tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post7625442365697432208..comments2024-03-16T14:03:19.116+00:00Comments on Above the River: Gooseberries are not the only fruitCJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-35326127389691414482013-08-05T20:37:28.957+01:002013-08-05T20:37:28.957+01:00They're in a pond. There are various bits of ...They're in a pond. There are various bits of leaf in there, and weed and the odd unfortunate snail falls in. It's a bit of a mystery at the moment why they're not growing legs and things.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-1041349997332831922013-08-05T11:27:15.439+01:002013-08-05T11:27:15.439+01:00There are times when tadpoles don't actually d...There are times when tadpoles don't actually develop into frogs - more common than you might think. It can be that there are too many competing for not enough food. I had some once that just became very large tadpoles. Are they in a jar all the time?Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-36849954033600517632013-08-01T21:25:52.028+01:002013-08-01T21:25:52.028+01:00I'm glad it's not just my tadpoles. They ...I'm glad it's not just my tadpoles. They do seem a bit slow. I think I'll do a little research and see what size they should be.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-35028807084942974712013-08-01T21:24:26.839+01:002013-08-01T21:24:26.839+01:00Thank you Devon, although I can't really take ...Thank you Devon, although I can't really take much credit for the allotment fruit which I inherited with the plot. You are right about the simple pleasures. That is where contentment is found I think.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-20459749438119770602013-08-01T21:23:21.897+01:002013-08-01T21:23:21.897+01:00Thank you Wendy. I am indeed pressing them into s...Thank you Wendy. I am indeed pressing them into service whenever I can. I have a sneaking suspicion the novelty will wear off though.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-66346731185638106702013-08-01T21:21:12.502+01:002013-08-01T21:21:12.502+01:00Welcome Judy, thank you so much for following me, ...Welcome Judy, thank you so much for following me, I'm so happy to have you here. You are right about enjoying things in winter. At the moment there is so much, but when the winter comes the fruit and jams will seem quite special.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-71578035108958996102013-08-01T21:19:20.158+01:002013-08-01T21:19:20.158+01:00It's a great time of year and I'm trying t...It's a great time of year and I'm trying to make the most of it.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-21025326029841223882013-08-01T21:18:51.174+01:002013-08-01T21:18:51.174+01:00I've come up with a new one - the blackcurrant...I've come up with a new one - the blackcurrant processing competition. I'm just hoping none of them get squashed into the carpet.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-31168295910451957052013-08-01T21:18:01.153+01:002013-08-01T21:18:01.153+01:00Oh, poor little chap. I'm happy if mine don&#...Oh, poor little chap. I'm happy if mine don't cause any actual trouble at the allotment! Hopefully your gooseberry will perk up next year. I've just put a pot grown one out into the garden, and it's really much happier now I've released it, so maybe next year I'll have some at home too. I did a gooseberry Eton mess yesterday, and before that a blackcurrant one which was delicious. Such a great idea - fruit, meringue and cream. Yum.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-4492196647430550332013-08-01T21:15:19.575+01:002013-08-01T21:15:19.575+01:00You are too kind. Your raised beds are absolutely...You are too kind. Your raised beds are absolutely amazing. I'm particularly envious of all of those cucumbers. We could definitely keep up with eating them in this house!CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-88148764734813898392013-08-01T21:11:45.132+01:002013-08-01T21:11:45.132+01:00Thanks Kari. There aren't enough hours in the...Thanks Kari. There aren't enough hours in the day to deal with it all at the moment!CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-25740266142599974362013-08-01T21:10:37.703+01:002013-08-01T21:10:37.703+01:00It is wonderful, I'm so grateful for it all. ...It is wonderful, I'm so grateful for it all. Just picked another five containers of blackcurrants this evening, plus one of gooseberries, a couple of cucumbers, a courgette, a squash, raspberries and some little tomatoes. The work pays off at this time of year!CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-3794369795676900522013-08-01T21:07:18.948+01:002013-08-01T21:07:18.948+01:00Mmm, that's a great idea, I imagine it's r...Mmm, that's a great idea, I imagine it's really tangy. I'll look out for a recipe and give it a try.