tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post3347206256066166004..comments2023-11-17T12:32:11.301-05:00Comments on Daphne's Dandelions: Harvest Monday - May 30 2011Daphne Gouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-63619169480910101982011-06-01T17:38:21.560-04:002011-06-01T17:38:21.560-04:00Great harvest! I've got chive blossoms too - ...Great harvest! I've got chive blossoms too - I think I'll try both vinegar and using them in salad. Thanks for the tip!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13034721157003896873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-81881808064729783842011-06-01T16:10:39.629-04:002011-06-01T16:10:39.629-04:00Sunshine, I put the blossoms in salads. They taste...Sunshine, I put the blossoms in salads. They taste well like chives. I don't use them as big blobs though. Break them apart into smaller bits unless you really want a blast of chive flavor.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-58973085789216117302011-06-01T15:49:40.197-04:002011-06-01T15:49:40.197-04:00What a harvest!
only harvest I had today was litt...What a harvest!<br /><br />only harvest I had today was little bit of water cress (Korean type, not sure how it's called here).<br /><br />Quick question,<br />what do you do with the chive blossom?<br />I saw your post on chive blossom vine agar. Do you do anything else with them? The chives in my community garden is also blooming, not sure what to do with them...Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07714136522103792064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-18049621818069845262011-05-31T16:14:40.155-04:002011-05-31T16:14:40.155-04:00Cheryl, yeah we are in the cool north so shade is ...Cheryl, yeah we are in the cool north so shade is usually bad. Of course we are having temps in the 80s and 90s so right now a little shade would be nice for the greens. But at least the lettuce is behind the garlic so are getting partial shade until mid July.<br /><br />Vanessa, Yeah if they hadn't agreed I would have been cutting off branches when they crossed my property line. Paul (another neighbor) was already doing that on his side of the fence. He really hates these maple trees. He has one and has threatened to cut it down. He hates the mess this time of year. The tree is huge and just carpets the world with seed.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-90063550533791288102011-05-31T09:29:02.230-04:002011-05-31T09:29:02.230-04:00Congrats on your neighbors agreeing to remove thei...Congrats on your neighbors agreeing to remove their tree! That is just wonderful. Our neighbor has a magnolia on the side of their house. The tree was planted decades ago when it was tiny and fit in the spot. But they weren't thinking about when it gets bigger how it would grow, or maybe they just didn't care. They stuck it on the side of the house where they literally have about six feet between the house and the property line. So ofcourse now that it is huge the trunk is on their property but most of the branches and foilage hang over our property and shade my garden. The owners rent the house out and so we have cut all the branches off at the property line which has helped but we still get shaded. Needless to say I understand how you were feeling!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14668241377667731288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-52822846032725391422011-05-31T07:20:48.063-04:002011-05-31T07:20:48.063-04:00Daphne -
Good news on the neighbor's tree. T...Daphne -<br /><br />Good news on the neighbor's tree. There are huge trees next door that shade large portions of my yard. But since we now live in the southern sauna some shade is a good thing even for veggies.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15326091701673450461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-87557872999242513672011-05-31T07:04:15.466-04:002011-05-31T07:04:15.466-04:00Deb, I just helped a friend plant a tomato in his ...Deb, I just helped a friend plant a tomato in his yard yesterday. I hope it grows for him. He has a yard with little sun too. Market Miracle does amazing things in bad conditions though, so I'm hoping he gets a good harvest.<br /><br />Lvynettle, My ideal house would have been on the north side of a street and corner lot. Then I could have just gardened in the front yard and avoided the neighbor shade issues. Or a house on the lake with a big back yard. That would have worked for sun too. I like East Arlington though. I can walk so many places.<br /><br />len, You really have to think about what things will be like in many years. And it is hard to do. It really is easier to make it right when you first move into a place. My last house I lived with it for a year then I started all the changes I wanted. This house was subsoil so we got a designer for the landscaping. We had a lot of hard issues to deal with. Parking being the major one.<br /><br />Venessa, no I don't eat radish tops uncooked. They are really prickly and wouldn't be very pleasant. It isn't that they aren't edible cooked. Old chard leaves for instance really ought to be cooked as they have so much oxalic acid in them and boiling it gets rid of about half of it. There is no health reason not to eat it raw, but I just couldn't imagine doing it.<br /><br />tervy, I make vinegar out of chive blossoms. You can put them in salads and eat them that way too.<br /><br />liz, lol yup vinegar.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-44923021664328610872011-05-31T06:53:25.990-04:002011-05-31T06:53:25.990-04:00wilderness, thanks
