tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post479248280125451071..comments2023-07-07T10:58:26.789+01:00Comments on The Good Life: Photo Medley - OctoberJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-66226934951889406302015-10-31T18:44:40.342+00:002015-10-31T18:44:40.342+00:00I can't believe how early it is when I'm d...I can't believe how early it is when I'm drawing the curtains now. I've had a great year for tomatoes, potatoes and carrots, I really can't complain. I'm thrilled to have seen so many butterflies this year, along with honey bees, I'm hoping that they return next year.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-88427395769223192672015-10-31T17:23:38.262+00:002015-10-31T17:23:38.262+00:00The days are short now for sure....I suppose we ju...The days are short now for sure....I suppose we just have to batten down the hatches and get cosy, as you say it's a long wait until spring!<br />You have had a great year veggie wise, your spuds and carrots, along with your toms have done brilliantly!<br />Some lovely pics here, especially the butterfly, good to hear you have seen an increase.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-997914686927400142015-10-31T15:38:42.220+00:002015-10-31T15:38:42.220+00:00You can definitely tell home grown carrots from sh...You can definitely tell home grown carrots from shop bought, I don't think you've actually tasted a proper carrot unless you've grown your own, such a different taste. Sedums are fabulous plants for pollinators, this one has attracted so many different varieties of butterfly in to my garden this year and I've never seen so many honey bees about before either.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-61946963983094355612015-10-31T15:30:21.022+00:002015-10-31T15:30:21.022+00:00Your carrots have done so well this year, you can&...Your carrots have done so well this year, you can't beat that home grown taste.<br /><br />I do like that first photo of the butterfly ... sedum seems super for attracting them.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-66034306299756732582015-10-30T18:56:36.032+00:002015-10-30T18:56:36.032+00:00I think I've definitely got your butterflies, ...I think I've definitely got your butterflies, I've seen so many more this year than in previous years, bees too. I've done very well with my potatoes this year, there's been plenty to share with my mum and dad so that's good, they're always pleased when I take them fresh veggies.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-12878344024117644482015-10-30T16:01:50.671+00:002015-10-30T16:01:50.671+00:00It is good to hear it has been a good year for bee...It is good to hear it has been a good year for bees and butterflies Jo.<br />I have seen so few butterflies this year and it has concerned me.<br />I have read the some species are heading North due to climate change........maybe they have left my garden and gone to yours :))<br /><br />Lovely potatoes........you have done well with them it would appear.<br /><br />Have a good weekend........Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-81463651010573823672015-10-30T08:59:02.874+00:002015-10-30T08:59:02.874+00:00The potatoes, carrots and tomatoes have been the s...The potatoes, carrots and tomatoes have been the stars of the show this year, they've all done marvelously. I think autumn came on overnight here, it seemed slow to arrive but once it did, the leaves were dropping in no time.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-84164258171410910352015-10-30T08:56:51.275+00:002015-10-30T08:56:51.275+00:00Eeek. I'm not sure whether they do pinch, scra...Eeek. I'm not sure whether they do pinch, scratch or bite but I wouldn't fancy them coming near me again if I'd experienced that.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-57319943328821047062015-10-30T08:54:39.888+00:002015-10-30T08:54:39.888+00:00I've seen lots of bees all year too, more hone...I've seen lots of bees all year too, more honey bees that I've seen previously though. I'm really pleased that I've seen a variety of butterflies this year, usually it's just the cabbage white with one or two others.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-30471669249368501932015-10-30T08:52:44.338+00:002015-10-30T08:52:44.338+00:00I'm just hoping that this year wasn't a fl...I'm just hoping that this year wasn't a fluke where my carrots are concerned and that I can produce some fine specimens again next year.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-55216044800340550332015-10-30T08:47:11.498+00:002015-10-30T08:47:11.498+00:00The carrots taste delicious too, so carroty. Sprin...The carrots taste delicious too, so carroty. Spring can't come soon enough for me, I'm not a lover of winter at all.