tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post4938831388216940271..comments2023-10-29T13:13:23.490+01:00Comments on My Life in the Charente: This and That and the GardenDianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-43143216290187017072010-08-08T20:43:30.586+02:002010-08-08T20:43:30.586+02:00Lani I love artichokes. We have both globe and Jer...Lani I love artichokes. We have both globe and Jerusalem in the garden. The latter though is a root vegetable but has a similar taste to the globe. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-29987372676026354592010-08-08T18:03:51.327+02:002010-08-08T18:03:51.327+02:00artichokes, that I haven't tried! Maybe I did,...artichokes, that I haven't tried! Maybe I did, but I don't know the name yet hahaha! Nice harvest you have here...☺lani☺https://www.blogger.com/profile/10252610846195928100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-83232734582825566372010-08-06T17:15:42.044+02:002010-08-06T17:15:42.044+02:00Graham it is really good to have you back, I miss ...Graham it is really good to have you back, I miss your posts when you are away. Most of France is historical, but it is not always easy to find out the details in the small villages.<br /><br />Do you want some potatoes I will send you some over :-)<br /><br />The Charentaise slippers are lovely but not that cheap, I guess though they would last for a long time. I am always barefoot in the summer, Rhodesian upbringing, but in winter on tiled floors slippers are a must. I am the same as you I have several in various stages of decay. I really should throw some out but..... Looking forward to your updates. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-14502571202849069052010-08-06T16:49:07.319+02:002010-08-06T16:49:07.319+02:00Hello Diane - it's been great catching up with...Hello Diane - it's been great catching up with your last two months of posts, it seems like you've been visiting quite a few historical places ...<br /><br />looking at your potato pic in this post I thought I'd mention that there'<br />s a potato shortage in SA and Nam at the moment ...<br /><br />... and I just love those Charentaise slippers ... I wear a similar slipper constantly when I'm indoors but they're of the cheap variety and wear out quickly ... I have six or seven pairs in various stages of decay ...OneStonedCrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500359406575114699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-15600177891330260732010-08-06T13:51:18.099+02:002010-08-06T13:51:18.099+02:00Thanks Sonia, you have a good weekend as well. My ...Thanks Sonia, you have a good weekend as well. My fresh vegetables are welcome and taste so much nicer than the bought ones. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-86424416376107420322010-08-06T12:10:59.928+02:002010-08-06T12:10:59.928+02:00Hi, lovely pictures, love to know your life in Fra...Hi, lovely pictures, love to know your life in France, how nice you are getting all fresh vegetables directly from your garden. I have been to Paris once, a lovely city that I wish to visit again.Nice to know you via blogging, have a nice weekend ahead.Sonia ~ Nasi Lemak Loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05419159376275343283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-87883490991156879272010-08-06T10:36:53.088+02:002010-08-06T10:36:53.088+02:00Jan, Not only what you are having to put up with t...Jan, Not only what you are having to put up with them being installed the end result is hardly attractive! I hope you are going to get some benefit from them at the end of it all. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-74275286940271170092010-08-06T10:34:14.425+02:002010-08-06T10:34:14.425+02:00Lynda the jam is really yummy. Not sure which I li...Lynda the jam is really yummy. Not sure which I like best. I am now on to plum jam, but the courgettes don't stop, so courgette and ginger is still on the list. Soon it will be the figs! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-71443746404307378062010-08-06T10:13:26.752+02:002010-08-06T10:13:26.752+02:00Hi Diane and thanks for following my blog. No, we...Hi Diane and thanks for following my blog. No, we're not impressed with the coming wind turbines, but what can you do!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11430236104525571846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-30258652784356893342010-08-05T21:35:01.129+02:002010-08-05T21:35:01.129+02:00Your photos are lovely - the produce & flowers...Your photos are lovely - the produce & flowers in your garden all look so healthy, too ! Mmmmmm .... the jam which you made sounds like it would go down a treat ...Diary From Africahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191543533838372003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-73534540811648422242010-08-05T20:53:27.740+02:002010-08-05T20:53:27.740+02:00Thanks Roz, I did taste a little bit of the pickle...Thanks Roz, I did taste a little bit of the pickle and it was pretty good, I am sure it will be even better when matured.<br />I also did not know the stargazer would grow in the garden, it was only planted as when it was given to me I was told to plant it after flowering! It seems to have survived the cold winter with little problem.