we can’t predict what summer’s will be like well in advance, Dave. If we had known we could have planted sweet potatoes.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-43686911964294674302018-10-09T09:34:28.909+00:002018-10-09T09:34:28.909+00:00Quince seems to be a fruit that people love or hat...Quince seems to be a fruit that people love or hate. Fortunately we love it.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-39773644507794838422018-10-09T09:33:11.178+00:002018-10-09T09:33:11.178+00:00Unfortunately we don’t have a dehydrator, Margaret...Unfortunately we don’t have a dehydrator, Margaret or that would have been something I would have tried.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-9418580466359627512018-10-09T08:38:59.313+00:002018-10-09T08:38:59.313+00:00Lovely harvests Sue, and that collection of drying...Lovely harvests Sue, and that collection of drying flowers looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing all that info about optimal conditions for growing potatoes. When I read it all I felt amazed we had as many tubers as we did to be honest! We made juice out of some of or grapes, just plain, sterilised juice, and it is deliciousKathyhttp://www.alittlebitofsunshine.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-30555292728162036862018-10-08T19:19:19.587+00:002018-10-08T19:19:19.587+00:0072 lbs of quince - oh my! I like Michelle's id...72 lbs of quince - oh my! I like Michelle's idea on the grapes too. That's a fruit I've never had much luck with.<br /><br />Interesting research on the potatoes temperature preferences. Our May and June weather is usually much hotter than they prefer, which is likely one reason they struggle in our garden. Sweet potatoes love the heat though, which is why I grow lots of them.Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-14095850670902357682018-10-08T17:14:30.145+00:002018-10-08T17:14:30.145+00:00Wow! Your huge harvest of fruits and vegetables lo...Wow! Your huge harvest of fruits and vegetables looks impressive!<br />I love quince. It's a fruit rich in minerals!<br />Have a happy new week !Elahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07233606648281104359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-43640532015770237512018-10-08T15:00:54.560+00:002018-10-08T15:00:54.560+00:00Wow, that's an amazing amount of quinces. Have...Wow, that's an amazing amount of quinces. Have you ever tried the Spanish quince paste called Membrillo? That might be one way to preserve part of the harvest. I would have my dehydrator going night and day turning all those grapes into raisins. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.com