tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post4758147416177517647..comments2024-03-26T17:53:49.471+00:00Comments on Mark's Veg Plot: DiversityMark Willishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-45844198813778097422016-05-17T01:59:19.646+01:002016-05-17T01:59:19.646+01:00My favorite crop is anything odd. If I can't ...My favorite crop is anything odd. If I can't find it in the non-specialty store I want to grow it! Your garden is lovely Mark. I love seeing garden over-views to see how beds look in the whole. Yours looks fantastic. Stacy@Mutiny in the Gardenhttp://gardenmutiny.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-37032146973841725302016-05-16T21:28:41.274+01:002016-05-16T21:28:41.274+01:00There's nothing as good as knowing your own ga...There's nothing as good as knowing your own garden thoroughly. It's clear that your 25 years experience counts for a lot; 47 varieties of fruit, veg and herbs is amazing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-40961939838499252782016-05-16T15:31:29.386+01:002016-05-16T15:31:29.386+01:00I understand. If you asked me in Feb, I'd say ...I understand. If you asked me in Feb, I'd say PSB, but if you asked me in August it would be Runner Beans.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-54574303826756734792016-05-16T15:30:25.992+01:002016-05-16T15:30:25.992+01:00David, I'm no expert on fruit trees - especial...David, I'm no expert on fruit trees - especially the Fig. My only one is an immature specimen which I got as a freebie from a magazine! Anyway, Figs seem to grow well enough in sheltered gardens here, so I'm hoping mine will do OK. I'll let you know in 5 years' time eh?!! :)Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-63885392939274671832016-05-16T12:21:20.515+01:002016-05-16T12:21:20.515+01:00An impressive list Mark! Normally you focus on veg...An impressive list Mark! Normally you focus on veg, how about more information on the fruit trees? In particular a fig tree that would withstand a cold climate? Interesting! Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14490964982321159910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-90375309526226333592016-05-16T01:33:50.873+01:002016-05-16T01:33:50.873+01:00I would have to say broccoli, I've only had 1 ...I would have to say broccoli, I've only had 1 disappointing year with it and that was last year when our winter was warmer than normal. It's looking good so far this year.Janettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14200939679562558409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-66812065895368439532016-05-15T23:47:20.438+01:002016-05-15T23:47:20.438+01:00We have a very similar philosophy. Even with more ...We have a very similar philosophy. Even with more space we can't be self sufficient as there are things we like to eat but can't grow either due to climate or some other reason. As for favourite crop it sort of depends when I am asked.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-82918271112435442352016-05-15T19:46:47.534+01:002016-05-15T19:46:47.534+01:00Turnip greens are so easy to grow and are absolutl...Turnip greens are so easy to grow and are absolutly versatile for use: salads, stir fry, with mashed potatoes etc and are my favorite to grow almost year round. Your garden is looking lush and green and so lovely, no plans to plant pumpkins/squashes? <br />Sincerely, ElzaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-79313025640770812932016-05-15T19:07:28.020+01:002016-05-15T19:07:28.020+01:00I have a similar small space to garden in and was ...I have a similar small space to garden in and was asked today by a gardener what I am growing. Answer was "ummm...". Another gardener saw me planting radish seeds (five kinds) with my plot plan lying next to bed. She was amazed that I had actually planned and mapped out where everything was to go. If you are organized you can grow an amazing variety of vegetables and Mark, your garden is a prime example of that.David Veltenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07710293718143454000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-6859600943424417122016-05-15T15:58:28.618+01:002016-05-15T15:58:28.618+01:00That is a lot of vegetables and herbs! And your ga...That is a lot of vegetables and herbs! And your garden always looks so neat. I think I'm going to make a list of all the things that I grow. I have several pots of two varieties of basil and my favourite plant to grow is the tomato. Here the sowing is done in late December/early January.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000965361716090014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-89654289095568314572016-05-15T15:22:27.794+01:002016-05-15T15:22:27.794+01:00You really do have a tremendous assortment of frui...You really do have a tremendous assortment of fruits and veggies you grow. And you also illustrate just how much can be grown in a relatively small area. I think you are spot on when you say a gardener has to develop a 'feel' for how and when to do things. Books are a great way to get started, but every garden and every year is truly different!Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.com