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by muckypig
Sun Nov 07, 2010 12:46 pm
Forum: The ish Local - (Chat)
Topic: Apologies to all 'ish friends
Replies: 10
Views: 2715

Apologies to all 'ish friends

Hi to all Just a quick line to apologise for my lack of participation. I was just getting ready for a push on the self sufficient front when I had a car crash :pale: That has meant many weeks of doing nothing but trying to recover. Thankfully I am getting excellent physiotherapy and medical support ...
by muckypig
Sun Sep 05, 2010 1:52 pm
Forum: Herbs and Vegetables
Topic: Can I plant these now?
Replies: 4
Views: 1175

Can I plant these now?

I was given some small plants and wondered if I can plant them now - indoors or outdoors?

Senshyu Yellow Onion plants about 10cm high
Atlas Carrots - 10cm
Longship Cauliflower plants - 15cm

Thank in advance

MP
by muckypig
Thu Sep 02, 2010 9:51 pm
Forum: Wild Foods and Foraging
Topic: Is this Chicken of the Woods?
Replies: 9
Views: 3813

Re: Is this Chicken of the Woods?

Ever had lemon chicken? Just use that recipe and substitute the fungus for the chicken. Gorgeous!!!!!! Unfortunately, it's at that point I discovered that Chicken of the Woods and I don't get on. So yes, it can have an adverse effect. But so can any fungus, so there's only one way to find out. I do...
by muckypig
Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:49 am
Forum: Wild Foods and Foraging
Topic: Is this Chicken of the Woods?
Replies: 9
Views: 3813

Re: Is this Chicken of the Woods?

Carltonian Man wrote:
fungi2bwith wrote:It certainly looks like it
I'll second that. Nice piccy too MP
Thanks...it was taken with my iPhone!!

If it is Chicken of the Woods....what's the best way to cook it?? I will wait for complete confirmation...I also understand that it can have an adverse effect on some people?
by muckypig
Thu Sep 02, 2010 6:51 am
Forum: Herbs and Vegetables
Topic: Other veg to plant now
Replies: 5
Views: 1562

Re: Other veg to plant now

Plant japanese onion now seeds in the south sets further north,they will be ready in May when you just run out of maincrop from this year, but they won't keep so eat straight away.We do garlic in november too.It's worth trying some scallions now too. We don't eat a lot of scallions, I like them in ...
by muckypig
Wed Sep 01, 2010 4:23 pm
Forum: Herbs and Vegetables
Topic: Other veg to plant now
Replies: 5
Views: 1562

Re: Other veg to plant now

Well that is good news, I have 36 Jermor shallots to plant and some nice Garlic bulbs!! :thumbright:

Now where did I put those grotty old Charlotte spuds?? :lol: :lol:

Cheers to all
by muckypig
Wed Sep 01, 2010 4:19 pm
Forum: Wild Foods and Foraging
Topic: Is this Chicken of the Woods?
Replies: 9
Views: 3813

Is this Chicken of the Woods?

I always find this growing on a tree close to my house. It looks like Chicken of the Woods but I am no expert and wanted to be sure.

What do you reckon?

Image
by muckypig
Wed Sep 01, 2010 1:13 pm
Forum: Herbs and Vegetables
Topic: Other veg to plant now
Replies: 5
Views: 1562

Other veg to plant now

Hi again Well I kicked off with spuds to grow now and I will be off to Dundry Nurseries later today in search of Charlotte spuds to plant. We use a lot of Onions, shallots, garlic, cabbage, cauliflower and carrots and if we could start to grow some of our own it could save us a small fortune. I have...
by muckypig
Wed Sep 01, 2010 1:05 pm
Forum: Herbs and Vegetables
Topic: Potatoes to plant Aug/Sept
Replies: 11
Views: 3052

Re: Potatoes to plant Aug/Sept

Cheers.....I will be very close to Dundry later today so I will go and have a nose around! :cooldude:
by muckypig
Wed Sep 01, 2010 12:14 pm
Forum: Herbs and Vegetables
Topic: Potatoes to plant Aug/Sept
Replies: 11
Views: 3052

Re: Potatoes to plant Aug/Sept

Charlotte are great for stews and curries, I could also plant some in containers in the greenhouse....can you suggest some online suppliers please?
by muckypig
Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:56 am
Forum: Herbs and Vegetables
Topic: Potatoes to plant Aug/Sept
Replies: 11
Views: 3052

Potatoes to plant Aug/Sept

Hi to all

Would welcome any advice on variety of spuds we can plant now for winter use. If possible, potatoes for boiling as we tend to use them in stews, curries etc.

Thanks to all

The MuckyPig Clan
by muckypig
Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:43 am
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Hi to all from the West Country
Replies: 12
Views: 2897

Hi to all from the West Country

Hi to all We are a family of 4 from Cheltenham in the West Country. :wave: We are looking to grow our own veg to start with and then hoping to have some chickens for eggs...possibly meat at some stage. I hate to say it but we'll be asking for advice on best veg to grow and when to grow it?!?!? :icon...