tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post4968887945542227453..comments2024-03-25T13:56:15.075+00:00Comments on Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments: Would you eat beyond rotten fruit?Sue Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-54202334402477569842010-12-16T16:46:43.260+00:002010-12-16T16:46:43.260+00:00Pity that you are so far away Fer or you could hav...Pity that you are so far away Fer or you could have one of mine but it would be well and truly rotten if it had to make its way all the way to you!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-41029277283999995462010-12-16T16:10:53.512+00:002010-12-16T16:10:53.512+00:00I didn't knew this plant. It looks very intere...I didn't knew this plant. It looks very interesting. I am intrigued by the taste. I would like to try itferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307248426034018988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-26702568262108614872010-12-12T11:24:32.952+00:002010-12-12T11:24:32.952+00:00Hi Jay,
I have had a quick look at your 'Medie...Hi Jay,<br />I have had a quick look at your 'Medieval' video so medlars should be just the fruit for you!!<br /><br />I'll update next year on how we get on again especially if I try the tart idea that Jo suggested.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-91818319350210626082010-12-11T21:22:41.980+00:002010-12-11T21:22:41.980+00:00I'd heard of medlars and was very curious abou...I'd heard of medlars and was very curious about them.<br /><br />It's great to see pictures and get information about them from 'real' people.<br /><br />Maybe one day I'll give one a try - but I'm not much of a jam person myself, so it could be a risk if I'm as fond of them as you have been this year!Ferris Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04112537164554514642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-9890445793030802542010-12-11T12:01:54.647+00:002010-12-11T12:01:54.647+00:00Apparently they were popular in the Middle ages Li...Apparently they were popular in the Middle ages LindaSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-13596573063724007202010-12-11T11:27:56.317+00:002010-12-11T11:27:56.317+00:00They do sound fascinating. Sort of Tudor/Old Engl...They do sound fascinating. Sort of Tudor/Old English-y. Perhaps they ate them in those days with lots of spices to disguise the taste.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269887100694066103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-65585530854281036752010-12-08T16:20:44.780+00:002010-12-08T16:20:44.780+00:00Hi Share my blog and thank you for posting a comm...Hi <b>Share my blog </b> and thank you for posting a comment. I can tell from your blog that you are very visual some gorgeous snow photos!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-36447568724205771322010-12-08T16:17:34.732+00:002010-12-08T16:17:34.732+00:00In my case Tanya I'll try again - It does look...In my case Tanya I'll try again - It does look like a bread roll dosen't itSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-42179280362115705262010-12-08T15:01:31.929+00:002010-12-08T15:01:31.929+00:00It looks like you opened a br4ead roll. I don'...It looks like you opened a br4ead roll. I don't know that I would want to grow one of these trees but I would certainly try the fruit...even if it was only the once!!allotments4youhttp://www.allotments4you.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-2891501362013602662010-12-08T07:54:51.921+00:002010-12-08T07:54:51.921+00:00Welcome Christina
Maybe wide and spreading wouldn&...Welcome Christina<br />Maybe wide and spreading wouldn't fit in our garden.<br /><br />Hope that I haven't put you off medlrs too much - the tree is lovely and medlar jelly is nice to eat - it's just the raw ones and I'm sure it must be me and not the medlar. I'll be ending up sued for being medlaristSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-88303914400161697782010-12-07T21:52:58.704+00:002010-12-07T21:52:58.704+00:00I've heard of meddlars but I don't think I...I've heard of meddlars but I don't think I've ever actually seen a tree. After your graphic description I don't think I'll be rushing out to buy one. As for mulberries, the trees grow very large, and quite quickly; I think they have a beautiful shape though wide and spreading. Being caught 'red handed' comes from the fact that you can't pick the fruit without getting stained hands. ChrisitnaMy Hesperides Gardenhttp://myhesperidesgarden.wordpress.com/2010/08/15/august-bloomday/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-63574180535854516642010-12-07T17:14:51.315+00:002010-12-07T17:14:51.315+00:00I'm not totally giving up on them yet Steve ju...I'm not totally giving up on them yet Steve just for this year!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-58925333340466577262010-12-07T16:47:42.034+00:002010-12-07T16:47:42.034+00:00how facinating! I've never heard of the fruit...how facinating! I've never heard of the fruit or bletting. Too bad you didn't like it but it makes for a great story!Stephanie from GardenTherapy.cahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16662974571087448913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-1556156225526592872010-12-07T15:47:28.679+00:002010-12-07T15:47:28.679+00:00I did give it a go Carrie and only made it sound a...I did give it a go Carrie and only made it sound awful having tasted it but they really did taste Yuk! I must have done something wrong as some people seem to like them - I'll be giving it another go next year too.