Comments on: Growing your Own Vegetables in the Credit Crunch http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/growing-your-own-vegetables-in-the-credit-crunch Food - Photography & More Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:27:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.7 by: Cid http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/growing-your-own-vegetables-in-the-credit-crunch#comment-15969 Tue, 19 May 2009 21:19:12 +0000 http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/growing-your-own-vegetables-in-the-credit-crunch#comment-15969 Anne, I have a fairly mature parsley growing in the garden which you can have with pleasure. It's the one herb I've never really taken to, don't know why when everyone else seems to love it and it's the main event for the boil in the bag fish folk :) Have you established that the culprit is definitely a bird and not your eldest son? Let's look at the motive here in a crime fiction sort of way.... the black bird is grazing for insects under leaves etc., he's not bothered about the seedlings whereas number one son is, by all accounts, tremendously proud of his kitchen garden and might not take kindly to competition. CCTV footage reveals a pair of skinny legs hopping along so obviously further investigation is called for before final judgement :) Cid Anne,

I have a fairly mature parsley growing in the garden which you can have with pleasure. It’s the one herb I’ve never really taken to, don’t know why when everyone else seems to love it and it’s the main event for the boil in the bag fish folk :)

Have you established that the culprit is definitely a bird and not your eldest son? Let’s look at the motive here in a crime fiction sort of way…. the black bird is grazing for insects under leaves etc., he’s not bothered about the seedlings whereas number one son is, by all accounts, tremendously proud of his kitchen garden and might not take kindly to competition. CCTV footage reveals a pair of skinny legs hopping along so obviously further investigation is called for before final judgement :)

Cid

]]> by: Anne http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/growing-your-own-vegetables-in-the-credit-crunch#comment-15968 Tue, 19 May 2009 19:11:57 +0000 http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/growing-your-own-vegetables-in-the-credit-crunch#comment-15968 Miles, I have tried in the past to interspurse my plants with little vegetables but was always disappointed. They either did not come to much or something ate them. Only this week a blackbird threw all my parsley seeds out of the new bed. I put a tomato plant in a pot and it had a go in that one. A vegetable garden requires total dedication and time and is therefore a favourite for retired people. I don't believe that money can be saved that way. However, quality and satisfaction would seem to rate highly. Anne Miles,
I have tried in the past to interspurse my plants with little vegetables but was always disappointed. They either did not come to much or something ate them.
Only this week a blackbird threw all my parsley seeds out of the new bed.
I put a tomato plant in a pot and it had a go in that one.
A vegetable garden requires total dedication and time and is therefore a favourite for retired people.
I don’t believe that money can be saved that way. However, quality and satisfaction would seem to rate highly.
Anne

]]> by: miles http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/growing-your-own-vegetables-in-the-credit-crunch#comment-15966 Tue, 19 May 2009 18:40:32 +0000 http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/growing-your-own-vegetables-in-the-credit-crunch#comment-15966 Cid, Wise words indeed, it is a great shame that so many young people 'leave the nest'with no understanding of the art of feeding oneself. Support your local greengrocer!! Miles Cid,
Wise words indeed, it is a great shame that so many young people ‘leave the nest’with no understanding of the art of feeding oneself.
Support your local greengrocer!!

Miles

]]> by: Cid http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/growing-your-own-vegetables-in-the-credit-crunch#comment-15951 Tue, 19 May 2009 08:57:54 +0000 http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/growing-your-own-vegetables-in-the-credit-crunch#comment-15951 Miles, Humans recognize (even that's questionable) the fruit and vegetables in shops. Most wouldn't have a clue what to eat from the wild or how to grow their own. In our rush to fill childrens minds with academic facts and figures, we have forgotten to teach them how to live... an appreciation for nature and a general knowledge of farming in the widest sense, is essential I think. I am more than happy to visit my grocer because I know the hard work and time involved in growing your own. It's a great shame more people don't have access to a good grocer with a wide range of fruit and veg... it might encourage them to cook as well! Cid p.s. GDave, I haven't spotted a burdock plant in the wild yet but am convinced I will eventually... when I find a bit of 'wild' in which to look! Perhaps Miles will stumble across these while he's walking in his favourite woods and let us know. Miles,

Humans recognize (even that’s questionable) the fruit and vegetables in shops. Most wouldn’t have a clue what to eat from the wild or how to grow their own. In our rush to fill childrens minds with academic facts and figures, we have forgotten to teach them how to live… an appreciation for nature and a general knowledge of farming in the widest sense, is essential I think.

