Kitchen Garden Forum

OK, good news first, although Hazel cant be given the all clear from cancer yet, we have been told today that 3 years gone, with the type of cancer, its almost a 100% cert not to return . . . but as the Doc., said in the next breath, 'never say never' . . . We then moved on to the 'Back/Spine Doc'. Not so much good news there, more the wheels are finally turning for a 'major op' that will be a permanent fix? (. . . near full fix ) A positive day . . .

So sitting in the waiting rooms at the Hospital, reading a 2001 BBC Gardeners World You may remember I asked what to put in the greenhouse to fill the last bit of space? The ancient 'GW' provided the answer, some fun with a cucumber called 'Crystal Apple', no need to remove the male flowers, a heavy crop of apple size frits and a citrus flavour, got to give it a go! And a Beef Tomato called 'Pineapple', large fruits up to 1lb, orange and red stripes, a high acid/sugar content, fancy that.

Advise; do I have to pollinate the toms by hand in the greenhouse, do they get it together with the insects . . . or just play with themselves

. . . My only problem might be, depending on Hazels operation date? I might have my hands full? . . . as she wont be able to do anything in the house for 4 weeks . . . However, we might just have to see how a jungle copes unattended . . .

CJS

Evening CJS, glad Hazel got some good news, and hope all goes well with her back when the time comes.

Glad you found something to plant in the greenhouse, and the tomatoes will just get on and do their own thing.

I'm sure you will manage just fine for the four weeks Hazel is convalesing, just do the most important things, the less important won't hurt waiting.

Hi CJS. So pleased to hear the good and positive news about Hazel.
Cheers.