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by Pumkinpie
Wed Nov 18, 2015 1:21 pm
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: New start at allotment
Replies: 14
Views: 11065

Re: New start at allotment

It looks ok , fairly tidy and clear. Just picked my last crop of late sown peas for tea tonight which makes everything worth while. Planing is the name of the game over the winter.
by Pumkinpie
Wed Nov 18, 2015 8:58 am
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: New start at allotment
Replies: 14
Views: 11065

New start at allotment

It's a while since I have been on here as I have not had a good growing year for various reasons. I was thinking about giving up the plot as I got disalusioned by having no neighbours and extremely overgrown plots on both sides. Well I am going to give it one more go as there has been a bit more sti...
by Pumkinpie
Mon Apr 20, 2015 9:32 am
Forum: Home Brew and other Country Skills
Topic: Hey! bread heads
Replies: 9
Views: 10227

Re: Hey! bread heads

The beer looks nice too.
by Pumkinpie
Sat Apr 18, 2015 8:56 pm
Forum: But what can I do?
Topic: Not buying new in 2015
Replies: 91
Views: 84477

Re: Not buying new in 2015

Well done Flo.
by Pumkinpie
Sat Apr 18, 2015 8:53 pm
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: Bending the rules on selfsufficienish on growing own veg
Replies: 5
Views: 5990

Re: Bending the rules on selfsufficienish on growing own veg

Thanks folks.
I will do what I can and enjoy what I grow.
Happy growing.
Rhubarb crumble tomorow for tea. Mine is looking fantastic.
by Pumkinpie
Sat Apr 18, 2015 8:13 am
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: Bending the rules on selfsufficienish on growing own veg
Replies: 5
Views: 5990

Bending the rules on selfsufficienish on growing own veg

Due to illness I have not been able to grow my young plants this year. I knew this at the turn of the year so I ordered my plants from a independent grower. I really do enjoy my home grown stuff. I just hope I can manage to plant up my beds ok. I have 275 plants coming soon. An assortement so it's l...
by Pumkinpie
Wed Mar 18, 2015 1:54 pm
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: New season.
Replies: 13
Views: 10570

Re: New season.

They look good .
A light frost here tis morning though.
Patience is needed.
Is it a bit milder in cork than the centre of sunny England.

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by Pumkinpie
Wed Mar 11, 2015 4:19 pm
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: New season.
Replies: 13
Views: 10570

Re: New season.

On track at the plot today. Lots of clearing and bed preparation.
Aching all over but feeling good about what I got done.
Roll on next week for more lotty time..
by Pumkinpie
Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:26 pm
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: New season.
Replies: 13
Views: 10570

Re: New season.

Yes, garlic, onions leeks and elephant garlic were all looking good today. House siting for daughter tomorrow hope Mr gas man and Mr alarm man are early so I can get down to the plot. I am hooked now. Just ordered my compost from the milk man. Two bags, saves hastle as they are delivered to the door...
by Pumkinpie
Tue Mar 10, 2015 5:44 pm
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: New season.
Replies: 13
Views: 10570

New season.

Went down to check the plot out today. Not to bad after the winter. Had a good tidy up but lots to do. Big comitment as need to get down and get stuck in. Aiming for 3 to 4 times a week at 2 to three hours a session . Staring at the top aim for clearing and preparing and planting 1 to 2 beds a day (...
by Pumkinpie
Sat Mar 07, 2015 11:39 pm
Forum: What's in the pot? Recipes and anything about Cooking
Topic: First bread maker
Replies: 14
Views: 14529

Re: First bread maker

Got some quick yeast from my local ethical shop today.
Going to give it a go using basic ingredients rather than packet mixes.
My hubby loves the bread but I think he could be eating a little too much of it as it is so yummy.
by Pumkinpie
Wed Mar 04, 2015 8:35 am
Forum: What's in the pot? Recipes and anything about Cooking
Topic: First bread maker
Replies: 14
Views: 14529

Re: First bread maker

Hubby has really taken to it. Fresh wholemeal ready this morning for breakfast. As he got it in a auction some of the paddles were missing. He ordered them direct from the manufacturer and they were here in a couple of days. Looks like he got himself something that is useful for a change! Experiment...
by Pumkinpie
Mon Mar 02, 2015 10:38 am
Forum: What's in the pot? Recipes and anything about Cooking
Topic: First bread maker
Replies: 14
Views: 14529

Re: First bread maker

Go for it.
by Pumkinpie
Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:13 am
Forum: What's in the pot? Recipes and anything about Cooking
Topic: First bread maker
Replies: 14
Views: 14529

Re: First bread maker

Cheers.
I think the present was for hubby not me.
Two loafs , wholemeal and tomato and Parmesan from packets .
On a hunt for the right yeast to use so we can use flour direct from the Mill we go to in Derbyshire.
Think it's a winner .
Although my diet has gone right out of the window.
by Pumkinpie
Sun Mar 01, 2015 12:21 pm
Forum: What's in the pot? Recipes and anything about Cooking
Topic: First bread maker
Replies: 14
Views: 14529

First bread maker

My hubby brought a suprise present home from a auction the other day .
A bread maker
I have no experience of one but in principle looks quite good.
Any tips or favourite recipes would be appreciated.