I am more than happy to visit my grocer because I know the hard work and time involved in growing your own. It’s a great shame more people don’t have access to a good grocer with a wide range of fruit and veg… it might encourage them to cook as well!

Cid

p.s. GDave, I haven’t spotted a burdock plant in the wild yet but am convinced I will eventually… when I find a bit of ‘wild’ in which to look! Perhaps Miles will stumble across these while he’s walking in his favourite woods and let us know.

]]> by: miles http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/growing-your-own-vegetables-in-the-credit-crunch#comment-15950 Tue, 19 May 2009 08:15:19 +0000 http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/growing-your-own-vegetables-in-the-credit-crunch#comment-15950 Rod, A great comment, thanks. Sticking with the theme of the post (!) I agree with what you say in that if your home circumtance allows you to grow even just a couple of things then it is worth doing. The idea of being self sufficient is, for the majority little more than fantasy but as an interest to wile away the time both fascinating and rewarding. Miles Rod,
A great comment, thanks. Sticking with the theme of the post (!) I agree with what you say in that if your home circumtance allows you to grow even just a couple of things then it is worth doing. The idea of being self sufficient is, for the majority little more than fantasy but as an interest to wile away the time both fascinating and rewarding.

Miles

]]> by: miles http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/growing-your-own-vegetables-in-the-credit-crunch#comment-15949 Tue, 19 May 2009 08:12:08 +0000 http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/growing-your-own-vegetables-in-the-credit-crunch#comment-15949 Melissa, Doing battle with Mother Nature is one of the more unfortunate aspects of growing your own vegetables, everything wants a piece of the action so it would seem! Good luck with your dog! Miles Melissa,
Doing battle with Mother Nature is one of the more unfortunate aspects of growing your own vegetables, everything wants a piece of the action so it would seem!
Good luck with your dog!

Miles

]]> by: Rod http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/growing-your-own-vegetables-in-the-credit-crunch#comment-15945 Tue, 19 May 2009 07:12:11 +0000 http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/growing-your-own-vegetables-in-the-credit-crunch#comment-15945 Miles, an interesting and timely subject - hope the discussion will stay on topic. I agree there is little financial benefit nowadays in growing vegetables. I think I could have my veg flown in by private jet and save money on growing my own. I think planting some veg, or something edible, in your own garden is worthwhile though - probably more sustainable both practically and mentally than a full on allotment. For me the biggest benefits are satisfaction, taste and the whole lifestyle idea of it. For those yet to try it then I would say Give it a Go ! It will change your relationship with food and eating - for the better ! If it takes the credit crunch to do that then let something good come out of The Depression and yes . . . Dig for Victory ! Cheers Rod Miles,
an interesting and timely subject - hope the discussion will stay on topic.

I agree there is little financial benefit nowadays in growing vegetables.
I think I could have my veg flown in by private jet and save money on growing my own.

I think planting some veg, or something edible, in your own garden is worthwhile though - probably more sustainable both practically and mentally than a full on allotment.

For me the biggest benefits are satisfaction, taste and the whole lifestyle idea of it.

For those yet to try it then I would say
Give it a Go !
It will change your relationship with food and eating - for the better !

If it takes the credit crunch to do that then let something good come out of The Depression and yes . . .
Dig for Victory !

Cheers
Rod

]]> by: Melissa http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/growing-your-own-vegetables-in-the-credit-crunch#comment-15938 Tue, 19 May 2009 01:17:37 +0000 http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/growing-your-own-vegetables-in-the-credit-crunch#comment-15938 Miles, Good points, all -- and perfect timing. Especially after spending the past few days working and planting a small garden and then waking up this morning finding it in shambles because my dog decided to dig it all up. I should have known when I let him in the house at 4:30 this morning and he had dried dirt crusted on his nose. Bad dog! I put everything back in its place, but my poor chard and purple mizuna may have been traumatized beyond repair. At least my CSA (community supported agriculture) delivery starts soon (26 weeks worth). I will let the real farmers grow my food. You're right, it's cheaper and much easier. :-) Melissa Miles,

Good points, all — and perfect timing. Especially after spending the past few days working and planting a small garden and then waking up this morning finding it in shambles because my dog decided to dig it all up. I should have known when I let him in the house at 4:30 this morning and he had dried dirt crusted on his nose. Bad dog!

I put everything back in its place, but my poor chard and purple mizuna may have been traumatized beyond repair. At least my CSA (community supported agriculture) delivery starts soon (26 weeks worth). I will let the real farmers grow my food. You’re right, it’s cheaper and much easier.

:-)

Melissa

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