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-75483235063542326772015-10-30T06:33:59.129+00:002015-10-30T06:33:59.129+00:00You've had a good crop of potatoes and carrots...You've had a good crop of potatoes and carrots. We're glad to be back from our time away to gather more of our own fruit and veggies. We've certainly noticed the difference between Italy and the UK in the colours of the Autumn season, which seems more advanced here. (We had mixed weather in Italy - it wasn't all sunshine in October)! I've enjoyed your colourful post today. Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-87647302227775408162015-10-30T01:12:59.388+00:002015-10-30T01:12:59.388+00:00I love butterflies. I was walking once and one lan...I love butterflies. I was walking once and one landed on my shoulder and I SWEAR it pinched, scratched, or bit me. Whatever it was, it HURT! Everyone says that's impossible but ouch!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-9252292224140651652015-10-30T00:28:59.103+00:002015-10-30T00:28:59.103+00:00We have had more butterflies in this last month th...We have had more butterflies in this last month than the whole of the summer put together, but plenty of bees throughout.Renovation in Galiciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12134753603087085719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-21960910030920433702015-10-29T22:16:02.686+00:002015-10-29T22:16:02.686+00:00Great carrot harvest! Always nice to see your ext...Great carrot harvest! Always nice to see your extra photos from the month. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-43347073906916864782015-10-29T21:19:25.251+00:002015-10-29T21:19:25.251+00:00Oh those carrots are looking good Jo. Enjoy this d...Oh those carrots are looking good Jo. Enjoy this down time to dream and plan - spring and all its urgency will be upon us all too soon :)Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-55783891603307394252015-10-29T17:46:00.483+00:002015-10-29T17:46:00.483+00:00It's lovely to look back at photos of sunnier ...It's lovely to look back at photos of sunnier days, especially once we're in the depths of winter.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-34257954341318712432015-10-29T17:40:07.566+00:002015-10-29T17:40:07.566+00:00It's a wonderful garden, lots of lovely level ...It's a wonderful garden, lots of lovely level paths but other entries which are more quaint too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-2242988408532297122015-10-29T17:38:19.059+00:002015-10-29T17:38:19.059+00:00The carrots are my pride and joy this year, they&#...The carrots are my pride and joy this year, they've never done so well for me in the past.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-16607092813426930662015-10-29T17:36:55.368+00:002015-10-29T17:36:55.368+00:00It's always a bit of a problem if you don'...It's always a bit of a problem if you don't know the variety, sometimes it's a bit of a guessing game. They all seem to be quite tough plants so I'm sure it will cope with winter well, but I'd say you're always wise to err on the side of caution so perhaps give it a bit of protection if you don't manage to find out what variety it is.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-3692673163148826652015-10-29T16:52:02.764+00:002015-10-29T16:52:02.764+00:00Thank you for all the lovely colour on this gloomy...Thank you for all the lovely colour on this gloomy gray day :)sustainablemumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099701194160334671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-15855699118970327172015-10-29T16:14:37.445+00:002015-10-29T16:14:37.445+00:00Love the photo of the walk by the wall, neat and o...Love the photo of the walk by the wall, neat and ordered, just how I like paths, nice harvest.Poppypatchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749159567150084975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-29501816285993385902015-10-29T15:44:13.298+00:002015-10-29T15:44:13.298+00:00Great pictures - love those carrots.Great pictures - love those carrots.Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-20553515327351181702015-10-29T13:30:46.108+00:002015-10-29T13:30:46.108+00:00Thanks,Jo! It was a gift, so guess first thing Is ...Thanks,Jo! It was a gift, so guess first thing Is to identify it! I'll get my flower books out and try to see what type it is. They are beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-37930228449712148292015-10-29T13:09:49.520+00:002015-10-29T13:09:49.520+00:00Sedums cope with our winters very well. Mine's...Sedums cope with our winters very well. Mine's starting to die back now but I leave it to do its own thing, only in spring will I cut back the dead plant material once I see some fresh new growth. I suppose like any plant, there'll be some varieties of sedum which are hardier than others so I should do a bit of research in to the variety you've got.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com