tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post334460013149349212..comments2023-07-07T10:58:26.789+01:00Comments on The Good Life: What's Up, Doc?Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-71959192038362696442012-10-23T09:10:37.535+01:002012-10-23T09:10:37.535+01:00The foliage on most of my carrots wasn't much ...The foliage on most of my carrots wasn't much either, and unfortunately, there wasn't much underground either. These few were the best of the bunch.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-20288392188838515432012-10-22T21:28:41.654+01:002012-10-22T21:28:41.654+01:00The foliage growth on my carrots doesn't look ...The foliage growth on my carrots doesn't look like much this year. I keep leaving them thinking they will grow bigger but maybe I should harvest. Decisions, decisions.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263430746482725687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-55916148348901611652012-10-22T10:48:28.423+01:002012-10-22T10:48:28.423+01:00Well they were certainly quality, not a blemish on...Well they were certainly quality, not a blemish on them. It remained foggy throughout the day here yesterday, though at least it was dry so that's something.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-58759568044743231882012-10-22T10:47:03.620+01:002012-10-22T10:47:03.620+01:00I hope so. I suppose some are better that none.I hope so. I suppose some are better that none.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-58792158606978081032012-10-21T19:18:29.703+01:002012-10-21T19:18:29.703+01:00Now that old adage of it's quality not quantit...Now that old adage of it's quality not quantity that counts comes to mind Jo. They look most healthy and I'm sure you enjoyed them. Your Monday meal sounds quite delicious. It's been a lovely weekend here despite a foggy morning today. Hope that you have had a good one.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-14626613206323920992012-10-21T19:11:50.500+01:002012-10-21T19:11:50.500+01:00You may not have many but they still look pretty g...You may not have many but they still look pretty good - maybe we'll all do better next year.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-3889939282313745812012-10-21T18:37:57.727+01:002012-10-21T18:37:57.727+01:00It was a lovely day yesterday, but the fog hasn...It was a lovely day yesterday, but the fog hasn't lifted at all today. Still, hubby has managed to get lots of clearing and tidying up jobs done, both in the garden and on the plot. I love stew, and it's perfect for this time of year when the weather has turned down.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-5018973026421654002012-10-21T17:46:26.375+01:002012-10-21T17:46:26.375+01:00It has been a lovely weekend here which has meant ...It has been a lovely weekend here which has meant I've managed to get a few jobs on the plot and in the garden done. Mmmm that stew sounds good. One of the redeeming features of this time of year is a good hearty stew. Hope you've had some sunshine up there.wellywomanhttp://www.wellywoman.wordpess.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-83583451543679686652012-10-21T17:26:42.972+01:002012-10-21T17:26:42.972+01:00Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment. My e...Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment. My email address is still valid. It was lovely and sunny yesterday but the fog hasn't lifted all day today. We took Archie for a walk this morning and couldn't see above a few feet in front of us.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-15905922079115394982012-10-21T17:06:08.617+01:002012-10-21T17:06:08.617+01:00Hi Jo! I've just found your blog via allotment...Hi Jo! I've just found your blog via allotments4you and am loving it! I am also in Leeds and have an allotment. Your carrots look great. Hope you're having a sunny weekend. Really interested to talk to you about blogging. Is your email address on your profile still valid? <br />Anna :)Anna Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03919869821280585077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-59243135042435007712012-10-21T15:31:02.498+01:002012-10-21T15:31:02.498+01:00Not do I. These were grown in a container. It'...Not do I. These were grown in a container. It's hopeless trying to grow them in the ground.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-85633074221094264252012-10-21T12:01:39.970+01:002012-10-21T12:01:39.970+01:00I never have much success with carrots (except for...I never have much success with carrots (except for the occasional round one that does OK) so yours look superb to me.Lizhttp://www.suburbantomato.