tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post3687319770419128046..comments2023-07-07T10:58:26.789+01:00Comments on The Good Life: Hanging AroundJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-1213543783043019602011-12-12T15:42:15.691+00:002011-12-12T15:42:15.691+00:00I haven't got much more done, Tanya, so I thin...I haven't got much more done, Tanya, so I think the allotment will get a spring dig now rather than a winter one.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-57285348447713012742011-12-10T20:00:05.049+00:002011-12-10T20:00:05.049+00:00Not getting stressed is a good way to be Jo...I us...Not getting stressed is a good way to be Jo...I used to really get down hearted with myself if I thought I was running behind but I found putting pressure on myself made it harder to get things done and took the enjoyment away, so now I get done what i can and enjoy every minute of it...after all life's to short to get stressed over things!!allotments4youhttp://www.allotments4you.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-40292927724623074252011-11-27T13:25:05.621+00:002011-11-27T13:25:05.621+00:00Hope things are going ok at your mum's, Pam. I...Hope things are going ok at your mum's, Pam. I think you'll notice a dip in the temperature when you return, it's got a little cooler just lately. I'm sure your garden will do fine without you, I think we molly coddle things too much sometimes, let's hope the weather isn't too unkind to your garden this year.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-46479489222781102642011-11-24T14:35:01.360+00:002011-11-24T14:35:01.360+00:00Dear Jo, I am amazed how summer is lingering in En...Dear Jo, I am amazed how summer is lingering in England this year. I'm back in PA briefly, returning to Mum's at the end of next week, so no chance of 'putting my garden to bed' this year. It will be interesting to see how that effects my spring garden.<br /><br />I am cutting back on mag. subscriptions this year because of the economy -- like you, I don't have time to read them, anyway, and prefer blogs.<br /><br />Best wishes, P. xPam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-10918146754449173922011-11-24T11:29:04.399+00:002011-11-24T11:29:04.399+00:00It's amazing that there's enough sunshine ...It's amazing that there's enough sunshine to ripen the tomatoes, Sue. Magazines do tend to recycle articles, but there's always something new there to read too.<br /><br />I need to tidy away all my plantpots too, Louisa. I left some out last winter and they cracked because of the frost. It's a bonus having home grown tomatoes in November.<br /><br />I've read a few editions of Gardens Illustrated in the past, Wellywoman. There's certainly some fantastic gardens featured in it, they do give inspiration even if you've got a garden the size of a postage stamp as I have.<br /><br />I like Grow It, Anna. It's one of the better grow your own magazines in my opinion. I know I'd get further behind in reading magazines if they were online too, I do enjoy having something to hold on to and pages to turn when I'm reading.<br /><br />I didn't pick the tomatoes as I didn't hold out much hope of them ripening, even indoors, Mark. How wrong I was, amazing to think they're still ripening outdoors in November. Kitchen Garden seems to be a favourite amongst people who grow their own.<br /><br />I've never tried fried green tomatoes, Kat. Something else I'll have to add to the list and have a go at.<br /><br />My dad kept a years worth of gardening magazines, Don't unplug your hub. All the main advice of what to do when doesn't change from year to year, so a magazine from a few years ago is still relevant today. We've got a lovely bright day today, makes a change from the grey days we've had just recently.<br /><br />I can't believe that we're still harvesting summer crops in November, Scented Sweetpeas. I'm sure we're in for a shock when winter rears it's head.<br /><br />I don't have time to visit forums as often as I'd like, Flighty. There's some great advice to be had on them though, and lots of friendly people willing to give as much advice as you ask for.<br /><br />I could do with a few extra hours each day, Kelli. I'm full of good intentions and then time just slips away. It's great to be eating home grown tomatoes in November, I've never known that before.<br /><br />Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment, Meand2veg. I used to read as much as I could when I first started growing veg, you'll find that you learn through experience more than anything though, but magazines certainly have their place. Hope the tomatoes ripen for you, if not you could always ripen them indoors.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-83557773904321455952011-11-23T22:00:44.140+00:002011-11-23T22:00:44.140+00:00I have about 2 tomatoes left on the plants. I kee...I have about 2 tomatoes left on the plants. I keep leaving them because they are still ripening. I think this weekend is it for them now though!!