tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post9045477656009892303..comments2024-03-26T17:53:49.471+00:00Comments on Mark's Veg Plot: Brassicas in; Chard outMark Willishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-80057149684628456472012-05-02T04:02:57.326+01:002012-05-02T04:02:57.326+01:00It's the generic one, Mark. So if you will go ...It's the generic one, Mark. So if you will go to a summer festival in Japan, it means you will go to a summer matsuri.takaekohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02935915593745969292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-42587434493177358622012-05-01T14:35:56.231+01:002012-05-01T14:35:56.231+01:00Looks all great. And, properly planted and protect...Looks all great. And, properly planted and protected. As for dishes you make, all of them are to my taste too. How wonderful to have the ingredients from ones own garden!Vesna Marichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12265502263728106716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-51645184867086581522012-04-30T20:48:11.190+01:002012-04-30T20:48:11.190+01:00Takaeko, do you mean that it is the generic Japane...Takaeko, do you mean that it is the generic Japanese word for festival, or that there is a festival called "The Matsuri Festival"?Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-40155164279349167252012-04-30T20:46:34.863+01:002012-04-30T20:46:34.863+01:00David; I'm lazy: I buy commercially-made brass...David; I'm lazy: I buy commercially-made brassica collars from the Garden Centre. I don't need many, so it's not a big expense. I think they are made of some sort of fabric treated with a stiffener. I sort of hope they are made of recycled stuff!Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-11567722374244745502012-04-30T14:10:55.187+01:002012-04-30T14:10:55.187+01:00Your Triple protection looks perfect!
Do you know ...Your Triple protection looks perfect!<br />Do you know "Matsuri" means a festival in Japanese?takaekohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02935915593745969292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-25512878289403809092012-04-30T11:31:29.916+01:002012-04-30T11:31:29.916+01:00The Chard looks really good. And a simply lovely w...The Chard looks really good. And a simply lovely way to prepare it! What do you use for the brassica collars?Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14490964982321159910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-78547533445358967322012-04-30T11:15:44.985+01:002012-04-30T11:15:44.985+01:00I grow masses of chard and perpetual spinach and m...I grow masses of chard and perpetual spinach and manage to include it in a fair few dishes - what we don't eat the sheep will - they love it.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-57260008764632272682012-04-30T10:11:05.281+01:002012-04-30T10:11:05.281+01:00Looking forward to see what you did with your char...Looking forward to see what you did with your chard. I planted brassicas yesterday too - red cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and a romanesco. Hopefully the cooler weather we are having will keep the butterlfies at bay.Lizhttp://www.suburbantomato.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-28697800099157594332012-04-30T09:27:21.483+01:002012-04-30T09:27:21.483+01:00I'#m not sure when we will manage another plot...I'#m not sure when we will manage another plot visit as everything is far too wet and soggy - we now need some sunshine to dry things of a bit.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-13767888635938767202012-04-30T04:16:16.919+01:002012-04-30T04:16:16.919+01:00That egg looks incredible!! Mark, how much time do...That egg looks incredible!! Mark, how much time do you spend in the garden? I love it that not only are you an immaculate gardener, but you put as much time and love into your food.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03394245146898073227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-8053784817406441432012-04-30T00:49:09.326+01:002012-04-30T00:49:09.326+01:00As usual everything is looking great and we learn ...As usual everything is looking great and we learn so much!Clint Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12125748678345517185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-36576264268178179902012-04-29T23:39:25.310+01:002012-04-29T23:39:25.310+01:00That looks delicious. I always make separate parts...That looks delicious. I always make separate parts to a meal with my husband. He just won't eat any veggies. But I want them on my plate, so I make it for one. I do sometimes cook something like spinach or kale up as a double serving and have it two days straight. A lot less pots that way.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-85014335616206061312012-04-29T23:29:22.598+01:002012-04-29T23:29:22.598+01:00Now that is how I like to eat dandelion green. Goi...Now that is how I like to eat dandelion green. Going to have to try Swiss Chard again. Yours looks SO good!becky3086https://www.blogger.com/profile/01026872543168452124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-12202394114477920942012-04-29T22:41:45.460+01:002012-04-29T22:41:45.460+01:00Really looking forward to seeing how you get on wi...Really looking forward to seeing how you get on with the 3 sisters. I've always been a bit dubious about this method. I will be following with great interest.. <br /><br />MartinMartin and Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16156539747964207702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-63698432850135225022012-04-29T22:32:52.386+01:002012-04-29T22:32:52.386+01:00I don't like the sound of all that wetness :$
...I don't like the sound of all that wetness :$<br />Does that mean you won't need the hosepipe ban?<br />It sounds like military precision is needed to combat all the beasties ~ I think they're up against a formidable adversary though.<br />Good luck and have a great week :DNeesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-35794863859885345962012-04-29T20:32:15.354+01:002012-04-29T20:32:15.354+01:00Its all looking very neat and healthy looking plan...Its all looking very neat and healthy looking plants too. Like Jo, we have also been unable to plant anything out this weekend, far too wet!<br />Gaz <a href="http://www.alternativeeden365.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Alternative Eden</a>Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-39967579940784715182012-04-29T17:56:58.209+01:002012-04-29T17:56:58.209+01:00I don't think it matters how much space we hav...I don't think it matters how much space we have, we always seem to have a problem finding room for everything we want to grow. Your brassicas look nice and healthy. No chance here of getting anything planted out, it's far too wet.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com