tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post1521838950156113936..comments2024-03-28T11:21:09.694+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Fruit.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-6954143679322783802018-07-25T04:35:55.215+01:002018-07-25T04:35:55.215+01:00I planted an Apricot tree about 3 years ago. It wa...I planted an Apricot tree about 3 years ago. It was doing very well, and had almost doubled its height. This year it suddenly died. I shan't bother with another one.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-32436197810488622912018-07-25T04:34:21.674+01:002018-07-25T04:34:21.674+01:00I hadn't thought of eating them raw. When I wa...I hadn't thought of eating them raw. When I was given them I was told I could BBQ them.... sounds a little odd.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-87823869314837875922018-07-24T19:47:07.882+01:002018-07-24T19:47:07.882+01:00This post Makes me miss the smallholding where we ...This post Makes me miss the smallholding where we had figs and apricots as well as all the usual things.<br />As JG always says ......Ho HumSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-57195414045037784962018-07-24T18:56:20.522+01:002018-07-24T18:56:20.522+01:00Harvest here is in full swing as the crop is looki...Harvest here is in full swing as the crop is looking very poor Cro.<br />As to Patty Pans - I grated mine raw on to a salad - couldn't really taste the but they gave the salad a bit of moisture.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-50617769935517403992018-07-24T18:54:00.077+01:002018-07-24T18:54:00.077+01:00Unfortunately it's often a bad surprise. I'...Unfortunately it's often a bad surprise. I'm looking forward to another 'year of plenty'.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-23078761791167918522018-07-24T17:58:07.986+01:002018-07-24T17:58:07.986+01:00I think every year you get a surprise with what is...I think every year you get a surprise with what is growing in the garden. The peaches look wonderful.<br /><br />cheers, parsnip angryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-75347166800934166022018-07-24T15:22:13.372+01:002018-07-24T15:22:13.372+01:00Man cannot live by Figs alone; unless you want an ...Man cannot live by Figs alone; unless you want an upset stomach.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-57152979186492176192018-07-24T15:21:25.668+01:002018-07-24T15:21:25.668+01:00It's a bit like Golf; before you hit the ball ...It's a bit like Golf; before you hit the ball you know exactly where it's going, once you've hit it it's anyone's guess!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-32518563448126727962018-07-24T15:00:12.374+01:002018-07-24T15:00:12.374+01:00The only things you need are figs.The only things you need are figs.Patricia (La Chatte Gitane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03188119208339437700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-63723254149599315662018-07-24T13:33:41.233+01:002018-07-24T13:33:41.233+01:00In the garden, you always win some and lose some. ...In the garden, you always win some and lose some. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-71417239816523659762018-07-24T10:03:31.241+01:002018-07-24T10:03:31.241+01:00We have plenty of Bramley Apples, so I expect we&#...We have plenty of Bramley Apples, so I expect we'll be eating pies all winter.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-10228130992884961212018-07-24T09:54:43.917+01:002018-07-24T09:54:43.917+01:00I think we're going to be eating apple compot ...I think we're going to be eating apple compot later this year. It's looking quite good. There are lots of plums on the farmers markets. Gwil Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305768121713053837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-74156758438376445352018-07-24T09:51:45.112+01:002018-07-24T09:51:45.112+01:00It must be said that Apples prefer a cooler climat...It must be said that Apples prefer a cooler climate, and Pears a warmer one. I think I'll plant a GD this winter.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-23053820883761662612018-07-24T09:49:49.869+01:002018-07-24T09:49:49.869+01:00There were loads of flowers on everything, then it...There were loads of flowers on everything, then it all comes to nothing. Very frustrating!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-2474401637246877972018-07-24T09:49:01.659+01:002018-07-24T09:49:01.659+01:00That is very true; it's almost like that at th...That is very true; it's almost like that at the moment with my vegs, it's a job to keep up with it all.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-487481812946885372018-07-24T09:47:14.385+01:002018-07-24T09:47:14.385+01:00We have them in salads as well. I shall bottle som...We have them in salads as well. I shall bottle some this year, in syrup and armagnac.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-32445296556659588142018-07-24T09:41:41.108+01:002018-07-24T09:41:41.108+01:00The wild cherries here have been fantastic this ye...The wild cherries here have been fantastic this year..you probably had cold rain at the wrong time for pollination ? gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-28222912808305352342018-07-24T09:39:56.821+01:002018-07-24T09:39:56.821+01:00with Braeburns, or any other variety its "hor...with Braeburns, or any other variety its "horses for courses"..depends upon where they are grown...and how ripe when picked. Even Golden Delicious lives up to its name picked ripe off the treegzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-59709720905407590832018-07-24T09:15:10.052+01:002018-07-24T09:15:10.052+01:00You canβt beat a fresh fig and your peaches look l...You canβt beat a fresh fig and your peaches look luscious .... I bet they taste out of this world. The hit and miss of your crops is typical of growing fruit and veg ...... just think that, if everything cropped in abundance, you wouldnβt know what to do with it all πππππππππ !!!!! XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-82098718316919769482018-07-24T08:23:26.029+01:002018-07-24T08:23:26.029+01:00Figs are delicious with cheese.
Greetings Maria xFigs are delicious with cheese.<br />Greetings Maria xMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01525028325800849416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-1247345464400652192018-07-24T07:46:00.432+01:002018-07-24T07:46:00.432+01:00When we were further north we had several fig tree...When we were further north we had several fig trees but the birds got the majority.Susan Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003572211042194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-52581001881472780602018-07-24T06:16:09.211+01:002018-07-24T06:16:09.211+01:00I have about 6 trees, and they all produce masses ...I have about 6 trees, and they all produce masses of Figs. It's the one fruit (along with the Quinces) that never fails.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-63941306552380266472018-07-24T05:44:29.620+01:002018-07-24T05:44:29.620+01:00You are lucky to have figs, that is the only fruit...You are lucky to have figs, that is the only fruit that I really like.Yaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15181961536405061470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-24441904839936115952018-07-24T05:36:13.109+01:002018-07-24T05:36:13.109+01:00We permanently seem to be waiting for 'next ye...We permanently seem to be waiting for 'next year'. I suppose we should be grateful for what we have.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-5462773782222566812018-07-24T05:35:20.760+01:002018-07-24T05:35:20.760+01:00The Braeburns you buy in the UK are superb, but no...The Braeburns you buy in the UK are superb, but not at all the same here. I wonder what they did to them?Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.com