philmayfield 6,301 Posted April 26 Report Share Posted April 26 We’re great users and growers of herbs as well. It is the finest sea salt and freshly ground black pepper that we sprinkle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,618 Posted April 26 Report Share Posted April 26 My mum always used to sprinkle a little sugar on sliced tomatoes, add a little pepper on strawberries and always had sliced cucumber in vinegar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRS B 574 Posted April 26 Report Share Posted April 26 Any fruit and veg that you grow yourself always tastes better than shop bought. A classic example is strawberries. Those huge ones from supermarkets are awful, give me a smaller sweeter home grown one any day of the week. The storage and carbon footprint on shop produce takes the flavour away. I grow melons in my greenhouse and although small they are like nectar. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,301 Posted April 26 Report Share Posted April 26 My grandmother used to sprinkle sugar on a salad. I didn’t get that. Our local strawberry growers, Starkey’s in Southwell, have dug up their strawberry beds as they can no longer get the cheap foreign labour to pick them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,415 Posted April 26 Report Share Posted April 26 Basil. Oregano, lemon balm. All easily grown at home. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,687 Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 Mrs P trying to catch snowflakes, Edinburgh Christmas day 2009 Twas cold, windy and snowy Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,913 Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 On 4/26/2024 at 9:57 AM, philmayfield said: My grandmother used to sprinkle sugar on a salad. I didn’t get that. Our local strawberry growers, Starkey’s in Southwell, have dug up their strawberry beds as they can no longer get the cheap foreign labour to pick them. Brexit once again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,913 Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 We are getting concerned with the weather too. It’s cold ( freezing too ) one day then the flooding day we are sunbathing. No wonder people are suffering with colds and sore throats Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,913 Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 On 4/26/2024 at 10:20 AM, Jill Sparrow said: Basil. Oregano, lemon balm. All easily grown at home. I always have basil on the kitchen windowsill all the others grow outside. Origano ( Italian)we get dried from either Sicily or Calabria much better taste. Fresh we just leave to look pretty! Lemon balm ,Pineapple sage and normal sage live together happily. We already have figs quite big which surprised us. It’s freezing cold at the moment and very windy. Tomorrow will be hot , just you wait, bet it will be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,913 Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 On 4/26/2024 at 9:29 AM, MargieH said: My mum always used to sprinkle a little sugar on sliced tomatoes, add a little pepper on strawberries and always had sliced cucumber in vinegar. Margie your post reminded me of my grand parents, (living near the sea.)grandad used to take me along what I supposed were the mud flats to collect Samphire and grandma used to pickle it. Funny the things that you think you’ve forgotten 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,402 Posted May 4 Report Share Posted May 4 On 4/26/2024 at 4:53 AM, Jill Sparrow said: There is nothing to compare with the taste and smell of homegrown tomatoes. I agree Jill. When working I went to a hydroponic tomato growing facility in the Riverland. Walking in there immediately took me back 60 years to walking into my grandad's greenhouse. The smell of the tomatoes was heavenly. The role of this facility was research into controlling whitefly. Like many of the supermarket products today tomatoes are tasteless. It is autumn here and the new seasons apples, grown in the Adelaide Hills, are in the shops. We bought two varieties as I like an apple with cheese for my lunch, they too were devoid of any taste. They may be new season, but which season? I wonder how long they had been in cold storage. Selective breeding for appearance and extended shelf life have left so much of our fruit and vegies lacking in any taste. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,913 Posted May 4 Report Share Posted May 4 That’s what I like here in Italy. The fruit and veg in the local markets are really local and they are always so fresh you can smell the freshness of the earth. There’s one that is only a small stall but he picks his produce in the morning he’s selling them. What a difference . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,565 Posted June 10 Report Share Posted June 10 As the winter temperatures continue, this morning I had to turn up the heating in the car. Normally at this time of the year I expect it to be on zero for several months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,771 Posted June 10 Report Share Posted June 10 Same here.. I've not had a chance to check whether the 70 quid I spent last year on getting the car's Aircon re-charged, was worth the money. I am thoroughly sick of it now. Almost the longest day and still no sign of Summer... I may write a letter of complaint.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,301 Posted June 10 Report Share Posted June 10 I’ve been working outside on my old grey Fergie tractor. The weather’s most unpleasant. The tractor’s been standing outside since before lockdown and I’ve managed to remove the green mould. It was running six years ago so it should start with a bit of encouragement. The battery is now fully charged overnight but the top hose is split so I’ve got to get a new one plus a few sundry parts. I’m off to the vintage tractor parts supplier at Shardlow soon. It’s a fascinating place. It does need a few extra bits to make it look good again but I’m not going to spend anymore until it’s running. When it’s looking good it will be for sale. After that I’ll start work on my Boston Whaler sports boat. All my toys are going! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,539 Posted June 10 Report Share Posted June 10 Pity you plan on getting rid of your Fergie, you’ll regret it. When we moved up here 20 years ago we sold our 1947 Fergie that my husband and son had completely overhauled and used in our fields. We also had a vintage steam roller which sadly also went off on a low-loader. It had to be done because there’s not much need for them in Nottingham City and we had no room here for them. Boys will always need toys to tinker with ……. we’ve since acquired a 1937 Morris 8 which hardly ever moves out of the garage, just a quick trip around the block and occasionally visit to the Petrol station, twice he’s left the petrol cap on top of the pump and it’s been pinched by the time he’s got back there! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,301 Posted June 10 Report Share Posted June 10 Let’s get it running and then see how I feel. I’ve had it for over 30 years. I only ever get it out for ‘open gardens’ which we’ve not had for some years. I’m back home now with a carrier bag full of goodies. It brought back memories driving through Beeston and Long Eaton where I’ve not been for years. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 835 Posted June 10 Report Share Posted June 10 I will take care of your Morris 8 my first car my dad gave me for Christmas 1956 learned to drive in it at the back of his garage it never went on the road but i always have a soft spot for them. My dad had one to it was i think a 1937 model and remember us going to Mablethorpe in it i quite fancy a convertible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,402 Posted June 11 Report Share Posted June 11 16 hours ago, DJ360 said: I am thoroughly sick of it now. Almost the longest day and still no sign of Summer... Based on what you said DJ360 and out of curiosity, I was looking at the temperatures in the forecast for Nottingham and comparing them to here. Nottingham - Tues 7-14, Wed 9-16, Thurs 6-15, Fri 12-16 Early summer Here - Tues 12-18. Wed 10-16, Thurs 7-16, Fri 8-16 Early winter 12 more days and the sun is back on its way to see us again, yay! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,565 Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 Several people on other forums have said they've had their heating on this afternoon/evening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,301 Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 Yes, our heating’s come on. Nice and cosy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 972 Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 I lit the log burner the other day and put the heating on when I got in this evening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,301 Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 At least the grass isn’t growing so prolifically now. I doubt if I’ll be cutting this weekend. Probably too wet anyway. We’ve turned down an invitation to a barbecue on Saturday! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRS B 574 Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 Us too heating clicking in, what on earth is this weather? I attended a Loughborough in Bloom meeting this morning, preparing for our judging next month. Goodness knows what the plants will be like. On the up side at least we haven’t got to water. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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