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Post by alicat on Apr 27, 2007 13:39:34 GMT 1
 It looks great SL. - Well done. and the mulch makes a big difference doesn't it.  When will the rest arrive. - you were so lucky. Fingers crossed for your Parsnips mine have not even stuck there heads up to say hello. I hope yours fare better.
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 27, 2007 13:44:55 GMT 1
I wish I knew when the rest of the mulch was coming but when its free and free delivery too you have to be patient!   for the parsnips,and thats for you, me, Mick, and 4P too I think! |
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Post by alicat on Apr 27, 2007 13:48:26 GMT 1
I've given up on mine i'm going to sow swede instead I think. - But for you, 4P and mick |
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 27, 2007 13:50:25 GMT 1
ugh swede! Only fit for footie practice ! OH likes it though....  |
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Post by alicat on Apr 27, 2007 13:58:28 GMT 1
I take it you don't like it. It is BM's idea to do it as she like's carrot and swede mash. infact we all do.
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 27, 2007 14:04:11 GMT 1
One veg I dont like of all the ones Ive tried and thats swede! It seems to taste like wood. Dont like Coconut for the same reason.  |
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Post by alicat on Apr 27, 2007 14:15:55 GMT 1
 I can't think of a veg I don't like and the kids are good too They even eat cabbage. 
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 28, 2007 8:45:08 GMT 1
Last night I started a list of stuff thats already planted at the lottie as an exercise in memory more than anything, but I did rather well so have decided to add it to my diary FruitRaspberry Blackberry(Loch Ness) Tayberry Redcurrant Gooseberry (Greenfinch) Blackcurrant (Ben Connan) Jostaberry Strawberry (Alice) Pear, 2 trees (Doyenne du comice) Plum 1 tree (Victoria) VegOnion, Electric   Leek GarlicMarco, Germidour (RHS AGM) Potatoes Lady Christl, Pink Fir Apple, Desiree, Adora Parsnip White Gem Spinach Cezanne Pea (Mange Tout ,Oregon Giant) Pea (Kelvedon wonder) Broad bean Bunyards Exhibition, Carrot (Favor F1) FlowersAsters Sedum spectabile Asiatic lilies Poppies (seriously scarlet) Wildflower mix Hardy geranium Crocosmia Irises Calendula The garlic onions and leeks are on plot 2 the rest is planted up on plot 1 *note, Im not showing you plot 2 yet! Its a blooming mess!  |
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Post by debidoos on Apr 28, 2007 10:10:25 GMT 1
It's not that bad.
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 28, 2007 11:36:53 GMT 1
Thanks Debidoos thats pretty kind |
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Post by mickthecactus on May 3, 2007 13:07:01 GMT 1
That's an awful lot SL. My listing will follow shortly.
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Post by sweetleaf on May 3, 2007 13:17:25 GMT 1
No beans sweetcorn, pumpkins, squashes or courgettes there yet...... no toms cucumbers or peppers either, all in the GH atm! |
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Post by madonplants on May 3, 2007 22:02:19 GMT 1
No wonder you need two plots, SL! How long do you spend down there on average? Keith |
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Post by sweetleaf on May 3, 2007 22:07:41 GMT 1
As long as I can, Keith the longest was 12 hours, just recently I came home for two reasons .....it was dark and my flask was empty!  |
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Post by madonplants on May 3, 2007 23:11:49 GMT 1
Should have taken two flasks then and a torch!! Keith |
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Post by sweetleaf on May 3, 2007 23:17:19 GMT 1
Had a torch! I weeded the flower bed at 9pm with it! |
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Post by madonplants on May 3, 2007 23:29:44 GMT 1
Are you not supposed to use a hoe for weeding? Keith |
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Post by sweetleaf on May 3, 2007 23:30:55 GMT 1
eerm yes! good one Keith!
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Post by mickthecactus on May 11, 2007 8:16:08 GMT 1
Walked up to the allotment in lunchtime yesterday. It was blowing a gale and spitting with rain but I haven't been there for about a week. Not looking too bad - Pink Fir Apple just showing and some parsnips! Not many and it remains to be seen if the other seedlings are also parsnips or just weeds. Time will tell..
Also showing are carrots, 2 lots of beetroot, spring onions, leeks, mixed leaves, spinach, radish, broad beans and 2 lots of onions from onion sets.
If the rain keeps up I should be able to dig over the remainder soon in time for courgettes, french beans, sweet corn, tomatoes etc.
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Post by 4pygmies on May 11, 2007 13:21:26 GMT 1
Jolly good. Mine spuds are growing at a rate of knots. Can't earth them up anymore though. The courgettes are growing out of their pots and the beans just germinating. I really want/need to get out in the garden this weekend. Got to sow another batch of carrots now the moles have sabotaged one lot , and plant all the Little Gems out, and sow spring onions and radishes for OH. Oo, all this rain might have helped the peas and beans swell up - might be some ready. I shall have to go investigate now.
Anybody got any wonderful suggestions for cucumber supports - I usually just use canes and twine and spend all summer propping them all up....
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Post by sweetleaf on May 11, 2007 13:31:54 GMT 1
Im going to use builders type orange netting, dear! I have a roll of it behind my shed .
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Post by 4pygmies on May 11, 2007 13:53:03 GMT 1
Hmm, do you think clematis support stuff would be any good? Although I have miles of baler twine from the hay bales - shall I crochet my own? |
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Post by sweetleaf on May 11, 2007 13:58:16 GMT 1
As long as its supported well it should work, Im not too keen on the orange stuff really, its not too attractive but you use what you have on the lottie, recycling rules! |
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Post by 4pygmies on May 11, 2007 14:03:34 GMT 1
I know. Mine doesn't work very well though! I may have to go to the coast, kidnap and ancient, cod smelling fisherman and hold him hostage in the PT until he knits me a nice strong net out of baler twine. I have orange and blue - very decorative...... the stink of cod might keep the rats away too.
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Post by sweetleaf on May 11, 2007 14:07:28 GMT 1
I just cant wait to get planting, this month is passing so slowly, and everything thinks its time and wont slow down for love nor money. I may have to give in at this rate, and plant them out under cloches. |
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