tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post3020871960397937452..comments2024-03-14T00:27:50.098-07:00Comments on Hoe hoe grow: Side order of Begonia with that, madam?Hoehoegrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00745640711509233722noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-76486965147307697202015-09-09T12:10:54.958-07:002015-09-09T12:10:54.958-07:00I am definitely a begonia broad. If I had a greenh...I am definitely a begonia broad. If I had a greenhouse I would grow them by the hundreds. I am fascinated by their foliage and of course the blooms are a bonus. I could see that big amaranth in your garden with the pink tops shining.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-42914261018655540012015-08-19T03:34:09.931-07:002015-08-19T03:34:09.931-07:00just checked the TM site. Only tuberous begonia, a...just checked the TM site. Only tuberous begonia, and not for people with rheumatism because of the oxalic acid. Sigh, my monster plant is NOT to eat. Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-41530840699343036192015-08-19T03:30:21.163-07:002015-08-19T03:30:21.163-07:00Really?! I've inherited a huge pot of begonias...Really?! I've inherited a huge pot of begonias.<br />You mean I can EAT the evidence?Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-45744341036893386402015-08-16T08:53:32.355-07:002015-08-16T08:53:32.355-07:00Hi Normala, to be honest, I think I prefer my bego...Hi Normala, to be honest, I think I prefer my begonias in the garden rather than in the mouth!Hoehoegrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745640711509233722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-83356025143096866852015-08-15T22:56:06.247-07:002015-08-15T22:56:06.247-07:00This is the first time I heard of edible begonias....This is the first time I heard of edible begonias..never thought about it..sound funny!..Normala Saadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625976050611300336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-30037471878200187812015-08-14T04:04:13.574-07:002015-08-14T04:04:13.574-07:00Ha ha ! I'm sure full risk assessments had bee...Ha ha ! I'm sure full risk assessments had been completed as not all Begonias are edible - don't know what happens if you try to eat the non-edible ones!Hoehoegrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745640711509233722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-55389312601825253912015-08-14T03:21:17.930-07:002015-08-14T03:21:17.930-07:00Surprised 'elf and safety weren't there to...Surprised 'elf and safety weren't there to stop people from poisoning themselves, I hope T&M did a full risk assessment :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-11047715483873341492015-08-12T15:07:31.671-07:002015-08-12T15:07:31.671-07:00Absolutely ! I have yet to a appreciate the charms...Absolutely ! I have yet to a appreciate the charms of begonias so eating them is fine by me!Hoehoegrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745640711509233722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-57250876580094728742015-08-12T11:17:37.841-07:002015-08-12T11:17:37.841-07:00Bedding plant heaven, that. I do enjoy begonias, ...Bedding plant heaven, that. I do enjoy begonias, but I never thought about tasteing one.ProfessorRoushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17827625019371233145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-30738436730570030672015-08-11T09:02:13.764-07:002015-08-11T09:02:13.764-07:00Thankyou! Good to see you but we definitely needed...Thankyou! Good to see you but we definitely needed more time to chat! Interesting about Crazytunia, as there will always be huge fluctuations in temperature during one of our summers.<br />Really love the idea of Wasabi Rocket - sure I can manage to wait the few weeks until it is ready to eat! Let's hope the slugs aren't tempted !Hoehoegrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745640711509233722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-54579496430836377742015-08-11T08:57:18.936-07:002015-08-11T08:57:18.936-07:00That just about describes it ! You would have been...That just about describes it ! You would have been interested in the veg talk, Sue, as all new varieties were discussed. I am going to try a pea called 'Terrain' which sounded good in many ways.Hoehoegrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745640711509233722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-79487840874794334702015-08-11T08:55:42.690-07:002015-08-11T08:55:42.690-07:00The Wasabi Rocket is certainly a better bet than g...The Wasabi Rocket is certainly a better bet than growing Wasabi itself! It can be cropped in just a few weeks, and successional sowing ensures a constant supply.<br />Sadly no shop! Not that I saw anyway. The garden was described as a 'living catalogue' which I guess is an accurate description, and, yes, I guess all the plants are lavished with care and attention so that they look their best. To be fair , some of the 'experimental' plants, which were still on trial, were left even if they looked less than perfect. Hoehoegrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745640711509233722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-69789009974883395172015-08-11T06:47:31.247-07:002015-08-11T06:47:31.247-07:00Great to see you again Jane and what a fab summary...Great to see you again Jane and what a fab summary of our afternoon :) T&M have an edible flower leaflet which they include with their orders from time to time, it's surprising what else is edible e.g. tulips (which I can confirm taste distinctly of pea!). I grew the Crazytunia a couple of years ago, hence my question about its stability. Mine were quite different to those being shown owing to fluctuations in temperature. Like you, I can't wait to try the wasabi rocket - definitely much easier to grow than pukka wasabi - the slugs devoured mine :(VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-14722738990795226132015-08-11T04:10:52.124-07:002015-08-11T04:10:52.124-07:00I bet you were like a kid in a sweet shop. Not sur...I bet you were like a kid in a sweet shop. Not sure about the splashed petunia it just looks rain damaged to me.