tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post1437236185285372338..comments2023-11-07T06:24:37.920-04:00Comments on Gardeningbren in Nova Scotia: A Little January GardeningGardeningbrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-91054464524700505202014-02-19T08:46:29.976-04:002014-02-19T08:46:29.976-04:00Great to see them growing .
We've no signs of...Great to see them growing . <br />We've no signs of Spring here yet whatsoever,<br /> with a snow storm just having past on the weekend <br />and more snow yesterday.<br />Our dogs enjoy a bit of sprouts too !Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507537074005136610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-35669383684532976472014-02-13T12:06:08.233-04:002014-02-13T12:06:08.233-04:00A dog that likes sprouts! I've eaten baby beet...A dog that likes sprouts! I've eaten baby beet leaves but never grown them for salads. Maybe I should.<br /><br />I'm re-doing the list of Tree Bloggers for Loose and Leafy. http://looseandleafy.blogspot.co.uk/ I notice you left a note on Down by the Sea (http://downbytheseadorset.blogspot.co.uk/) saying what a great idea this is. Would you like to join in for 2014?Lucy Corrander Now in Halifax!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14685242329129914772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-71519808741652047982014-01-27T14:13:28.743-04:002014-01-27T14:13:28.743-04:00Jealous!! I should have done that with some of min...Jealous!! I should have done that with some of mine that didn't mature in time in the fall, I cooked them with the greens for my hens instead. I love my bull's blood beets. I grew them for 3 years, decided to try a different variety and then switched right back the next year. I think I'm used to their taste to the point where I don't appreciate the other varieties. I agree with you about the buttery texture too, I think that may be what I like the most. I'm drooling here thinking about fresh spring beets! Jessica P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04390207630632402211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-21367453186220569522014-01-27T10:41:33.676-04:002014-01-27T10:41:33.676-04:00I hope you get to enjoy those salad leaves soon. P...I hope you get to enjoy those salad leaves soon. Perhaps we will see them on blog? Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-51932797613424456392014-01-27T06:41:08.198-04:002014-01-27T06:41:08.198-04:00Do you know I thought I'd commenting on this p...Do you know I thought I'd commenting on this post once but can't have! We too will have to start salad leaves soon.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-9970893768819886712014-01-26T15:32:15.399-04:002014-01-26T15:32:15.399-04:00Mostly, I grow these for their leaves to put in sa...Mostly, I grow these for their leaves to put in salads or pesto. My best success last year was with a cylindrical beet but can't find the packet. Will let you know if I find the name. That variety would be a better bet for getting good size beets that are tender. Thanks for you kind comment...it is amazing what is growing or at the very least..chillin out in the big outdoor refrigerator ;-)Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-320329048873547702014-01-26T15:26:17.824-04:002014-01-26T15:26:17.824-04:00Sarah, thank you for your kind comment. Sincerely....Sarah, thank you for your kind comment. Sincerely. Bulls blood beet leaves are just the loveliest aren't they. Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-3061581364225434952014-01-26T15:24:55.640-04:002014-01-26T15:24:55.640-04:00Oh Jennifer, I do hope hubby is agreeable ;-) Pe...Oh Jennifer, I do hope hubby is agreeable ;-) Pea shoots are delicious. Back to cold weather here! Winter is not done with us yet! Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-77029664722455783452014-01-26T15:20:59.064-04:002014-01-26T15:20:59.064-04:00Your larder still sounds well stocked Marguerite. ...Your larder still sounds well stocked Marguerite. Wish I had more success with onions. Still loving the pumpkins too!Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-46970646204365564942014-01-26T15:15:01.535-04:002014-01-26T15:15:01.535-04:00Elaine you are far more organized than I am storin...Elaine you are far more organized than I am storing the beets like that. My guess is, those new leaves would be lovely to eat in salad or blitzed into a pesto!! I wonder if you store your carrots over the winter the same way as the beets.Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-76215691776627909262014-01-26T15:12:41.570-04:002014-01-26T15:12:41.570-04:00Staci I feel exactly the same way. Happy and prosp...Staci I feel exactly the same way. Happy and prosperous garden year ahead!Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-17063310153565295202014-01-26T15:11:37.521-04:002014-01-26T15:11:37.521-04:00I hope your weather has improved Mark. Re the Bull...I hope your weather has improved Mark. Re the Bulls Blood..same here, mostly sold and grown for it's leaves but there's that prize in winter if you can get them out of the soil. You are spot on about the leaves of most veg being nice to eat when young. This has surprised me as I gardened over the years. Good harvest ahead heh!! Think positive.Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-78495040069133566132014-01-26T15:08:16.524-04:002014-01-26T15:08:16.524-04:00Yes we are so so tempted and your image of the plu...Yes we are so so tempted and your image of the plum trees in bloom and primroses has brought back such memories of living in Victoria. If I could grow greens year round and more easily than here, maybe then, it wouldn't be so much of a challenge ;-) ..not as much fun in other words. But the Cap says, lots of other challenges like the banana slugs...Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-53709799660180892722014-01-26T15:04:41.421-04:002014-01-26T15:04:41.421-04:00It's cold here again Lisa. Spring will be here...It's cold here again Lisa. Spring will be here soon we hope.Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-80517908816991798672014-01-21T12:55:38.113-04:002014-01-21T12:55:38.113-04:00You are amazing. When I think of that bitter cold ...You are amazing. When I think of that bitter cold spell we just had, it boggles my mind that anything is still growing. Thank you for giving the name of the beets you grew. We haven't been big fans of beet but I know how healthy they are. If there's a better tasting variety, I'm glad to know it. :-)Sue Frelickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13150735651127251014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-49003335829850826362014-01-20T15:56:39.580-04:002014-01-20T15:56:39.580-04:00We always grow Bulls Blood too I am in awe of what...We always grow Bulls Blood too I am in awe of what you manage to grow during your winter! Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-52376614627637952492014-01-20T11:14:48.040-04:002014-01-20T11:14:48.040-04:00We had a mild spell, but not as mild as the weathe...We had a mild spell, but not as mild as the weather you have had. Tomorrow it is to drop back to -16. Brrr! Any winter crop would be nice to have right about now! I get very tired of the limited variety of affordable produce in the grocery store. I want to see if I can get hubby to make me a little mini-greenhouse, so I can try my hand at pea shoots as well.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-22996813164488585212014-01-18T23:00:25.673-04:002014-01-18T23:00:25.673-04:00Fresh beets, what a sight! Hasn't the weather...Fresh beets, what a sight! Hasn't the weather been downright lovely? We are still deep in winter food although I don't mind, not quite tired of it yet. Frozen pesto, peas, tomatoes. The carrots are starting to look a little worse for wear but there's pumpkin, garlic and onions that are still keeping just fine. Give me another month and I'll probably be begging for fresh greenery though.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-53983931960832406982014-01-18T14:47:27.950-04:002014-01-18T14:47:27.950-04:00How lovely to be able to harvest some fresh food a...How lovely to be able to harvest some fresh food at this time of year - I have all my beets stored in buckets of dry earth and they are still trying to push out new leaves.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-66537098480535800292014-01-18T08:09:59.436-04:002014-01-18T08:09:59.436-04:00I'm definitely craving more green. :) I ador...I'm definitely craving more green. :) I adore the comfort foods of winter but there's just something about going to the back yard and returning with an arm full of fresh grown goodies that you can't beat. Staci@LifeAtCobbleHillFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970355437338210130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-34237205079922729412014-01-18T03:06:23.852-04:002014-01-18T03:06:23.852-04:00I'm feeling the same urge to get outside and g...I'm feeling the same urge to get outside and get gardening, but everywhere is absolutely sodden. here in Fleet we have not been flooded, but most parts of the UK have. My plastic mini greenhouses are being brought into use as rain-capes! BTW the Bull's Blood beetroot is often sold specifically for the production of salad leaves, presumably that is why the roots are not so big. Actually the leaves of most veg are nice to eat when they are young!Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-62001290916445877922014-01-18T01:57:18.039-04:002014-01-18T01:57:18.039-04:00I am always in awe. I can't get it together t...I am always in awe. I can't get it together to plant a thing through winter, and there you are, with that challenging climate, and you are feeding yourselves with fresh greens and veggie all winter. I can only imagine what your garden here would have been like! Perhaps some day I'll get to find out! Are you tempted enough yet? We have had a week of 9 to 12 degrees every day. The earliest plum trees are already in bloom and there are primroses and snow drops everywhere.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221106512530304517.post-59946084318523003092014-01-17T22:14:47.247-04:002014-01-17T22:14:47.247-04:00I can't even think of gardening this winter. R...I can't even think of gardening this winter. Record cold has frozen my mind.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com