tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post7290691630253796033..comments2024-01-05T16:02:46.414+00:00Comments on Allotments 4 you: Sun, Rain, weeds and laundry.Tanya.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08436595615435609755noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-10432501487267296792012-08-05T11:54:09.184+01:002012-08-05T11:54:09.184+01:00The trouble was it was a day out, I wasn't gar...The trouble was it was a day out, I wasn't gardening and I wasn't expecting to come into contact with crawlies.<br /><br />I have been known to tie trousers brottoms up with string (on the plot of courses)Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-976023717555466272012-08-04T19:38:21.670+01:002012-08-04T19:38:21.670+01:00Beans are great...in fact anything I grow myself a...Beans are great...in fact anything I grow myself and harvest is great...OK that's not always true but I can pretend we always like it!!<br /><br />as for the rust, some say do compost and some say don't. I decided not to just in case.allotments4youhttp://www.allotments4you.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-10803037499024266522012-08-04T19:36:17.008+01:002012-08-04T19:36:17.008+01:00I like to keep busy...then again I also like to ta...I like to keep busy...then again I also like to take some time out too. I do try to balance things. But yes I am very happy with my whole life and am always thankful for what I have.<br /><br />It's a shame you find you find out the results before you see the event, kind of spoils it really.<br /><br />I've never eaten fried green tomatoes or green tomato chutney but if things don't improve soon I may be giving it a try this year as it will be too cold for the fruits to change colour when they form. Maybe the cooler weather is what has slowed down your tomatoes ripening.allotments4youhttp://www.allotments4you.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-27576435215099219962012-08-04T19:32:58.012+01:002012-08-04T19:32:58.012+01:00I guess the only good thing about the Olympics bei...I guess the only good thing about the Olympics being in your own country is you get the results as they happen so you don't get to find things out before you have managed to watch the event. I'm not glued to it but I get to know all that's going on from my dad!!<br /><br />Garlic is easy to grow...if you like it then give it a go.<br /><br />Can't wait to be able to harvest my tomatoes and cucumbers.allotments4youhttp://www.allotments4you.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-84381014143422197572012-08-04T19:30:40.135+01:002012-08-04T19:30:40.135+01:00I remember watching many ants nests swarm whilst g...I remember watching many ants nests swarm whilst growing up...the worker ants come out first to look for predators. If it's clear they go back to inform the queen ants they can fly. If they don't come back then I guess it's because something ate them so the queens don't emerge.Pesky things but very good at working together and they don keep the soil nice and loose.allotments4youhttp://www.allotments4you.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-34250201440901235232012-08-04T19:28:32.188+01:002012-08-04T19:28:32.188+01:00I won't mention it again...I promise!! :-)I won't mention it again...I promise!! :-)allotments4youhttp://www.allotments4you.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-41193892204753127962012-08-04T19:28:03.272+01:002012-08-04T19:28:03.272+01:00Tuck your trousers in your socks Sue...you don'...Tuck your trousers in your socks Sue...you don't look very elegant but it works!!<br /><br />In that case I won't compost it...better to be safe than sorry.<br /><br />At least you know that you will get some beans then!allotments4youhttp://www.allotments4you.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-52349711499173345302012-08-04T19:26:44.940+01:002012-08-04T19:26:44.940+01:00I'm not a sports lover...just gymnastics and i...I'm not a sports lover...just gymnastics and it is about the only time it is ever televised so it is the one thing I like bout the Olympics!!allotments4youhttp://www.allotments4you.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-25091091447948496332012-08-04T19:25:50.361+01:002012-08-04T19:25:50.361+01:00I just hope the brassicas hold up as well now they...I just hope the brassicas hold up as well now they are open to the elements.<br /><br />I have never tried pickling garlic so I may look into this further.<br /><br />Not all of the potatoes have done this...and they tasted just fine so I'm not too bothered about it.