tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post102886167536257511..comments2024-03-25T13:56:15.075+00:00Comments on Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments: Not what I call smallSue Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-19357402437818566372017-08-11T08:09:31.152+00:002017-08-11T08:09:31.152+00:00We freeze what we can't use straight away, Bon...We freeze what we can't use straight away, Bonnie. Or in the case of potatoes and onions etc we store in sacks and boxes. Carrots, parsnips leeks and other winter vegetables are left Om the ground and harvested when required. I do pickle beetroot and shalllts though.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-75061304454222921942017-08-11T02:38:09.973+00:002017-08-11T02:38:09.973+00:00Everything looks grand, but now I am intrigued. W...Everything looks grand, but now I am intrigued. What do you do with your harvest if you don't can? That is a lot of harvest.Bonnie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10052974547161586063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-42050649296107995792017-08-09T22:12:13.929+00:002017-08-09T22:12:13.929+00:00The Kestrel potatoes have a lovely flavour, Nadez...The Kestrel potatoes have a lovely flavour, Nadezda.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-88759837547497395622017-08-09T10:09:49.885+00:002017-08-09T10:09:49.885+00:00Sue, what a wonderful harvest! Your potato is amaz...Sue, what a wonderful harvest! Your potato is amazing, I've lifted mine - they are smaller than your but I've eaten with appetite, very tasty young potato. I also liked your bouquet of dahlias, it's a really summer bouquet.Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-75602823317210309882017-08-09T07:31:16.179+00:002017-08-09T07:31:16.179+00:00It's going to be a case of whether the peaches... It's going to be a case of whether the peaches and nectarines ripen first or fall off the tree first, Margaret we have had a couple fall off this week. Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-81622549869050220012017-08-09T07:29:34.367+00:002017-08-09T07:29:34.367+00:00The reason we are using is to keep the whitefly at... The reason we are using is to keep the whitefly at bay too, and it does seem to work. It is especially good to keep it off the broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. <br /> We've been trying to decide why the cabbages are doing so well this year and wonder whether it is because it has been dry and it has made us water them very well as normally we would rely upon the rain which maybe doesn't provide as much moisture as we have. A strange irony.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-2637820763208213832017-08-09T03:46:05.222+00:002017-08-09T03:46:05.222+00:00Such wonderful harvests! We too are just starting...Such wonderful harvests! We too are just starting on the tomato harvests - they seem to be a tad late this year.<br /><br />Oh, that peach and nectarine look scrumptious! Fingers crossed that it won't be much longer until you indulge in the sweet, juicy goodness you are anticipating.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-38909948332344166972017-08-08T21:47:58.553+00:002017-08-08T21:47:58.553+00:00I always enjoy seeing what flowers you are cutting...I always enjoy seeing what flowers you are cutting Sue, and your mix of sweetpea colours is very pretty. It does seem to be a good cabbage-year here too, although nothing to compete with the size of the helmeted one! This year ours at growing under enviromesh to keep out whitefly, which makes a lot of difference to the overall appearance of the leaves (thank goodness!)Kathyhttp://www.alittlebitofsunshine.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-66764417970450223792017-08-08T09:46:19.067+00:002017-08-08T09:46:19.067+00:00The cabbage was as big as Martyn's head, Malar...The cabbage was as big as Martyn's head, Malar :-)Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-2220347502088042482017-08-08T05:09:03.699+00:002017-08-08T05:09:03.699+00:00That's beautiful harvest of vegetables and col...That's beautiful harvest of vegetables and colourful flowers Sue! The cabbage must be really huge to fit into the helmet!<br />Hope it will take long time for the wasp to know that they were duped! ;)<br />Malarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421349464010347804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-1241563030417134422017-08-07T22:15:48.527+00:002017-08-07T22:15:48.527+00:00These are the second sowing of broad beans um fava...These are the second sowing of broad beans um fava, Michelle. Large babies eh?Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-54869774876055938472017-08-07T22:14:18.264+00:002017-08-07T22:14:18.264+00:00We are hoping that the next peaches and nectarines...We are hoping that the next peaches and nectarines that we pick fully ripe, DaveSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-86235784782872313992017-08-07T22:13:18.326+00:002017-08-07T22:13:18.326+00:00Thanks, Dina. There are plenty more cabbages where...Thanks, Dina. There are plenty more cabbages where that one came from. We will be turning green.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-88654019878453510592017-08-07T22:12:20.663+00:002017-08-07T22:12:20.663+00:00We do seem to be achieving cabbages larger than us...We do seem to be achieving cabbages larger than usual this year for some reason, Susie.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-64010494639863659502017-08-07T22:10:57.425+00:002017-08-07T22:10:57.425+00:00The mesh over the cabbages is an attempt to keep t...The mesh over the cabbages is an attempt to keep the whitefly off, Norma and it does seem to work.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-8195456963787118242017-08-07T22:09:55.272+00:002017-08-07T22:09:55.272+00:00Thanks, LeaThanks, LeaSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-15566568164528513382017-08-07T22:08:17.964+00:002017-08-07T22:08:17.964+00:00It is, Jo although the berry harvest is winding do...It is, Jo although the berry harvest is winding down now.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-42576762297563879632017-08-07T22:07:22.746+00:002017-08-07T22:07:22.746+00:00That's a thought, Deborah but too many helmets...That's a thought, Deborah but too many helmets would be needed. No we don't make wine, we just enjoy the plums as they are or cook some down to use over winter.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-48286789308825808712017-08-07T21:23:48.521+00:002017-08-07T21:23:48.521+00:00It's interesting to see favas, um broad beans ...It's interesting to see favas, um broad beans and tomatoes harvested at the same time. I plant my tomatoes as soon as the broad beans vacate the garden so there's no chance of harvesting them together. Not exactly small is so true! It's like the "baby" cabbage Pixie that I grow, it always grows quickly past "baby" size.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-72741618506202562462017-08-07T20:32:35.643+00:002017-08-07T20:32:35.643+00:00I agree - a 2.3kg cabbage would be a big one for m...I agree - a 2.3kg cabbage would be a big one for me! Unless I am making kraut I prefer smaller heads, which feed the two of us nicely. The peach and nectarine are really lovely! Brown rot gets all of ours.Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-9860226854677713702017-08-07T20:03:12.736+00:002017-08-07T20:03:12.736+00:00That is one mighty fine looking cabbage head! Love...That is one mighty fine looking cabbage head! Loved your harvest. Your cut flowers are looking good too.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-47494560373252730282017-08-07T14:48:19.490+00:002017-08-07T14:48:19.490+00:00A wonderful harvest, that cabbage head is huge (or...A wonderful harvest, that cabbage head is huge (or at least compared to what I grow)!<br /><br />Oof, wasps ... Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354350096358468967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-26740803688743964952017-08-07T11:17:33.840+00:002017-08-07T11:17:33.840+00:00I see you are growing your cabbage under floating ...I see you are growing your cabbage under floating row cover, I am using it for the first time and hoping for good results. I have similar problem with small Asian pear due to reluctance to thin.norma changhttp://gardentowok.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-24541636590870844502017-08-07T10:46:45.698+00:002017-08-07T10:46:45.698+00:00What a wonderful fruit and vegetable harvest! And ...What a wonderful fruit and vegetable harvest! And the flowers are beautiful!<br />Have a great week!Leahttp://www.leasmenagerie.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-41483478458873512802017-08-07T10:15:16.126+00:002017-08-07T10:15:16.126+00:00This is a great time of year when the harvests are...This is a great time of year when the harvests are so varied. I came home from holiday to find the first of my ripe tomatoes, I'm only growing Maskotka this year but the plants are filled with fruit.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com