Sacha wrote in :

On 2011-01-08 19:41:36 +0000, Jake said:

On Sat, 08 Jan 2011 13:15:12 GMT, Baz wrote:

Went out this morning as it is the only dry and frost free day for
weeks to have a bit of a dig around some root veg. The tops of the
parsnip, carrot and swede all went rotten but to my amazement I have
a barrow more than half full of them.
The carrots Autumn King are impressive in size though cracked so I
don't think they will save very well, which is a pity because this
is the first time with no fly.
The swede are pretty rubbish. They are not globe shaped, just look
like an overgrown cigar. I peeled one and was left with enough to
feed a hamster. I think the whitefly last summer is the cause.
Parsnip are really good size and condition generally but some have
gone black.
Quite pleased overall as I thought I had lost the lot to frost as
the brussels sprouts an cabbage went.

Soon be time to start sowing and planting again in this lucky dip we
call gardening.
Baz

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The only other thing to report is a couple of amorous frogs in the
pond - a bit early for it I thought but clearly the one underneath
was being pushed around by the one on top and enjoying the
experience. Lots of late frog spawn last year put paid to a clearout
of the pond which I've really got to do now so come what may there'll
be a reduction in water level and temporary removal of all the
planting in the next few weeks.

Jake

That really is early for frogs - perhaps we shall have an early spring
after all! They must be at least as reliable as a piece of seaweed.
;-)


Did you mean edible or reliable? Only kidding.

Baz