tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post2535238283501980740..comments2023-07-22T11:18:20.469+01:00Comments on A Woman of the Soil: Autumn Preparations For A Bountiful Winterelaine http://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-48830270662625793762014-09-07T14:23:33.601+01:002014-09-07T14:23:33.601+01:00Lovely advice and very timely. I need to 'ext...Lovely advice and very timely. I need to 'extract the digit' and get on with autumn sowing. Bag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-58900778249130444102014-09-01T16:42:16.941+01:002014-09-01T16:42:16.941+01:00They are doing much better inside in the warmth an...They are doing much better inside in the warmth and beans are now forming and growing - the slugs ate my early ones so I am taking no chances with this lot.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-21102406079623231272014-09-01T16:41:20.145+01:002014-09-01T16:41:20.145+01:00Thanks Snowbird.Thanks Snowbird.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-2599065315795035022014-08-31T22:27:21.677+01:002014-08-31T22:27:21.677+01:00Yes time indeed to start making winter preparation...Yes time indeed to start making winter preparations Elaine. I've been away for a couple of trips over the last fortnight but must get down to it and am cheered by this week's weather forecast. It looks as if it will be perfect for gardening activities. I like your idea of growing your French beans on in the greenhouse. I sowed some back in July and rather than transfer them to the allotment now am tempted to move them under cover to my greenhouse at home. Much easier if they are there to inspect for stray molluscs too.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-27257382406499795772014-08-31T21:31:45.181+01:002014-08-31T21:31:45.181+01:00This is a smashin blog too....I shall go and sign ...This is a smashin blog too....I shall go and sign up!xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-46619297371496221982014-08-30T19:24:14.769+01:002014-08-30T19:24:14.769+01:00I have been thinking about next year too - I'v...I have been thinking about next year too - I've already bought some spring bulbs - couldn't resist. ha!elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-62436853202658060172014-08-30T16:09:13.218+01:002014-08-30T16:09:13.218+01:00It sure looks, and sounds, like you've done we...It sure looks, and sounds, like you've done well this year and I'm sure will do even better next year. <br />Apart from from tidying up into the autumn I don't much over the winter but I am already thinking about next year. Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-33186151323930502052014-08-30T14:58:01.830+01:002014-08-30T14:58:01.830+01:00Yes, have been for a while but took a lengthy blog...Yes, have been for a while but took a lengthy blogging break.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-73965199677126872432014-08-30T07:31:26.137+01:002014-08-30T07:31:26.137+01:00I need to plan more, my tiny veg plots aren't ...I need to plan more, my tiny veg plots aren't nearly as productive as they could be...... just popped over from your other blog, didn't know you were here too!driftwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416170414524297337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-53823713038972516072014-08-30T07:18:19.603+01:002014-08-30T07:18:19.603+01:00Hi Debbie
Yes a greenhouse makes all the differenc...Hi Debbie<br />Yes a greenhouse makes all the difference - it means you can start earlier and finish later. I agree the bell cloches are great for protecting individual plants - I bought those at half price last year, they are so useful. Enjoy your weekend.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-85972409592824408872014-08-30T07:15:14.946+01:002014-08-30T07:15:14.946+01:00It's quite a relief to stop watering every nig...It's quite a relief to stop watering every night - what a chore.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-27439535748037439272014-08-29T19:46:18.019+01:002014-08-29T19:46:18.019+01:00Dear Elaine - with the greenhouse it makes gardeni...Dear Elaine - with the greenhouse it makes gardening all year round possible. Here where I live normally only harvest from April to Oct. - if lucky sometimes November. Everything looks wonderful. Love your cloche's - what a great way to protect young seedlings. Must do some shopping and try these. Take care and have a great day.Debbie Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168646638438558551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-72095861928644441392014-08-29T18:48:40.585+01:002014-08-29T18:48:40.585+01:00We've stopped watering too,We've stopped watering too,Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-63628704242057713192014-08-28T22:14:16.408+01:002014-08-28T22:14:16.408+01:00After reading your post about onions I decided to ...After reading your post about onions I decided to try and find space for growing some next year and was surprised to find that Wilkos had some onion sets in stock for planting in September - I should be able to squeeze in a mixed bag of 50 sets somewhere.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-49274444158211814372014-08-28T22:09:42.329+01:002014-08-28T22:09:42.329+01:00Hello Susan - thanks for visiting. Using ladders ...Hello Susan - thanks for visiting. Using ladders sounds a great idea for growing squash when space is limited - I may well try and rig something up for next year - thanks for the tip.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-35560973898841687502014-08-28T21:31:26.810+01:002014-08-28T21:31:26.810+01:00I think you're very well prepared for winter, ...I think you're very well prepared for winter, I only wish that I was too. I just can't get myself sorted out well enough in summer to start the preparations, but I've been thinking of buying in some plug plants, I'm sure I'd be thankful of them once winter is upon us.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-67553745138263893662014-08-28T20:55:56.911+01:002014-08-28T20:55:56.911+01:00Small scale gardening can be very fruitful and tak...Small scale gardening can be very fruitful and taking advantage of every square foot can be a challenge. I've adopted growing heavy vine plants like cucumber, squash and pumpkins on old wooden ladders both vertically and horizontally. It is amazing how much extra growing space you have.<br />Your plums look so yummy and the recipe you shared in the last post will make fine use of them.<br />SusanSusan McShannon-Monteithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525642217533620081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-61032753123782036392014-08-28T15:12:06.013+01:002014-08-28T15:12:06.013+01:00Thanks Bren - I know you have had a lot of succes...Thanks Bren - I know you have had a lot of success with your winter cold frames which has reminded me to make more use of mine this year.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-21050425687487415152014-08-28T14:30:04.915+01:002014-08-28T14:30:04.915+01:00You have been far more industrious than I have bee...You have been far more industrious than I have been, and your blog post reminds me to get more seeds planted in the cold frames now, rather than later. You have such a fantastic tomato crop, amazing and I love the big photos. Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-20854473382325324762014-08-28T11:51:49.498+01:002014-08-28T11:51:49.498+01:00You are right Catherine - it has warmed up conside...You are right Catherine - it has warmed up considerably - hurrah!elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-54795726072487969782014-08-27T22:30:34.900+01:002014-08-27T22:30:34.900+01:00We have heard that it's suppose to warm up aga...We have heard that it's suppose to warm up again next week...keep the faith, Elaine ;)Catherine C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13628165253768304042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-57211732359188613952014-08-27T22:25:26.538+01:002014-08-27T22:25:26.538+01:00The nights are getting so chilly now aren't th...The nights are getting so chilly now aren't they - anything that can be moved has been put in the greenhouse for safe-keeping as a precaution.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-56713532763168020812014-08-27T22:23:46.051+01:002014-08-27T22:23:46.051+01:00The nasturtiums do tend to take over - they have ...The nasturtiums do tend to take over - they have climbed up the runner bean canes - my fault for planting them so close I guess - oh well, you live and learn.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-55855436430273487892014-08-27T22:22:19.774+01:002014-08-27T22:22:19.774+01:00It's a shame that my experiment with mixed bor...It's a shame that my experiment with mixed borders wasn't more successful I was hoping that it would give me a bit more space for growing veg in with the flowers - oh well, you can't win 'em all. Husband has sprayed the perimeter of the garden with Jeyes fluid in the hope that it puts the badgers off - it stinks though and it is putting me off too.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-32318462056217986272014-08-27T22:17:04.108+01:002014-08-27T22:17:04.108+01:00Not bad Catherine considering how cold the weather...Not bad Catherine considering how cold the weather has turned.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.com