tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post4113021220934871889..comments2024-03-16T14:03:19.116+00:00Comments on Above the River: At the allotment with boysCJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-81401726784358558912014-04-19T14:26:34.003+01:002014-04-19T14:26:34.003+01:00And this post kind of sums up why I love your blog...And this post kind of sums up why I love your blog so much; your personality and wry sense of humour; your love for your family, even when they bicker; your passion for gardening and the glimpses of allotment life I love to look at vicariously; the way you share your life with us, good and bad. I'll take a portion of rhubarb crumble that's caught a little around the edges, mine always go a bit like that too. xxGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-63319661766318168272014-04-14T03:54:16.597+01:002014-04-14T03:54:16.597+01:00Pretty rhubarb!!!
Some day I want to live in a ho...Pretty rhubarb!!!<br /><br />Some day I want to live in a home where I can grow things. In our yard the deer eat everything before we ever get a chance. LOL<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-92179531162753311722014-04-13T18:30:51.086+01:002014-04-13T18:30:51.086+01:00Superb post! I'm smiling away here like a happ...Superb post! I'm smiling away here like a happy idiot xxxCarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475182740888543862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-87095429377614892992014-04-12T18:45:16.400+01:002014-04-12T18:45:16.400+01:00This made me chuckle a true reflection of real lif...This made me chuckle a true reflection of real life! At least they left you some wheat crunchies and will be proud when the potatoes start growing and are harvested. We have decided not to grow potatoes this year and we have found that the product and benefit doesn't warrant the space. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-7354774345397017112014-04-12T17:08:19.911+01:002014-04-12T17:08:19.911+01:00Claire, I always smile when I read your posts! Th...Claire, I always smile when I read your posts! The boys might not have been all gung-ho about planting the potatoes, but they are soaking in the experience and I'm sure learning some things too! Even if you have to entice them with a burn pile! I'm sure the rhubarb crisp was lovely - it was the first of the season from your garden - that is always exciting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-10277635793985987152014-04-12T12:27:10.134+01:002014-04-12T12:27:10.134+01:00You did well to keep them all occupied during allo...You did well to keep them all occupied during allotment time, CJ. Having gardened with children of various ages (mine, school club kids, estate kids, looked after kids), I can appreciate the supervision that went into your day! I know the feeling of getting stuff off the windowsills - I've been doing the same with plants growing on my balcony, it's so nice to see clear space! I hope the radishes work out for your eldest boy - does he actually like eating them? I've planted beans with very little kids as they can manage the seeds easily (I poked the holes!) - and your rhubarb looks such a glorious colour! Bet that crumble was tasty! xCarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-21891406010311968912014-04-12T11:35:11.639+01:002014-04-12T11:35:11.639+01:00I've smiled all the way through this post, lit...I've smiled all the way through this post, little boys and sticks and fires - I'd momentarily forgotten what that was like! And there are lots of times I'd settle for it being good in the middle, and I don't just mean my food!<br />Have a good weekend.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08805509603176943176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-50673550413814969442014-04-12T08:54:03.711+01:002014-04-12T08:54:03.711+01:00"I think my main concern with them is all the..."I think my main concern with them is all the work" ... I wasn't sure at first if that was the potatoes or the children ;)<br /><br />The only way my lot would have helped is if I'd paid them to, they were always a mercenary bunch!<br /><br />Rhubarb, yum!Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-7841820568924343512014-04-12T04:38:02.144+01:002014-04-12T04:38:02.144+01:00Hey you!!! You have to share that recipe!!! I wo...Hey you!!! You have to share that recipe!!! I would love to try it! Isn't it just something how things go with kids! I tell ya...we have the most fun but then some days it is pure chaos and I am reminding them to watch their steps as to not squash everything! Ha! I hear you on the perfection thing...I have come to terms with my flowers being picked and some plants being overwatered and others being smashed by a ball. It is what it is and when all is said and done I want them to feel a part of tge space! I love the shots that you took of your outing! And what a wonderful thing you are instilling in your boys! Congrats on your first harvest and here is to many more!!! Have a great weekend! Nicole xoxoMy Garden Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295676587780780313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-82641144129758503212014-04-11T23:24:57.282+01:002014-04-11T23:24:57.282+01:00I was going to say much the same as Jessica (rusty...I was going to say much the same as Jessica (rusty duck) about the potato planting and what Monty said, they might be smaller, but that isn't necessarily a problem unless you are going in for a worlds largest spud contest of course! Hope that they do really well for you. At least you managed to get the boys together for a bit of fire work then! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-21125681139062113602014-04-11T22:37:42.872+01:002014-04-11T22:37:42.872+01:00I am intrigued by the blue bottles on your neighbo...I am intrigued by the blue bottles on your neighbour's tree? your plot looks lovely !driftwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416170414524297337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-53631026186792933212014-04-11T21:54:23.551+01:002014-04-11T21:54:23.551+01:00Your adventures with the boys always make me feel ...Your adventures with the boys always make me feel happy. And I'm always so impressed with your gardening! I can tell how much you love it. I bet at least one of the boys has his own garden someday. Maybe all three! Have a great weekend CJ! It looks like the weather is warming up around there a little.Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050293013935630835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-74986683505710050362014-04-11T21:48:00.902+01:002014-04-11T21:48:00.902+01:00Well, it's all looking great. I'm sorry yo...Well, it's all looking great. I'm sorry you had to deal with such a bunch of grouches, though. Goodness, they're all the same, aren't they? I have the same kinds of visions but somehow they never seem to include drama, screaming, bleeding, crying (sometimes my own). Ah, motherhood. :)Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-31659342491095640712014-04-11T21:35:21.506+01:002014-04-11T21:35:21.506+01:00Did you watch Monty last week. He says plop spud i...Did you watch Monty last week. He says plop spud in hole, no need for all that earthing up, and planting them close together gets you those lovely little potatoes. It's what I shall try this year. Simples. rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-32789623276929328562014-04-11T21:08:50.117+01:002014-04-11T21:08:50.117+01:00Nothing like the school holiday, you're plots ...Nothing like the school holiday, you're plots looking lovely<br />Clare xxClarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00982560561057556641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-35628797441935865502014-04-11T20:51:52.766+01:002014-04-11T20:51:52.766+01:00I think the middle tastes all the sweeter when the...I think the middle tastes all the sweeter when the edges are a bit, shall we say, crunchy.... ;o)Allegrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10659272760020328452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-37412305012251679792014-04-11T20:42:08.878+01:002014-04-11T20:42:08.878+01:00Hey CJ,
I think your plot looks bleddy marvellous...Hey CJ,<br /><br />I think your plot looks bleddy marvellous. I have had a taste of allotmenteering with boys. They rampaged through the allotment yesterday. Thank goodness we were the only ones there. The hard graft starts in earnest on Sunday. I am taking heaps of inspiration from yours. I have unearthed a few hidden gems - a Loganberry, strawberries etc.<br /><br />Leanne xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-5092717531955948082014-04-11T20:02:14.151+01:002014-04-11T20:02:14.151+01:00I was hoping that fighting over rakes, shovels etc...I was hoping that fighting over rakes, shovels etc might be outgrown at some point...I am currently digging a fish pond and building a stone path with the help of a four and a two-year-old. If we can get through a morning with no injuries it has been a good one :) The two year old naps in the afternoon, so that is when we do our serious "work". I am sure your boys will remember the fire, not the flinging of mud. Happy memories being made! sevenoverbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364781187875610954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-15756534774646769952014-04-11T16:17:28.574+01:002014-04-11T16:17:28.574+01:00This is so beautiful! I would literally have no id...This is so beautiful! I would literally have no idea how to do any of this with my daughter. I'm thinking about planting maybe some basil or oregano and maybe a flower or two but I'm convinced it won't work hahaha This gives me inspiration to get out there and try it! SO wonderful that your boys are doing all this with you!tina bumblebeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13660028678294250067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-40924631494156478512014-04-11T15:30:56.473+01:002014-04-11T15:30:56.473+01:00A most enjoyable read and terrific photos. I think...A most enjoyable read and terrific photos. I think that it is worth growing some potatoes even if it's only first earlies. <br />The rhubarb looks good, shame that the crumble wasn't quite so good. Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-3498189724092822302014-04-11T14:24:19.657+01:002014-04-11T14:24:19.657+01:00My kids were very enthusiastic when we first took ...My kids were very enthusiastic when we first took on the allotment, not so anymore. To be fair, Daniel's done quite a bit of digging while he's been home from uni, but only after I pointed out that he's on holiday for five weeks and he'll be after some spends. Your rhubarb looks delicious, I'm hoping to be harvesting some very soon.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-29059152585533525582014-04-11T13:02:44.622+01:002014-04-11T13:02:44.622+01:00Ah beautiful day spent with your boys.
Hugs,
Mered...Ah beautiful day spent with your boys.<br />Hugs,<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-33810146994071080852014-04-11T10:42:46.338+01:002014-04-11T10:42:46.338+01:00I know you would make this comment so left it for ...I know you would make this comment so left it for you.<br />Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-77362710591708099082014-04-11T10:42:13.147+01:002014-04-11T10:42:13.147+01:00We've just had a new set of rules drafted whic...We've just had a new set of rules drafted which include no strimming at the weekend - no mention of any other machinery though - and no fires until one hour before dusk. The irony is that we are alongside an industrial unit that has fire house high which belch out black smoke.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-85493929190948946012014-04-11T09:51:39.037+01:002014-04-11T09:51:39.037+01:00Rhubarb crumble is on my list for today. Potatoes ...Rhubarb crumble is on my list for today. Potatoes are much easier if just planted with a trowel rather than the back breaking traditional method. I'm surprised Sue didn't point you in the right direction. It's worked for us for years with excellent results. That rhubarb looks good. Martynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05245774393957298668noreply@blogger.com