The Allotment thread

[DiscoDes]

Anyone else got one?

Mine is like a bit of scrubland, I just don't have enough time to spend there.

On the other hand, I had a good crop of Strawberries this year and at the moment I am overrun with Courgettes, some rapidly approaching s size where they are generating their own gravity!

My runner beans seem a bit late and the same goes for the french beans.

I also have 3 pots with Tumbling Toms in there and they are doing well, they are so sweet to taste.

I have also just had my first crop of Cucumbers, they're the outdoor type (like you buy when you're abroad) with thick knobbly skin that you have to peel before eating, but the flavour is outstanding, much better than the watery one's you get in the supermarket.

So does anyone else "indulge"?

[Super-Shiny]

Ain't got a Allotment but i did grow Cucumbers once, think i put too many seeds as i ended up with about 200+, my little greenhouse i have looked like it was gonna explode

[annie50]

Just given ours up Des, as my hubbies knee was so bad he really struggled. We had three allotments side by side and as this was a lot of ground he had to use a rotavator. Now sold rotavator, cultivator, greenhouse, sheds and chickens.
We loved it down there but hubby has a mate that will let him go and potter around on his. he will also give us fresh veg etc as he grows too much for himself. Had the first runner beans yesterday, they were yummy

[DiscoDes]

Aug 7, 2013 18:16:02 GMT annie50 said:

Just given ours up Des, as my hubbies knee was so bad he really struggled. We had three allotments side by side and as this was a lot of ground he had to use a rotavator. Now sold rotavator, cultivator, greenhouse, sheds and chickens.
We loved it down there but hubby has a mate that will let him go and potter around on his. he will also give us fresh veg etc as he grows too much for himself. Had the first runner beans yesterday, they were yummy

Awww that's a shame annie50, but at least you have a friend that will let your hubby indulge himself and still get some reward.

I picked a handful of runner beans and a handful of French Beans yesterday but I don't like runner beans so my GF got those.

With my glut of Courgettes I have just a few minutes ago made a big pan of Courgette Soup, I just had half a bowl with a bit of Pesto in it and it was lovely

I have just bought some extra vinegar so am going to make some Courgette "Glutney" but I'll wait till Friday as I have a day off to do that.

I'm going to have a Greek Salad made with one of my cucumbers for my dinner.

Here's a picture of a couple of my Courgettes that have grown a bit big with my Evod in front for size comparison.

[annie50]

Aug 7, 2013 18:24:00 GMT DiscoDes said:

Aug 7, 2013 18:16:02 GMT annie50 said:

Just given ours up Des, as my hubbies knee was so bad he really struggled. We had three allotments side by side and as this was a lot of ground he had to use a rotavator. Now sold rotavator, cultivator, greenhouse, sheds and chickens.
We loved it down there but hubby has a mate that will let him go and potter around on his. he will also give us fresh veg etc as he grows too much for himself. Had the first runner beans yesterday, they were yummy

Awww that's a shame Annie, but at least you have a friend that will let your hubby indulge himself and still get some reward.

I picked a handful of runner beans and a handful of French Beans yesterday but I don't like runner beans so my GF got those.

With my glut of Courgettes I have just a few minutes ago made a big pan of Courgette Soup, I just had half a bowl with a bit of Pesto in it and it was lovely

I have just bought some extra vinegar so am going to make some Courgette "Glutney" but I'll wait till Friday as I have a day off to do that.

Hubby will love pottering about on his mate's allotment once he is mobile again ( had knee replacement last week ).
I love runner beans, I actually steamed them yesterday for the first time, just yummy
We always had a glut of tomatoes so I use to make tomato soup. Any homemade soup is scrummy I reckon.
We used to pickle beetroot when there was too much to eat fresh, I still have some in the cupboard.
Made chutney too, I am going to miss it but one thing we didn't have that hubby's mate has got is apple trees. So apple crumbles will still be on the menu

[DiscoDes]

A couple of my "mutha" courgettes!

[annie50]

Aug 7, 2013 18:35:52 GMT DiscoDes said:

A couple of my "mutha" courgettes!

Very nice Des

[lobeydosser]

I notice a distinct lack of basic vegetation in this list.

IE Nicotiana Tabacum
More commonly know as the Tobacco Plant.

Come on Mr Greenfingers, there's a ready market just waiting to test your produce!!!!

[DiscoDes]

Aug 7, 2013 18:40:36 GMT lobeydosser said:

I notice a distinct lack of basic vegetation in this list.

IE Nicotiana Tabacum
More commonly know as the Tobacco Plant.

Come on Mr Greenfingers, there's a ready market just waiting to test your produce!!!!

I don't do tobacco!

Now I wonder what vaping courgette is like

[skyjay]

Aug 7, 2013 18:24:00 GMT DiscoDes said:

Aug 7, 2013 18:16:02 GMT annie50 said:

Just given ours up Des, as my hubbies knee was so bad he really struggled. We had three allotments side by side and as this was a lot of ground he had to use a rotavator. Now sold rotavator, cultivator, greenhouse, sheds and chickens.
We loved it down there but hubby has a mate that will let him go and potter around on his. he will also give us fresh veg etc as he grows too much for himself. Had the first runner beans yesterday, they were yummy

Awww that's a shame annie50, but at least you have a friend that will let your hubby indulge himself and still get some reward.

I picked a handful of runner beans and a handful of French Beans yesterday but I don't like runner beans so my GF got those.

With my glut of Courgettes I have just a few minutes ago made a big pan of Courgette Soup, I just had half a bowl with a bit of Pesto in it and it was lovely

I have just bought some extra vinegar so am going to make some Courgette "Glutney" but I'll wait till Friday as I have a day off to do that.

I'm going to have a Greek Salad made with one of my cucumbers for my dinner.

Here's a picture of a couple of my Courgettes that have grown a bit big with my Evod in front for size comparison.

WoW they r great Des...... love courgettes.......grilled with cheese on top

[Bluefish]

Nah not got one, want one though, there are some just around the corner from us, long waiting list though and they are a fair bit of work cos they are not exactly small plots you get.

[greendollar]

3rd crop of tobacco leafs from my allotment , plan is to use them in some of my mixes

[Super-Shiny]

Aug 7, 2013 19:34:22 GMT greendollar said:

plan is to use them in some of my mixes

You could always use them as underpants

[lobeydosser]

That's not tobacco, that's Rhubarb Leaves!

You sure you don't live in Yorkshire?

[mybad]

Aug 7, 2013 19:34:22 GMT greendollar said:

3rd crop of tobacco leafs from my allotment , plan is to use them in some of my mixes

Please don't tell me you got them hanging inside the house .