tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post1380299135728621055..comments2024-03-29T01:12:51.925+00:00Comments on My Quiet Life in Suffolk: Growing V BuyingSue in Suffolkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-87957135024127714982020-06-27T03:21:00.519+01:002020-06-27T03:21:00.519+01:00I sat one year and figured out costs and found it ...I sat one year and figured out costs and found it really was much less expensive to grow my own veggies than buy the frozen bags in the store. A big plus is that I know what went into growing them and how old they were when I froze them.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-55604571347463078742020-06-26T18:57:11.752+01:002020-06-26T18:57:11.752+01:00Your third paragraph about your enjoyment of growi...Your third paragraph about your enjoyment of growing your food in addition to the good health aspect of it answers all questions! Based on that it would be worth it even if it cost more as long as you could afford it and enjoyed doing it. It is also obvious you are quite talented at gardening as well!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17738727252267659979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-32237335148049449682020-06-26T18:10:21.555+01:002020-06-26T18:10:21.555+01:00Well said. Gardening for the love of it.Well said. Gardening for the love of it.Theresa Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16226952474166295533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-90147993430124960162020-06-26T15:08:34.203+01:002020-06-26T15:08:34.203+01:00I don't try to work it out any longer. Swings...I don't try to work it out any longer. Swings and roundabouts; roundabouts and swings. I get more pleasure trying to garden than any night out in a fancy restaurant, or a round of drinks at the pub, or even a night at the pictures would bring, and I know they would all cost so much more. <br /><br />One year I worked out that over the summer I had eaten substantially over £250 worth of fresh raspberries compared to shop prices, had stocked the freezer with them for the winter, and made 18 pots of jam. Now, that's a saving in anybody's book.Rustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-32201564039365289092020-06-26T12:44:48.270+01:002020-06-26T12:44:48.270+01:00There is a definite taste difference when it is ho...There is a definite taste difference when it is home grown and a strong feeling of satisfaction. I suppose it is getting the right balance that suits.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-21885090099367140392020-06-26T12:29:32.120+01:002020-06-26T12:29:32.120+01:00Hard to put a price on satisfaction.Hard to put a price on satisfaction.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587652444835060129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-33016460014272286112020-06-26T11:41:42.688+01:002020-06-26T11:41:42.688+01:00It's about time versus money, which is more im...It's about time versus money, which is more important, and striking a balance. When I was skint I was happy to spend hours in the garden looking after my growing food supply. Now I am not so skint, my interests have changed, so I buy my veg from wherever is convenient. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-19423441893964209832020-06-26T11:03:11.628+01:002020-06-26T11:03:11.628+01:00I think if you weigh up what you eat and what you ...I think if you weigh up what you eat and what you grow and don't fall into the trap of trying to grow everything, homegrown food is definintely worth growing. For the satisfaction, the flavour, the goodness and the general 'I grew that' feeling.<br /><br />Where I went wrong my very first year with lots of space to fill was to try and grow everything. The work that I put into growing onions for instance, planting the sets, the weeding, the watering etc etc and at the end when I pulled them up there wasn't that much difference in size in the main crop. Then I went to the supermarket and they were selling identical onions on offer at 69p a bag. It felt demoralising.<br /><br />But to grow specific crops of what you need and love like your aubergine for instance, or herbs, salad leaves, spring onions and to have fruit trees or a rhubarb patch THAT is what is so very worth it and what I intend to go for in the future.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-13224980701811069302020-06-26T10:06:35.083+01:002020-06-26T10:06:35.083+01:00It's watching them grow, caring for them, wond...It's watching them grow, caring for them, wondering at things of beauty, like your aubergine. How much would all that cost if you had to pay for it at a theme park or with a streaming subscription? Tasker Dunhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634612033217902946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-17728053613201147552020-06-26T10:02:34.626+01:002020-06-26T10:02:34.626+01:00I wonder if one could spray it and bake it, like c...I wonder if one could spray it and bake it, like crispy kale. Must give that a go and see. Thanks.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-55634741634282262882020-06-26T10:00:03.876+01:002020-06-26T10:00:03.876+01:00I normally buy organic fruit and veg where possibl...I normally buy organic fruit and veg where possible so probably spend more money than most people, but for me the growing is not about the money but the satisfaction of growing your own and knowing that if you have to you can be self sufficient and not rely on the shops.wherethejourneytakesmehttps://wherethejourneytakesme2.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-34862165259620063632020-06-26T09:47:14.058+01:002020-06-26T09:47:14.058+01:00Hi Sue
