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"Cat(h)" wrote in message oups.com... Gary Woods wrote: "Cat(h)" wrote: Jerusalem artichokes are yummy - never mind fashion and flatulence. They're native, I believe, to the Mohawk River valley of upper/central (New) York. The native tribal types used them for winter food, which must have made the lodges interesting on a winter's night... I have a nice big patch of them that is bent on world domination. Yes, they are gassy. No, I don't care. I'm guessing that shipping the across the pond would cause major problems at the customs checkpoints? I'd say it just might! And I have found JA in a veg shop in the past. I understand that just like garlic, you can plant what you would normally buy from the grocer's to eat, so I may be able to do it that way. That is where I got my last lot, and they grew just fine. Alternatively, I'll order from Des's UK based supplier. Alan |
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On 10/1/07 16:03, in article
, "Des Higgins" wrote: "Rupert (W.Yorkshire)" wrote in message ... "Des Higgins" wrote in message . ie... "Rupert (W.Yorkshire)" wrote in message ... "Des Higgins" wrote in message . ie... I am also a glutton for fashion whims and now want globe artichokes after seeing that Carol Klein digging up muddy handfuls and making chips. Des in Dublin Are those the Irish undeground version of Jerusalem Artichokes:-) Ahhhhhhhhh bugger!!! got me Cynaras and me Helianthusses mixed up so I did. That's a fair cop guv. (both silly names anyway :-) Cynaras and Artichokes is different. Now you do have to have be very strange to want to eat Cardoons. Believe it or not (and here I puff out my large manly chest and seek revenge for having been caught mixing up my edible daisies and thistles) Cardoons are very edible (I had them in Madrid in a student restaurant 18 months ago; seemed to be stems or big leaf stalks) where they were called Cardo and I guessed what they were and they tasted strongly of the thick creamy sauce that was ladled all over them and I survived and they seemed nice enough. snip I think they have to be blanched before they're cooked - earthed up, or something. I remember we had this discussion some time ago on urg. But cardoons grown as ornamental plants are fabulously spectacular - real show stoppers in the garden. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon http://www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk/ |
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Sacha wrote: But cardoons grown as ornamental plants are fabulously spectacular - real show stoppers in the garden. They are great self seeders as well - I'm forever removing those that self seeded in the wrong place eg. amongst the strawberries. I've tried to move them but they didn't like this at all. |
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"Sacha" wrote in message ... On 10/1/07 14:57, in article , "Gary Woods" wrote: "Cat(h)" wrote: Jerusalem artichokes are yummy - never mind fashion and flatulence. They're native, I believe, to the Mohawk River valley of upper/central (New) York. The native tribal types used them for winter food, which must have made the lodges interesting on a winter's night... I have a nice big patch of them that is bent on world domination. Yes, they are gassy. No, I don't care. snip I make soup with them and it doesn't seem to be such a problem! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon http://www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk/ It is if you give it to the dog (I speak from experiance!) -- Charlie, gardening in Cornwall. http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of National Plant Collections of Clematis viticella (cvs) and Lapageria rosea |
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Des Higgins wrote: Dobies say they deliver Artichokes to Ireland. http://www.dobies.co.uk/default.aspx Ta Des. Apparently, they deliver in Feb, which means I should really order now-ish if I am going to plant them at all this year. Gasp. I am not psychologicallly ready for this. I am in totally indoors mode at the mo, and really could not face wading my way out to the cabbage patch... My week end morning runs on the Curragh are my main (only?) outdoorsy forray, these days... Cat(h) |
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Cat(h) wrote: God above! that does it. I'm redoing the asparagus bed, and getting the beloved to revamp the bathroom. Cat(h) You have just given me a big belly laugh - I laughed so much I tipped wine over the keyboard so I hope I can type later on. Giggling Judith at home |