foodgardenkitchen, it is a lot...wilderness, thanks<br /><br />foodgardenkitchen, it is a lot of produce. Hopefully next week will bring more variety.<br /><br />Marcia, hmm it will be interesting what I do with my garden when I'm away. I used to let a neighbor and good friend to it that was about a block away. Now they are pretty far away. I could let my townhouse mates take care of it. And I should. I'll have to emphasize when I ask them to pick something, that I mean they have to pick it and not let it go to seed. <br /><br />Bee Girl, thanks I'm amazed myself on how well this soil grows plants. It is better than my last garden.<br /><br />Dirt lover, we haven't figured out what kind of tree yet. I think they want one that is tall enough to block their upstairs windows, which would make sense for the spot. So I'll be looking for a 25' tree probably. My husband was suggesting the one tree I added to my last house (a kousa dogwood) but that is too short. He loved that tree. It is just so beautiful when it blooms. And yes there is always next year. Hopefully you will be a good harvest then.<br /><br />Thomas, it is a very mild Asian green. It is best for salads and doesn't stand up to cooling well. Though you could probably cook the stems if you wanted, but I use them to add crunch to my salads. It reminds me a little more of Chinese cabbage than of any of the other Asian greens. In my last house I had to cut down one crabapple tree to put in my garden. I picked the spot that would let me cut down the fewest trees. I kept thinking of cutting down the two Norway maples out front. But instead I just fought them in the back yard as they tried to take over my beautiful native oak forest. When I moved in there were things like lady slippers three, but the maples did a good job of killing them off. I was so sad. <br /><br />Fred, The greens will start to slow down now that the weather has warmed up. Well the chard is still picking up. But the other harvests ought to slow a bit. But then the peas start. I can't wait for peas. <br /><br />Random Gardner, Indeed they must be. One of the things I dislike about my yard is the six foot solid fence all around. It does provide privacy, but keeps me from getting to know my neighbors. You just can't chat over the fence. You'd have to climb it first. The maple sapling wasn't big yet. It might be 13' tall? Its a guess. Last year it was 10'. So it is getting bigger fast. Maples are really fast growers. <br /><br />Brie, Except for the million insect pests that eat them, they aren't hard. At my last house I could never grow them without a row cover. They just wouldn't grow with all the pests that attacked them and their roots. But once I started using a cover, they grew very well. I so hate the look of the row cover, but it works, so I keep doing it.<br /><br />Mac, yes I was so happy when they said they would do it. I was afraid to open their email almost.<br /><br />Laura, Asian greens are nice in one way. If they start to bolt you get a bonus harvest of the flower head. But the flowers were small and right in the middle.<br /><br />Katrina, Even when I lived in the CO mountains, we had neighbors. We might have owned acres, but weirdly sometimes there was some friction.<br /><br />Shawn Ann, thanks<br /><br />Gardenvariety-hoosier, yes it is always a hard issue no matter what. I left a crab apple tree next to my last garden because the neighbor put it in with her friends that used to live there. It was sentimental to her. It was the worst tree. A crabapple tree in the shade is just bad. They are so diseased and sickly. If it had been totally up to me, I would have cut it down and either left it down or do what I did on the other side of the yard. Cut the crab apple down and replace it with something that can handle the shade.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-37474917341084259972011-05-31T00:20:26.919-04:002011-05-31T00:20:26.919-04:00oops..I just read your previous post about making ...oops..I just read your previous post about making the vinegar :)alizardinthegardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17667898926523249543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-9791169463566143162011-05-31T00:10:53.056-04:002011-05-31T00:10:53.056-04:00What do you plan to do with the chive blossoms? I...What do you plan to do with the chive blossoms? I made chive blossom vinegar last year that was a beautiful pink color.alizardinthegardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17667898926523249543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-12148821267251292722011-05-31T00:09:52.634-04:002011-05-31T00:09:52.634-04:00Excellent strategy and execution on the sapling tr...Excellent strategy and execution on the sapling tree-to-be. I'm so glad it worked for you.<br /><br />Oh, and what does one do with chive blossoms?<br /><br />Our sunscape just improved for the better with a lot of tree work. Our yard and both front yard neighbors. Neighbor tropical flowering plant grower and I split cost of trees on our shared property line. South side neighbor gave me permission to remove a tree that had gone past the sapling stage and would only continue to get bigger and bolder. A few bucks well spent I thought. Hmm, I should send them a summer basket! Great idea Daphne.<br /><br />~diannetervyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03617596122086413941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-84641999298749576042011-05-30T20:55:03.305-04:002011-05-30T20:55:03.305-04:00Have you ever had radish tops not cooked or are th...Have you ever had radish tops not cooked or are they a green that always needs to be cooked?Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14668241377667731288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-15801949893851769382011-05-30T19:25:05.728-04:002011-05-30T19:25:05.728-04:00Lovely looking food, and how smart you are to tack...Lovely looking food, and how smart you are to tackle the potential tree problem NOW instead of waiting till it is big. We have the problem with our own trees. My husband likes the shade and privacy. I like those too, but I also want sunshine and views. The trouble with trees is that they keep growing. So one you think you can live with this year is impossible in a few more.Ien in the Kootenayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01766317652520657570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-29699182286845139622011-05-30T17:22:58.691-04:002011-05-30T17:22:58.691-04:00I like the way you asked your neighbours - good id...I like the way you asked your neighbours - good idea, and I'll try to remember that if I ever need it. Won't have to worry about trees as long as I'm in the current Nettle Nest, though - not with a big ugly parking lot in front of my balcony garden.Ivynettlehttp://ivynettle.