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My plot neighbour was going away for a fortnight just as this heatwave started. He covered some of his more vulnerable plants with fine fleece stretched over some canes. I watered for him 2 or 3 times but noted that the fleece did help to protect them from the worst effects of the sun and heat, I imagine in the same way it helps to protect from the ravages of frost in winter. I’ve made a mental note to try this out when I go on holiday. -
I went to see her live at Hampton Court Palace on Monday evening. Still got it at 79! She sang the favourites as well as a beautiful rendition of “ I can’t make you love me” Billed as her farewell tour but I hope it isn’t. What’s your favourite Gladys Knight song? Hard to choose but I think mine has to be “ Midnight train to Georgia”
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My allotment plot has had this weed for a while but this season it’s become more invasive. It’s a terrible weed to get rid of as the roots can be very deep and hand weeding simply breaks it off but the smallest piece of root left can regrow. I hate using chemical weed killer but I may have to resort to using it at least on the paths between my beds which are mostly raised. Anyone had experience of this pernicious weed? -
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A Northern Irish potato cake which I haven’t cooked yet but have been meaning to for a long time. I’m not sure if I’ll include caraway seeds as they have quite a strong flavour. 1 cup hot unseasoned mashed potatoes 2 tbsp butter or margarine softened 2 eggs beaten 1 cup grated unpeeled raw potatoes ½ cup flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp caraway seeds optional ¼ tsp pepper ¼ cup milk butter or margarine for frying 1 In large bowl mix together mashed potatoes and 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in eggs and grated potatoes, then the flour, baking powder, salt, caraway seeds, and pepper. Blend in milk. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon butter to sizzling in a large skillet. Drop potato mixture, about 2½ tablespoons at a time, into the skillet to form patties. Flatten slightly. Fry over medium-high heat until crisp and browned, turning once. Repeat with remaining· potato mixture, adding butter to skillet as needed. Serve hot. Yields: 12 3-inch pancakes, 4 to 6 • servings. -
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Now that Spring and warmer temperatures have arrived what have you started growing? And anyone trying something different or unusual? I’ve started tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, squash, peppers, pumpkins, courgettes, chillies, corn, French beans. Herbs including coriander, parsley and basil. I’ve got seed potatoes ready to plant out.
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