tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post2752032591275237655..comments2024-03-17T17:14:03.259+00:00Comments on The Urban Veg Patch: There's still time ...Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-21939284985122453712014-08-31T15:21:50.573+01:002014-08-31T15:21:50.573+01:00Yes, definitely wait! I envy you having lots of pl...Yes, definitely wait! I envy you having lots of plums; I wish my Victoria plum would hurry up and fruit, I love plums! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-37632987015041224982014-08-29T20:44:50.534+01:002014-08-29T20:44:50.534+01:00Thanks - I'll have a go with the tree that'...Thanks - I'll have a go with the tree that's finished fruiting this weekend. But the Victoria is only just ripening now, so I guess I'll need to wait with that one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-82637016736313625932014-08-27T21:20:15.275+01:002014-08-27T21:20:15.275+01:00That's a lot of sowing. This is the time of y...That's a lot of sowing. This is the time of year when I don't sow and then regret it in a few weeks. I'll be putting a few bits in this weekend after reading your post.Damohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01246785681436164540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-45356710172282291212014-08-27T19:23:15.892+01:002014-08-27T19:23:15.892+01:00Excellent news! I've missed your blog and wil...Excellent news! I've missed your blog and will reinstate it in my sidebar at once! C xxCarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-66475649988966582512014-08-27T19:22:18.725+01:002014-08-27T19:22:18.725+01:00It's reading about your sowing and growing tha...It's reading about your sowing and growing that inspires me, Elaine - you always have lovely healthy veg in your garden and it often reminds me of what I should be growing! Looking forward to reading about your winter crops! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-17996952351534032222014-08-27T19:20:02.983+01:002014-08-27T19:20:02.983+01:00I don't usually bother with spring onions but ...I don't usually bother with spring onions but have been cooking far more stir fries this year so have needed them! It's the same with broccoli; I buy loads of broccoli and always regret I haven't planted more. Hopefully this year will be different. Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-60234540381524109822014-08-27T19:17:48.907+01:002014-08-27T19:17:48.907+01:00Thanks, Sarah! Autumn sowing was one of the lesson...Thanks, Sarah! Autumn sowing was one of the lessons I learned from my January workshop with Fergus Garrett at Great Dixter. He said the same thing! Why rush in April when you can spread the sowing throughout the year (except June/July) and get early colour in the garden? I've never applied it to flowers before but it makes a lot of sense.Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-46027033269497559652014-08-27T19:14:04.657+01:002014-08-27T19:14:04.657+01:00I love the thought of starting the new gardening y...I love the thought of starting the new gardening year in September, Anna - utterly brilliant and a bit like buying an academic year diary so that January sort of glides past in the middle rather being a Big Beginning. Thanks for reminding me about Orlaya, I need to get some seeds as I want to grow it next year, also nicotiana, a plant I admire in other gardens but have never grown. I really must make time to properly read more of the books on my bookshelf rather than just dipping in and out of them! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-88958831893048577642014-08-27T19:10:22.637+01:002014-08-27T19:10:22.637+01:00He's well worth reading, isn't he! I boug...He's well worth reading, isn't he! I bought winter veg after reading his book on salad leaves and now I'd quite like to go on one of his courses but Devon is bit far for me. Come spring, I always regret not having broccoli growing in the garden so I'm giving myself a pat on the back for having winter veg this year! :)Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-2172873354008635742014-08-27T19:08:22.754+01:002014-08-27T19:08:22.754+01:00I've done likewise in previous years but the s...I've done likewise in previous years but the seeds that I've sown this year are already up and looking good! It's rather exciting to have more veg to look forward to - chard and rocket should do well for you and try some successional sowing as well so that it doesn't all crop at once. Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-63249922009585334442014-08-27T19:06:24.166+01:002014-08-27T19:06:24.166+01:00My winter veg were sown a couple of months back Pa...My winter veg were sown a couple of months back Pauline and it's the little plants that I put out. They were previously growing in modules, then small pots, on my balcony so that the slugs wouldn't get them. Good luck with whatever you decide to grow! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-86099820857207377132014-08-27T19:04:53.362+01:002014-08-27T19:04:53.362+01:00Also, really pleased that I've introduced you ...Also, really pleased that I've introduced you to More Veg. There's just a few seeds in each pack so perfect for smaller spaces and for trying out new veg - in fact, I'll be reordering from them as their seeds are good; my cape gooseberry came from their seeds and it's been very productive so I want more!Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-23840142330367190142014-08-27T19:02:32.067+01:002014-08-27T19:02:32.067+01:00Very basic rule of thumb for pruning is fruit with...Very basic rule of thumb for pruning is fruit with stones in the late summer after fruiting, other fruit in the winter months when dormant so Jan, Feb time. Often established trees don't need any pruning but the mantra if you do want to prune is "dead, diseased, dying" - and, of course, shaping! Hope you'll let us know how you get on! