On 08/01/2011 18:25, Baz wrote:
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On 08/01/2011 13:15, 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



Well done! I would have liked a day in the garden, but we are
expecting visitors tomorrow and need a huge clean up. Just stuck my
nose round the urg door to see what's going on.

Despite the dreadful weather you've done really well with your veg.
Pity it's not all in storeable condition. Looks like you've got a few
hours cooking and freezing ahead of you if you don't want to waste it.
Even if that hamster is hypothetical (I imagine it was), it won't
manage half a barrow-load! Enjoy your harvest!


You know something Spider,
I hate frozen veg.
My family and neighbours will be getting most of the stuff. One of my aunts
used to belong the WI and she will make sure nothing is wasted bless her.
You mentioned you would have liked a day in the garden, well you should
have seen the state ot me when I had finished messing around. Mud, mud and
more mud. I wiped my feet,washed my hands and face(how do I get mud on my
face) but still managed to get the stuff on the kitchen floor, worktops and
fridge door. Don't know how I did it but I did.
Such is life, but it got me off my bottom after what seems like years of
winter watching telly and playing board(bored) games, cards etc. I would
not mind but I am not very good anyway.:-(
I even finished my first novel recently. I'm going to read another one
soon.

Take care
Baz


I can't blame you for not liking frozen veg., although I consider my own
stock an improvement on shop-bought. A WI aunt, eh, now that's what I
call a valuable resource. I have a neighbour with a similar appetite
for preserve and pickle making, so I always contact her when I have a
glut of anything.

You're making me envious of all that mud! Aw, go on, send us a bit:~)).
It'll be a couple of days before I get outside. Heaven help anyone
who tries to get me in once I'm out there!

Well, I'm off to bed or I'll be in no fit state to greet my visitors.
Night night.

--
Spider
from high ground in SE London
gardening on clay