Old Varieties v New
Over the last three years we have been growing heritage vegetables as well as more modern varieties and whilst we have not been conducting a scientific experiment, the outcome is interesting. [caption id="attachment_406" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="2009 Harvest"][/caption] We trialled heritage varieties of Tomato (San Marzano Di Lampadina) and French Bean (Blauhilde). Both varieties were grown under the same conditions as the modern varieties; Tomato (Gardener's delight) & French bean (Pantheon) Firstly the French beans - The heritage variety (Blauhilde) really did struggle, with generally weaker plants succumbing very easily to slug damage and mildew. Out of the total crop sown, around 70% succeeded to seedling ...
Snakes Head Fritillaria
Fritillaria meleagris or Snake's Head Fritillary as it is more commonly known, is a native of Europe, found growing in damp grassland and near rivers. [caption id="attachment_348" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Purple & white bells of the Snake's Head Fritillary"][/caption] Apart from it's original English name of Snake's Head fritillary, It has many local name variations such as Simple Fritillary, Checkered Daffodil, Frog-cup, Chess Flower, Guinea-hen Flower and Leper Lily, The flowers are nodding, dainty, six petaled bells, hang from slender stems about 15 to 30cm in height. They range from white to various shades of purple and bear a unique, chequered patterning which is ...
Apple Day in Cumbria 2009
Counties all over the UK are preparing for their Apple Day events to be held throughout the month of October. [caption id="attachment_293" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Apple orchard, Acorn Bank, Penrith."][/caption] Britain has the largest apple heritage in the world, with only a handful of the varieties seen for sale today. Old varieties do exist all over the country with many special National Apple Day events taking place each year to promote these wonderful fruits. The annual festival is aimed at raising awareness about the importance of preserving traditional apple varieties, The 2009 Apple Day events in Cumbria will be held on: 28th September - 1st october ...
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