I spent a lot of cash on fruit trees a few ...Hi Sue<br />I spent a lot of cash on fruit trees a few years ago, last year my apricot tree gave me more than 200 very large apricots. Breakfast in the poly tunnel is now free and delicious. Money well spent.<br />Kathywalking in beauty carmarthenshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01353481918125809808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-79246304582160021152020-06-26T09:45:55.029+01:002020-06-26T09:45:55.029+01:00The first year that I had a large garden I did kee...The first year that I had a large garden I did keep detailed accounts, counting produce at what I would have paid in the supermarket, but donating my time, as I had that anyway. Oh yes it DID pay. Green RabbitAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-89115085521932826062020-06-26T09:16:27.247+01:002020-06-26T09:16:27.247+01:00I do a version of this in winter. Slice sprouts t...I do a version of this in winter. Slice sprouts thinly, stir fry in oil and butter in which some finely chopped garlic has already been allowed to take on a little colour (don't burn it). One of our favourites.the veg artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04029588460808570133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-54871629212545237672020-06-26T09:06:26.409+01:002020-06-26T09:06:26.409+01:00Totally agree with all the benefits of growing you...Totally agree with all the benefits of growing your own. You can't quantify that in monetary terms. I decided this year to really invest in my garden and allotment and have kept a running total of costs on my blog. The cost of plants and seeds isn't too bad, it's all the other things. But they're one of purchases so next year's costs will be much lower!Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134857174645360450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-90135227901447660752020-06-26T08:42:08.638+01:002020-06-26T08:42:08.638+01:00
Exactly!<br /><br />Exactly!Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-43767096548966801762020-06-26T08:34:58.581+01:002020-06-26T08:34:58.581+01:00I agree about mental health - Doctors can prescrib...I agree about mental health - Doctors can prescribe gardening now as a benefitSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-64791335498398691482020-06-26T08:34:06.445+01:002020-06-26T08:34:06.445+01:00Carrots are one thing I don't grow - Col used ...Carrots are one thing I don't grow - Col used to pull them from the garden, wipe them and then crunch. I find homegrown a too strong taste. Odd I knowSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-17390378934846479142020-06-26T08:31:23.149+01:002020-06-26T08:31:23.149+01:00That's the crispy 'sea weed' served up...That's the crispy 'sea weed' served up with a Chinese meal - delicious Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-4203991978729146092020-06-26T08:30:13.101+01:002020-06-26T08:30:13.101+01:00I hope I can carry on growing food for as long as ...I hope I can carry on growing food for as long as I'm able.<br />The first aubergine/tomato pasta sauce of the year is a treatSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-56594884736856430992020-06-26T08:28:05.477+01:002020-06-26T08:28:05.477+01:00Thank you for helping me fill a blog post!!
Anothe...Thank you for helping me fill a blog post!!<br />Another year the spend could be more or could be less makes it so difficult to work out.Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-55842658362678614192020-06-26T08:16:25.449+01:002020-06-26T08:16:25.449+01:00Definitely worth growing your own, to have the exe...Definitely worth growing your own, to have the exercise and pleasure of growing it, and then pesticide-free, fresh as it can be fruit and veg is Priceless!Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-43292090762122504502020-06-26T08:05:45.043+01:002020-06-26T08:05:45.043+01:00Sorry, I didn't mean to give you a mathematica...Sorry, I didn't mean to give you a mathematical headache! But you're definitely quids in. £87 a year is less than £1.70 a week. You clearly get an annual harvest worth more than that - and the fresh air and exercise benefits too. I think you're amazing! Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-44914868146199132782020-06-26T08:04:54.923+01:002020-06-26T08:04:54.923+01:00I love home grown although mine are only done from...I love home grown although mine are only done from kitchen scraps so there isnt a huge amount,but enough for quite a few meals.Its the nice feeling of picking it and walking straight into the kitchen with it..I am so easily pleased these days,lol.It really is the mental health benefit for me.Hope that you have a lovely weekend,xxxDebihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04322981174694253908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-51148758342582516522020-06-26T08:00:50.420+01:002020-06-26T08:00:50.420+01:00Can’t beat home grown carrots, beans and tomatoes,...Can’t beat home grown carrots, beans and tomatoes, so different.Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.com