ubereglu Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I've picked a large handful of sweet peas and climbing peas and dug out our first 4 potatoes, we also foraged some blackberries on our walk to Langport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 loads of sweetcorn and French beans, and some of the first large autumn raspberries for our little nephew, they are his favourite food, he is only 14 months and ends up pink, but happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 thats a nicer story than mine - the chickens pick the autumn raspberries for themselves and they end up pink beaked but I don't end up happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Sounds like mine with the blackberries, our raspberries are safely at the allotment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I picked a crested legbar pullet to go with the vorwerk pullet and cockerel I picked two days ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 niice cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Well, at the weekend from Phil's folks' veg garden... I had run out of jam jars so had to freeze them. I'll be making red currant jelly when I get a moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I picked a crested legbar pullet to go with the vorwerk pullet and cockerel I picked two days ago Look good Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 It's not that simple look at viewtopic.php?f=5&t=68029 PS how are the uni preparations going or are you just enjoying your last long hot summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Ahh Haven't prepared really yet - at least I know I'm off to Aber, halls and stuff are already sorted just need to buy everything Not looking forward to results ... nows the time I regret not putting the work in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Tomatoes and hoping aubergines at the weekend - have some baby ones which should be ready for Moussaka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 When do you get them Lewis ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 When do you get them Lewis ? Next thursday - 19th Is this the secret chit chat section? We did pick a couple of courgettes earlier, but me really don't like them. Don't think I fancy making a cake ... might try though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 You're not alone Lewis; I used to like courgettes, but overdosed on them one year when I had a glut - haven't grown them since! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Not like courgettes They are so versatile, soup, cake, fried, curried, the possibilities are endless and so are the courgettes. Edited to say yesterday I picked loads of Tumbler tomatoes and cut them in half, then roasted them with garlic, then pureed them with basil and froze for tasty pasta sauce in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Lewis... i don't like courgettes either but have grown loads.... i made a courgette and lemon drizzle cake on tuesday from this months good food magazine... im going to post the recipe on here when I have the magazine back but OMG its yum and everyone who has tried it says it is too. I am going to make another next week and give it to my mum to take in for the ladies who work in her charity shop and I will definately be growing more next year to experiment further Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 I do that with my spare tom-toes too...makes for a lovely summery dish in the winter. You can add a red onion as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy-Deb Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 some apples from a tree in field near work. They are a bit tart so off to make apple pie with them in a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 They'd make a nice crab apple and clove jelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJChick Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Today I have picked 1 courgette (small, the big ones are past) 5 tomatoes some lettuce leaves to go with tea and the runners of my strawberry plants (not sure this counts!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 *yawn* Can't sleep! Even the bots are asleep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I picked my few blackcurrants. I have had a large bush in the garden for a few years, but it only gives us a few. I bought a new one to go at the allotment when we have cleared an area for it. This one has been sitting in it's pot all summer and it had so many blackcurrants on it that you could hardly see it they were huge too. They are now in the freezer for a winter pud treat. I am going to strip the hanging basket tomatoes later too, for the freezer, they are all splitting now and we are going away at the weekend. I would recommend Tumbler tomoatoes to anyone, you get a massive crop from a small space, they grow outdoors, ripen early, and taste lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Handfuls of tiny cherry tomatoes and the last of my blueberries. More plums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Blueberries here too! I've had around half a small punnet's worth this year, my cheap plants are coming along really well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I bought a plant (I say 'plant' - it was a twig in a pot) from Wilkinsons a few year ago. Never did well in a pot, so I planted it in teh veggie garden and have picked a fair few punnets this year Even made a couple of jars of blueberry and apple jam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
