My daughters interest in gardening goes as far as finding flies and feeding this
Um not sure about these carrots, I dont have a lot of luck with carrots.
Beetroots are always lovely
Have just started harvesting garlic and they are super this year
Quite large bulbs. These were grown from cloves I saved from last years crop so cost nothing at all. I love this seed saving thing I have so much to learn about saving other seeds. But my garlic, broad beans and tomatoes have always done well this way.
Still some more garlic to pick.
I really love my slow cooker it is so handy. I prepared the dish the night before and put it in the fridge { beef and red wine casserole} Popped in on at 7am on auto and ta da all ready at tea time .
Cooking the beetroot , this will be wonderful in salads. There is nothing like home made beetroot . I had tin beetroot a couple of weeks ago and it just does not compare
Kat and Nala enjoying some fresh eggs.
Carrots need a really fine tilth as they are lazy and grow round obstacles rather than push them out of the way. If you mix compost and sharp sand, in equal and generous amounts, into one of your raised beds it should give you a perfect growing medium. Just fork the soil thoroughly, think sifting flour for a sponge, and just rake it level before sowing.
ReplyDeleteHI Pam , thank you for that info I shall try that out next time. x
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon. Lovely garlic, and quite large as you mentioned. Well done.
ReplyDeleteDo you experience black aphids on your garlic or onions? I know that last year mine were heavily infested, but this year nature kicked in and decided to grow oregano in between each garlic bulb. They were massive, and the herb kept the bugs away.
I will certainly try that intentionally next year. Companion planting really works.
Oh, and your beetroot looks fantastic as well.
Gav.
Hi Gav, I didnt companion plant with garlic this year, I havnt experienced black aphids as yet { touch wood } But just in case next year I will plant oregano in same bed, I do have oregano growing but no where near the garlic. Um you forgot to mention my beautiful carrots lol. I told you they were hideous ..... but they did taste nice in the slow cooker.
DeleteI too suffer from strangled carrots. Ive tried twice and did what i thought was a good prep but no, twisted orange aliens is all i got. Oh well. I will try again. I also love slow cooked meals, its the only way i can eat meat. It almost has to fall off the bone before i can get it down. Not a fan of beetroot but i grow it for hubby and i pick the small leaves for my salad. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteHI Lynda, Yes the meat was just so tender , I cant believe you dont like beetroot { not even in salad sandwich....... its no good without beetroot lol}
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Nothing better than home cooked beetroot and yes, I love my slow cooker too. If i could, I'd eat out of it all through winter, I love one pot ready dishes!
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HI Joolz, yes one pot dinners are the best in winter. We Must get some recipes together for one pot dinners { that would be a great idea lol}
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I'm a big slow-cooker fan and quite miss it during summer! I'm also a beetroot fan, i love it pickled on cheese sandwiches especially x
ReplyDeleteHI Max that does sound nice on cheese sandwiches x
DeleteOK its been a week now. What's up, or down?
ReplyDeletelol ,you make me laugh. Been both and busy, that time of year sorting out school books for next year, orientation days, hideous days at work. Im buggered then there is xmas aaaaaagh . How about you x
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