<br />As I bottle, I put everything into a box ready for moving back to the UK. Discovered a box full of cherries in vodka today that I had forgotten about:) Cheers DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-84846200984298544362010-08-05T20:40:34.157+02:002010-08-05T20:40:34.157+02:00you must have an amazingly impressive larder Diane...you must have an amazingly impressive larder Diane!! <br />I love your photos and I had no idea stargazer lilies would grow in the garden. I hope you enjoy the cucumber pickle - it's a lovely recipe.Rozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09360552472354032509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-9140170648900262772010-08-05T20:14:18.019+02:002010-08-05T20:14:18.019+02:00Pam you are so right, I could not have worded it b...Pam you are so right, I could not have worded it better:) DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-8411590611170720062010-08-05T20:13:23.549+02:002010-08-05T20:13:23.549+02:00Hi Carine glad that my tip worked. I agree your bl...Hi Carine glad that my tip worked. I agree your blog looks much nicer with the pictures.<br /><br />I have to admit to be being very pleased with my vegetable garden:)<br />DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-8513547265741748362010-08-05T20:10:47.461+02:002010-08-05T20:10:47.461+02:00Carol at one stage we had a big vegetable garden i...Carol at one stage we had a big vegetable garden in South Africa and we did very well out of it. I am thrilled that I am having pretty much the same success here. The biggest problem is that it is so dry and I am having to water. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-60611028963874212492010-08-05T19:18:09.538+02:002010-08-05T19:18:09.538+02:00What could be better than a gorgeous sunset and fr...What could be better than a gorgeous sunset and fresh veggies from the garden! Have a great day, Diane!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158336083462589188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-20496478166425998222010-08-05T18:42:16.955+02:002010-08-05T18:42:16.955+02:00WOW!!
You really are a busy lady, Diane!!
i am ser...WOW!!<br />You really are a busy lady, Diane!!<br />i am seriously impressed with the variety of veggies you've planted! <br />How rewarding!<br />I like this sunset picture, we haven't had such a nice one in ages!<br />Your white flower is stunning, also!<br />And many thanks for your tip about the pictures in the side column!<br />It looks great and lightens up the blog! :)<br />I wish you a great evening,<br />Cheers!Noushkahttp://1000-pattes.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-59216093258525265912010-08-05T17:55:35.622+02:002010-08-05T17:55:35.622+02:00I can't get over what you have grown in your g...I can't get over what you have grown in your garden!! I'm not green fingered in the slightest but was rediculously pleased with the meagre amount of raspberries (which managed to survive despite me!) we got this year. <br /><br />C xCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12327016337976942530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-85131128430571106812010-08-05T17:35:51.700+02:002010-08-05T17:35:51.700+02:00Mya the camera I am using is a cheap Samsung L210 ...Mya the camera I am using is a cheap Samsung L210 digital, it was under £100. This is Nigel's camera as mine (which is the same) has gone back to the UK for repair - still under guarantee. <br /><br />The one year when we came over for Christmas I left everything in the freezer here. As Nigel's father is now on his own, we stay in the UK for Christmas to be with him. Last year I took everything back in a cold box and switched off the freezer here. All travelled well and no problems. David makes sure the freezer is running when we return so it is ready for me if I bring anything back.<br /><br />I also love my trees but at least I get a sunset between them. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-52273971807443000802010-08-05T17:27:55.995+02:002010-08-05T17:27:55.995+02:00Mary,thanks for the comments. I am very lucky with...Mary,thanks for the comments. I am very lucky with the sunsets we get here. Have a good day. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-47749195757367035562010-08-05T17:01:17.308+02:002010-08-05T17:01:17.308+02:00Diane, Your pictures are so pretty. Those artichok...Diane, Your pictures are so pretty. Those artichokes should be a poster. What type of camera are your closeups taken on?<br />Did I read that you go back to UK for winter? - wondering if the frozen food will be all right left in France or do you put it in coolers and take with you.<br />To look outside and see such a sunset - Ahhh! I see trees - love my trees, but would like a little more sky.Myahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03065742730008687282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-73484524933916651772010-08-05T16:40:56.034+02:002010-08-05T16:40:56.034+02:00What a lovely post today. I love the potpourri of ...What a lovely post today. I love the potpourri of goodies from your garden from your garden and the photo of last evenings sunset is really special. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-63832971375403708112010-08-05T12:27:07.471+02:002010-08-05T12:27:07.471+02:00Joan don't forget all the Christmas presents a...Joan don't forget all the Christmas presents as well!! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-84394698463142691822010-08-05T12:16:54.957+02:002010-08-05T12:16:54.957+02:00Sounds like you have enough food stored in one way...Sounds like you have enough food stored in one way or another to last a good way through the winter Diane.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-11398104149622543372010-08-05T09:44:14.825+02:002010-08-05T09:44:14.825+02:00Gaelyn I have never tried canning full stop. If I ...Gaelyn I have never tried canning full stop. If I can't bottle then that is it. Maybe you can bottle beans as well I have not tried. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.com