<br /><br />I get a really bad reaction to ant bites so avoid them wherever possible...they do have a way of getting everywhere though...guess that's where the saying 'ants in your pants' came from to describe fidgety children!!allotments4youhttp://www.allotments4you.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-7751789810577683092012-08-02T22:22:50.738+01:002012-08-02T22:22:50.738+01:00my kids are glued to the Olympics...it really is f...my kids are glued to the Olympics...it really is fun!!<br />my garden is great tis yr..some yrs better than others....I had rust on day lilies a while back..pulled them and did compost them...now you got me thinking!!!<br />we have lots of beans..but oh how yummy!!momto8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13964950285763339907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-88936126665924667772012-07-31T22:08:01.374+01:002012-07-31T22:08:01.374+01:00Dear Tanya, It sounds like you are a busy bee!! Yo...Dear Tanya, It sounds like you are a busy bee!! You do sound happy though and that is good. I am glad you got to fit a barbque in, that sounds like fun.<br />I am not a sports fan but I do like watching the Olympics. It is not that exciting for me though because the Olympics are on at night and I already know who won!<br />The weather here has really cooled down a lot! I am glad. I am ready for fall. I have tried to squeeze in a little baking while the temperatures are cooler. <br />My garden is overgrown here too. It is cooler but the mosquitoes are terrible! <br />My tomatoes are still green and I don't know why. I should try making fried green tomatoes. I have heard about this but never tried them.<br />Well, I guess I should sign off and let you get to the chores. I have a bit to do myself.<br />Blessings dearest. Catherine xoCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04945906301035526440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-16867549679785875442012-07-31T20:32:32.253+01:002012-07-31T20:32:32.253+01:00my kids are glued to the Olympics...and cannot dec...my kids are glued to the Olympics...and cannot decide if they should look at the tweets or wait till prime time here for the results....<br />we too are loving our harvest this yr...i think we eat tomatoes, cucumbers, beans and zucchini in some way for 2 meals a day...noone is tired of it yet!! never grew garlic..momto8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13964950285763339907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-48079454563139152402012-07-31T14:55:06.374+01:002012-07-31T14:55:06.374+01:00I enjoyed the olympics when I was a kid, but haven...I enjoyed the olympics when I was a kid, but haven't been interested in years. I've never seen ants do that - fascinating. Hooray for the beans! Looks like a good harvest. Do you store any or eat them all?tpalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05646231041413714929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-42458428957347752372012-07-31T12:13:57.131+01:002012-07-31T12:13:57.131+01:00PS - Trying to avoid anything Olympic related I...PS - Trying to avoid anything Olympic related I'm afraid!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-59054521175250975292012-07-31T12:11:44.110+01:002012-07-31T12:11:44.110+01:00I had a nasty experience with just one ant finding...I had a nasty experience with just one ant finding its way up my trouser leg which I don't want to repeat.<br /><br />As for composting rusty garlic leaves some say you can and other that you can't - typical of gardening.<br />No runners for us yet - just flowers.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-30264090699648685992012-07-30T23:10:57.839+01:002012-07-30T23:10:57.839+01:00I'm way behind on pretty much everything latel...I'm way behind on pretty much everything lately. Glad to hear you got a bit of summer finally.<br />I've never been able to get in to watching the olympics. just not my thing I guessAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-10040453236120045932012-07-30T20:13:07.945+01:002012-07-30T20:13:07.945+01:00Hi Tanya,
What a lovely find with those brassicas,...Hi Tanya,<br />What a lovely find with those brassicas, I felt the same when I found my Tree Peonies this spring. As for the rust on garlic I think a lot of people are suffering from it this year, and the bulbs aren't splitting. I din't grow garlic this year (too late) but I normally pickle mine in white vinegar (stores very well). All my white potatoes were fine (except the few I put my fork through). Oh and don't talk to me about ants, I've got so many red ants everywhere. Got bitten everywhere today (on my bum too).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com