tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20583584.post115282662312999568..comments2023-09-08T09:01:57.911+01:00Comments on Allotment News: Emma Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11028922864896453796noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20583584.post-1153244835638327042006-07-18T18:47:00.000+01:002006-07-18T18:47:00.000+01:00It is frustrating Greenhouse Girl, those neighbour...It is frustrating Greenhouse Girl, those neighbours of mine. I appreicate everyone gardens in a different way, and some have more time that others, but I know I am going to have soooooooo much weeding soon!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Clint and Ina - glad you like the blog. I think I am a bit behind because I cannot water anything - or rather, I only water seed drills and transplants - and the waterbutts are dry and it doesn't look like we will be getting any rain any time soon. However, as you can see from todays harvest, I am pleased with how things are coming. I do nip the tops out of the bean plants, when I remember, but as for watering, they have only had what mother nature has provided.<BR/>Speak to you both soon!<BR/>EmmaEmma Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11028922864896453796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20583584.post-1153180123592402622006-07-18T00:48:00.000+01:002006-07-18T00:48:00.000+01:00Hiya Emma,Well, I have to say that your blog reall...Hiya Emma,<BR/>Well, I have to say that your blog really is an interesting one all right. Lots if pics to compliment the text.<BR/>It looks like you are harvesting the same stuff that Ina and I are. That's a change because you folks in Essex are frequently a week or two ahead of us. It's a joy to see your success. I know that I don't have to write down all sorts of praises, cos you've heard all that before, I'm sure. hahahahaha. But I will make a few comments.<BR/>To be3gin with, I see that those runners of yours this year looks splendid. Since our friend in Essex told us about the runners we have tried two types the "Painted Lady" and "Wisely Magic"., noth of which have produced well for us. This yeadr we decided to use EM on the plants when we seeded them indoors, They developed enormous root systems and are going great guns in the lottie at the moment.<BR/>I was interested to see that your children planted yours under glass this year. We always do that because the jackdaws and the mice otherwise devistate the seeds when we plant outside in the ground. Aside from that it seems that we get a bit of a head start doing it that way. BTW... do you nip the tops of yopur runners out when they reach the top of the poles? ...and...how often do you water them?<BR/>Well, keep up the good work and keep the blog rolling...it makes GREAT reading.<BR/>Our best,<BR/>Ina and ClintAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20583584.post-1152897676427984302006-07-14T18:21:00.000+01:002006-07-14T18:21:00.000+01:00Roses are red,Violets are blue;But they don't get ...Roses are red,<BR/>Violets are blue;<BR/>But they don't get around<BR/>Like the dandelions do.<BR/>[Slim Acres]<BR/><BR/>Poor you ... at the whim of your neighbours green fingers ... Fingers crossed the wind doesn’t blow in your direction ...<BR/><BR/>And I’ve got to say I’m very jealous of your rhubarb ... something no longer in our allotment but which I loved as a child ... I even loved pealing it with the long red ‘stringy things’ which peeled away ... oh for rhubarb crumble and custard!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com