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  • Ian Dalziel, in reply to Leigh Russell,

    Cabbages and Kings (and Queens)...

    ...and count the use of rocket as a particularly
    valuable and delicious discovery.

    ...it could even be described as
    - rocket science!
    : - )

    Christchurch • Since Dec 2006 • 7953 posts Report

  • Nora Leggs, in reply to Ian Dalziel,

    - rocket science!

    or Rocket Home Science : ) ?

    Auckland • Since Dec 2011 • 2700 posts Report

  • Jos, in reply to Leigh Russell,

    Wow leigh, what a good idea! I tend to just use leaves picked from the plant in cheese sandwiches or under tuna on toast, never thought of them as a vegetable, I imagine they would be amazing instead of silverbeet in a shepherd's pie!
    :)

    My new lot of carrots have just been thinned with the small ones making a wonderful addition to a stew!

    Here's my gardening blog:
    http://nigelgnomegrowsavegetable.blogspot.co.nz/

    Whakatane • Since Jan 2012 • 877 posts Report

  • Lilith __, in reply to Jos,

    Wow leigh, what a good idea! I tend to just use leaves picked from the plant in cheese sandwiches or under tuna on toast, never thought of them as a vegetable, I imagine they would be amazing instead of silverbeet in a shepherd’s pie!

    My favourite thing with rocket is cheese and beetroot sandwiches. But Leigh has converted me somewhat to using it as a cooked green - then it doesn't matter if it's not a tender young shoot.

    PS love your worm's eye view of the broccoli :-)

    Dunedin • Since Jul 2010 • 3895 posts Report

  • Leigh Russell, in reply to Jos,

    Here’s my gardening blog:

    Jos, that's great! I've added your site to the side bar of my At Home Chronicle, under the heading "Sites of special interest". Too busy thinking and working stuff out to write much of late, but hope to download some of my cogitations and discoveries there soonish! :-)

    You're quite right about using rocket in stews and such - it's very tasty.

    By the way, it's my firm belief that mint is nearly as overlooked as rocket in terms of its value in the kitchen. Try a generous amount of that in your next cheese and tomato sandwich, and I just know you will crow with delight! And I have a superb recipe for gooseberries which includes cooking them up with mint. I call it Gooseberry-licious.

    I envy you the mild climate up there for gardening ventures, but do enjoy Otago's weather in other ways.

    Otago • Since Jul 2010 • 208 posts Report

  • Leigh Russell, in reply to Nora Leggs,

    or Rocket Home Science : ) ?

    Nora and Ian, that's very funny! :-) And True!!!

    Otago • Since Jul 2010 • 208 posts Report

  • Jos,

    I like your chronicles leigh, lots of good stuff there!

    Whakatane • Since Jan 2012 • 877 posts Report

  • Jos,

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    Best lime and lemon marmalade made today!

    Whakatane • Since Jan 2012 • 877 posts Report

  • JacksonP, in reply to Abbie,

    First one definitely Black Tulip, second one looks like Apollo, third one – can’t tell from the bud.

    Hi Abbie. Firstly, thanks for joining in the discussion. Look forward to some of your wonderful photos too. ;-)

    Secondly, I'm a bit slow on the uptake. The Black Tulip magnolia, as raised by one M Jury in New Zealand! And I gather there are several others too. Seriously impressive. I must pay better attention.

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report

  • Leigh Russell, in reply to Jos,

    Best lime and lemon marmalade made today!

    Bravo Jos - looks delicious, and your photos are just fabulous! And ah, I'm pleased that you found something to interest you in my writing. :-)

    Otago • Since Jul 2010 • 208 posts Report

  • Leigh Russell,

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    This little charmer showed its tiny face to me for the first time last week. It's a miniature iris and was given to me by a dear friend - I had no idea what to expect. It's face measures perhaps a couple of inches across.

    Otago • Since Jul 2010 • 208 posts Report

  • Islander, in reply to Leigh Russell,

    Now *that* is a very useful couple of tips, Leigh! Thank you-

    Big O, Mahitahi, Te Wahi … • Since Feb 2007 • 5643 posts Report

  • Leigh Russell, in reply to Islander,

    Hello Islander, you're most welcome!

    Otago • Since Jul 2010 • 208 posts Report

  • Sofie Bribiesca,

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    Spring

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report

  • Lilith __, in reply to Sofie Bribiesca,

    Spring

    Looks like a good time to stay in the air! Lovely shots Sof.

    And Leigh, that tiny iris is a winner!

    Dunedin • Since Jul 2010 • 3895 posts Report

  • Nora Leggs, in reply to Sofie Bribiesca,

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    Like your alighting Monarch there.

    How’s this – serious or ironic I wonder?

    Auckland • Since Dec 2011 • 2700 posts Report

  • Sofie Bribiesca, in reply to Lilith __,

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    Roads in and around SH10 were under water yesterday. Other than that, normal for September.

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report

  • Sacha, in reply to Nora Leggs,

    colourblindness, it's a terrible thing

    Ak • Since May 2008 • 19745 posts Report

  • Lilith __, in reply to Nora Leggs,

    How’s this – serious or ironic I wonder?

    At least your tree has its bottom covered. Unlike this lady!

    Dunedin • Since Jul 2010 • 3895 posts Report

  • Jos,

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    Nice aerial shots sophie, and yay for yarn bombing!

    couple of test 3D photos that worked very well, did them in the syudio with some fake flowers though, sorry...

    Whakatane • Since Jan 2012 • 877 posts Report

  • Nora Leggs,

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    Still not 3D.
    Ivy leaf toadflax

    Auckland • Since Dec 2011 • 2700 posts Report

  • Jos, in reply to Nora Leggs,

    you mean you can't see my 3D shots or that your photo isn't Nora?

    Whakatane • Since Jan 2012 • 877 posts Report

  • Chris Waugh, in reply to Jos,

    Actually, Jos, I just can't persuade my eyes to go 3D on your shots. I think I almost got it with the last one you posted, but not quite. Probably just my eyes, though, there's been many a similar ocular trick I've failed at.

    Wellington • Since Jan 2007 • 2401 posts Report

  • Islander, in reply to Chris Waugh,

    Chris - are you short-sighted? Even wearing corrective lenses (one of mine is implanted) you just cant get the 3D/stereoscopic effect-

    Big O, Mahitahi, Te Wahi … • Since Feb 2007 • 5643 posts Report

  • Danielle, in reply to Chris Waugh,

    I feel like that poor guy in Mallrats looking for the sailboat.

    Charo World. Cuchi-cuchi!… • Since Nov 2006 • 3828 posts Report

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