31st July 2008

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING?:

An early demand for seed potatoes has got us in early mode. The pricking out is getting done and all new vege seedlings are looking on target for an early spring. We even have a few supertoms in. Tomatoes are pricked out and the heat is on in the glass house, so everything is looking in order for the boss's return from hoilday. Another order of roses arrived yesterday, a few to fill customers orders, so if you were looking for something we didn't have, it may be in stock now. We are still working on potting big trees, we have good supplies of most specimen trees now. Plenty of shelter trees still available. We've had good sales of leylandiis this week. We have good supplies as we grow them ourselves. In the shop we have lilies still available, plant now to flower at christmas time. Flower gardens are quiet, with a few pansies and polyanthus, the main sales for colour. We have seedlings ready for the tunnelhouse Lettuce, Cabbage, Cauli and Broccoli, all big enough to plant out. Plant a few in pots so they can be put outside to finish off. Vegetables are expensive to buy in early spring and what better than to have your own, bug free, at that time of year. We've had some good berry fruit arrive, thornless blackberry, boysenberry and raspberries. We have plenty of fruit trees at the moment and plenty of good advice to make sure you get the right pollinators. Ask for our free book.

WHAT SHOULD YOU BE DOING?:

Moss on paths needs eliminated, we have chemicals that are chlorine free and keep working. Jeyes fluid (natures mate) a good dose of disinfectant in tunnelhouses, leave for 2 weeks.

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PLANT OF THE WEEK COMPETITION:
Take a look at the plant attached below and if you recognise it e-mail us with your answer. If you are the first to guess correctly you will win!
Last weeks answer:Hebe Emeral green
Last weeks winner: R E Jackson

RECIPE OF THE WEEK:

Cabbage Roll Recipe

Cabbage Roll Casserole

Servings: 12
Ingredients:
2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 1/2 pounds chopped cabbage
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 teaspoon salt
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. In a large skillet, brown beef in oil over medium high heat until redness is gone. Drain off fat.

3. In a large mixing bowl combine the onion, tomato sauce, cabbage, rice and salt. Add meat and mix all together. Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour broth over meat mixture and bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 1 hour. Stir, replace cover and bake for another 30 minutes.
JOKE OF THE WEEK:
Q: Why did the raisin go out with the prune?
A: Because he couldn't find a date!!