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:D ive been busy!

 

Wow Elaine you have been busy, well done, it all looks delicious!

 

It does, doesnt it....YUM

 

yes quite agree looks very nice, well done.

 

Now that's what gardening is all about. Good looking and good tasting grub! What a super pic Elaine.

Your toms are at least three weeks to a month ahead of ours. Can't wait.

(Is that a red onion in the middle?)

 

thanks very much for your kind remarks.yes it is a red baron Dave.i had a few that bolted,aparrantly theyre prone to it. :rolleyes:

 

Thats a good selection Elaine, hope you dont eat it all in one go though, those real fresh veg can have strange effects, especially the beetroot. :D

 

i gave that lot to a friend who will give a bit to someone else.ive not cooked beetroot before and i know shell turn it into something tasty.im gonna have a bash at making some wine later with Marleys recipe. :D

 

I used to make wine, mostly blackberry and raspberry,thought I'd give it a go again a couple of years ago.
It was then I realised you cant buy the makings any more, yeast etc. Not round here anyway, everbody buys it these days, we dont have the time now.

 

Try Beetroot soup Elaine.
We were still lifting ours in February and while they were not at their best they still made lovely soup.

Here's a link to one way to make it - Beetroot & Feta.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/beetrootsoupwithfeta_13774.shtml

 

Elaine - that looks delicious!!! We will be picking out first cucumber this next few days - much later than usual, but well worth the wait!!

 

Well done E you've beaten me with toms, mine have dozens of trusses but nothing ready for picking.
Two cucumbers and one red chilli is all I have picked so far!
Do you do mail order? :D

 

hi strongylodon,iv only had 3 cucumbers so far and thats from 2 plants.at first they shot away and i had to tie more string for support etc.then a nice man dropped by and decided i had far too many flowers(id only left female) and proceeded to pick them off.taking off a few side shoots while he was at it. i was mortified.could hardly speek.i think i mumbled something like, err,right.trying to stay calm by repeating in my head,youve still got one over home,youve still got one over home....after that the plants turned a very pale green and produced fruit that immediately turned black.i gave them epsom salts(which they probably didnt need)then i sprinkled blood fish and bone around the base.they are now showing a few fruit again but only at the very top of the plant.any advice???