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-33617389739930754452010-12-07T15:26:08.795+00:002010-12-07T15:26:08.795+00:00ummmm, you pose an interesting question. Generally...ummmm, you pose an interesting question. Generally my answer would be "no, are you bonkers!" and in the this case maybe I would be sensible in staying away (you didn't exactly make them sound delightful). BUT, if I had grown them myself...of course I would give it a go, reluctantly maybe but darn it - I GREW IT!<br />Oh I'm all impassioned now *blush*Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475182740888543862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-57411851863583482182010-12-07T14:32:11.058+00:002010-12-07T14:32:11.058+00:00Hi Diana,
It's certainly differentHi Diana,<br />It's certainly differentSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-67074659281409799812010-12-07T14:31:15.979+00:002010-12-07T14:31:15.979+00:00It's always a shame to let fruit spoil VH - ma...It's always a shame to let fruit spoil VH - maybe the wildlife eats it.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-6134731158818849412010-12-07T14:31:03.410+00:002010-12-07T14:31:03.410+00:00That is an interesting fruit. I have to be advente...That is an interesting fruit. I have to be adventerous enough to eat it.Malay-Kadazan girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692400837667241873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-86298670783026664972010-12-07T13:49:25.381+00:002010-12-07T13:49:25.381+00:00I'd definitely stick to the jelly. There'...I'd definitely stick to the jelly. There's a gorgeous huge mulberry tree (NOT bush!) in the grounds of Wilberforce House, a museum in Willwiam Wilberforce's old house in Hull. It's got lots of exchibits on the slave trade, which he was instrumental in abolishing. The tree is in the garden and it always seems such a shame to see the fruit falling to the ground to be ruined.Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12841961223771293021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-15332925844744969262010-12-07T11:26:27.266+00:002010-12-07T11:26:27.266+00:00Hi Jo,
I'd never been to that blog before and ...Hi Jo,<br />I'd never been to that blog before and she seems to love medlars doesn't she? From what I have read I think they suffer from the Marmite syndrome. I haven't enough for a tart this year but will certainly have a go at that another time.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-39939545949319624172010-12-07T10:44:26.042+00:002010-12-07T10:44:26.042+00:00I've never heard of them being eaten raw befor...I've never heard of them being eaten raw before, just made into jams, jellies and pies. Have you read Dawn's recent posts on medlars - http://raisingseedlings.blogspot.com/ <br />She wrote a post about the medlar tart she had made, that's something you could try.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-30544326006621799392010-12-07T08:20:11.564+00:002010-12-07T08:20:11.564+00:00I hope they taste better too Damo but there again ...I hope they taste better too Damo but there again it is a good looking tree.<br /><br />I have wondered about mulberries so will be interested to see what it is like - they can grow quite tall can't they? Wakefeild prison has a Mulberry bush in the middle of the exercise yard which apparently was the origin of "Here we go round the mulberry tree" The female prisoners used to walk round it when exercising.<br /><br />See <a href="http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/CultureAndLeisure/HistoricWakefield/Buildings/WakefieldPrison/MulberryBush/default.htm" rel="nofollow">here</a><br /><br />Hi vrtlarica - maybe I haven't got the technique of bletting mastered yet. I did leave them longer this year than last so maybe they over bletted.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-53093733591396464362010-12-07T08:10:48.221+00:002010-12-07T08:10:48.221+00:00I have never tried them. But some people really li...I have never tried them. But some people really like them. From what I have seen, they eat them before they rot, but before they get nice brown color and become soft.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-33750173146947262702010-12-06T21:40:30.060+00:002010-12-06T21:40:30.060+00:00...plump...plumpMal's Allotmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349857165496487250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-58011855166242362632010-12-06T21:39:39.574+00:002010-12-06T21:39:39.574+00:00Enjoyed your informative (as ever)post. We have hi...Enjoyed your informative (as ever)post. We have high hopes of our Mulberry bush if it survives the winter. Now glad we didn't pump for the medlar first!Mal's Allotmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349857165496487250noreply@blogger.com