tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804785011549023838.post256024440989219795..comments2024-03-27T13:03:48.539+01:00Comments on Clutter From The Gutter: Edible BordersMitzi http://www.blogger.com/profile/01416789788174823493noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804785011549023838.post-17447082032454166692021-02-01T14:11:58.507+01:002021-02-01T14:11:58.507+01:00A visit from Jane and Lance is always a welcome su...A visit from Jane and Lance is always a welcome surprise. Has it really been 6 years since your last post?Mitzi https://www.blogger.com/profile/01416789788174823493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804785011549023838.post-14512576053063949672021-01-31T19:00:27.908+01:002021-01-31T19:00:27.908+01:00Darling Mitzi,
Alas, we no longer have any border...Darling Mitzi,<br /><br />Alas, we no longer have any borders to 'jazz' up. Indeed, we cannot even boast of a window box or a single plant pot. Our gardening days have been consigned to the ancient past of our lives to be replaced by Bloody Marys sporting a stick of celery.<br /><br />Trust you are well. So happy to find you still here in Blogland with Ms Scarlett for company. xxJane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804785011549023838.post-1646370964688262442021-01-30T13:27:09.068+01:002021-01-30T13:27:09.068+01:00It's used to make a schnapps too, a good all-r...It's used to make a schnapps too, a good all-rounder.Mitzi https://www.blogger.com/profile/01416789788174823493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804785011549023838.post-48644878118997181372021-01-29T19:35:07.503+01:002021-01-29T19:35:07.503+01:00This is good old Topinambur. SOme Franch Canadians...This is good old Topinambur. SOme Franch Canadians sent the stuff to Europe in the beginning of the 17th century, they had survived a harsh winter because of that "knolle".63magohttp://63mago.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804785011549023838.post-86098127464323003502021-01-29T11:55:36.962+01:002021-01-29T11:55:36.962+01:00Bugger only knows. The Italian word for sunflowers...Bugger only knows. The Italian word for sunflowers is Girosoli which sounds very similar to Jerusalem and it probably morphed into Jerusalem over the years, that's my reckoning anyway.Mitzi https://www.blogger.com/profile/01416789788174823493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804785011549023838.post-83389594833561767752021-01-29T11:50:19.717+01:002021-01-29T11:50:19.717+01:00You'll find them in the chiller at Sainsbury&#...You'll find them in the chiller at Sainsbury's and Waitrose ask a menial if you can't find them. Mine have already started to sprout they're going to be rampant. They would make an excellent windbreak for an exposed side on your allotment and an ideal privacy screen if you have nosy neighbours.Mitzi https://www.blogger.com/profile/01416789788174823493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804785011549023838.post-52224990979881626332021-01-29T11:34:17.753+01:002021-01-29T11:34:17.753+01:00They are a boon those serve yourself checkouts. Ne...They are a boon those serve yourself checkouts. Never pay full price for Morrison's salad bar again, fill a carton then place it in a brown bag and put it through as bananas. When buying loose bananas don't overfill the bag with them, save some room for smaller items such as expensive vanilla bean paste/extract and marmite etc.Mitzi https://www.blogger.com/profile/01416789788174823493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804785011549023838.post-18382337591208735512021-01-29T11:23:41.926+01:002021-01-29T11:23:41.926+01:00Men Mrpeenee, to quote Lily Savage 'Why buy a ...Men Mrpeenee, to quote Lily Savage 'Why buy a book, when you can join a library'.Mitzi https://www.blogger.com/profile/01416789788174823493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804785011549023838.post-50819180711473059852021-01-28T19:23:54.312+01:002021-01-28T19:23:54.312+01:00I'm always plotting and scheming at the superm...I'm always plotting and scheming at the supermarket and I found a novel way to obtain free seeds from the garden centre, I can't help myself. <br /><br />Back later, I'm being called for.Mitzi https://www.blogger.com/profile/01416789788174823493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804785011549023838.post-37966239513786086262021-01-28T13:02:01.290+01:002021-01-28T13:02:01.290+01:00So WHY the name Jerusalem Artichokes if they are n...So WHY the name Jerusalem Artichokes if they are neither from Jerusalem nor are they artichokes? The Mistresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07109289531733623207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804785011549023838.post-18492090155757005602021-01-28T09:35:59.946+01:002021-01-28T09:35:59.946+01:00At least you were hopefully not seen at Sainsbury&...At least you were hopefully not seen at Sainsbury's and not Asda...<br /><br />I've grown ginger root for years, but these Jerusalem artichokes are new to me. I'm going to have to get some to plant up the allotment (not a euphemism).Inexplicable DeVicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04187364843729214996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804785011549023838.post-34179195064523390202021-01-28T07:15:06.917+01:002021-01-28T07:15:06.917+01:00Thank you, Mitzi, my borders do need to be livened...Thank you, Mitzi, my borders do need to be livened up, if not trimmed and tidied.<br />And many thanks for the serve yourself tip - so many things to be disguised as bananas.<br />SxMs Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00449626572478125088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804785011549023838.post-67870364260937559502021-01-28T04:44:00.818+01:002021-01-28T04:44:00.818+01:00I am always amazed at Mitzi's housekeeping tip...I am always amazed at Mitzi's housekeeping tips. I don't know why some nice man hasn't swept her off her feet.mrpeeneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13361948301941861890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804785011549023838.post-58207748293529061562021-01-27T20:26:23.566+01:002021-01-27T20:26:23.566+01:00Good economical tips on shopping and gardening at ...Good economical tips on shopping and gardening at the same time. You are a marvel - the new Mrs Beeton, indeed! Jx<br /><br />PS Sweet potatoes are actually a variety of Morning Glory, hostas are related to and taste like asparagus, and you can eat day-lilies, dahlias and zinnias too.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15501010362663971583noreply@blogger.com