tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post8858407956354667479..comments2023-07-07T10:58:26.789+01:00Comments on The Good Life: Cut FlowersJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-8775313741000882072009-09-27T19:05:34.583+01:002009-09-27T19:05:34.583+01:00A review is good to look back on, Mary Delle. I...A review is good to look back on, Mary Delle. I'm sure it will help when I'm planning next year.<br /><br />Thanks for the recommendations, Maureen. Yes, I love roasted beetroot. I'll make sure that I sow more seeds next year.<br /><br />I don't think I've done too bad, Kella. I suppose there are always some failures.<br /><br />I've got my manure at the ready, Jeanne. It won't be long until it's dug into the beds now.<br /><br />I haven't tried roasted beetroot with white sauce, Re. I'll have to give that a try.<br /><br />Thanks, Tanya. Yes, it is worth all the hard work.<br /><br />Yes, I suppose there's always ups and downs in gardening, Bangchik. It's all been fun though, and that's what matters.<br /><br />I'm hoping for a nice selection of flowers for the cutting patch, Avis. I'm still looking for some more varieties.<br /><br />Phew, glad you managed to catch her, John. My leeks are still looking a little feeble, but I'm hoping they put on some more growth.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-46457285868449646362009-09-26T07:39:00.130+01:002009-09-26T07:39:00.130+01:00Hey Jo, appreciate the encouragement re three year...Hey Jo, appreciate the encouragement re three year target.<br /><br />Almost had my leeks pulled out by Princess Paige yesterday... they're about the only things on the allotment that look worth pulling out now & she was taking a fancy to them. Fortunately got to her in time!<br /><br />Regards, JohnJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11149441881062721972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-26085850113918784862009-09-25T18:02:00.615+01:002009-09-25T18:02:00.615+01:00I'd love to have a cutting garden so that ther...I'd love to have a cutting garden so that there were always fresh flowers in the vases (that I didn't have to pay exhorbitant amounts for at the market ;-) You've made some nice selections, I love zinnia and sunflowers are perfect for simple arrangements. Cheers!Avishttp://www.citydiggity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-76349932034037916142009-09-25T12:45:43.627+01:002009-09-25T12:45:43.627+01:00A review like this, will put perspective into gard...A review like this, will put perspective into gardening; the chores and the art. The artistry element in gardening is most intriguing.... To do better or worse on certain plants are just normal.., the little ups and downs. We always get better each time Jo!..... Cheers and Blog On!! ~bangchikBangchik and Kakdahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12539360678677230463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-19228803654432132732009-09-24T21:16:06.280+01:002009-09-24T21:16:06.280+01:00I think you've had a great year....you should ...I think you've had a great year....you should be very proud of yourself!! Keep up the hard work...it's all worth it in the end!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-26549130436523223452009-09-24T20:42:01.823+01:002009-09-24T20:42:01.823+01:00I love roasted beetroot too - with white sauce.I love roasted beetroot too - with white sauce.Renaissancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09662416461920533616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-9659167274161097972009-09-24T10:43:51.717+01:002009-09-24T10:43:51.717+01:00Considering the short time you've had your plo...Considering the short time you've had your plot Jo, and despite the failures, which I always think come with the 'territory', you seem to have done well on the whole.<br /><br />I thinks brassicas are difficult to grow and at the allotment we seem to have more success with potatoes, carrots, beetroot, courgettes, spinach, onions and runner beans. The strawberries this year were phenomenal and just kept coming! In my modest raised beds at home I had little gem lettuces, cucumbers and rocket coming out of my ears!!<br /><br />Like you, we are going to dig in some good old manure at the allotment - that should be a fun day!<br /><br />JeanneReading Tea Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16928999793157507134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-11609345569917658172009-09-23T22:52:20.137+01:002009-09-23T22:52:20.137+01:00You sound like you had a smashing year considering...You sound like you had a smashing year considering the short time you've had your plot.<br /><br />I also need to write my review.Kellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007237364629419063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-23026625562299740812009-09-23T20:36:00.766+01:002009-09-23T20:36:00.766+01:00Your year sounds great to me especially since you ...Your year sounds great to me especially since you only started back in march. Don't give up on the cabbages it's always disheartening when something fails, but I found sometimes it works the next time. I grew 'Wheelers Imperial' and 'Greyhound' and can recommend these two cabbages. The outer leaves all got munched by slugs, but the hearts are so firm and large that there was still a tasty cabbage for us even after composting the outer leaves.<br />Roasted beetroot is excellent isn't it, we love it.<br />I think I need to do a review as well.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540591998909116816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-63561858599176276242009-09-23T20:15:20.045+01:002009-09-23T20:15:20.045+01:00A year's review is always good. As I don't...A year's review is always good. As I don't grow ad many veggies as you, I make mine throughout the year or at the change of the seasons. I'm making such a review now.Mary Delle LeBeauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580493268918204260noreply@blogger.com