Friday, 20 July 2012

Do You Grow Your Own Vegetables?

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It's true, I am in France again for a long weekend, but instead of the South of France, we are not far from  Paris where the weather is very similar to England.  There was a bit of sun today so I shouldn't really complain.


What I really want to share with you today is that the flowers on the table are from the garden (except for the white bouquet) and the cucumber salad are also home grown.  Isn't that super? 


There must be so much pleasure from growing your own little vegetable patch.  I have not grown anything myself but if you are needing a little bit of inspiration, then you may be motivated after viewing the photos below.





The home grown wild cucumber depicted above was delicious and incredibly flavoursome.  Who could have thought that cucumber grown with tender loving care can taste so good?



I was terribly impressed with the courgettes, simply amazing!



The French green beans were splendid to view and equally delicious.  Brilliant idea.








The peach coloured roses were summery and complemented the rose vin beautifully at dinner!




The purple and white flowers are unusual and yet so delicate with a wild beauty.  They are also from the large garden.  If you know what they are called, please do comment below.  Would love to know it's name.





If you've got that green thumb and you are considering growing your own vegetables, then I do encourage you to do so.  Gardening is a great way to de-stress and you will no doubt take so much pleasure from the fruits of your labour.


This cucumber salad was simply delicious.








If you are worried that any attempts at a vegetable patch equates to plants that perish secondary to neglect from day one, perhaps you'd like to start with herbs instead.  You may prefer the thought of growing basil or chives.  How hard can it be, right?


If you do grow your own herbs or vegetables, then please do give me any tips or advice that you would like to share!


Have a wonderful weekend, lovely readers.





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Caroline · 666 weeks ago

What lovely photos. Can't wait to get back to France. Last year I grew strawberries, carrots and tomatoes all in pots. We all enjoyed watching them grow but sadly, there were never more than around four strawberries ripe at the same time. Same with the carrots. But the tomatoes were fantastic and went on producing more until late October. It's very exciting growing your own food, especially when you live in a city. Makes you feel almost self sufficient :)
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Fi McKenzie · 663 weeks ago

great website, I am enjoying your blogs. The flowers look very similar to the golden passionfruit grown in Brisbane, Australia. Not sure if the flower is edible but the fruit is delicious, a much bigger passionfruit than the green that turns purple when ripe.
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girlnpurpledres 40p · 663 weeks ago

Thank you so much Fiona. I am sorry I missed this Saturday's link party but I'll be sure to pop over next saturday. Have a fantastic week.
Yes I know - I found out about the passionfruits and was so excited about it. Can't wait to see them when they do bear fruit!
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elaine · 658 weeks ago

The flowers are from the Passionflower plant. I grow all my own veg - have done for many years - and it still gives me a thrill to walk out into the garden and pick what we are going to have for dinner. Well worth all the angst over bad weather, slugs, and anything else that nature can throw at you.
My recent post The Wanderer Returns and all is not lost
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Girl In Purple Dress · 658 weeks ago

Wow that's amazing, thank you, yes I was so delighted when I learnt what they were! Passion fruits too!
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jwasq · 487 weeks ago

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@Daniel · 486 weeks ago

Developing your own particular foods grown from the ground is a decent approach to keep your cash in your pockets. My companion began to developed her own particular vegetables in her patio nursery and she continues letting me know the amount of cash she has spared! I think by developing your own particular sound produce, where and when you can, will likewise urge yourself to eat strongly and exploit the produce made in your own special patio.

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