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-47789113382907855372014-08-27T19:00:12.362+01:002014-08-27T19:00:12.362+01:00I hope your carrots do well for you, Flighty. It&#...I hope your carrots do well for you, Flighty. It's a good idea to give the plot a break, time to mulch and improve the soil, etc. If I had a bit more space, I'd definitely be doing the same but I'll just mulch around what I have growing - and I'm looking forward to broccoli come spring, it's my favourite veg! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-28540121109594521102014-08-27T10:03:35.405+01:002014-08-27T10:03:35.405+01:00Oh snap! We'll be able to compare notes - your...Oh snap! We'll be able to compare notes - your Devon beds vs my London ones. Both mild climates, so here's hoping for success for both (or all) of us!Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-26161990414262899682014-08-27T07:28:03.081+01:002014-08-27T07:28:03.081+01:00p.s. I have also decided to start my veg growing ...p.s. I have also decided to start my veg growing blog up again after almost a year of indecisionelaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-83566307396293558922014-08-27T07:26:04.386+01:002014-08-27T07:26:04.386+01:00I have been doing the same - sowing seeds in the h...I have been doing the same - sowing seeds in the hope of some late crops - it usually works and if the winter is mild then that is a bonus. I have the How to Grow Winter Vegetables book and it has really helped me to grow more over winter - an excellent book.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-77137180881728214742014-08-26T18:16:22.654+01:002014-08-26T18:16:22.654+01:00It's a good idea to extend the season, or star...It's a good idea to extend the season, or start the next one early, by sowing seeds now. I usually overwinter some spring onions, they've always done well and give me an early helping the following year.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-44289110477837508462014-08-26T07:10:37.168+01:002014-08-26T07:10:37.168+01:00I moved house in the summer once and did late sowi...I moved house in the summer once and did late sowings. I had forgotten about that until your post reminded me. I usually sow Eschscholzia, Nigella and cornflowers in spring, but I think I'll give them a go now. I like the idea of sowing now, it moves them out of the mad spring rush. Great post! Sarah Shoesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03410745860215082568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-25476266591175757072014-08-25T21:29:53.463+01:002014-08-25T21:29:53.463+01:00I like to think of September as the start of a new...I like to think of September as the start of a new gardening year Caro so I'll be sowing a few seeds next week. I've already sown honesty, sweet rocket and sweet williams and will sow some orlaya, nicotiana mutablis, persicaria orientalis and some salad leaves. Possibly others - I'm still mulling it over. I like the sound of those spring onions. I have the same Charles Dowling tome in my bookshelf but have still to do it justice. Oh well there have to be some pluses to counteract the fact that the nights are already drawing in and reading is one of them. Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-1765126451586359802014-08-25T14:32:31.112+01:002014-08-25T14:32:31.112+01:00Ghosh, you are organised! I really enjoyed Charles...Ghosh, you are organised! I really enjoyed Charles Dowding’s book on organic gardening so I'll have to give the one on winter veg a go too. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-27955440598827993792014-08-24T22:47:07.445+01:002014-08-24T22:47:07.445+01:00I usually give up on my patch by sept but I'm ...I usually give up on my patch by sept but I'm planting chard and rocket too for winter greens. Fingers crossed they'll take!freerangegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535925508133692539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-48530174937499330922014-08-23T21:07:22.753+01:002014-08-23T21:07:22.753+01:00Thanks for the inspiration, I must get myself orga...Thanks for the inspiration, I must get myself organised and sow some winter veg!Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16057764572761794703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-88613393036994301392014-08-23T17:50:46.285+01:002014-08-23T17:50:46.285+01:00Thanks for the tip on plum tree pruning - we have ...Thanks for the tip on plum tree pruning - we have three plum trees in the new garden and I was wondering when they needed to be sorted out. I've also discovered a new seed company from your first photo. I hadn't come across 'More Veg' before... the website looks interesting with veg I haven't been able to get elsewhere. So thank you again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-83444476850560774782014-08-23T15:42:22.314+01:002014-08-23T15:42:22.314+01:00I sowed some carrots a few weeks ago but that'...I sowed some carrots a few weeks ago but that's it for vegetables for this year. I hope to clear and dig over the growing areas by the end of October after which me and plot will have a winter break. I let the annual flowers I grow self seed, and will sow more in the spring. <br />I've got a yet to be published book on the history of allotments on the way to me to read and review. Flighty xx Flightyhttp://flightplot.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com