Down on the Allotment

What's happening down on the allotment? An intimate account of a passionate veggie grower.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

More Christmas Veggies

This Cavalo Nero or Tuscan Black Kale was donated as part of my Buddy Morris memorial vegetable garden this year. Though all the black tomatoes,black beans and black potatoes are now gone, this sturdy stalwart remains.
Leeks are my one faithful friend on the Allotment during a long, hard Winter. Always ready for action at any time! These are Musselburgh leeks, I've tried others but keep coming back. Simply the best!

12 Comments:

At 7:34 PM, Blogger Scarlett Cannon - Heavenly Healer Glamorous Gardener said...

Mmmmmm, yum yum yum! Lovely veg for your Christmas feast. Enjoy!

 
At 9:57 PM, Blogger Mal's Allotment said...

These are two stalwarts, Matron. I agree with you about Musselburgh leeks. I've picked the last of my Tuscan kale which was keeling over in the high winds and producing flowerheads (after a good spell cropping)- but the Hungry Gap kale is looking good for overwintering.

 
At 11:44 PM, Blogger Theanne and Baron said...

What a beautiful leaf the Tuscan Black Kale has...I need to find a recipe and try leeks!

 
At 6:21 PM, Blogger Carrie said...

yummy, enjoy them. Happy Chrimbo xxx

 
At 9:19 PM, Blogger sonia said...

my mother in law told me to snap off the first flower heads on the kale as then they go on to produce more and you can pick and cook them like sprouting brocolli

 
At 2:59 PM, Blogger Bangchik and Kakdah said...

Both grow well there. I wonder of leek can cope with tropical weather...

 
At 3:06 PM, Blogger tina said...

Happy Holidays to you! Those leeks look wonderful!

 
At 9:13 PM, Blogger Shaheen said...

Happy Christmas Matron x

 
At 4:42 AM, Blogger Dan said...

Happy Holidays Sarah!

 
At 11:43 AM, Blogger Lrong said...

Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones... I took the liberty to nominate your blog for an award... would appreciate your dropping by my blog...

 
At 8:59 PM, Blogger Lexa said...

Matron - I wanted to stop by and wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas. I so enjoy reading your blog. May the 2012 garden be bountiful and your New Year blessed!

 
At 4:30 PM, Anonymous Damo said...

Not tried the Tuscan Kale yet but leeks are a Christmas staple and go well in our usual leftover treat; Turkey and Leek pie!

 

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