Roofgardener 2020: Back to the Soil

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,726	Roofgardener 2020: Back to the Soil Aug 11, 2020 4:20:40 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Aug 11, 2020 4:20:40 GMT sorry to hear your news roofgardener take care of yourself xx

SueA Global Moderator Posts: 17,895	Roofgardener 2020: Back to the Soil Aug 11, 2020 7:37:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SueA on Aug 11, 2020 7:37:59 GMT So sorry to hear that Roofy, take things slowly but I'm sure that having your garden to potter around in will help your recovery, it will be good for your mind as well as your body.

roofgardener Top Member PLanting Chillis Posts: 2,378	Roofgardener 2020: Back to the Soil Aug 31, 2020 17:12:40 GMT grindle and SueA like this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by roofgardener on Aug 31, 2020 17:12:40 GMT I shot a video today; I hope to have it edited over the next few days, and uploaded to Garden Friends

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Roofgardener 2020: Back to the Soil Sept 1, 2020 5:24:43 GMT

Post by Eli on Sept 1, 2020 5:24:43 GMT

roofgardener I have just read about your stroke and I'm sorry to hear about it. I hope you are making a steady recovery and that you are having some treatment for it.

I'm glad you were able to do a video and look forward to seeing it when you can upload it.

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Roofgardener 2020: Back to the Soil Sept 1, 2020 12:24:50 GMT grindle and SueA like this

Post by roofgardener on Sept 1, 2020 12:24:50 GMT

Well folks, here's my latest video. The sound is STILL distorted... I think I've got a problem with my radio microphone ? I will investigate....

Now then, as question. I mention in the video that I've (accidently) grown some celery. Except... it isn't celery. It LOOKS like celery. It has the TEXTURE of celery. But it isn't celery. Any idea what it might be ?

Last Edit: Sept 1, 2020 12:25:56 GMT by roofgardener

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Roofgardener 2020: Back to the Soil Sept 2, 2020 8:00:24 GMT

Post by SueA on Sept 2, 2020 8:00:24 GMT

You're looking well Roofy & so is your garden!

Your 'celery' looks a bit like chard but I'm not sure, definitely not celery as that has completely different leaves. Your 'all you can eat' salad bar looks like it's been a success too.

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Roofgardener 2020: Back to the Soil Sept 2, 2020 10:50:42 GMT SueA likes this

Post by roofgardener on Sept 2, 2020 10:50:42 GMT

Sept 2, 2020 8:00:24 GMT SueA said:

You're looking well Roofy & so is your garden!

Your 'celery' looks a bit like chard but I'm not sure, definitely not celery as that has completely different leaves. Your 'all you can eat' salad bar looks like it's been a success too.

Ahhhh... I think you are correct SueA - it IS chard !!! Swiss Chard, to be precise !
Excellent !!!!

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,726	Roofgardener 2020: Back to the Soil Sept 4, 2020 5:02:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Sept 4, 2020 5:02:01 GMT everything is looking good, runner beans are fantastic, I had the same trouble with onions, so I've given up on them Glad you're on the mend now, good job you can still lift that cuppa

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Roofgardener 2020: Back to the Soil Sept 8, 2020 9:13:03 GMT grindle and SueA like this

Post by roofgardener on Sept 8, 2020 9:13:03 GMT

Well, my runner beans have gone mad. I am harvesting them every day, and there are DOZENS of microbeans growing, AND zillions of new flowers

Also... my cherry tomatoes are turning red at a galloping rate, AND one of my moneymakers is turning

I have elicited banana skins from my landlords to drape near my green tomatoes to encourage them to ripen. They've given me one, which I have duly draped. WE shall see

roofgardener Top Member PLanting Chillis Posts: 2,378	Roofgardener 2020: Back to the Soil Sept 11, 2020 10:11:40 GMT grindle and SueA like this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by roofgardener on Sept 11, 2020 10:11:40 GMT IT'S TURNED RED One of my moneymakers has turned red !!!! This is a red-letter day !

ladybird Top Member Posts: 2,310	Roofgardener 2020: Back to the Soil Sept 11, 2020 13:38:28 GMT grindle likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ladybird on Sept 11, 2020 13:38:28 GMT Sept 11, 2020 10:11:40 GMT roofgardener said: IT'S TURNED RED One of my moneymakers has turned red !!!! This is a red-letter day ! Oh the joys of growing your own roofy Loved the video
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grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,726	Roofgardener 2020: Back to the Soil Sept 12, 2020 5:13:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Sept 12, 2020 5:13:36 GMT many more to come and enjoy

roofgardener Top Member PLanting Chillis Posts: 2,378	Roofgardener 2020: Back to the Soil Sept 14, 2020 8:26:10 GMT grindle and SueA like this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by roofgardener on Sept 14, 2020 8:26:10 GMT I've eaten it.... it was very nice I have at least 4-5 more turning orange

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Roofgardener 2020: Back to the Soil Feb 1, 2021 13:15:25 GMT SueA likes this

Post by roofgardener on Feb 1, 2021 13:15:25 GMT

Well, so much has happened.
To give you a sneak preview - my landlords are selling their house (including my cottage).

Looks like I'm on the move again.

Already got another place sorted out. The garden is the size of a postage stamp, but at least the new landlord won't be interfereing.

More - and photographs - soon

roofgardener Top Member PLanting Chillis Posts: 2,378	Roofgardener 2020: Back to the Soil Feb 1, 2021 14:26:56 GMT SueA likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by roofgardener on Feb 1, 2021 14:26:56 GMT Oh, it was my Birthday last week, and I got some nice presents. One in particular caught me pleasantly by surprise. My sister bought me a Trail Camera. I've tried it out... here are the results.

thecrackedpotgardener: this is the voice of the thecrackedpotgardener your are not alone i am watching you all mwhahahahahahahahaha Sept 28, 2018 17:25:34 GMT

joysie21: Do anyone buy the gardeners world magazine as I want to enter competitions I have the gardeners answer magazine which is free with lloyds club account Nov 5, 2018 9:19:29 GMT

libralady: Hello Bess, I have resurrected your post about using elderflowers. I will try the fizz but could you please send your recipes for the cordial and syrup. Thanks and regards. Nov 21, 2018 18:03:23 GMT