tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post9126297470788213009..comments2024-03-29T09:00:04.941+00:00Comments on My Quiet Life in Suffolk: And Now It's The Last Saturday In June Already Sue in Suffolkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-20049642003072674802022-06-27T16:01:44.788+01:002022-06-27T16:01:44.788+01:00The Garden Cottage Diaries is one of my favourite ...The Garden Cottage Diaries is one of my favourite books. I love the challenge that she set herself and it helps that I can imagine her doing it as my sister-in-law lives not far from where it is set and I can picture the walk to the shops.<br /><br />Doing Carolyn's current WW2 rationing challenge would see you with some apples and lots of strawberries, along with rhubarb and all the other berries etc that are in season now. Grapes wouldn't be available for a couple of months but then they could be added too. As a countryside dweller you would have access to lots of fruit and vegetables, especially as you are growing stuff for yourself.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-59517368345911423522022-06-27T04:46:47.657+01:002022-06-27T04:46:47.657+01:00The year is certainly going by quickly. That book...The year is certainly going by quickly. That book sounds intriguing - I might have to look for it. I hope your family gathering goes well, even if everyone cannot be there :)At Home In New Zealandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12835971617944752730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-4988291268282574652022-06-26T22:05:44.579+01:002022-06-26T22:05:44.579+01:00Says I am anonymous, it is PixieMum calling in aft...Says I am anonymous, it is PixieMum calling in after a long time of not posting. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-9259268822542225322022-06-26T22:04:08.945+01:002022-06-26T22:04:08.945+01:00 We had purchased rhubarb from farmers’ market, I ... We had purchased rhubarb from farmers’ market, I cooked it with a small amount of local honey, one could taste the honey but it didn’t overpower the rhubarb. Our home grown rhubarb was a disaster, think we will start afresh next year. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-30552869817031529352022-06-26T17:15:29.639+01:002022-06-26T17:15:29.639+01:00Your flowers are lovely Sue. We moved our strawber...Your flowers are lovely Sue. We moved our strawberries this year and they are clearly not happy in their new location as they have been very poor. We normally have loads of big fat juicy ones, but only had a few little weedy ones so far. May have to rethink for next year. Take care.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12755023281455689775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-75890974261337603612022-06-26T13:52:44.264+01:002022-06-26T13:52:44.264+01:00Your flowers look sweet in their little pot. No fi...Your flowers look sweet in their little pot. No fiddling required. Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-13346146411385729162022-06-26T08:47:54.725+01:002022-06-26T08:47:54.725+01:00Still having a family get together but eldest daug...Still having a family get together but eldest daughter and her family will be missing - sadlySue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-5251815009448963432022-06-26T08:45:19.082+01:002022-06-26T08:45:19.082+01:00I have one everyday too and whatever other fruit i...I have one everyday too and whatever other fruit is in season - love itSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-71976085660190659592022-06-26T08:44:45.652+01:002022-06-26T08:44:45.652+01:00The WI has got a flower arranging course but I'...The WI has got a flower arranging course but I'm too mean to buy flowers to arrange!Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-61132048173092556932022-06-26T08:42:39.276+01:002022-06-26T08:42:39.276+01:00I looked at a new Farmers Market but the locally g...I looked at a new Farmers Market but the locally grown flower bunches were about 10 times more than I would pay. i'm glad I have a few hereSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-53253918789535809962022-06-26T02:35:38.662+01:002022-06-26T02:35:38.662+01:00Your strawberries look so good. I bought some str...Your strawberries look so good. I bought some strawberries and they were beautiful looking but tasteless. My pear trees are bursting with tiny fruit. In a few more months I'll be harvesting. You have a nice collection of flowers from your garden. I'm sorry to hear your family gathering had to be cancelled. Darn covid! Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473063249106111719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-29593228267610873732022-06-26T01:17:34.001+01:002022-06-26T01:17:34.001+01:00I like apples, and they are so easy to keep. Lunch...I like apples, and they are so easy to keep. Lunch every day, for me.