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"Sacha" wrote in message ... On 10/1/07 16:03, in article , "Des Higgins" wrote: "Rupert (W.Yorkshire)" wrote in message ... "Des Higgins" wrote in message . ie... "Rupert (W.Yorkshire)" wrote in message ... "Des Higgins" wrote in message . ie... I am also a glutton for fashion whims and now want globe artichokes after seeing that Carol Klein digging up muddy handfuls and making chips. Des in Dublin Are those the Irish undeground version of Jerusalem Artichokes:-) Ahhhhhhhhh bugger!!! got me Cynaras and me Helianthusses mixed up so I did. That's a fair cop guv. (both silly names anyway :-) Cynaras and Artichokes is different. Now you do have to have be very strange to want to eat Cardoons. Believe it or not (and here I puff out my large manly chest and seek revenge for having been caught mixing up my edible daisies and thistles) Cardoons are very edible (I had them in Madrid in a student restaurant 18 months ago; seemed to be stems or big leaf stalks) where they were called Cardo and I guessed what they were and they tasted strongly of the thick creamy sauce that was ladled all over them and I survived and they seemed nice enough. snip I think they have to be blanched before they're cooked - earthed up, or something. I remember we had this discussion some time ago on urg. But cardoons grown as ornamental plants are fabulously spectacular - real show stoppers in the garden. We have both cardoon and artichoke (well one of each; small front garden); the cardoon is more spectacular but the artichoke is neater (and easier to eat :-). -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon http://www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk/ |
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Des Higgins wrote: We have both cardoon and artichoke (well one of each; small front garden); the cardoon is more spectacular but the artichoke is neater (and easier to eat :-). I love Cardoons but they turn my fingers black, is there a way to avoid this? Judith at home in England |
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"judith lea" wrote in message ups.com... Des Higgins wrote: We have both cardoon and artichoke (well one of each; small front garden); the cardoon is more spectacular but the artichoke is neater (and easier to eat :-). I love Cardoons but they turn my fingers black, is there a way to avoid this? Judith at home in England How strange. Does no other part of your body turn black after eating them.? |
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"judith lea" wrote in message oups.com... I have fond memories of me (years ago!) in a bath with a glass of champage and asparagus with butter dripping from it. Judith at Home in England. I know it's forbidden to post pics to the group but on this occasion....:-) |
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On 10/1/07 17:23, in article , "Charlie
Pridham" wrote: "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 10/1/07 14:57, in article , "Gary Woods" wrote: "Cat(h)" wrote: Jerusalem artichokes are yummy - never mind fashion and flatulence. They're native, I believe, to the Mohawk River valley of upper/central (New) York. The native tribal types used them for winter food, which must have made the lodges interesting on a winter's night... I have a nice big patch of them that is bent on world domination. Yes, they are gassy. No, I don't care. snip I make soup with them and it doesn't seem to be such a problem! It is if you give it to the dog (I speak from experiance!) Gasp! (Probably) I would never give my artichoke soup to the dog - if nothing else, I'd gorge on it myself. I love it. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon http://www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk/ |
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"Sacha" wrote in message ... what seeds, plants, bulbs have people ordered for this year? Anything new for you? Any new plants you haven't tried before. For those of you for whom the weather is calm and pleasant - no gloating please! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon http://www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk/ The online plant suppliers rather dictate what I must plant. Things keep arriving that I ordered ages ago and I had forgotten about. Seems to be the week when all the Arisaema people shunt out stuff. A goodly selection of bulbs (corms?) to plant immediately as they are all showing very rapid growth. Being more specific I have Arisaema sikkokianum bicolorifolium-try saying that after a few glasses of winter night booze. Don't bother to look it up it's just a very posh form of Lords & Ladies. |
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On 10/1/07 21:30, in article , "Des
Higgins" wrote: snip We have both cardoon and artichoke (well one of each; small front garden); the cardoon is more spectacular but the artichoke is neater (and easier to eat :-). Helluva fiddle, though! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon http://www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk/ |
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Rupert (W.Yorkshire) wrote: I love Cardoons but they turn my fingers black, is there a way to avoid this? Judith at home in England How strange. Does no other part of your body turn black after eating them.? No, only my fingers. Some years ago, I was taking some blood from a patient and I had to double glove as I was so ashamed of my black fingers. I was worried in case the patient thought I had filthy fingers. Judith at home in England |
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