2017 GROWING THREAD

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  1. KFF

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    " and tomorrow I'll go looking for dropped plums "........

    Have you thought about having plastic surgery to re-attach them once you've found them :)
     
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      I'm not sure what type of beans these are.
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        MrQ, look like "Scarlet Emperor" Runner beans to me.
         
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          All that is growing here tonight is puddles :whistle::sofa:
           
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            Today's..

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            Cabbage is starting to fail, greyhound and primo acre 2.. another man down with eggs.. growth has stopped on one type too (primo 2). Lessons learnt: do not try to out smart clubroot (although Brunswick seems to be not too badly affected) and netting does not prevent butterfly attacks. :butterfly2:
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            Think of the protein Lin! :eeew:

            My kitchen now stinks of Swede and onions.. I'm sure I will in a few hours time too..:hmmmm:
             
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              I've watched the small whites circle above a net, then shut their wings and drop straight thru a hole :doh:
               
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                Mister Q, loved that :)
                Could be any red flowered runner......very difficult, of not impossible, to tell variety:noidea:
                 
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                • UsedtobeDendy

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                  A lot more growing up here! Far more broad beans than we can eat, pass to neighbours and fit in the freezer :) . Garlic, runner beans, a few peas, beetroot - all great stuff ;)
                   
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                    Willow's first ever home grown bean :)

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                    Making Dad proud @willow :)
                     
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                      Well done to you, @willow :yes: Bridgewater beans are very scrummy and good croppers too :thumbsup:
                       
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                        Trying to leave it as long as possible ..temptation is getting the better of me. To pick or not pick.

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                        Asda one had wilted and gone yellow, looked cr@p (see above pic) so it's been binned.

                        Just checking.. quite pleasantly surprised.
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                          Just gave me melon something to sit on :)

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                          Should have gone to Morrisons @Linz :heehee:
                           
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                            Well, the melons been picked.. try it out after teatime :)

                            Really wish I grew more Swede, it's bloody lush!

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                              Brilliant! ;)
                               
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                                Some Swede in mashed potato gives a lovely colour to a mash topping

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