Miscellaneous What are you growing this year?

ProfJames · May 22, 2015

Alc. said:
Prof, since the subject of gardening on mother-ships, etc. is of such interest to you, I am leaving a note on the landing-pad describing your approximate location. I don't have your address, but they should be able to find you. I feel it's the least I can do, to further international (not to mention inter-galactic) understanding and brotherhood. Good luck. You'll have to learn the hand-shake on your own. Sorry.

The whole subject of gardening is alien to me!

ProfJames · May 23, 2015

You have a great sense of humour! We will meet some day!

Alc. · May 23, 2015

Probably on the mother ship. However, it is not saucer-shaped; more like a large baritone, which makes for a bumpy ride, wind-resistance and all. Many barf-bags on board.

ProfJames · May 23, 2015

Good morning @Al C. A quiet night I hope? No sightings? Is it the bari or the tenor that attracts them?

Alc. · May 23, 2015

Probably my squeaking that attracts them. If I played better they might leave me alone.

Reed Warbler · May 23, 2015

In my garden: spuds, french beans, sweet corn, artichokes, cucumbers, pumpkins, butter nut squash, red onions, leeks, tomatoes, parsnips, spinach, salsify, beetroot, carrots, rocket, chard, New Zealand spinach, lettuce, cabbages, broccoli, celery, celeriac, raspberries, strawberries, apples, pears, walnuts, hazels, figs, aubergines, peppers, chillies, courgettes, water cress and several herbs. How do I find time to practice?
Here's the exciting bit, if you wear a deerstalker, purple climbing beans and purple basil. The purple beans are easy to find amongst the foliage. They taste great and go green when cooked.
I hope your purple logo saxes don't turn green!

ProfJames · May 23, 2015

Nice one @Reed Warbler ....... made me laugh for the first time in a few days!

Reed Warbler · May 23, 2015

And I didn't mention that I used to grow SILVER beet when I lived in New Zealand. No bees under your bonnet, I trust?

ProfJames · May 23, 2015

Aaah you are sharp today Mr Warbler! I lived in Devenport for a little while and Tepuki. Beautiful country. Didn't notice any nasty bees in the Mon Desir pub nor did I know about SILVER beet!!!

Reed Warbler · May 23, 2015

ProfJames said:
Aaah you are sharp today Mr Warbler!

Blimey, I post some veg news and Sherlock can instantly discern how far I am off concert!!

Alc. · May 23, 2015

RW, your garden must be the size of a football field! The job of weeding would be exhaustive.

Reed Warbler · May 23, 2015

Yup Al, call me Weed Warbler. Enough space here to land a mother ship. Buttercup Mountain, hoe hoe hoe.

ProfJames · May 24, 2015

No reported sightings of @Al C. so far today.................

Alc. · May 25, 2015

Checking in when it got to windy to continue with the garden. We only have about a 100 day growing season, so everyone tries to second-guess the weatherman. The rule of thumb is don't plant until June 1st unless you feel like gambling. So I'm taking a chance. Back to the nursery again tomorrow. Maybe I'll plant bamboo and make my own reeds...or not.