tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post9105586695186861712..comments2024-03-16T14:03:19.116+00:00Comments on Above the River: How long was I away?CJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-73437222974320587412013-08-09T22:13:27.515+01:002013-08-09T22:13:27.515+01:00I know what you mean, it's madness! Thanks fo...I know what you mean, it's madness! Thanks for your comment Sarah.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-32594972672684614942013-08-09T22:12:55.650+01:002013-08-09T22:12:55.650+01:00I shall look it up and give it a go, thanks for th...I shall look it up and give it a go, thanks for the suggestion.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-34824417606888439992013-08-09T22:10:45.254+01:002013-08-09T22:10:45.254+01:00That's a good tip, they always eat cake.That's a good tip, they always eat cake.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-51516696074115204632013-08-09T22:09:57.840+01:002013-08-09T22:09:57.840+01:00Boys will DEFINITELY like them hidden amongst cinn...Boys will DEFINITELY like them hidden amongst cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar, oh yes they will. And I am going to refer to them as zucchini now when I am asked what they are eating. Thanks for the ideas.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-21692755511525910862013-08-09T22:05:20.210+01:002013-08-09T22:05:20.210+01:00It's the magic allotment soil I think. It mak...It's the magic allotment soil I think. It makes up for the dreadful soil at home. You are right about the moments passing. I'm being inspired by a couple of allotment books at the moment, which has helped.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-16594439626706121822013-08-09T22:04:10.193+01:002013-08-09T22:04:10.193+01:00I happen to have one in the fridge I could do that...I happen to have one in the fridge I could do that to... Thanks for the tip.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-62869002080005394782013-08-09T22:03:26.726+01:002013-08-09T22:03:26.726+01:00You're probably right about the slugs, it did ...You're probably right about the slugs, it did seem rather a thorough job for a rabbit! CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-43270001107860624492013-08-09T22:01:42.359+01:002013-08-09T22:01:42.359+01:00Your garden's fantastic Leanne, I love reading...Your garden's fantastic Leanne, I love reading about it. I shall indeed look you up the next time I break down at Trenwith, thank you!CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-45908060178457833942013-08-09T21:59:59.832+01:002013-08-09T21:59:59.832+01:00You're absolutely right, I must keep it. And ...You're absolutely right, I must keep it. And I know what you mean about needing more meals in the day. We've had four picnic lunches in a row, and I'm falling behind with the vegetable consumption!CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-62638180969412454722013-08-09T13:18:59.177+01:002013-08-09T13:18:59.177+01:00Wow what bumper crops. We had an allotment for a ...Wow what bumper crops. We had an allotment for a while and the first year I grew courgettes there were hundreds of them from just 3 plants there is just no keeping up with them. At least you can make soup from the squashes which will freeze. The cosmos are stunning mine are all white ones in the garden this year ~ Happy Harvest ~ Sarah xThe Faerie Factoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03181074479551510873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-52720336789989966002013-08-09T07:58:08.060+01:002013-08-09T07:58:08.060+01:00Lovely photos and post. Have you tried Jamie Oliv...Lovely photos and post. Have you tried Jamie Oliver's courgette carbonara? It's gorgeous...<br />M xLadybird Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01981357993554999915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-90080864436212897612013-08-08T23:13:30.575+01:002013-08-08T23:13:30.575+01:00Have you tried using courgettes in cakes CJ ... ve...Have you tried using courgettes in cakes CJ ... very highly recommended!Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-60520962784087431502013-08-08T22:53:01.084+01:002013-08-08T22:53:01.084+01:00Being from across the pond, it took me a minute (a...Being from across the pond, it took me a minute (and google) to learn that courgettes are zucchini. I grew yellow crooked neck squash this year, but my co-worker grows the most amazing zucchini and hands them out proudly (and in large quantities) all summer long. I've grown tired of grilling and roasting them and have even tried them in pasta and on grilled pizza, so last night I made two loaves of zucchini bread. Perhaps the boys will like them hidden nicely amongst cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar (oh and slathered in butter). Here is the recipe that I used. <br />http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/zucchini_bread/<br />Thanks for sharing!<br />StacyStacy and Brian's Adventures in Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00991825966927318151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-44948314009341341902013-08-08T15:23:14.489+01:002013-08-08T15:23:14.489+01:00A most enjoyable post, and terrific pictures. It&#...A most enjoyable post, and terrific pictures. It's a familiar story at this time of year especially with courgettes. I don't grow them as I'm not keen and I'm always being offered them.<br />I might try Sungold tomatoes next year. I do like your cosmos, that how I want mine to look but they rarely do.<br />Rest assured that we all have anxious moments, but they pass and then it's back to more weeding...! <br />Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-14872226180494827852013-08-08T10:20:39.957+01:002013-08-08T10:20:39.957+01:00It's all looking great, especially all those s...It's all looking great, especially all those squash which would go down very well here, something we'll all eat for a change. I don't mind the odd overgrown courgette, I just cut it in half and roast it, then stuff it with mince and tomatoes and pop some feta cheese on top, delicious.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-51845305746242007392013-08-08T09:53:37.352+01:002013-08-08T09:53:37.352+01:00Slugs often munch off a whole row of carrot seedli...Slugs often munch off a whole row of carrot seedlings. We always plant to grow less courgettes but never do.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-91729693881336646542013-08-08T09:42:09.746+01:002013-08-08T09:42:09.746+01:00Sooooooooooooo envious. What a wonderful amount of...Sooooooooooooo envious. What a wonderful amount of veg you've harvested. And all those blackcurrants too. I feel like a fraud banging on about my garden, when you have such a productive space of your own!! I never know what to do with all the courgettes either - I hide them everywhere, and give them away.<br /><br />By the way, next time you break down at Trenwith car park, just pop down the road to the co-op and look for a white house with a huge palm tree. Knock on the door, and come in for a cup of tea!!<br /><br />Leanne xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-72074408462802747562013-08-07T23:05:25.932+01:002013-08-07T23:05:25.932+01:00You must keep it CJ, if you possibly can. It sound...You must keep it CJ, if you possibly can. It sounds like you're on a winner there! <br />We're struggling to keep up with the eating too, and from a much smaller plot. No courgettes (thank goodness!) but cucumbers, tomatoes, broccoli and beans coming out of my ears. I need more meals in the day! rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.com