Tuesday 23 May 2006

Melons ~ Peppers and other things

The Greenhouse in Lyn's territory ~ it is her Haven ~ and she just loves to spend time in there ~ she is learning about plants and enjoying doing so ~

Do you remember all the bunches of grapes I got last year ~ well it looks like we are going to have a good crop this year as well ~

Colin from the Gardening page told us how to prune them ~ and it really is looking good ~ "Thanks Colin"

The Woodpecker that comes to feed on the peanuts has been there nearly all day ~ he seems to be getting used to me opening the window and trying and take his picture ~ but the Green one is more elusive it takes off at the slightest noise ~

hopefully he will get used to me as well so I will be able to get a picture of him too ~ he is really a handsome bird ~

Last year we had tomato's cucumbers and lettuces for weeks and they are so much nicer when you have grown them yourself ~

24 comments:

Anonymous said...

grapes, woodpeckers  wow¬!¬!¬

Anonymous said...

i am absolutly desperate to grow something. my dad said it was too late for tomatoes, so i got a strawberry starter kit.......but they not growing! i couldn't grow a weed if i tried!!!! lol. love Joanne

Anonymous said...

Hi Ally...

Wish I had greenfingers, I would grow my own too! lovely pics and Graphic...

Astra!
http://journals.aol.co.uk/astra1547/astrasjournal

Anonymous said...

Hi Ally,  Well done to Lynn and her green fingers.  It sounds as though you`ll have some lovely grapes soon.  I agree, fresh produce has far more flavour than shop bought.  Who knows how long it`s been stored by the time we get it. :0)

Sandra xxxxx

Anonymous said...

Clever Lyn for getting the melons growing again. I hope you have a good grape harvest this year! I love your woodpecker, such pretty birds. Jeannette xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Ally...

Wish I had greenfingers, I would grow my own too! lovely pics and Graphic...

Astra!
http://journals.aol.co.uk/astra1547/astrasjournal

Anonymous said...

Sorry Ally!  don't know why my comment has doubled???

Astra!

Anonymous said...

Quite the little market garden you have going there ,Give us a ring when the grapes want treading I love your wood pecker .........Jan xx

Anonymous said...

Wow! everything looks happy in your garden Ally.I always say treat plants like humans (good) and you will get rewards.Ignore them and they will dissapear.I can see a new market gardening shop opening up in the near future! lol!! maybe next year.Well done.The pictures are lovely.I realy enjoy gardening pics.Take Care.Oh! by the way.
Hope Amber hasn't worn the tyres off her new bike yet lol!! And Hope MUM managed to remove the tiara before she fell asleep too.
Regards Astoriasand.

Anonymous said...

there is something that makes home grown veggies or flwers better than the store bought ones..
everything looks great!!  

Anonymous said...

Never mind the veggies, when's the wine going to be ready? I like red best ;O)
B. x

Anonymous said...

Red wine's my favourite too Ally, but I' would be no good for trampling grapes because people would complain about me corn plasters!
The photos never come through for me.  Do I need something in particular to view them? Love, Angie

Anonymous said...

All those home grown things sound lovely and I bet they taste so much better than shop bought. Love Joan.

Anonymous said...

Had a lot of bother trying to get to see your photos worth waiting for super pictures of Great Spotted Woodpecker you were so lucky to get these shots. Love joan.

Anonymous said...

Hi Ally , I am enjoying your pictures and also the thought of those home grown goodies!!! Linda x

Anonymous said...

Great pictures & graphics.  What do you do with the grapes? Jelly or wine?  Linda in WA        

Anonymous said...

All the fresh vegetables sound delightful. Paula

Anonymous said...

There lovely picture Ally

Anonymous said...

I grew tomatoes one year but my ex cursed them and they didn't grow more than one bunch each :o(  As am the only one who like tomatoes in the family then i haven't bothered again as i can't eat that many LOL   Caff xxx

Anonymous said...

That is a great garden that Lyn will have.    The woodpecker is brilliant colored.     mark

Anonymous said...

one of my fondest memories of my dad is sneakin into the greenhouse an pinchin all the ripe tomatoes an scoffin them into me much to his anoyance and i guess pleasure... oh yeah and the green beans , pea's , sprouts well just about anything ripe n edable lol XX spike XX

Anonymous said...

I hope one day I can have a garden!!!  it is such a joy!!!

Kara

Anonymous said...

gonna have nice fresh salads every day...aren't you??  nothing tastes as good as that which we grow outselves...and I envy you your grapevines....we love grapes....all sorts...and your bird feeders seem to bring the best of the bird family...have a happy day...hugs from KY....Ora

Anonymous said...

Hey Ally.
I love the title of this entry. It sounds sooooo yummy! Ally you have such a beautiful garden. Many blessings to that garden.
Eli