tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post7067067680489449247..comments2024-03-29T01:38:00.306+00:00Comments on An English Homestead: Broad beans and Peas SownKev Alvitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-88844745854437543702015-03-06T23:18:23.839+00:002015-03-06T23:18:23.839+00:00I think the mice would be there as I put them in t...I think the mice would be there as I put them in the ground! We have quite the mouse problem at the moment!<br />i do get excited around this time of year. I spent the whole afternoon in the garden with the girls today, I was in a t shirt for most of it! It really felt like spring - I loved it!Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-35934887804464921942015-03-06T23:17:06.002+00:002015-03-06T23:17:06.002+00:00It's great finding things like that. I planted...It's great finding things like that. I planted some squash seed that was 15 years old once and they all came up.Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-53172647397369995992015-03-06T23:16:24.726+00:002015-03-06T23:16:24.726+00:00yeah I don't fancy soaking them like that! I&#...yeah I don't fancy soaking them like that! I've got my bed ready for the potatoes so they can go in soon. Are the potatoes outside that your going to grow? Will you protect them?Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-57393303133080768152015-03-06T23:14:59.260+00:002015-03-06T23:14:59.260+00:00They were in a big bread tin! Also found grass and...They were in a big bread tin! Also found grass and mustard seed so that was a bonus! Having the greenhouse already up this year is such a bonus, last year I wasn't sure I was going to get it up and have to wait again.<br />I'll send you another emailKev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-45529916164954124462015-03-06T23:13:23.881+00:002015-03-06T23:13:23.881+00:00I always think outside stuff is just as important ...I always think outside stuff is just as important as inside stuff when you move to a new house! First big job here was to get the beg garden in! <br />I've no vines here though so maybe I should add to my list! Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-4921525866254592372015-03-06T23:12:13.182+00:002015-03-06T23:12:13.182+00:00these were in a tin in the container so I think th...these were in a tin in the container so I think they'll be alright. I didn't soak them but I'll keep them watered so I'm sure they'll be fine.Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-56170152933594218072015-03-06T13:48:48.836+00:002015-03-06T13:48:48.836+00:00In this part of the world or in our village, every...In this part of the world or in our village, everyone plants their peas direct, about this time. We just copy and follow them too:) As for the Fava beans, my first time to grow them this year, the UK seed packet said that I could sow direct from Feb onwards...so let the fun begin! Kev, like you, we also see our garden about to take off....oh, so much excitement...seems crazy to think that sometimes with all the planning and getting them ready....the excitement disturbs our sleep pattern!! Happy gardening to you:)Annie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090526620020692343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-26026157516991026912015-03-06T13:43:35.655+00:002015-03-06T13:43:35.655+00:00We planted bean seeds that we'd found lurking ...We planted bean seeds that we'd found lurking in a box. They all grew..BONUS!<br />Jane x<br />PS We'll not be gardening for a while yet.Jane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-57396078362480503502015-03-06T13:00:42.926+00:002015-03-06T13:00:42.926+00:00A lot of gardeners used to soak their peas in para...A lot of gardeners used to soak their peas in paraffin. We just plant them in the soil or compost. Got stuff growing in the poly-tunnel. Planting some onions and shallots outside today and early potatoes are going in over the weekend. Must buy and chit some more potatoes!northsider https://www.blogger.com/profile/00716743611909673869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-33787597959020098532015-03-06T10:47:37.753+00:002015-03-06T10:47:37.753+00:00It's a wonder the mice didn't eat the broa...It's a wonder the mice didn't eat the broad bean seeds at your allotment, unless they were in a tin?<br /><br />I'm hoping friends and family will help me get the greenhouse up and ready to plant and get the raised beds in situ! <br />Kev, I replied to your email and it was returned as failed, could you email me with your home address and the seeds you were interested in, I know one packet was the Melon ?<br /><br /> Sandies' Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11022362234675324965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-22805328649323411222015-03-06T09:51:26.032+00:002015-03-06T09:51:26.032+00:00We do the same as Dawn, soak them and see if they ...We do the same as Dawn, soak them and see if they germinate in the warmth of the kitchen. to see if they will grow, we dont have enough space in the green house other wise for pots that arent doing anything. <br /><br />I am hoping that when we move I can get my figs to grow more and although he doesnt know it yet I want the patio and the pergola up before anything else is done. Then we will eat in the garden more and enjoy the summer. I have 8 grape vines ready to go in on the pergola like we had 2 houses ago. it was a delight.Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-90300064746115333592015-03-06T07:46:30.435+00:002015-03-06T07:46:30.435+00:00I managed a short time in the greenhouse to, its g...I managed a short time in the greenhouse to, its great getting seeds on the go and the thrill of seeing them germinate.<br />with old peas and beans I soak them overnight and keep them in damp paper until they show signs of germination, they do usually keep for years if they havent got damp :-) Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213759909336433460noreply@blogger.com