tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post482212019748883317..comments2023-03-31T13:06:27.370+01:00Comments on Allotment Heaven: Parcel delivery and Purple SproutsMaureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15540591998909116816noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-84947676406528843932011-02-28T00:29:13.904+00:002011-02-28T00:29:13.904+00:00Hi Tatyana, thanks you for reading the post and co...Hi Tatyana, thanks you for reading the post and commenting. I'm glad you found me again. I haven't been visiting all the blogs I follow (yours including) as regularly as I would like to, I always seem to be too busy to sit at the PC for very long. I hope you are well.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540591998909116816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-56986408128976679702011-02-27T16:32:42.217+00:002011-02-27T16:32:42.217+00:00Hi Maureen! Somehow, I lost you and so glad to ...Hi Maureen! Somehow, I lost you and so glad to 'find' you again! Interesting post! Purple brussels are amazing!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-40632216259586901582011-02-10T23:32:55.543+00:002011-02-10T23:32:55.543+00:00Thanks Anna, I almost gave up on the 'Rubine&#...Thanks Anna, I almost gave up on the 'Rubine' sprouts but they seem to be ok now.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540591998909116816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-5614712643946959542011-02-10T21:55:12.635+00:002011-02-10T21:55:12.635+00:00It's always exciting getting plant parcels :) ...It's always exciting getting plant parcels :) Your tayberry looks a sturdy specimen - will be interested to see its progress during the year. I tried Rubine a couple of years ago but did not have much joy. Glad to hear that yours are doing well Maureen and that there are still more little feasts in store.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-405092082556324702011-02-10T19:54:15.026+00:002011-02-10T19:54:15.026+00:00Hi Pam
Yes the plants are very healthy and lots of...Hi Pam<br />Yes the plants are very healthy and lots of buds on the Tayberry. It's in a pot, so safe at the moment to leave it until next week when I will get up to the plot to plant it.<br /><br />I am hoping to have lots of PSB soon. The plants have done so well to withstand all that terrible weather. It's certainly worth growing as its a terrible price in the shops.<br />M xMaureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540591998909116816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-27054141598868912532011-02-10T11:36:10.103+00:002011-02-10T11:36:10.103+00:00They all look so healthy Maureen - obviously from ...They all look so healthy Maureen - obviously from a very good nursery. Will go take a look see.<br />Wish we had some sprouting broccoli - will make sure for next year.<br />P xPamhttp://www.hortensia.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-43871233839198503662011-02-09T16:36:14.249+00:002011-02-09T16:36:14.249+00:00Hi Plantalicious, I hope you have success with you...Hi Plantalicious, I hope you have success with your purple sprouts as they are delicious, but watch for the white-fly as mine got infested and the sprouts at the bottom couldn't be eaten, so I sorted that problem out and now enjoying the pickings from the top.<br />As for the Lemon Grass, they are easy to grow from seed and I got some to a good size plant, but never got more than a few tiny thin pieces to cook with. So that's why I decide to try the plants from Victoriana Nurseries.<br />Good luck with both and I look forward to seeing your results.<br />m xMaureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540591998909116816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-36156528848643252332011-02-09T15:20:19.784+00:002011-02-09T15:20:19.784+00:00Ooh, I just had a shiver of vicarious excitement! ...Ooh, I just had a shiver of vicarious excitement! The Tayberry looks wonderful. Maybe next year... I've ordered seed for the same red sprouts, so hopefully next year I will be taking pics of my own. I am going to try growing lemongrass from seed, though I've heard it can be tricky.Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-82561567085671525382011-02-07T22:54:37.172+00:002011-02-07T22:54:37.172+00:00Hi Ali, it's good to hear from you and I am so...Hi Ali, it's good to hear from you and I am so glad you have been able to get to your allotment.<br />I shall be taking a look at your blog to see what you have been up to. M xMaureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540591998909116816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-41998941694176742542011-02-07T22:32:41.057+00:002011-02-07T22:32:41.057+00:00Gosh you are going to be a busy bee!! I managed a ...Gosh you are going to be a busy bee!! I managed a visit to my allotment today - it's so exciting when it all gets going again isn't it??<br />Hope you are well xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03180612522194223105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-74081527927871421672011-02-07T10:29:52.019+00:002011-02-07T10:29:52.019+00:00Hi Pam, thanks for the comment and I will keep you...Hi Pam, thanks for the comment and I will keep you posted about the Tayberry.<br />I hope you are better now and that it wasn't too serious. I will be visiting your blog today, to see how you are<br /> M xMaureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540591998909116816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-40900707837780481802011-02-07T01:54:07.184+00:002011-02-07T01:54:07.184+00:00Dear Maureen, Fascinating post. Tayberry is new to...Dear Maureen, Fascinating post. Tayberry is new to me and I am anxious to see how it grows, and what sort of fruit it bears. I may have to Google it.<br /><br />Sorry I haven't visited lately but I was in hospital. I'm better now, and busy trying to catch up on my favorite blogs.<br /><br />Glad you've got a little taste of spring there. P xPam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-64538613658638858002011-02-06T17:07:14.882+00:002011-02-06T17:07:14.882+00:00Hi Damo
I got your comment as you can see so they ...Hi Damo<br />I got your comment as you can see so they are getting through, so that's good !<br />Thanks for the milk advice, I have used that on my courgette plants but didn't realise that it would deter white-fly. I will definitely give it a go if they get infested this year.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540591998909116816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-87400524917240977082011-02-06T08:47:34.938+00:002011-02-06T08:47:34.938+00:00Those purple sprouts look great. Have you ever tr...Those purple sprouts look great. Have you ever tried milk spray for whitefly. I know people have used it with success on brassicas although I've been fortunate not to have a bad infestation yet.Damohttp://www.twochancesvegplot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-17617137413594622432011-02-05T12:22:25.637+00:002011-02-05T12:22:25.637+00:00Hi Tessa, thanks for the comment and for reading m...Hi Tessa, thanks for the comment and for reading my blog. The seeds for the Purple sprouts are 'Unwins' called 'Rubine' I wasn't going to grow them anymore as the sprouts were covered in thousands (I kid you not !) of tiny white fly even though they were under 'Enviromesh' so I couldn't harvest any before Christmas. However I sprayed the plants and left them alone and although the bottom sprouts were horrible, I have lot's of tasty small ones to pick now. So they are back on my to sow list.<br /> ..........................<br />Hi Vegetable Heaven, it is lovely to get plants in the post I agree.<br />The Tayberry and other things that arrived are like a present as I am trialing and blogging about plants and seeds for Victoriana Nurseries, which isn't hard to do as their seeds and plants are first class, and I really mean that.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540591998909116816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-27150081025046149232011-02-05T10:04:13.402+00:002011-02-05T10:04:13.402+00:00Isn't it lovely to get a present (even if you ...Isn't it lovely to get a present (even if you pay for it yourself!) You won't regret the Tayberry. We bought one 11 years ago when we moved to this house, then 18 months ago I took over an allotment with 4 on! They make the most wonderful jams.Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12841961223771293021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135071957131268670.post-16421191032561405802011-02-05T04:08:34.411+00:002011-02-05T04:08:34.411+00:00I just love getting seeds in the mail- it makes me...I just love getting seeds in the mail- it makes me feel the season is coming, which it is! I love those purple Brussels where did you get the seed?<br /><br />Happy almost spring to you!Tessa @ Blunders with Shoots, Blossoms 'n Rootshttp://blossomsnblunders.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com