<br />I'm a new veg gardener this year so still find the veg gardening mags interesting. I don't subscribe but can't wait for the new issues in the shops.<br />And I check all the blogs on my blog roll every day for new entries!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-67012268328380750842011-11-23T21:54:57.936+00:002011-11-23T21:54:57.936+00:00I've still got tomato plants I didn't clea...I've still got tomato plants I didn't clear and they are still producing, although very limited. I'm having the same problem with getting through gardening magazines - just not enough time in the day!Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263430746482725687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-15528967174044986382011-11-23T18:10:37.569+00:002011-11-23T18:10:37.569+00:00I agree what you say about blogs, and the same goe...I agree what you say about blogs, and the same goes for forums as well. Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-18077657405185242042011-11-23T12:47:28.918+00:002011-11-23T12:47:28.918+00:00Our tomatoes are still rippening too, bonkers in N...Our tomatoes are still rippening too, bonkers in November isn't it.Scented Sweetpeashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836203205845306983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-67929143248565136892011-11-22T22:59:24.780+00:002011-11-22T22:59:24.780+00:00I used to enjoy gardening mags, but they do become...I used to enjoy gardening mags, but they do become repetitive after a few seasons have gone by<br />Another nice mild bright day here in West Sussex.john bainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15624118202659480062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-53594246627908309762011-11-22T22:23:24.430+00:002011-11-22T22:23:24.430+00:00Your late tomatoe looks tasty. Have you ever
Eate...Your late tomatoe looks tasty. Have you ever <br />Eaten fried green tomatoes? Just slice, dip in <br />Batter and deep fry or for a healthier option, slice <br />thin and add to stir fry. Yummy! <br />KatKat_RNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-44655307671842959602011-11-22T19:46:26.969+00:002011-11-22T19:46:26.969+00:00You should pick those tomatoes and ripen them indo...You should pick those tomatoes and ripen them indoors. How nice to have your own home-grown toms in November!<br />I subscribe to The Kitchen Garden, but having done so for several years it's getting to the point where much of the content is "old hat" to me, but they still feature lots of new things, and I find that some of the offers and adverts are useful.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-614729648695306612011-11-22T17:24:36.915+00:002011-11-22T17:24:36.915+00:00Know what you mean about having the time to read t...Know what you mean about having the time to read the gardening mags Jo. I decided to try a cheaper digital description of one mag and am even further behind when I got the paper copies. I gave up GW a while back as it became repetitive but I do still get the 'The English Garden' and 'Gardens Ilustrated' plus 'Grow It". They may all face the chop though in the future :)Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-8033569906188856222011-11-22T13:05:43.282+00:002011-11-22T13:05:43.282+00:00I'm just coming to the end of my subscription ...I'm just coming to the end of my subscription to Gardens Illustrated. It is a really interesting read and I have learnt a lot from it. It is a bit like seeing how the other half live though, with designed gardens, acreage and dreamy greenhouses but I would recommend it. My gripe with GW magazine has always been that if you watch the programme you feel quite a bit of overlap in the magazine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-51352304200375204962011-11-22T12:16:17.675+00:002011-11-22T12:16:17.675+00:00I found two tomatoes on an outside plant yesterday...I found two tomatoes on an outside plant yesterday - I spotted them because they were so red that they stood out against the dying green/brown. No idea how they hung on so long, or got so red!<br /><br />In related news, I really, really must clear away the last of my plant pots before the bad weather kicks in...louisa @ TheReallyGoodLifehttp://www.thereallygoodlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-34149352308058608402011-11-22T11:48:05.396+00:002011-11-22T11:48:05.396+00:00We have had a similar experience with tomatoes thi...We have had a similar experience with tomatoes this year - it's really very weird.<br /><br />Must admit I'm more likely to read a garden magazine in winter although we do subscribe to 3! The trouble is that the same things seem to come round and round and round!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.com