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- Thu Aug 26, 2010 3:04 pm
- Forum: Harvesting Q&A
- Topic: Figs
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5074
Re: Figs
He would be delighted to know he's considered wise!
- Thu Aug 26, 2010 12:41 pm
- Forum: Harvesting Q&A
- Topic: Figs
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5074
Re: Figs
Hi Beryl. He's almost better. I think he's enjoyed being looked after, and of course he's been able to sit and watch me work on the allotment!!
- Thu Aug 26, 2010 7:45 am
- Forum: Harvesting Q&A
- Topic: Figs
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5074
Re: Figs
Hello Johnboy! Yes, I've been so busy, last year with my wedding, which seemed to completely take over my life, and this year I've had a poorly but recovering husband and so much allotment produce to deal with. I'm just starting to see some calm water ahead and hope to get back into the forum. I've ...
- Wed Aug 25, 2010 2:08 pm
- Forum: Harvesting Q&A
- Topic: Figs
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5074
Re: Figs
According to my freezer book, figs freeze perfectly. Wrap each one well and bag up. When needed defrost at room temp and they're as good as fresh. I have frozen some of mine this year but have yet to defrost one to confirm this information. Hope this helps!
- Tue May 05, 2009 5:55 am
- Forum: Seasonal tips
- Topic: aubergines
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3752
Re: aubergines
I've grown them quite successfully in a cold frame with no top on, if you see what I mean (no rude comments, please!!)
- Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:22 pm
- Forum: Harvesting Q&A
- Topic: Asparagus
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5707
Re: Asparagus
OH, no, they just sit there in all weather. I do cover them up with compost in the Autumn and again in March. Mine are 5 year's old and I grew them from seed so I'm quite proud of the little fellas!
- Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:54 pm
- Forum: Harvesting Q&A
- Topic: Asparagus
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5707
Asparagus
Not a question, but had to tell you I've just eaten my first asparagus of the year and very yummy it was!!
- Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:06 am
- Forum: Seasonal tips
- Topic: How to treat last of the parsnips
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3282
Re: How to treat last of the parsnips
Jamie Oliver has a lovely recipe for parsnip and ginger soup. I've used the last of my parsnips for soup and frozen it.
- Fri Feb 27, 2009 5:10 am
- Forum: Seasonal tips
- Topic: Spuds, Carrots & Blueberries
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3906
Re: Spuds, Carrots & Blueberries
Vinegar is used as a weedkiller by some people. If you spray it onto weeds on a sunny day it kills them (can't quite remember how - something to do with water evaporation from the leaves). Apparently vodka has the same effect. What a waste!
- Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:27 pm
- Forum: Best practices
- Topic: Wood Ash
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1895
Re: Wood Ash
Anything that fruits loves it - tomatoes, peppers, that sort of thing, onions too. If you have any overwintering onions, garlic put some round them. It washes into the soil very quickly so for use round toms, etc save some in a bucket or bag somewhere dry.
- Tue Jan 20, 2009 9:40 am
- Forum: Cooking tips
- Topic: Stockli dryer
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5309
Re: Stockli dryer
Ah yes, someone else mentioned that book to me. I will have to have a look at it, and also try googling fruit leather. Thanks everyone.
- Fri Jan 16, 2009 4:45 pm
- Forum: Cooking tips
- Topic: Stockli dryer
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5309
Re: Stockli dryer
Sounds yummy. I will definitely try some when my raspberries ripen.
- Fri Jan 16, 2009 4:43 pm
- Forum: Best practices
- Topic: Lemon Tree - is it safe outside with a fleece cover?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8657
Re: Lemon Tree - is it safe outside with a fleece cover?
Lemon trees are fairly tolerant of low temperatures, but they hate wet conditions. They also thrive if the roots are restricted. Is yours in a pot now? I would recommend potting it rather than planting it directly into the garden, that way if really cold weather arrives you can bring it indoors. The...
- Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:46 pm
- Forum: Cooking tips
- Topic: Stockli dryer
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5309
Re: Stockli dryer
Yummy, fruit leathers. I've never made them. Do you have any recipes?
- Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:45 pm
- Forum: Growing places
- Topic: How do I install an arch?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3230
Re: How do I install an arch?
Hello again. I pushed mine in as far as the first horizontal bar; not a metre, more like 60cm.