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Petra Hoyer Millar
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Has anyone tried drying apples?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mr Sparkles Oct 15, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I am quite keen to try drying some of our apples. We don't have one of those very fancy dehydrator machines, but am toying with the idea of cutting them up and slow drying them at very low oven…Continue
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Are your tomatoes bursting?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Petra Hoyer Millar Sep 21, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I noticed that some of my 'Gardener's Delight' tomatoes are bursting around their middle. They are ripe, but certainly not overripe. Not critical, as they are still tasty and not all seem to be…Continue
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Which are your favourite home grown apple & pear varieties?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gareth Bannister Sep 1, 2011. 24 Replies 0 Likes
We are working hard to create a new orchard to grow both apples and pears (12 trees in total). There are so many varieties to choose from, which makes the selection process, be it great fun, rather…Continue
Mystery Rake
Started this discussion. Last reply by Clive Jude Dec 19, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Likes
On last week's episode of Gardeners' World, Monty had a rather efficient looking rake. It looks like a double fronted rake. Despite replaying over and over, I think I misunderstood what he called it.…Continue
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Petra Hoyer Millar posted a blog postKitchen Garden Rethink: Summer Sowing
There really is no other way of saying it, this year the kitchen garden has been pants. Record breaking hot March weather, subsequent and unremitting torrential rain, persistent cold temperatures, fuming storms, in addition to exceptionally lethal slug vandalism and uncanny pigeon mutilation, amount to the perfect recipe for disaster. With the bulk of painstakingly grown produce mullered, and end of June nearing, one can't help but wonder if there is still a chance to avoid the vegetable isles…See More
Petra Hoyer Millar commented on Petra Hoyer Millar's blog post The Socially Acceptable Kitchen Garden: Fruit & Veg Snobbery"Says the nursery man... hahahah! Only joking. Good points made. Wish you'd respond directly on the blog too, as this is all good stuff! (By all means please do...). I am not against experimenting, nor trialling new varieties, its just that we…"
Stephen Shirley commented on Petra Hoyer Millar's blog post The Socially Acceptable Kitchen Garden: Fruit & Veg Snobbery"Its very easy to forget that F1 hybrids are not a modern thing - and have been around for well over 100 years now - thanks to Mendel; in fact some of the current 'modern' hybrids are older than most of us!
Personally I think it is wrong to…"
Petra Hoyer Millar commented on Petra Hoyer Millar's blog post The Socially Acceptable Kitchen Garden: Fruit & Veg Snobbery"Good point about the superfoods, most of which is pure marketing hype. Agreed, grow what you like to eat! That's all that really matters."
Colin Robinson commented on Petra Hoyer Millar's blog post The Socially Acceptable Kitchen Garden: Fruit & Veg Snobbery"Interesting observations and something that has occupied some of my thoughts over the years. All this talk of superfoods really is just hype. Blackcurrants are just as super as blueberries and I get 10lbs of fruit from each bush. Similarly the much…"
Petra Hoyer Millar commented on Petra Hoyer Millar's blog post The Socially Acceptable Kitchen Garden: Fruit & Veg Snobbery"Thank you!!"
Debbie commented on Petra Hoyer Millar's blog post The Socially Acceptable Kitchen Garden: Fruit & Veg Snobbery"I love this post. Well said."
Debbie liked Petra Hoyer Millar's blog post The Socially Acceptable Kitchen Garden: Fruit & Veg SnobberyPetra Hoyer Millar posted a blog postThe Socially Acceptable Kitchen Garden: Fruit & Veg Snobbery
Is our progressive hankering to grow the socially admirable, ‘remarkable’ produce, in fact detrimental to taste, where so dubbed ‘ordinary’ varieties, would have shined? Read article here...See More
Petra Hoyer Millar replied to Stacy Drury's discussion If you could only have one Vegetable to grow what would it be and why?"Tough question, but if it was just the one, it'd be a perennial veg as it would give you years supplies; Asparagus, Artichokes etc.. So think Artichokes. Delicious, lovely foliage and great flowers (if left)."
Petra Hoyer Millar posted a blog postJostaberry: Last Chance Saloon
Meet our rather adventurous 2009 purchase, Rubus Nidigrolaria; the Jostaberry. Developed in Europe, the Jostaberry is a thornless cross between the Blackcurrant and the Gooseberry. Results to date have been poor to say the least. This, the Olympic year, is its last chance to determine its future; compost heap or eternal sorbet/crumble rich, prospects. http://oxoniangardener.co.uk/jostaberry-chance-saloon-3950/See More
Petra Hoyer Millar posted a status"New post: Jostaberry: Last Chance Saloon http://oxoniangardener.co.uk/jostaberry-chance-saloon-3950/"
Petra Hoyer Millar is attending Pip's eventThe Edible Garden Show at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry
March 16, 2012 to March 18, 2012
Visit the website - just noticed that this wasn't listed and thought it may be of interest to you all. Also chicken, pig, goat and bee demonstrationsSee More
Petra Hoyer Millar replied to Liz Postlethwaite's discussion Chilli Peppers Galore!"Last year I grew masses of Cayenne and this year its Jalapeno on the menu..!"
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Kitchen Garden Rethink: Summer Sowing
Posted on June 25, 2012 at 8:46 0 Comments 0 Likes
There really is no other way of saying it, this year the kitchen garden has been pants. Record breaking hot March weather, subsequent and unremitting torrential rain, persistent cold temperatures, fuming storms, in addition to exceptionally lethal slug vandalism and uncanny pigeon mutilation, amount to the perfect recipe for disaster. With the bulk of painstakingly grown produce mullered, and end of June nearing, one can't help but wonder if there is still a chance to avoid the vegetable…
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Posted on April 24, 2012 at 8:01 6 Comments 1 Like
Is our progressive hankering to grow the socially admirable, ‘remarkable’ produce, in fact detrimental to taste, where so dubbed ‘ordinary’ varieties, would have shined? Read article here...
Jostaberry: Last Chance Saloon
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 11:32 0 Comments 0 Likes
Meet our rather adventurous 2009 purchase, Rubus Nidigrolaria; the Jostaberry. Developed in Europe, the Jostaberry is a thornless cross between the Blackcurrant and the Gooseberry. Results to date have been poor to say the least. This, the Olympic year, is its last chance to determine its future; compost heap or eternal sorbet/crumble rich, prospects. http://oxoniangardener.co.uk/jostaberry-chance-saloon-3950/
Facelifted espalier apple trees
Posted on August 23, 2011 at 8:31 0 Comments 0 Likes
Our very aged espalier apple trees have just received their first summer pruning, the start of our attempt to bring them back to their intended shape. We have a long way to go yet, but after their initial cut, they do look quite a picture. For those interested to read more, see http://www.oxoniangardener.co.uk/2011/08/facelifted-espalier-apple-trees.html
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 11:20pm on March 15, 2011, Jan Willetts gave Petra Hoyer Millar a gift…
Hi Petra , welcome to the site. Visiting Rousham on April 18th with my garden history group from Kelmarsh Hall in Northants!
- At 18:43 on March 18, 2011,
Mark Willis said…
- Hi Petra; Thanks very much for the Gift and the birthday wishes.
- At 1:13pm on April 07, 2011, Una Bee gave Petra Hoyer Millar a gift…
- Thanks for your advice. The Japanese wineberry has now been planted and it looks gorgeous! :)
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