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-51327357735202493852015-08-11T02:12:06.073-07:002015-08-11T02:12:06.073-07:00This is somewhere to put on my list when I come to...This is somewhere to put on my list when I come to visit my MIL, it always makes such a difference to actually see something growing even though I'm sure their plants are lavished with masses of care so that everything looks its best all the time. I do like the idea of of the wasabi rocket - definitely something to look out for; I'm assuming there is a shop so you can full-fill the desire to buy immediately.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-1454962753318476592015-08-10T14:31:58.127-07:002015-08-10T14:31:58.127-07:00I didn't realise that I was so near to you, Ch...I didn't realise that I was so near to you, Chloris ! It would have been lovely to meet up - I would love to see your beautiful garden in reality rather than just virtually! Hoehoegrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745640711509233722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-44987061288319456962015-08-10T14:30:36.360-07:002015-08-10T14:30:36.360-07:00Hi Angie,you would have loved it. T & M gave u...Hi Angie,you would have loved it. T & M gave us all a goodie bag containing, amongst other things, a packet of seeds of all their new varieties, so can't wait to get started !Hoehoegrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745640711509233722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-4733284866430563032015-08-10T14:28:37.485-07:002015-08-10T14:28:37.485-07:00Hi Jo, this is the first year for the T & M Tr...Hi Jo, this is the first year for the T & M Trial Garden , last year we were in a secret location, and would have to be killed if we divulged it!! Hoehoegrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745640711509233722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-19628895341447773452015-08-10T11:18:14.559-07:002015-08-10T11:18:14.559-07:00I must get hold of a catalogue for next year, ther...I must get hold of a catalogue for next year, there are so many interesting new varieties. I love the Rudbeckia too.<br />What a great day you had. You were so close to where I live, only about half an hour away,. What a pity you didn' t get a chance to pop in. It would have been lovely to meet you. Perhaps next time?chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02037607962980090244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-82203112752220615452015-08-10T06:24:52.201-07:002015-08-10T06:24:52.201-07:00Sounds like you had a great day. I'd be like ...Sounds like you had a great day. I'd be like a child in a sweet shop on such a visit. I'd struggle to contain myself I'm sure.<br />My sister in law eats her Fuchsia berries after me telling her they were edible courtesy of Helene at Graphicality UK too. I've not tried them yet.<br />You've chose some lovely plants to try next year - wishing them will in your garden Jane. Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682908724307784154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-3679145978776508042015-08-10T01:29:25.297-07:002015-08-10T01:29:25.297-07:00I know , Brian! I love trying new plants but often...I know , Brian! I love trying new plants but often wonder how many will stand the test of time and still be growing well in gardens in ten years time, when all the novelty is long forgotten.Hoehoegrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745640711509233722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-50164091984248629522015-08-10T01:28:18.373-07:002015-08-10T01:28:18.373-07:00You sound as if you are speaking from personal exp...You sound as if you are speaking from personal experience about the fuchsia berries ! You can make jam with them too, we were told, and no skinning , peeling or stoning to do!Hoehoegrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745640711509233722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-4345852857992711972015-08-10T01:26:50.137-07:002015-08-10T01:26:50.137-07:00I know what you mean about eating flowers ! It jus...I know what you mean about eating flowers ! It just seems like a waste of something lovely!<br />The 'Garden Angels' will be fantastic I think, just hoping they are hardy enough to cope without as well as cold !Hoehoegrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745640711509233722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-75460730951320117692015-08-10T00:52:00.700-07:002015-08-10T00:52:00.700-07:00The cake looks amazing, I think food with a floral...The cake looks amazing, I think food with a floral decoration looks fabulous but I'm always a bit dubious when it comes to eating flowers. We visited Jimmy's Farm a few years ago, I wish the trial gardens had been there then.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249587176933768298.post-85467908081420767472015-08-10T00:08:12.017-07:002015-08-10T00:08:12.017-07:00So many new plants there to look forward to, more ...So many new plants there to look forward to, more to add to the wish list for next year, I need a bigger garden!Brian Skeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04761762507159759619noreply@blogger.com