tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post1200106309370930387..comments2023-07-07T10:58:26.789+01:00Comments on The Good Life: Bargains GaloreJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-19407340950200338772009-08-30T21:05:19.383+01:002009-08-30T21:05:19.383+01:00The problem is that I didn't clear the seeds l...The problem is that I didn't clear the seeds last year, so they ended up getting buried in the soil and germinating, Frugilegus. I've found out the hard way that you really do have to clear up before the seeds fall otherwise you have Nasturtiums popping up all over the place.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-42478106233173428932009-08-28T00:08:11.122+01:002009-08-28T00:08:11.122+01:00Hi,
But nasturtiums are pretty and edible! You cou...Hi,<br />But nasturtiums are pretty and edible! You could try making nasturtium capers to get rid of all those pesky seeds - I'm going with the River Cottage preserves book recipe, but there's this online too: http://oldfashionedliving.com/nasturtiums.htmlFrugilegushttp://frugilegus.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-16687604839552758402009-08-26T16:14:31.797+01:002009-08-26T16:14:31.797+01:00There's lots of sales on at the moment, Tanya....There's lots of sales on at the moment, Tanya. The tricky bit is only buying what you actually need.<br /><br />I've never tasted Nasturtiums, Kat, though I do know they're edible. They're lovely and colourful, they just procreate far too easily for my liking.<br /><br />I'm waiting for the seed catalogues to start coming through the letterbox too, Jeanne. I love looking through and choosing what I'm going to grow.<br /><br />Thanks, Dee. Yes, I have already removed some of the leaves and the tomatoes are starting to ripen a little quicker now.<br /><br />Very true, Bangchik. We certainly have to show some restraint.<br /><br />I wish my Nasturtiums would stay in one patch, Scattered Gardener. I love the flowers, but they seem to self seed everywhere. Yes, my tomatoes and peppers are getting a regular feed. I'm using organic liquid tomato food.<br /><br />Let us know if you find any bargains, Anna. Wyevale seem to be more organised this year. They've got their seeds hung up on racks so that you can see them properly, rather than dumped in buckets like they've been in previous years.<br /><br />Keep your eyes open in Wilkinson's, Re. I'm going to pop into another branch to see if I can get a second pair. I know my hubby's uncle would love them as a Christmas present.<br /><br />I'm sure Nasturtiums are brilliant for the gardening club, Deb. They're a bit like sunflowers in that they grow quickly, keeping the kids interested.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-35870434389425682372009-08-25T21:32:46.339+01:002009-08-25T21:32:46.339+01:00I am so impressed with your bargain hunting skills...I am so impressed with your bargain hunting skills! And yes, nasturtiums are a bit of a pain. I don't think I'll bother growing any for home next year, just the gardening club!Debhttp://www.carrotsandkids.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-33451319167518050212009-08-25T13:26:48.470+01:002009-08-25T13:26:48.470+01:00I'd probably forget where I put the seeds befo...I'd probably forget where I put the seeds before next year but the secateurs I want a bargain like that.Renaissancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09662416461920533616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-90845766412226908782009-08-24T22:21:53.733+01:002009-08-24T22:21:53.733+01:00How spooky - I was only thinking yesterday about w...How spooky - I was only thinking yesterday about when the Wyevale sale might start. Will have to persuade himself that we need to take a trip in that direction later this week but I am off to Wilkos in the morning :) Glad that I read your post Jo!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-69144867494798037172009-08-24T17:13:30.984+01:002009-08-24T17:13:30.984+01:00I love nasturtiums, I grow them in the shady north...I love nasturtiums, I grow them in the shady north facing patch of my garden, where they provide brilliant hot colour from July to first frosts, and I wouldn't be without them! They all self seed, but stay in one patch in the shadiest part of the bed, in fact I've actually tried to grow them on the sunny south side of the garden and they don't thrive. <br />Are you feeding your tomatoes and peppers regularly? That can help them to ripen more quickly. I usually use a seaweed feed, you can see the plants green up the day after it's applied (exciting!), and the fruits colour fairly soon after.Scattered Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036280727246164559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-63977187242003658462009-08-24T16:21:19.160+01:002009-08-24T16:21:19.160+01:00It is good to get things when they are very cheap....It is good to get things when they are very cheap..... But the danger is when we buy more than needed..<br />~bangchikBangchik and Kakdahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12539360678677230463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-41542494259549263542009-08-24T14:09:41.889+01:002009-08-24T14:09:41.889+01:00Hi, A tip someeone gave me that i do..If you remov...Hi, A tip someeone gave me that i do..If you remove some of the leaves on your tom plants {are they bushy} as well as removing the growing tips,it will also help with ripening.. Thin them out a little..Keep the leaves that shade the toms from above, remove others.<br />It does help :)deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10295771561729065198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-3061830000508459972009-08-24T13:39:50.722+01:002009-08-24T13:39:50.722+01:00It's so nice to get a bargain!
I will start to...It's so nice to get a bargain!<br />I will start to look at seed catalogues soon with a view to planning things for next year. It's such a nice thing to do, sitting in front of the fire on a winter's day - but not yet - we still have a little bit of summer left, if yesterday was anything to go by!<br /><br />JeanneReading Tea Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16928999793157507134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-14583468293081403322009-08-24T13:08:58.654+01:002009-08-24T13:08:58.654+01:00Nasturcians - NIGHTMARE!!!! They grow everywhere! ...Nasturcians - NIGHTMARE!!!! They grow everywhere! I've even got one plant growing in some wood chips in the veg patch that have never even seen a nasturcian plant! There it is, in all its little round leafed glory. Nice plants, taste a bit like rocket, but a bit of a pest and a thug!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-54205383026262649112009-08-24T07:50:13.846+01:002009-08-24T07:50:13.846+01:00I bought the same secateurs as you from wilkinsons...I bought the same secateurs as you from wilkinsons and I have also started buying my seeds for next year...I just love a bargain!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com