tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post1032195439640387639..comments2023-03-31T13:06:27.370+01:00Comments on Allotment Heaven: A pictorial update on the happenings from plot 19Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15540591998909116816noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-68025453215930365862010-07-25T08:41:42.358+01:002010-07-25T08:41:42.358+01:00Looking most pretty as well as productive Maureen....Looking most pretty as well as productive Maureen. I noticed some rust on my garlic yesterday so will keep a close eye on it. Will be looking out for those dahlias - such vibrant colour !Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-9071959279199035432010-07-25T04:01:45.163+01:002010-07-25T04:01:45.163+01:00I haven't been here for awhile. I came becaus...I haven't been here for awhile. I came because I'm seeing how far I can get down my blogroll. <br /><br />You are getting more from your garden than I am. Things are late, and the rabbits have eaten all of the pea plants, and most of the green beans and sweet potatoes. <br /><br />Those dahlias and other blooms are beautiful!Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-48162791333414389472010-07-25T01:19:52.448+01:002010-07-25T01:19:52.448+01:00Thank you all for the comments.
MRS DOBBY, I can&...Thank you all for the comments.<br /><br />MRS DOBBY, I can't wait for them to grow bigger to make a moussaka.<br /><br />VEGETABLE HEAVEN,the little bouquet is still going, I love it.<br /><br />SCENTED SWEETPEA, I didn't know they existed either until this year, I love them and will now grow them every year.<br /><br />PAM (ENGLISH GARDEN) to treat the powdery mildew you need to spray with diluted milk, I know this sounds bizarre, but it worked for myself and a fellow plot holder last year. Take off the affected leaves though as the spores can spread, burn them if possible but don't compost them. It's very common when humidity is high, but it shouldn't affect your squashes. I will update you link on my blog.<br /><br />PAM (Hortensia) I am so pleased that the pink giraffe are flowering, I hope you have a lovely bunch to fill a vase.<br /><br />DAMO, I checked out your post and the dahlias look fantastic. I'm glad the seeds germinated for you. It's an amazing height that the Red Orach has grown for you, your soil must be very good, I've never known them to grow that high. Have you been brave enough to try eating them yet ?? they are edible and can be steamed. Red Orach is commonly known as poor man's spinach.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540591998909116816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-12537976868838773402010-07-24T12:43:17.063+01:002010-07-24T12:43:17.063+01:00Fabulous Dahlias Maureen, amazing colours. I'...Fabulous Dahlias Maureen, amazing colours. I'm just about to post some more photos of mine including one of ones from the seed you gave me. Oh and the Red Orach is about 8 foot high now. Your pumpkin and aubergine are way ahead of mine, I've got two pumpkin plants from the seeds you gave me that are taking over! And that tomato is huge!!Damohttp://www.twochancesvegplot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-52155196602153840262010-07-24T10:54:05.931+01:002010-07-24T10:54:05.931+01:00I have the first flower on my pink giraffe. Can...I have the first flower on my pink giraffe. Can't wait til they all open up and I can have a bunch in a vase.<br />Wonderful harvest.<br />P xPamhttp://www.hortensia.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-30649728855430993012010-07-24T04:25:29.793+01:002010-07-24T04:25:29.793+01:00Maureen, Your vegetables and flowers are amazing. ...Maureen, Your vegetables and flowers are amazing. The sweet peas are so pretty. I just found rust on my cucumber leaves, and powdery mildew all over the squash leaves... caused I'm sure by the 85% humidity the last few days. Does it mean I must pull them all out? This is my fourth year growing veg. but the first time this has happened. I don't want to spray them. What should I do? Thanks. Pam x<br />If you get a chance ... my new blog address for your blogroll is https://www.pamsenglishcottagegarden.blogspot.comPam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-15555177427613385272010-07-23T20:08:33.785+01:002010-07-23T20:08:33.785+01:00wow loving that double cosmos, never knew that exi...wow loving that double cosmos, never knew that existed - looks gorgeous.Scented Sweetpeashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836203205845306983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-71777445625733325052010-07-23T19:41:35.754+01:002010-07-23T19:41:35.754+01:00Fantstic lot of veg there. And flowers. That bou...Fantstic lot of veg there. And flowers. That bouquet is brilliant.Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12841961223771293021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-59480904199182429302010-07-23T18:49:47.966+01:002010-07-23T18:49:47.966+01:00Fabulous, I'm jealous of your aubergines, they...Fabulous, I'm jealous of your aubergines, they do look like they'd make a great moussaka!Mrs Dobbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03100130627184947910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-64552772978885057822010-07-23T14:24:06.277+01:002010-07-23T14:24:06.277+01:00thanks Maureen, have just lifted one and it is a h...thanks Maureen, have just lifted one and it is a healthy size!<br />A happy weekend to you too. The girls have just broken up for summer today so the pace of life will change which is really needed here ~ i am looking forward to a little SLOW!<br />ginny xsweetmyrtlehttp://www.sweetmyrtle.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-82412777264343170162010-07-23T11:21:27.280+01:002010-07-23T11:21:27.280+01:00Hi GINNY, thanks for the comment. I just looked in...Hi GINNY, thanks for the comment. I just looked in my little Allotment journal that I add to when I remember to do so, and I lifted my autumn grown garlic last year on 20th July and made a comment that it was an excellent crop, and definitely no sign of rust. So I guess the answer to you for lifting your garlic is about now. You could always dig one up and see if they are big enough, the tops usually go a bit brown when it's ready (not to be confused with the dreaded rust !!) I hope this helps.<br />Have a good week-end.<br />M xMaureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540591998909116816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-61601675359945379842010-07-23T09:46:39.848+01:002010-07-23T09:46:39.848+01:00all looking lovely Maureen! ~ lots of colour too!
...all looking lovely Maureen! ~ lots of colour too!<br />shame about the garlic though at least you can still eat it. We have garlic still in the ground planted in early december. When would you recommend lifting?<br />ginny xsweetmyrtlehttp://www.sweetmyrtle.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.com