tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post4169343062689857847..comments2024-03-25T13:56:15.075+00:00Comments on Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments: The food of loveSue Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-57495103260682480302013-05-30T07:59:09.190+00:002013-05-30T07:59:09.190+00:00I haven't seen the fruit for sale here but it ...I haven't seen the fruit for sale here but it is yummy, MalarSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-61826775054572124182013-05-30T00:03:39.745+00:002013-05-30T00:03:39.745+00:00I use to buy quince with expensive price over here...I use to buy quince with expensive price over here! How good to have them in the garden! yummy!Malarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421349464010347804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-32931476695320504392013-05-28T11:25:22.601+00:002013-05-28T11:25:22.601+00:00Meant to ask - how big does a mulberry grow?Meant to ask - how big does a mulberry grow?Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-89225310689706092062013-05-28T11:22:58.917+00:002013-05-28T11:22:58.917+00:00When they are cooking they smell delicious, Jo. When they are cooking they smell delicious, Jo. Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-26921869482487738742013-05-28T11:22:08.453+00:002013-05-28T11:22:08.453+00:00It is Chel although up until now we have had only ...It is Chel although up until now we have had only 8 or 9 fruits each year but it is still a baby.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-64992203753819133422013-05-28T11:21:19.228+00:002013-05-28T11:21:19.228+00:00You cook them Elaine - we use them in a similar wa...You cook them Elaine - we use them in a similar way to apples - crumbles - pies - compote. We've also mixed them with apples as they make a good combination. You can use them in all sorts of ways - there are lots of recipes on the internet - but we have never had so many that we have explored other ways of using them yet. If things go well maybe this year!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-67393266828830190442013-05-28T10:38:56.908+00:002013-05-28T10:38:56.908+00:00Do the actual fruit smell as nice as I have read, ...Do the actual fruit smell as nice as I have read, I am thinking of investing in a dwarf variety? I say investing its a forgone conclusion really. Jo@awholeplotoflovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525039817338877634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-8088091969969670352013-05-28T09:21:13.349+00:002013-05-28T09:21:13.349+00:00This looks as though it is a very beautiful and pr...This looks as though it is a very beautiful and productive tree. I think I'll add this to my wish list for my fruit garden. Thanks for the info. Chel xsweetbriardreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03036932595395191529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-35321558842539182422013-05-28T08:28:30.218+00:002013-05-28T08:28:30.218+00:00We've never made quince cheese - is it like le...We've never made quince cheese - is it like lemon cheese - but obviously tastes different - what I mean is, is it the same type of thing?Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-90918850579194172022013-05-28T07:14:18.990+00:002013-05-28T07:14:18.990+00:00I have been toying with the idea of getting a quin...I have been toying with the idea of getting a quince tree but wasn't sure what I would do with all the fruit. Do you eat them like an apple or do you have to cook them - say for quince jelly.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-51563016820549703062013-05-27T21:08:50.608+00:002013-05-27T21:08:50.608+00:00I have high hopes for some fruit on our Mullberry ...I have high hopes for some fruit on our Mullberry this year now it's in it's second year in it's new position. <br /><br />I love quince cheese but never expect to grow them in Scotland. It's reminiscent of the figs I remember from our garden in my youth - we never once got a fruit to ripen!Malhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17169050358049841998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-47350703771270580272013-05-27T17:38:50.987+00:002013-05-27T17:38:50.987+00:00All a bit later than usual though, Belinda.All a bit later than usual though, Belinda.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-21815697424434594542013-05-27T17:38:22.992+00:002013-05-27T17:38:22.992+00:00I hope so, Jo but having said that the nectarine w...I hope so, Jo but having said that the nectarine was loaded with flower and I tried pollinating with a soft brush in case the pollinators weren't about and there is no evidence of any fruit having set!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-171594469689279932013-05-27T17:37:19.411+00:002013-05-27T17:37:19.411+00:00It's a pear shape, Snowbird - well our variety...It's a pear shape, Snowbird - well our variety is but some are rounder.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-7654543013811324152013-05-27T17:36:41.708+00:002013-05-27T17:36:41.708+00:00It lovely and taste a little of honey, Linda but a...It lovely and taste a little of honey, Linda but a fruity sort of honey taste.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-4885459728183854942013-05-27T17:36:02.584+00:002013-05-27T17:36:02.584+00:00Thanks FRanticThanks FRanticSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-23654454146631254782013-05-27T17:35:45.690+00:002013-05-27T17:35:45.690+00:00We have Japanese quince in the garden growing up a...We have Japanese quince in the garden growing up a fence but I've never eaten that fruit, DewberrySue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-84211754791120250842013-05-27T17:34:47.006+00:002013-05-27T17:34:47.006+00:00So do you think even my trees tiny thin branches w...So do you think even my trees tiny thin branches will stand the 'here's hopeful' strain, Leanan?Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-6500696963564239492013-05-27T17:33:52.121+00:002013-05-27T17:33:52.121+00:00I guess there are probably other theories too, Mar...I guess there are probably other theories too, Mark but quince is a very old fruit.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-6298012193570273222013-05-27T16:40:26.324+00:002013-05-27T16:40:26.324+00:00The blossom and the bees are lovely! It does seem ...The blossom and the bees are lovely! It does seem to have been a good year for blossom so hopefully plenty of fruit will followBelinda Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019296108085163049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-34080324983188087562013-05-27T14:10:34.741+00:002013-05-27T14:10:34.741+00:00The blossom is really pretty, I can see why you ch...The blossom is really pretty, I can see why you chose this for a print for your bedroom wall. It looks like it's going to be another great fruit year for you.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-38208941372818706382013-05-27T12:51:21.951+00:002013-05-27T12:51:21.951+00:00How lovely is that blossom? I've never tasted ...How lovely is that blossom? I've never tasted quince, I always thought it was similar to pear....<br /><br />I love your print, and the bee enjoying the blossom. Gorgeous!xxxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-19234153009498090522013-05-27T12:33:45.510+00:002013-05-27T12:33:45.510+00:00A neighbour we once had grew Quince trees but I do...A neighbour we once had grew Quince trees but I don't ever remember seeing fruit on them!<br />What do they taste like?<br />Loving the canvas print, such a lovely image.<br /><br />Linda - The Tenacious GardenerLindachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17307042289297886569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-15051307366737433782013-05-27T12:17:37.896+00:002013-05-27T12:17:37.896+00:00Terrific photos of the bees doing their thing!Terrific photos of the bees doing their thing!menopausalrunninggirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02494325526369092474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-90905331747854527462013-05-27T12:11:04.731+00:002013-05-27T12:11:04.731+00:00I've never eaten quince fruits too, I don'...I've never eaten quince fruits too, I don't know anybody who grows the quince here in Poland.<br /><br />Many people here grow Japanese quince instead. It has smaller fruits, which smell very pleasantly, and they are great in jams or compotes. My mom covers chopped Japanese quince fruits with sugar and after a few days we've got a very delicious and healthy (rich in vit.C) syrup which we add to tea. These fruits can't be eaten raw because they're hard and sour. Dewberry / Amanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15414491661460075503noreply@blogger.com