Edible Gardening

I grow nothing but sugar snap peas. Deliciously sweet and juicy. You eat the whole pod, but unlike mange tout, the pods are filled with plump peas, so the yield is excellent. Preparation is so simple, no stringing or shelling Well that's if they get as far as the kitchen - irresistible raw...

I also find with most cherry size tomatoes that they are better fully ripened, the sweetness improves further into the season too.

I have had them cut to the ground by frost in one winter in the last 30 yrs, but they are very hardy once established. Flowering is dependant upon planting in a hot spot, and fruit ripening is not to be expected in the UK.

For years I always grown Telegraph but have been going for a change the last year or two.I have to say out of the few other varieties I've tried the old Telegraph have always been my best croppers even though mildew takes over by the end of the season.

I was minded to return to this thread last night. Last season was our first on our allotment and we spent a lot of time digging over the heavy clay soil. Once plants were in we mulched as much as we could, limited only by how much grass clippings/compost/wood chip/straw we could get our hands...

@nFrost ...testing...got it this time,I wasn't sure if it had 'sent'..Thanks Nick, can't think of anything at the moment but it does look good doesn't it

Definitely get seed potatoes, if you buy too many and have some left over...eat them!

Turns out I've been forcing my Rhubarb without knowing it.Whilst pottering in my veg patch I noticed the lid off my Nettle brew had been blown off and had landed on top of it.I'll be having some Rhubarb earlier than expected.I've covered it with a proper bucket now.

'Kay, maybe mine stays in a deep pot!

Cool but frost free is good, you don't want them getting leggy before planting them out, which you don't want to do before the frost period is over in your zone.

This year, I will be mostly growing the Manx Marvel

One or two suppliers are now offering (claimed) 'Blight Proof' plants. Quite pricey and not sure if they are actually 'Blight Proof'. Best bet is Bordeaux Mixture

Oh gracious you too Loli, I'm either at work, on the forum or looking at plants! I've got so many ideas this year, I'm full of enthusiasm I just need some free time & at least 100 visits to the garden centre, farm shop, nursery & market! .

Good info there John. I'll try two or three plants then

We're still processing some of 2014 here! The last of last year's onions are now on the turn!.. trying to think if there's anything interesting to do to store them for longer before they all sprout and go soft!

try that first , the taste it`s really sharp ....plus very ornamental as well

weve had a problem wih pear scab on out 2 Williams tree`s the last 2 years (it never effects our conference tree) , I tried spaying last year with sythane but I think I was too late - the fruit had already set and was showing signs of damagewhen should I start spraying this year ? when the...

Ha ha they are a prolific 'weed' in my garden and seed around with great enthusiasm. They are everywhere decorating verges, set-asides and pastures. Please keep us updated on your project

Here is another link spruce if you want to browse more varieties for outdoors Il get round to choosing some soon i hope x

I broke out the propagator and the grow light yesterday so it's time I got sowing...