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• Harvesting Carrots

  

  Yesterday we had a very stressful day (I won't bore you with the details), and I thought we needed a little culinary treat to restore the balance, so I harveste... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Mediterranean Herbs

  

  Continuing my current enthusiasm for Mediterranean food, I thought it would be appropriate to showcase some of my Mediterranean herbs. Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• An Ottolenghi-style Salad

  

  This past week we have been re-watching Yotam Ottolenghi's TV series called "Ottolenghi's Mediterranean Island Feast", in which he visits four islands in the... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Harvesting Onions

  

  This morning I harvested my first-ever home-grown onions.Since this year is the first time I have grown onions, I can't claim any particular expertise, but I... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Charlotte

  

  I've been harvesting potatoes again. This time it was two more of my (4) pots of that classic Second Early "Charlotte". Along with many other people - especiall... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Themeless

  

  This post has no particular theme, hence the choice of title...To be honest, yesterday was a "Lazy Day" - hot and sunny, just made for pottering about and... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Planting Broccoli

  

  Yesterday I planted-out my Purple Sprouting Broccoli.This is where I began. I had 14 plants from which to choose 4:How to choose? Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Ratte

  

  "Ratte" ("Rat") is in this case the name of a variety of potato. I have grown a few this year:This variety is very highly regarded in the chefs' fraternity. Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• The Promise of Good Things to Come

  

  Now that we are into July, gardens throughout the UK are full of ripening fruit and vegetables. This is the time when all the hard work done in the Spring begin... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Tomato Update

  

  I don't yet have any ripe tomatoes to show off, but I felt the need to record the state of play - if only for the sake of year-on-year comparison in the future. Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Netting the Blueberries

  

  Based on previous experience, I know that it is vital to net my Blueberries. If I don't, the Blackbirds with have them - definitely! Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Last and First

  

  Yesterday I picked what will probably be the last batch of Broad Beans for the year. There are just a few pods left on one or two plants, and they may or my... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Kestrel

  

  Yesterday I harvested another pot of potatoes. This time it was "Kestrel", the first of my Second Early types.Because of its attractive colouring, this variety... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Rolling Along

  

  A garden never stands still; there is always something happening, some changes, however small, occur every day. You sow seeds, you plant seedlings, you weed... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Succeeding with Beans

  

  My post title is a play on words: I am referring to the "succession sowing" technique.I have been growing my potatoes in big 35-litre black plastic containers,... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Square Foot Gardening - Growing Perfect Vegetables

  

  I have to be honest and say that this book is not what I expected.I am familiar with the Square Foot Gardening (SFG) technique, which has apparently become quit... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Chilli Progress Report

  

  Following on from my post yesterday about harvesting my first chillis of the year, here is a more general update on how my chillis are performing. Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Pickled Green Chillis

  

  I'm not normally a fan of pickled veg, but I make a few exceptions. One of these is pickled chillis.Last Summer, Jane made some "Jeruk Cili Hijau" (Pickled Gree... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• A Comparison of Some Early Potatoes

  

  As regular readers will know, I like to grow a few of several different potatoes every year. I have a few favourite ones that appear on the list year after year... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Milestones

  

  Some of my vegetable crops have passed significant milestones in their development this week.For instance, the "Boltardy" Beetroot have discernible swollen root... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2017 GARDENING, HOME