tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post8845682233937389477..comments2023-07-22T11:18:20.469+01:00Comments on A Woman of the Soil: Spring Greens - Are They Worth It?elaine http://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-12085346427979730742013-03-29T19:29:37.224+00:002013-03-29T19:29:37.224+00:00Hello Elena I'm in love with your blog is so c...Hello Elena I'm in love with your blog is so cool, I love you so didacticto start to follow and enjoy the beautiful garden beautiful work kisses Sandra<br /><br />Thank you Sandra I'm glad you enjoy my blog, thank you for your comments<br /><br />Gracias Sandra me alegro de que les guste mi blog, gracias por sus comentarioselaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-90043711251350031312013-03-28T14:53:26.830+00:002013-03-28T14:53:26.830+00:00I want to live in a place where I can grow these s...I want to live in a place where I can grow these someday :)Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-68621551385072457172013-03-26T13:47:55.610+00:002013-03-26T13:47:55.610+00:00Hola Elena estoy enamorada de tu blog es tan fresc...Hola Elena estoy enamorada de tu blog es tan fresco y tan didacticto me encanta te empiezo a seguir y a disfrutar de hermosa huerta bello trabajo besos Sandra.AgueroSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07611544091752082396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-15306201934636972402013-03-23T13:00:06.027+00:002013-03-23T13:00:06.027+00:00Good luck with growing them and remembering to sow...Good luck with growing them and remembering to sow the seed.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-40428532345805602812013-03-23T10:34:35.201+00:002013-03-23T10:34:35.201+00:00I love spring greens but have never grown them. I ...I love spring greens but have never grown them. I really want to get more in the plot this year which will last over winter, so I'll have to remember to sow some later in the year.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-18670320135422440322013-03-23T10:04:00.079+00:002013-03-23T10:04:00.079+00:00When you have limited growing space of course you ...When you have limited growing space of course you have to plant veg that are good value for the space they take up and spring greens take up a lot of ground for a long time.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-84954203778114935422013-03-23T10:01:52.011+00:002013-03-23T10:01:52.011+00:00Yes it's a shame that you need plenty of space...Yes it's a shame that you need plenty of space to grow enough for a decent harvest.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-22652923573366682842013-03-22T21:25:28.149+00:002013-03-22T21:25:28.149+00:00I think Spring Greens are a great tasting crop, bu...I think Spring Greens are a great tasting crop, but like Mark, now that I only have a small space to grow in, I think I will have to forgo the pleasure of growing them.Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-88207116357237731082013-03-22T19:24:18.772+00:002013-03-22T19:24:18.772+00:00I grow a few of them in my little plot. Just for t...I grow a few of them in my little plot. Just for the fact there is something to harvest I think. They are lovely though.Jo@awholeplotoflovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525039817338877634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-42952755477246810742013-03-22T16:07:55.233+00:002013-03-22T16:07:55.233+00:00I don't think kale has a very strong taste so ...I don't think kale has a very strong taste so you should be ok - but I do think you are missing out on some lovely veg by not growing brassicas and you are right - everything does taste different when you grow it yourself.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-40976132848718744222013-03-22T15:55:48.391+00:002013-03-22T15:55:48.391+00:00Yes, I can understand that - just think what you c...Yes, I can understand that - just think what you could grow if you had a full plot.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-80774177123210171682013-03-22T14:49:04.200+00:002013-03-22T14:49:04.200+00:00Hi Elaine, I found you via Brenda. I must admit I...Hi Elaine, I found you via Brenda. I must admit I've yet to try growing any brassicas in my garden. Between insect issues and the strong taste I've stayed away from them but this year for the first time I'm trying kale. I am finding that fresh garden food makes all the difference to taste so who knows, maybe I'll become a kale lover by the end of the season?Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-82246556462604096422013-03-22T08:37:13.565+00:002013-03-22T08:37:13.565+00:00I don't grew cabbages as a plot neighbour grow...I don't grew cabbages as a plot neighbour grows lots and always gives me enough for my needs! If I had to grow them space would be a problem on my small half plot. xxFlightyhttp://flightplot.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-71158859843400973182013-03-22T08:33:00.665+00:002013-03-22T08:33:00.665+00:00I did that last year with broccoli and kale and it...I did that last year with broccoli and kale and it was very successful - it didn't work this year - not sure why.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-33828863691780726342013-03-22T08:32:01.367+00:002013-03-22T08:32:01.367+00:00Glad my post and the Canoe Corner post have inspir...Glad my post and the Canoe Corner post have inspired you to keep going - I know what you mean though - sometimes you do wonder why - the way things are going with commercial food production we should be thankful that we don't have to rely on others to produce our food for us.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-68175528328271070562013-03-22T08:27:19.616+00:002013-03-22T08:27:19.616+00:00Kale is great as it just keeps on giving but I fin...Kale is great as it just keeps on giving but I find it pretty tasteless - you can't say that for spring greens - bags of taste.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-23619144266471691202013-03-22T08:26:06.085+00:002013-03-22T08:26:06.085+00:00I have often thought about giving up on growing gr...I have often thought about giving up on growing greens but I don't know what I would do without them in winter - they are a pain though and do take up a lot of ground.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-33343553635753364222013-03-22T08:24:25.525+00:002013-03-22T08:24:25.525+00:00I am still waiting for my psb to flower - the weat...I am still waiting for my psb to flower - the weather is just holding everything backelaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-74980615521802066852013-03-22T08:23:15.441+00:002013-03-22T08:23:15.441+00:00Glad you agree - I am just waiting for mine to get...Glad you agree - I am just waiting for mine to get a bit bigger - if I can find them under all the snow, that is.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-90362637815413298112013-03-22T08:21:27.049+00:002013-03-22T08:21:27.049+00:00I expect yours are further along than mine, being ...I expect yours are further along than mine, being in a polytunnel, but I should think they would be fine for eating now.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-55332538770935372692013-03-22T08:20:04.077+00:002013-03-22T08:20:04.077+00:00It's hard to remember to sow cabbage seeds in ...It's hard to remember to sow cabbage seeds in July I must admit - so I pop the seed packet in the appropriate place in my desk diary so I don't forget.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-89152209881287904512013-03-22T08:18:40.097+00:002013-03-22T08:18:40.097+00:00No they certainly wouldn't be on your VSR list...No they certainly wouldn't be on your VSR list Mark. An excellent veg though.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-73578110882493525382013-03-22T08:17:23.756+00:002013-03-22T08:17:23.756+00:00I only wondered as no one seems to blog about it a...I only wondered as no one seems to blog about it and I suppose compared to the more exotic brassicas it may seem a bit of a boring plant.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-27117577016699819222013-03-22T08:15:18.169+00:002013-03-22T08:15:18.169+00:00The weather is appalling as usual Chel - snow agai...The weather is appalling as usual Chel - snow again today! I have never tried to grow them in pots but it might be worth your while giving it a try.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-22253591453711979472013-03-22T08:13:38.226+00:002013-03-22T08:13:38.226+00:00Fabulous to have a pigeon-proof cage - hope it wor...Fabulous to have a pigeon-proof cage - hope it works - anything to keep the little blighters from eating our food.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.com