tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484330902031588937.post506509942538708239..comments2023-10-21T14:24:23.336+01:00Comments on Kella's Musings on Growing Her Own, Wildlife and Her Brand of Parenting.: Best Laid PlansKellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04007237364629419063noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484330902031588937.post-80018661497640948012009-09-24T00:57:08.748+01:002009-09-24T00:57:08.748+01:00Oh I forgot to add if you let the fruits ripen on ...Oh I forgot to add if you let the fruits ripen on the plant they will store well for winter use. I plan to grow at least one of these plants next year just for this purpose.Kellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007237364629419063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484330902031588937.post-69169099591102105162009-09-24T00:49:45.181+01:002009-09-24T00:49:45.181+01:00Oh yes Maureen there are three main colours (which...Oh yes Maureen there are three main colours (which also vary in hues and even strips) and the shapes can differ slightly as well, the two varieties I have grown thus far are flatter in shape with very defined scalloped edges but there are others which are more muffin shape so to speak with less defined edges.<br /><br />They also go by three main names: scalloped, patty pan and custard squash. There are other names but these are the most popular.Kellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007237364629419063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484330902031588937.post-87305523994194900192009-09-24T00:25:48.171+01:002009-09-24T00:25:48.171+01:00Kella, I didn't know patty pans came in differ...Kella, I didn't know patty pans came in different colours, my friend is growing the white ones. <br />I was just about to put my photo's of the spider on my P.C, but couldn't bring myself to look at them this late at night !! I would probably have nightmares, so I will have a look tomorrow if I'm brave.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540591998909116816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484330902031588937.post-73020812774074099072009-09-23T22:47:42.478+01:002009-09-23T22:47:42.478+01:00Well we never did make it today, after posting my ...Well we never did make it today, after posting my comment to Jo I got dressed and went downstairs to meet her half asleep on the sofa.<br /><br />She is still hobbling around and I'm not sure how it will pan out tomorrow either, aaarrrgh!! and the weather is just right too, Sod's Law!!<br /><br />Tanya, thanks re: the compliment about the pics. The California poppies found me, all self sown. I'll be happy to send you some seeds if you like, I'll have to check my stash and get back to you.<br /><br />Mangocheeks, tell me about it.<br /><br />Maureen, I love the texture of the dense flesh (plus when cooking it doesn't just melt away in the pan and its great baked with other veges). My mom found this particular variety (a green one) somewhat bland and prefers the yellow variety I grew last year, I would say that yes the yellow was more flavoursome but I enjoyed them both, maybe next year I will give one of the white varieties a try as well. <br /><br />This year by accident the first one to be harvested was a couple inches bigger than the recommended harvesting size (tennis ball size) and as such had developed seeds (not ripe though). Well I don't waste those bits and found that the young seeds had a somewhat nutty flavour to them, so I continued to harvest them a couple sizes to big, which thankfully didn't appear to slow the plant down.<br /><br />Those spiders are everywhere aren’t they? good for you re: taking the photo, I look forward to seeing.Kellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007237364629419063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484330902031588937.post-20951818935333578682009-09-23T20:55:12.305+01:002009-09-23T20:55:12.305+01:00Hi Kella, so sorry to hear about your daughters kn...Hi Kella, so sorry to hear about your daughters knee, I hope it's better soon. Your tomato ketchup sounds delicious. I have that Jamie Oliver book myself, so maybe I will give it a try. I think I will give patty pans a go next year too, my friend was very pleased with her crop this year.<br /><br />I have just taken a photo of the same variety (is that the right word?) of spider that you have on this post, it's horrible and was having it's lunch (a little insect) but I thought of you and took the photo anyway, and now you've beaten me to it, ha ha. I'll still post it though.<br /><br />I hope tomorrow is better for you.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540591998909116816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484330902031588937.post-38816293697123322052009-09-23T20:40:32.522+01:002009-09-23T20:40:32.522+01:00The life of a mother...The life of a mother...Shaheenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03602971207085826708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484330902031588937.post-74391755446184416402009-09-23T19:45:48.868+01:002009-09-23T19:45:48.868+01:00well...you really have been busy...sorry your litt...well...you really have been busy...sorry your little ones still not right but maybe you should use this time for a little tranquility!!!<br /><br />Some great pics...i can't believe how late all the flowers are blooming this year..we still have strawberries growing!!!<br /><br />I love the Californian poppy..where did you get it??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484330902031588937.post-63498266311880091382009-09-23T15:59:50.807+01:002009-09-23T15:59:50.807+01:00Well her knee is still quite sore and she is reall...Well her knee is still quite sore and she is really keeping to the sofa. it is very strange to not have her bouncing off the walls like she usually is.<br /><br />Well we are off to the lotty in a little while mainly because she really wants to go but I think that is only because she wants to get to wear the new overalls I got for her to use when we go there.<br /><br />Isn't it amazing how quickly girls start to suffer themselves for the sake of fashion (roll eyes).Kellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007237364629419063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484330902031588937.post-69883751874716748532009-09-23T14:44:46.139+01:002009-09-23T14:44:46.139+01:00I hope your little one's knee is feeling bette...I hope your little one's knee is feeling better this afternoon, poor thing. Shame you didn't make it to the allotment when you planned to, but the kiddies come first!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com