tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post4206950796997646299..comments2024-03-26T17:53:49.471+00:00Comments on Mark's Veg Plot: Harvest Monday - 22 June 2015Mark Willishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-73378367059101414232015-06-25T20:18:55.319+01:002015-06-25T20:18:55.319+01:00Yes, my address is still the same. So agreed, look...Yes, my address is still the same. So agreed, looking forward!Dominika Naskováhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09797617519385305318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-84137660204459997852015-06-25T13:54:44.793+01:002015-06-25T13:54:44.793+01:00OK, that's agreed then. I am still at the same...OK, that's agreed then. I am still at the same address in Fleet. How about you? Are you still in Sobinska?Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-41562381417827956002015-06-25T13:08:27.125+01:002015-06-25T13:08:27.125+01:00I agree! Do you have the same address (Hampshire)?...I agree! Do you have the same address (Hampshire)? I will send them next week.Dominika Naskováhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09797617519385305318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-22308791892660997732015-06-24T21:23:34.120+01:002015-06-24T21:23:34.120+01:00Oh, how lovely! Congratulations on the twins! With...Oh, how lovely! Congratulations on the twins! With them to look after, I can well imagine that you have little spare time for gardening. Maybe we should do another seed-swap? How would it be if we each sent the other person 10 packs of seeds, chosen as a surprise?Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-18178222907648900512015-06-24T21:14:05.781+01:002015-06-24T21:14:05.781+01:00If you are in need for any lettuce (or other) seed...If you are in need for any lettuce (or other) seeds, let me know your preferences and I will send you some:) Thanks for asking; as I have newborn twin boys, I chose to grow some "simple" plants, so here come potatoes, onions, tomatoes, squashes and zucchinis.. no big deal, but manageable.Dominika Naskováhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09797617519385305318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-79314308230585904242015-06-23T16:10:26.345+01:002015-06-23T16:10:26.345+01:00Fresh from the garden strawberries really are a re...Fresh from the garden strawberries really are a revelation if you have only ever had shop bought ones. Of course, you can get them at one of the pick your own farms as well, but the satisfaction of growing them yourself (with no chemicals) makes them that much sweeter. And I would actually say that your lettuce looks better than the one on the packet.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-72946019061113967212015-06-23T06:00:26.658+01:002015-06-23T06:00:26.658+01:00Hi Dominika! Yes, the seeds you sent me have been ...Hi Dominika! Yes, the seeds you sent me have been excellent - especially the lettuces. Two of the best varieties I have ever grown. What are you growing these days?Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-38012032162551627442015-06-23T05:58:49.834+01:002015-06-23T05:58:49.834+01:00I'm sure it is down to the compost in which th...I'm sure it is down to the compost in which they are grown - I use composted stable manure. Anything high in organic matter is good, so try surrounding your seed tubers with comfrey leaves or grass clippings.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-42327894789638469262015-06-23T05:39:02.128+01:002015-06-23T05:39:02.128+01:00What a wonderful potato harvest. And you are so ri...What a wonderful potato harvest. And you are so right - harvest them young! There is nothing better than new potatoes :) You also grew one beautiful lettuce. It is so fun to try new varieties each season. Thanks for sharing!Lexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11067337116117320740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-4243245322031026732015-06-23T02:18:19.625+01:002015-06-23T02:18:19.625+01:00I have blueberries and blackberries but the birds ...I have blueberries and blackberries but the birds eat them before I can harvest them. It doesn't bother me. I can't create a wildlife garden and then complain when they show up. But I agree that warm, freshly picked berries are incredible. Cold berries don't taste like much, especially strawberries.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-11518747467512302612015-06-22T23:16:15.894+01:002015-06-22T23:16:15.894+01:00Freshly picked strawberries have an intense flavor...Freshly picked strawberries have an intense flavor that is hard to match. Wish I could grow lettuce through the summer but the climate here makes that difficult.gardenvariety-hoosierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02823437033502199023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-35551335682896420822015-06-22T21:41:03.093+01:002015-06-22T21:41:03.093+01:00Glad to see your successes with the lettuce - I ha...Glad to see your successes with the lettuce - I have never had such beautiful lettuces. Apparently, our seeds with your care produce the best results:) All the best, DominikaDominika Naskováhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09797617519385305318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-34652710232427630092015-06-22T20:17:46.549+01:002015-06-22T20:17:46.549+01:00Strawberries fresh from the garden really are the ...Strawberries fresh from the garden really are the best. You are sorely tempting me to grow some potatoes. I'm not usually a big fan of them, but the little new ones are good. My husband loves those little ones and would be quite happy if I grew some.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-26747396093449299322015-06-22T20:05:28.588+01:002015-06-22T20:05:28.588+01:00Your potatoes are just gorgeous! To what do you m...Your potatoes are just gorgeous! To what do you most attribute that? I grow mine in the ground at an allotment and, while I get so many of them, they are rather marked and ugly.Amy and Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658856633392782533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-72644791353706363082015-06-22T15:41:02.102+01:002015-06-22T15:41:02.102+01:00Lovely potatoes. I suppose I should check mine as ...Lovely potatoes. I suppose I should check mine as some are bound to be ready now. And you are so right about the fresh berries. They have such a nice taste when they haven't been harvested, shipped and then kept for days before you bring them home from the market.Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-66396449608062660652015-06-22T13:42:45.193+01:002015-06-22T13:42:45.193+01:00Your potatoes always look so perfect! My asparagu...Your potatoes always look so perfect! My asparagus plants are only 2 years old so I was only able to harvest a small amount - so great that you are still getting some!Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354350096358468967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-28142576944625749742015-06-22T13:35:00.148+01:002015-06-22T13:35:00.148+01:00The lettuce is really attractive. There are lots o...The lettuce is really attractive. There are lots of great varieties coming from eastern Europe. I'm growing a Polish tomato and a radish from Czech Republic.David Veltenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07710293718143454000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-24493377218488503362015-06-22T13:07:00.079+01:002015-06-22T13:07:00.079+01:00We had our first strawberries too - what a treat,We had our first strawberries too - what a treat,Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-71855778089609211322015-06-22T12:16:20.597+01:002015-06-22T12:16:20.597+01:00Another beautiful harvest. Love the look of those ...Another beautiful harvest. Love the look of those strawberries!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000965361716090014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-23745517983825000742015-06-22T12:14:48.735+01:002015-06-22T12:14:48.735+01:00Gorgeous potatoes. I'm glad you put in two pho...Gorgeous potatoes. I'm glad you put in two photos of them as the first one wouldn't load for me. That lettuce looks so lovely too. I love the red colors in lettuce. I really need some more varieties that I like. Maybe I'll find some as I grow my mixed lettuce. Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-25797114270897612392015-06-22T12:10:45.380+01:002015-06-22T12:10:45.380+01:00I agree with you about first earlies, I like them ...I agree with you about first earlies, I like them small and young, I shall be harvesting my first batch soon. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com