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-90205916648331480642011-05-30T17:01:54.326-04:002011-05-30T17:01:54.326-04:00Our entire property has big trees as well as the n...Our entire property has big trees as well as the neighbors, no way I can avoid shade ... glad you were able to work out a solution for your tree dilemma.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11487651493900978730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-89509829629332453032011-05-30T16:45:25.047-04:002011-05-30T16:45:25.047-04:00Daphne - that one picture of the greens could be f...Daphne - that one picture of the greens could be framed and hung on the wall - very artful. The tree vs. garden issue is not easy, made harder when it's not your tree. When I put in my garden I had to remove a juvenile tulip poplar and a green ash, both of which are semi weed trees. There are other trees that will have to go in 10 years or so as this spot is already shaded in the morning. The garden will win the day.gardenvariety-hoosierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02823437033502199023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-56236109041353793812011-05-30T14:10:48.996-04:002011-05-30T14:10:48.996-04:00What a nice green harvest! That is so great your n...What a nice green harvest! That is so great your neighbors are being nice! Sometimes they aren't! I am glad that is working out for you!Shawn Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16242486533549946479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-68714252467709337222011-05-30T11:54:16.688-04:002011-05-30T11:54:16.688-04:00You have such beautiful greens! I'm so happy ...You have such beautiful greens! I'm so happy I don't have neighbors...just woods. If a tree gets in the way, we take care of it. The people who own the land next to us don't live in Florida, so they wouldn't know the difference. We're bad, I know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-65344602245105771762011-05-30T11:07:55.129-04:002011-05-30T11:07:55.129-04:00Good work on the thoughtful approach to the tree p...Good work on the thoughtful approach to the tree problem. You certainly had really big harvests this week! The greens are all so pretty looking too. If they were starting to bolt - one could never tell from those pictures.kitsapFGhttp://www.modernvictorygarden.com/apps/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-66762630276776582882011-05-30T11:06:39.457-04:002011-05-30T11:06:39.457-04:00Your neighbor is so niece to accept your offer, wh...Your neighbor is so niece to accept your offer, whew~~relief!<br /><br />Beautiful greens you have there, they are picture perfect.Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08837486464329151966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-79992652195586612302011-05-30T11:00:43.768-04:002011-05-30T11:00:43.768-04:00Wow - if the neighbor doesn't like a mess of p...Wow - if the neighbor doesn't like a mess of plants, they sure like fresh veggie gifts! You are brave to have asked. They are wonderful to have accepted!<br /><br />I'm looking forward to trying Asian greens for the first time this fall. I'll be scouring your blog for advice in a few months.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-824965841113793352011-05-30T09:57:43.633-04:002011-05-30T09:57:43.633-04:00I'm so surprised that your neighbors agreed to...I'm so surprised that your neighbors agreed to your request! They must be really nice! Also, since you've spent so much time and labor and cost on setting out your yard, they'd be hard pressed to find a reason not to! How big was that maple sapling? Your greens are really impressive! You arrange them so beautifully in your baskets:)RandomGardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634760100341475864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-63469192336544140772011-05-30T09:49:44.217-04:002011-05-30T09:49:44.217-04:00Great news that your neighbors agreed to swapping ...Great news that your neighbors agreed to swapping out for a different tree!<br />Your harvest looks so great with all those beautiful greens! Yum!<br />I finally had my first harvest this week as well. A bit of greens and parsley for salad and some chives for cheese making and general enjoyment!Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01736844421221635306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-50259583444285334622011-05-30T09:43:37.690-04:002011-05-30T09:43:37.690-04:00Excellent harvest Daphne! I'll have to try gr...Excellent harvest Daphne! I'll have to try growing that Fun Jen. I've never had it before. What does it taste like?<br /><br />That'w so awesome that you wrote them that letter and that they gracious accepted your offer. We have a giant maple in our yard which shades my side garden for most of the morning. As a result, half of my gardening space only gets about 5 hours of direct sunlight...Ok for greens but bad for summer crops. I'd cut down the tree but part of me would feel bad about killing something that is older than I am.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09303344546714641616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-79987901408411432482011-05-30T09:36:56.784-04:002011-05-30T09:36:56.784-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14828419302951997514noreply@blogger.com