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-68125048995247192532022-06-25T22:53:08.709+01:002022-06-25T22:53:08.709+01:00We are having rail strikes here as well. Not good ...We are having rail strikes here as well. Not good in a country as large as Canada. Trucking is just not feasible for most things.<br /><br />Pretty flowers.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-49552730811754755702022-06-25T20:26:36.043+01:002022-06-25T20:26:36.043+01:00I shove flowers in a container too - I reckon they...I shove flowers in a container too - I reckon they look nice and natural that way. It can't possibly be sour grapes because I can't arrange flowers to save my life. Of course not! xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-40648264278233222872022-06-25T18:14:41.758+01:002022-06-25T18:14:41.758+01:00The fruit looks delicious! There is a farm stand n...The fruit looks delicious! There is a farm stand near to one of the places I walk. I'm hoping to stop by next time I'm near and pick up some locally grown fruit. <br /><br />The flowers look lovely. I might try to pick up some of those at the farm stand too - the prices are usually pretty reasonable. <br /><br />Hope you have a lovely weekend. Glad that you've had some sunshine!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039174572211086359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-47249322997071770792022-06-25T16:15:08.819+01:002022-06-25T16:15:08.819+01:00It was good to be able to find a few flowers from ...It was good to be able to find a few flowers from my new planting. Roses next week I thinkSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-34491160362536399042022-06-25T16:14:22.292+01:002022-06-25T16:14:22.292+01:00I ought to try harder, but am usually in a hurry!I ought to try harder, but am usually in a hurry!Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-87097153845559548112022-06-25T16:13:53.102+01:002022-06-25T16:13:53.102+01:00I've lost the Penstemons that I planted last y...I've lost the Penstemons that I planted last year - too close to the Magnolia trees - so much water needed and now my new water butts are empty againSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-30591457370114300022022-06-25T16:12:34.953+01:002022-06-25T16:12:34.953+01:00When the strawberries finish I will be buying some...When the strawberries finish I will be buying some peaches or nectarines - another fruit I love although they now sell them so under- ripe. <br />I agree about rhubarb - also needs so much sugar, but I will enjoy it next yearSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-81364778958901095412022-06-25T15:48:15.683+01:002022-06-25T15:48:15.683+01:00Your flower arrangements always look wonderful.
S...Your flower arrangements always look wonderful.<br /><br />Sorry to hear about COVID- as you say it is still around. I continue to wear a mask when shopping but am often the only one.Snowdrop Jannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-45345455731702699782022-06-25T14:21:49.142+01:002022-06-25T14:21:49.142+01:00Shove-it-in-a-vase flower arrangements look natura...Shove-it-in-a-vase flower arrangements look natural and beautiful in a way that carefully arranged ones seem not to. Anne Brewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-90108916001704140872022-06-25T14:20:58.654+01:002022-06-25T14:20:58.654+01:00I have just had some Tesco green grapes after my s...I have just had some Tesco green grapes after my salad lunch - they were inredibly sweet. Loved your table flowers - I have all three in my garden. The Astrantia took a couple of years to get going - then I read somewhere that it was a slow starter and sure enough there is a mass of it this year. Good old Alchemilla Mollis never lets me down and pinks too although one or two of mine this year have suffered from lack of water - I can no longer get up the steps to them so they have to wait for tdhe gardener.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-58585877475133932922022-06-25T12:54:36.277+01:002022-06-25T12:54:36.277+01:00Love garden flowers arranged simply like that.
I s...Love garden flowers arranged simply like that.<br />I struggle to eat enough fresh fruit but we have SO much rhubarb and I like that , trouble is it's best topped with crumble or sponge of course!<br />Alison in WalesAlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972281061706547082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-84940784649103714232022-06-25T12:51:37.594+01:002022-06-25T12:51:37.594+01:00Covid is still popping up - it was going to be goo...Covid is still popping up - it was going to be good to have a family gathering - oh well.Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-87091308418105969432022-06-25T12:49:57.459+01:002022-06-25T12:49:57.459+01:00The Cottage Garden Diaries is one of those books t...The Cottage Garden Diaries is one of those books that I've had for years and it was good to re-read again.<br />Hope there aren't lots of strikes - after all the covid stuff it would be good to have some quiet years.Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.com