tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669538441242490462.post6281992212681961191..comments2023-09-29T21:57:46.971+10:00Comments on Suburban Jubilee: Feeding Through The Hungry GapTanya Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04867118885094628168noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669538441242490462.post-72417833406196809962013-09-24T17:33:05.059+10:002013-09-24T17:33:05.059+10:00Your garden is definitely inching towards full cap...Your garden is definitely inching towards full capacity LOL<br />Tanya Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867118885094628168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669538441242490462.post-29639594457185046132013-09-24T17:32:25.402+10:002013-09-24T17:32:25.402+10:00Thanks for the alternative growing advice Linda!Thanks for the alternative growing advice Linda!Tanya Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867118885094628168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669538441242490462.post-36178976833243420352013-09-24T09:55:59.924+10:002013-09-24T09:55:59.924+10:00I grow carrots all year round without too much str...I grow carrots all year round without too much stress by planting them in pots in the shadehouse where it is easy to keep them moist and weed free till they are well germinated, then planting them out in little clumps amongst everything else. They don't like transplanting but this isn't really transplanting because they're planted out soil and all. Bit hard to describe, but http://witcheskitchen.com.au/roots-and-perennials-planting-days-in-late-autumn/ takes you to a post about the method. It works beautifully, and I love home grown carrots. Linda Woodrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12756953372506344907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669538441242490462.post-89176153556390133732013-09-23T20:31:57.892+10:002013-09-23T20:31:57.892+10:00Brilliant post and most inspiring. I shall go and ...Brilliant post and most inspiring. I shall go and get me some carrots planted now. Just need to figure out where.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669538441242490462.post-46031927500646874832013-09-20T13:00:38.153+10:002013-09-20T13:00:38.153+10:00A great post Tanya, loved it.
You really are an in...A great post Tanya, loved it.<br />You really are an inspiration.<br />So should I start planting carrot seeds now?<br />Have already planted 2 zucchinis, getting in early as I left<br />it a little late last season and didn't get the full benefit of them.<br />We have our local vegie swap on tomorrow. It will be interesting to see what everyone takes.....always a good time to pick up gardening tips and hits.<br />Have a great weekend,<br /><br />Claire xClairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742003349610251189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669538441242490462.post-41060598251425328952013-09-20T10:45:26.588+10:002013-09-20T10:45:26.588+10:00A couple of years ago I grew some harlequin carrot...A couple of years ago I grew some harlequin carrots, and they were delicious. thsi year I was given a packet of regular carrots so put them in. The only thing is that they take so long until they are ready. I normally pick them when they are small and spindle avery very tasty.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669538441242490462.post-38003217205926572732013-09-20T09:14:35.747+10:002013-09-20T09:14:35.747+10:00Carrots ARE worth the effort......they over-winter...Carrots ARE worth the effort......they over-winter so well in the soil. So does beetroot. I'm still eating carrots, beetroot, parsnips, celery, brussels sprouts and swedes. I still have plenty of tomato puree in the freezer, along with corn and a few other things. Dried chillies, tomato relish and sauce, pickled zucchini, jams - plenty to tide me over the garden hiatus before potatoes, broad beans, mange-tout peas come in (all looking good!) And then of course, the summer glut! Oh, I have tomatoes flowering in my poly-tunnel - should get some early ones this year!Susie McMahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14478914042524948807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669538441242490462.post-87306279340285887442013-09-20T01:43:01.765+10:002013-09-20T01:43:01.765+10:00A great post
I love Jo's tip on "cutting...A great post<br /><br />I love Jo's tip on "cutting" pumpkins. I need to try that on the thick-skinned squash. Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296050573667055406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669538441242490462.post-62733644981211573362013-09-19T19:39:26.534+10:002013-09-19T19:39:26.534+10:00I have enjoyed reading this post and share your se...I have enjoyed reading this post and share your sentiments. It's still a carrot whatever shape it is.<br />I find that it's helpful to add horticultural sand to the soil when I plant my carrot seeds to lighten the soil for them. When I plant the seeds I cover them with some damp cardboard until they germinate. It helps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669538441242490462.post-49213456473569164582013-09-19T15:29:22.110+10:002013-09-19T15:29:22.110+10:00What an inspiration you are, Tanya!What an inspiration you are, Tanya!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594244181463706442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669538441242490462.post-26216925567297279312013-09-19T15:25:42.542+10:002013-09-19T15:25:42.542+10:00That's a great idea Jo. I am seriously thinkin...That's a great idea Jo. I am seriously thinking I need to purchase a little tomahawk for next year's crop of Turk's Turbans. Did I mention the seeds are DELICIOUS!Tanya Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867118885094628168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4669538441242490462.post-58668763155781271112013-09-19T12:22:49.820+10:002013-09-19T12:22:49.820+10:00This is such an inspiring post Tanya! I WILL grow ...This is such an inspiring post Tanya! I WILL grow more vegies in my suburban back yard this year! I don't even have a proper vegie garden, just corners and pots. I still manage to grow lots of herbs, greens, lettuce, garlic and the odd lot of peas, beans, broccoli. I've never grown a carrot though, and I love that you are mostly eating out of your garden!<br />I 'cut' my pumpkins by wrapping them in an old pillowcase and throwing them on the pavers out the back. They split into lots of easy-to-chop pieces!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17803297366197086152noreply@blogger.com