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-380950601170181112013-08-01T21:06:14.203+01:002013-08-01T21:06:14.203+01:00It's Weston-super-Mare, taken on New Year'...It's Weston-super-Mare, taken on New Year's Day this year. It's a bit of a tradition we have to go there on either Boxing Day or New Year's Day and walk along the beach to blow away the cobwebs. And the light is always wonderful, so I take lots of photos too.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-50146796466195360282013-08-01T21:05:13.934+01:002013-08-01T21:05:13.934+01:00I hope you manage to get an allotment, it is a lov...I hope you manage to get an allotment, it is a lovely thing to have, even though it can be a bit overwhelming at times. CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-19802088250492195332013-08-01T11:34:13.046+01:002013-08-01T11:34:13.046+01:00Gooseberry ice cream - oh yum! And I am a bit reli...Gooseberry ice cream - oh yum! And I am a bit relieved to see your tadpoles are still tadpoles, because ours are too. I do worry for them!dottycookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15295592896941235130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-69228846322390832592013-07-31T23:11:18.849+01:002013-07-31T23:11:18.849+01:00My mouth is watering! I know I've said this be...My mouth is watering! I know I've said this before, but I'm so impressed with your gardening skills. I really love how you focus on the simple pleasures of life. Those are my favorite :)Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050293013935630835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-394904186689482322013-07-31T14:43:29.622+01:002013-07-31T14:43:29.622+01:00What a lovely selection of summer fruits - I love ...What a lovely selection of summer fruits - I love the sound of the different jams and desserts you're making with them. The gooseberry ice cream looks delicious. I love the pea-shelling team, I hope you can call upon them again!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-20467744059325787322013-07-31T13:47:20.298+01:002013-07-31T13:47:20.298+01:00Hello CJ, What wonderful and tasty looking Jams yo...Hello CJ, What wonderful and tasty looking Jams you are making.. I am sure you will enjoy them this Winter.. The Homemade Ice Cream looks very very good indeed.. I just discovered your lovely blog and I am your newest follower.. Hugs JudyCJ STITCHING AND BLOOMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726910007950024769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-64532313048049158702013-07-31T07:30:52.201+01:002013-07-31T07:30:52.201+01:00You've plenty to choose from there. Flighty ...You've plenty to choose from there. Flighty xx Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-1445549070498466962013-07-30T22:24:01.093+01:002013-07-30T22:24:01.093+01:00Wow what a great selection.. well done. Love the ...Wow what a great selection.. well done. Love the game of shelling peas.. clever you!<br />Julie :o) Julie https://www.blogger.com/profile/15712709232628195386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-74702555607354529402013-07-30T22:05:05.111+01:002013-07-30T22:05:05.111+01:00Ooh you are so lucky to have all that fruit. We h...Ooh you are so lucky to have all that fruit. We have a gooseberry bush in our garden but this year only got enough fruit for two gooseberry Eton mess', disappointing. Lovely to see your boys lending a hand, I can't wait to take my little boy to my allotment and have him help out rather than just try to eat things and fall over into nettles!imperfectly natural mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08851222967620246892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-3112713343505616752013-07-30T19:05:09.481+01:002013-07-30T19:05:09.481+01:00Fantastic crop.
Note to self: must try harder!
Fantastic crop.<br />Note to self: must try harder! <br /> rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-36595274589761792672013-07-30T18:42:48.483+01:002013-07-30T18:42:48.483+01:00Look at the fruits of your labor! Everything looks...Look at the fruits of your labor! Everything looks so delicious. There is nothing like fresh fruit from the garden. I'm sure you'll be baking up a storm:) Hope you're having a great day.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04482703385103047136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-30882848447257984012013-07-30T18:10:04.807+01:002013-07-30T18:10:04.807+01:00What a wonderful harvest from your allotment! I ca...What a wonderful harvest from your allotment! I can see that you've been busy jamming and preserving all that fruit. I like the sound of gooseberry ice cream very much, I have to say. xGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.com