Egluntyne Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Loads of Russett apples. My sister took a carrier bag full home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 We picked... carrots beetroot 2 parsnips cooking apples blackberries ...and a nice piece of home-grown pork from the freezer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Anyone got any crab apples for me? I've had requests for more jelly and my usual source of crabbies isn't around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Mine have all finished,Clare Try posting on Freecycle (thats how I got rid of most of mine!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 That was my next job this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 Clare - we had some for you on Saturday, at the Market We came back home with them We haven't had so many this year, and most are quite scabby. If we pick some more, I'll give you a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Never mind, thanks for the thought anyway. I might have time this Saturday to pop over for that 'gubbins', not sure yet, but will call you if I am coming. I could pick some then if there are any left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 ... some little red pointy peppers that were growing in my greenhouse. This was puzzling, as I didn't plant any chilli peppers, as I don't like them. I checked the plastic label that I'd stuck in the growbag, and it definitely said 'sweet red bell peppers'. Intuitive brain said 'they are chilli peppers', but logical brain said 'the label doesn't say that'. I foolishly let logical brain override intuitive brain, and bit the end off one. H-H-HOT yup, they are definitely chilli peppers! I think I was sold the wrong plant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 Oooooops!!! Have a drink of milk......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Eat cucumber and yoghurt! That should help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Oh dear Today i picked..... 9 toms - one for ech of my girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 The last sweetpeas from my patio; fragrant and beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 10, 2007 Author Share Posted October 10, 2007 Don't they look lovely - I have one pale blue flower left on mine. Did your chooks enjoy their tomatoes Emma? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Yes Lesley, so much so that i think they have their eyes on the rest of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Here is my first attempt at growing sweetcorn. Looks pathetic. It is posing next to a teaspoon. Tasted fab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 It wasn't a good year for sweetcorn, don't worry try again next year the home grown ones are a revalation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I'm glad it's not a good year for sweetcorn. My friends who have been growing it on their allotment keep bringing the little ones round for the chickens. The girls are loving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Our's loved all our sweetcorn trimmings this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 On Wednesday I picked my two pumpkins! It was just as well really as yesterday and today have been quite chilly! I shall post pictures up when they've been developed-so the end of next week sometime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 The potatoes were an unexpected find. The Russets fell on me when I was mowing the lawn. There are millions more, but they are quite small. The crab apples are the first lot from the little tree which just about comes up to my waist. The spuds are peeled and some of the apples are now apple sauce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 I have harvested 900g potatoes today. These were grown from old potatoes which had gone to seed, rather then 'proper' seed potatoes. And we have eaten as many already, so I'm really pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 21, 2007 Author Share Posted October 21, 2007 What treasure Egluntine and Ginette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Hmmm, you may have inspired me to get a crab apple tree Egluntine We came back from Norfolk via Dilly's house and with a bag of ruby chard and sweetcorn for the chooks; they shared it with the bunnies and both loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I picked my one & only swede today. It was the only one to germinate out of a half dozen I sowed Its a good size & I am mashing it with carrot to have with a leg of Lamb this evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Tomatoes - the plants that we started getting fruit from in May are still going strong - we get a handful every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