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-60558288930942428602012-10-21T11:11:20.719+01:002012-10-21T11:11:20.719+01:00The meal was delicious, you can't beat a good ...The meal was delicious, you can't beat a good stew once the weather turns cold. I roasted the squash for a little over half an hour, turning it over half way through.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-65405603495570273082012-10-21T09:50:51.392+01:002012-10-21T09:50:51.392+01:00That meal sounds delicious! How long did you roast...That meal sounds delicious! How long did you roast the patty pan squash for? Sarah Shoesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03410745860215082568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-6895902264157576732012-10-21T09:06:05.581+01:002012-10-21T09:06:05.581+01:00I hope we have a better year weather wise next yea...I hope we have a better year weather wise next year, it will be so disappointing if we don't. My plot is no better, there's standing water on it at the moment.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-54648588533650491182012-10-20T19:29:39.487+01:002012-10-20T19:29:39.487+01:00I've yet to grow any half decent carrots, but ...I've yet to grow any half decent carrots, but will try again next year.<br />After a day of rain yesterday my plot will be well soggy again so needs a few days to dry out. I hope that yours is better. Flighty xxFlightyhttp://flightplot.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-57143739912480484002012-10-20T19:05:34.827+01:002012-10-20T19:05:34.827+01:00I grew the carrots in a container and they were bl...I grew the carrots in a container and they were blemish free. There's no way I'd be able to grow them in the ground without covering them, the root fly have a field day on our site.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-36129852920535075962012-10-20T19:03:19.684+01:002012-10-20T19:03:19.684+01:00I'll have to look out for that one. I think th...I'll have to look out for that one. I think there's so many varieties out there that you'd never get round to trying them all.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-66131466192690799322012-10-20T18:31:15.121+01:002012-10-20T18:31:15.121+01:00I had a few more carrots but quite a few have been...I had a few more carrots but quite a few have been attacked by carrot root fly. We didn't cover them this year. I just chop off the grotty bits. I've not dug them all up to freeze this time. I just intend to dig them up when I need them. Yours look pretty disease free. <br />Love from Mum<br />xxMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08442767679857541996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-67224089016164963042012-10-20T14:48:30.239+01:002012-10-20T14:48:30.239+01:00I hope so too, Jo. We grew one called Saint Valery...I hope so too, Jo. We grew one called Saint Valery this year which have grown huge carrots but still have small carrot flavour.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-84784712843072384662012-10-20T14:30:01.698+01:002012-10-20T14:30:01.698+01:00I'm pleased one of us has had a good year this...I'm pleased one of us has had a good year this year. Let's hope we can both manage a good harvest next year.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-78904793941321447632012-10-20T14:28:18.193+01:002012-10-20T14:28:18.193+01:00I think I'd have preferred tiny ones if we had...I think I'd have preferred tiny ones if we had more of them, this was the extent of our crop. Let's hope we all have better luck next year.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-42701465809325919762012-10-20T12:29:24.767+01:002012-10-20T12:29:24.767+01:00WE seem to have gone topsy-turvy with one another ...WE seem to have gone topsy-turvy with one another - last year we had a poor carrot year but this year a good harvest. Some of the carrots are massive and unspoiled.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-11224863312501012572012-10-20T12:22:55.403+01:002012-10-20T12:22:55.403+01:00Wow well done as our are tiny. Been a disappointin...Wow well done as our are tiny. Been a disappointing year for many things due to the weather however we shall, like you say try again next year.<br /><br />X xPlease may I?https://www.blogger.com/profile/09842144622402461558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-61006639339759057082012-10-20T10:09:47.181+01:002012-10-20T10:09:47.181+01:00It's amazing that I've found something whi...It's amazing that I've found something which all the family will it. Only too often, one of them dislikes something, so it makes it so much easier when we all like it. I'll definitely be growing it again next year. Mashed potatoes is another example of this, neither of the kids like it so I always have to do roast potatoes, even when I want mash. It's a good start to the weekend here, nice and sunny. Hope it continues.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com