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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 6, 2008 6:17:35 GMT
Just found a mini cucumber that I hadn't see - it was hidden behind a leaf.... the butter dish got in the way but it gives an idea of the size of them. This was about 17cms. They taste soo good.  RF |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jul 6, 2008 6:41:11 GMT
Excellent RF well done. I think you've inspired me to maybe grow some next year.  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 6, 2008 6:56:31 GMT
Thanks lng - I have always found that the smaller ones grew better for me.
RF
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 7, 2008 7:58:26 GMT
Right here we go - I didn't quite know where to post this , sooo it will end up on two threads, just for good measure.... After the fiasco of a couple of weeks ago with my tiny 3 spuds - or was it is enormous egg...I was a little disconcerted to see this had happened when "my growing time" wasn't up.  After asking someone in the know, I realised that I am being teased.....no names - but I will get you back.... I had a broogle or as OM would say a gently rootling and this is what I have found.... I have grown my own spuds..... LOOK... I am so pleased - a meal in a 12 litre tub......I can't believe that I managed it after the fiasco last year...2 are even bigger than the egg. Mmmm , those boiled with fresh mint and loads of butter....  And cast you eyes on these as well........ Wisley Magic to the right and mystery beans to the left (thanks OM)  Loads more coming - not bad for a 90 litre trough methinks. RF |
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Post by Weeterrier on Jul 7, 2008 8:09:59 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Jul 7, 2008 12:07:38 GMT
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 7, 2008 12:19:16 GMT
Thanks both - just eaten the spuds (without tooooo much butter) and OM's beans .....beautiful - melted in my mouth.......I am a happy woman...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2008 15:07:48 GMT
Cool! |
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Post by Chuckles on Jul 10, 2008 17:01:07 GMT
Right here we go - I didn't quite know where to post this , sooo it will end up on two threads, just for good measure.... After the fiasco of a couple of weeks ago with my tiny 3 spuds - or was it is enormous egg...I was a little disconcerted to see this had happened when "my growing time" wasn't up. After asking someone in the know, I realised that I am being teased.....no names - but I will get you back.... I had a broogle or as OM would say a gently rootling and this is what I have found.... I have grown my own spuds..... LOOK... I am so pleased - a meal in a 12 litre tub......I can't believe that I managed it after the fiasco last year...2 are even bigger than the egg. Mmmm , those boiled with fresh mint and loads of butter.... And cast you eyes on these as well........ Wisley Magic to the right and mystery beans to the left (thanks OM) Loads more coming - not bad for a 90 litre trough methinks. RF HOORAH for container veg RF, well done you. Patience is a virtue and if at first you don't succeed try try again. I'm well chuffed for you RF after all your hardwork ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2008 12:11:16 GMT
Ohh those potatoes looks lush!
Well done RF. Hope mine come up just like yours
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 12, 2008 12:16:22 GMT
Thanks a lot aylithuk - I have just empted another tub and got a lot more and they taste beautiful. Still got 12 tubs left as well.
Fingers crossed that yours are as good.
RF
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Post by Shrubrose on Jul 12, 2008 17:57:17 GMT
We'll make an irish woman of you yet RF. ;D
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 13, 2008 5:27:11 GMT
Irish - wonder what the Welsh part of me will think about that - I have no doubt that they will harmonise beautifully.
RF
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2008 14:18:38 GMT
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 23, 2008 14:24:41 GMT
I have done everything in tubs Steve including my garlic and it worked well.
RF
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2008 15:17:54 GMT
Brilliant thanks RF
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Post by Shrubrose on Jul 23, 2008 16:14:01 GMT
Just pulled mine today stevemc and I'm really chuffed with them. Planted last autumn and grown in pots - sizes vary a bit and none are what I'd call 'plump' but that's because I put too many in the pots  I'll certainly be doing them again but will give them more room this time ;D |
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Post by Chuckles on Feb 4, 2011 13:27:06 GMT
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Post by Rosefriend on Feb 4, 2011 13:50:28 GMT
Lovely link Chuckles - just what I need...can only do container veg anyway but I get some lovely results...
RF
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Post by Chuckles on Feb 13, 2011 16:55:00 GMT
I was well suprised tbo, although saying that, suppliers have at last caught on to the idea that a lot more folk are growing veg in containers these days. Not everyone has a garden never mind the space.
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Post by Rosefriend on Feb 13, 2011 19:26:19 GMT
I love my container veg garden - there isn't much that I haven't tried to grow and I have had some fantastic harvests...
Only thing that I haven't managed is carrots - terrible failure for some reason....
RF
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Post by Ron on Jun 7, 2011 21:07:51 GMT
Just found this thread thanks to Ladygardener's tip. Some interesting ideas. I'm going to look at the nursery from the link Chuckles gave. I suppose it's a bit late for this year, but I'll definitely be trying a few container veg next year.
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Success indeed, Well done RF those are delicious looking. 
I'll certainly be doing them again but will give them more room this time ;D