http://www.haloscan.com/ Latest comments for anitaeaston. Syndicated by HaloScan http://www.haloscan.com/ http://www.haloscan.com/halolink.gif http://www.haloscan.com/ 88 31 Commenting Powered by HaloScan.com http://www.haloscan.com/comments/anitaeaston/rw_unique_entry_id_55_page0/?src=hsr#64523 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:11:46 +0000 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/anitaeaston/rw_unique_entry_id_55_page0/?src=hsrs#64523 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/anitaeaston/rw_unique_entry_id_55_page0/?src=hsrs#64523 So how about an update? Now summer is here, how goes the vege garden? http://www.haloscan.com/comments/anitaeaston/rw_unique_entry_id_54_page0/?src=hsr#36415 Fri, 16 May 2008 13:16:25 +0000 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/anitaeaston/rw_unique_entry_id_54_page0/?src=hsrs#36415 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/anitaeaston/rw_unique_entry_id_54_page0/?src=hsrs#36415 Not all spinosissima are pink - I've got a gorgeous one that is a double cream with black hips. I picked it up at the old-fashioned rose nursery at Trinity Farm in Otaki. http://www.haloscan.com/comments/anitaeaston/rw_unique_entry_id_51_page0/?src=hsr#31229 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:16:59 +0000 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/anitaeaston/rw_unique_entry_id_51_page0/?src=hsrs#31229 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/anitaeaston/rw_unique_entry_id_51_page0/?src=hsrs#31229 My goodness, all that delicious produce. I honestly don't know where you find the time. The only gardening I have managed this past two weeks was with the weed-eater and the weed-sprayer :-( Fortunately, before that, I laid a completely new bark garden, but that does not count beside your hurculean efforts. http://www.haloscan.com/comments/anitaeaston/rw_unique_entry_id_47_page0/?src=hsr#30365 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 22:02:43 +0000 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/anitaeaston/rw_unique_entry_id_47_page0/?src=hsrs#30365 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/anitaeaston/rw_unique_entry_id_47_page0/?src=hsrs#30365 Patrick, I was growing Printanor, but I think I'll be back to Elephant garlic this winter. It's hard to find it in the shops so it's worth it although it doesn't seem quite as reliable. http://www.haloscan.com/comments/anitaeaston/rw_unique_entry_id_47_page0/?src=hsr#30364 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:53:36 +0000 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/anitaeaston/rw_unique_entry_id_47_page0/?src=hsrs#30364 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/anitaeaston/rw_unique_entry_id_47_page0/?src=hsrs#30364 Patrick, the rule of thumb in New Zealand is to plant garlic on the longest day and harvest it on the shortest. In practice I harvest when the tops start to wilt, which was a little later. Sandra, I'm in Wellington, nice to see your blog too!! http://www.haloscan.com/comments/anitaeaston/rw_unique_entry_id_47_page0/?src=hsr#30039 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:24:01 +0000 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/anitaeaston/rw_unique_entry_id_47_page0/?src=hsrs#30039 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/anitaeaston/rw_unique_entry_id_47_page0/?src=hsrs#30039 Just found you through Patrick's blog. Great to find another NZ gardening blog. Whereabouts in NZ are you? I am in the wet west coast of the South Island. http://www.haloscan.com/comments/anitaeaston/rw_unique_entry_id_47_page0/?src=hsr#30003 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 07:18:23 +0000 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/anitaeaston/rw_unique_entry_id_47_page0/?src=hsrs#30003 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/anitaeaston/rw_unique_entry_id_47_page0/?src=hsrs#30003 You harvested your garlic already? I usually harvest mine at the end of July here in Holland, so would that be about the end of January for you? I guess it's only the difference of a couple of weeks, probably doesn't matter. Did you grow any kind in particular? I'm glad you don't get garlic rust, it can really be a problem and there is nothing you can really do about it. If you're lucky,