tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post5621335018425014625..comments2024-03-18T18:06:36.159+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: State of Play.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-91703995389866762482016-10-10T04:45:28.934+01:002016-10-10T04:45:28.934+01:00My soil is just about right. Water drains away qui...My soil is just about right. Water drains away quite quickly (which for here is a problem), but I prefer that to heavy digging.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-20264982171875249272016-10-10T04:43:44.565+01:002016-10-10T04:43:44.565+01:00I decided this year to NOT throw the stems on the ...I decided this year to NOT throw the stems on the compost. The best use I've found for them is to cut them into 3 inch long strips, boil for a while until soft-ish, then fry them in garlic butter. I did put some into soup but found that the earthy flavour came out too much.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-74426792155843271272016-10-09T20:03:45.212+01:002016-10-09T20:03:45.212+01:00What program?What program?Yaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15181961536405061470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-44579531376077864542016-10-09T19:53:06.941+01:002016-10-09T19:53:06.941+01:00I have quite a few things jn for winter and have g...I have quite a few things jn for winter and have grown chard for the first time. What do you do with the stems?Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-62417821785244974232016-10-09T19:32:52.419+01:002016-10-09T19:32:52.419+01:00Thank you so much. I appreciate your reply. Stil...Thank you so much. I appreciate your reply. Still hoping for a garden of my own, when I can manage to wrench myself away from city life.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-81937762647821063762016-10-09T17:53:45.307+01:002016-10-09T17:53:45.307+01:00Our Kitchen Garden is nearly empty now. We still h...Our Kitchen Garden is nearly empty now. We still have Runner Beans, Goji and Rasperries and Apple's.That's all. I want to improve our clay soil before spring. I wish I had your enormous garden Cro. Marion x SUSSEXMOUSEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03577376227998916866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-55011525808812153542016-10-09T14:30:36.580+01:002016-10-09T14:30:36.580+01:00Frances, ever since I was small I've grown thi...Frances, ever since I was small I've grown things. We've always had reasonably large gardens, and I always had my own little plot. I started with radishes and potatoes, and went on from there.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-26097500090651362782016-10-09T14:15:02.253+01:002016-10-09T14:15:02.253+01:00If I were ever to move to a location that allowed ...If I were ever to move to a location that allowed me to have a garden, I would want to ask you for lots of advice. You are able to get such great results from your garden, season by season.<br />When you began this garden, did you rely on past experience, advice from friends and neighbors, or even advice from books or the web?<br /><br />Best wishes.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-5972615951789363392016-10-09T12:58:11.604+01:002016-10-09T12:58:11.604+01:00I don't grow my own stuff for any back-slappin...I don't grow my own stuff for any back-slapping reason; I just like to have it handy. I do like my grub!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-2960249012899313992016-10-09T11:29:08.596+01:002016-10-09T11:29:08.596+01:00I like my life. It is not like yours at all. Fun...I like my life. It is not like yours at all. Funny how we are blog mates. I just get what I can from farm gates and eat to survive without plan. If I touched a wild mushroom it would no doubt be the deadliest in the universeRachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-32728411234260347892016-10-09T08:37:20.056+01:002016-10-09T08:37:20.056+01:00I found two field mushrooms this morning; I left t...I found two field mushrooms this morning; I left them in situ.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-89814192406086513602016-10-09T08:36:30.088+01:002016-10-09T08:36:30.088+01:00It's certainly not everyone's cup of tea. ...It's certainly not everyone's cup of tea. Personally I love its earthy green-ness; I feel as if it's doing me good at every mouthful.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-22022689199912536162016-10-09T08:32:24.955+01:002016-10-09T08:32:24.955+01:00After returning from his walk the farmer took Tess...After returning from his walk the farmer took Tess for her late afternoon walk round the fields while I got his tea ready. He arrived home with one very large, very fresh and pink mushroom - he had it added to his fried potatoes and said it was delicious. Your garden looks wonderful.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-66586106830233797172016-10-09T07:56:56.135+01:002016-10-09T07:56:56.135+01:00I just haven't taken to Kale although I did ha...I just haven't taken to Kale although I did have an excellent crop last year.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-42666085789715811112016-10-09T07:38:15.158+01:002016-10-09T07:38:15.158+01:00I was watching a programme about food in Israel (T...I was watching a programme about food in Israel (Tel Aviv) yesterday. Very interesting, and very cosmopolitan.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-67635526857280515812016-10-09T07:36:56.832+01:002016-10-09T07:36:56.832+01:00My Leeks tend to stay small... no idea why. Our PS...My Leeks tend to stay small... no idea why. Our PSB plants are very big this year too. I'm expecting a very good Spring crop.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-79276969042098684982016-10-09T07:36:35.601+01:002016-10-09T07:36:35.601+01:00Every time i see your garden i say to my self it&#...Every time i see your garden i say to my self it's time for me to start my own here, but i never do it.Yaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15181961536405061470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-22900373898504225952016-10-09T07:21:51.939+01:002016-10-09T07:21:51.939+01:00No leeks? I have only grown psb this year, it is ...No leeks? I have only grown psb this year, it is standing about 5ft tall at the moment and has had to be supported by stout sticks. Of course it won't start producing till next March - a long time to wait.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-32181159675717374352016-10-09T06:18:29.446+01:002016-10-09T06:18:29.446+01:00There could be some next week, but it all looks to...There could be some next week, but it all looks too dry.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-30056935636366160202016-10-09T06:06:32.238+01:002016-10-09T06:06:32.238+01:00That chard looks good. Shame about the mushrooms,...That chard looks good. Shame about the mushrooms, still time yet though.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787732343048847565noreply@blogger.com