have done a seedling tray of leeks. have always been scared of them .... always fail. but love them and the taste that they add to everything so have to give it another go. did some research and when they are ready to transplant will put them in a broad bed where i can just leave them .... and forget them for a while in hopes that the ignoring will allow them to bloom where they are planted .... <g>.
on the other hand my snow peas, broad beans and potato's are coming up a treat right now. comfrey is trying (for the compost) and the parsnips have shown their little heads now too. and am about to plant out seedlings of cauliflower and brocolli. looking forward to what stewy wintery soupy dishes i can put together with this stuff!
now if i could just get my husband to get his head around keeping chooks for eating as well as eggs .... then i could start thinking about completely home grown soups for dinner! <g>
dear maggie,
ReplyDeleteyour garden sounds delicious already and leeks are lovely especially in potato and leek soup! get your husby to watch the river cottage series...well worth buying the dvd set. soon your chicken broth will be simmering on the stove, j and j
Hi Maggie,
ReplyDeleteI love how everyone is planting something a little different. It inspires you to go and plant that as well. I might have another go at leeks, I always forget where I planted them and they die.
Your winter garden sounds like it is doing so well. A very inspiring list of delicious winter crops.
We did the meat chicken thing but got to attached to them and put off the axe thing. By the time we did it they were so big they wouldn't fit in the oven door.
J&J -- WE LOVE RIVER COTTAGE!!! hugh is not only a character .... but his cooking based on the seasons is really great. i am really enjoying his everyday series.
ReplyDeletekim -- i have to admit i am very proud right now .... i can look out my front window and see broad beans, snow peas and greenfeast peas growing .... and the garlic is poppin' it's head up too... so having fun!
what did everyone do for National Permaculture Day? we headed out to Milkwood in Mudgee on saturday .... truly inspiring what those guys are doing!