GWRS -How doyou make your Horseradish Sauce? Just made Dauphinois with Sweet Potato topped with Goat Cheese for tonight-Same recipe as Artichokes (Thanks Obelixx) -really tasty with lamb steaks marinated in rosemary honey. Back to work this morning after nice week break. First Farmers Market and I am soaked through -No way am I going out in the garden this afternoon!
Here is the Lunar Calender 7-18th January 2017 (I have tried to make this year's Calender more informative hoping not to blind anyone with Science gardening is a hobby after all!)
7/8th January - Moon rising in Capricorn -Fruit Days - Sow Broad Beans outside and turnips under cover
9/10th January - Moon rising in Taurus -Root Days - Sow Spring onions but avoid gardening before 11am on 10th as Moon 'perigee' 356,500Kms from Earth being at its nearest point and appearing larger and closer in the sky. It has a stronger effect on plant life classified as 'negative'.
11/12th January - (Full Moon on 12th at 11.34am) - Flower Days -Moon on cusp of descending -Plant bare rooted flowering shrubs making sure that you dunk the roots in mud bath of soil and manure to give them the best start. (I make up a paste of clay and muck in a bucket -brings back memories of 'mud pies'!)
13th January - Moon descending in Leo crossed with Virgo - Leaf Day. Prepare Asparagus Beds.
14/15/16th January - Fruit Days - on 15th no gardening recommended due to a Lunar Noeud -This is when the Moon crosses the Earth's orbit around the Sun, so effectively the two paths collide. Bad weather and earthquakes or volcanic eruptions are more prevalent at these times. Earth up Broad Beans and Peas. Brush off moss and lichen from paths and trees.
17/18/19th January - Root Days - Moon descending in Virgo and Libra. In milder areas plant garlic and shallots.
Hello, this is GWRS's other half. Someone asked how I made Horseradish Sauce. I rarely measure ingredients when I make it as I just judge the consistency by eye, but it's something like this.
15g freshly grated horseradish
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
pinch of English mustard powder
pinch of sugar (or sweetener)
salt and pepper to taste
couple of generous spoons of mayonnaise to get the consistency you like (or you could use lightly whipped double cream.
all mixed together. Fits into a small mustard sized jar.
Hi -Have not had January's Issue yet -Will read with interest. Many more articles in French Gardening Press now. Two new Gardening Fairs to go to if you want a Spring Break:- 8/9th April 'Fete des Jardin' Chateau de Pommorio 22410 Treveneuc near Saint Breuc in Brittany ( Barnhaven Primroses exhibit here -I remember someone asked me how to contact them on a Thread some time ago. and 22/23rd April 'Saveurs et Jardins' Chateau de Neuville -Gambais in Yvelines near Paris. I am looking forward to exhibiting at these. -Love new Fairs -Trouble is I want to buy everything -O/H gets cross!! Will just have to sell lots more cakes! Full Moon 11.45am today -Watch out for major shift in weather -Today is good for taking cuttings and pruning. - Just in passing -Can I try to root the Holly which is still fresh from decorating the house? -Does anyone know?
Hello , Holly , not sure but although it looks fresh I would have though it would have dried being inside , best of luck , after all there are 2 chances
I get lots of holly , self seed in the garden and usually just pull them up , however , last year I let 3 grow on a bit and potted them , 2 survived and are growing nicely in bigger pots
Looks like the weather good get snowy towards the weekend , however , I like the snow
Despite hard frosts and sunny days here, it is difficult to decide what if anything to get on with in the garden. I've just pottered around with a mug of tea or coffee noting the Spring bulbs that are coming up where I'm sure that they weren't before, and enjoying the gaining strength of the sun, making the birds sing and even a bumble bee come out of hiding this morning. With our date for moving (albeit 3mths time) looming, I have taken down the fruitcage and shall be dismantling the greenhouse. The new buyer is not a gardener, and I have visions of everything being flattened and our lovely half acre of garden that we created ourselves from just a lawn, orchard and chicken run going to 'pot' -Still the sun has made me more cheerful -even though we still have not found somewhere to move to (We lost the Bio smallholding when we lost our original English buyer who was a keen gardener but pulled out because of Brexit) - I had already potted up 67 favourite plants last Autumn, and have now ear marked a few others now I know that they may not be appreciated - Trouble is where do you stop?!! -If I could I would move the lot, but the challenge of a new garden is inspiring, so I must leave mental space for new additions. How did you manage Obelixx? (Me confused!)
Still wading through new Lunar articles hitting the press fast now that the growing season will soon be upon us.Will write another piece for guidance shortly.
Here is the Lunar Calender 22-31st January
22/23/24th Jan - Moon descending Leaf Days - I was going to say if it isn't frosty, but I think we've all got that! -Prick out lettuces sown 4-7th January, fleecing well and surround with straw to protect against slugs.Cut hazel for weaving.
25/26th Jan - Fruit Days -Moon rising in Sagittarius. At no less than 20C sow aubergines, chillies and peppers. Cover and if using plastic lids, lift and dry each day to avoid condensation.
27/28th Jan - New Moon in Capricorn so Root Days - In a sheltered position and preferably under cover sow leeks to harvest June/July.
29/30/31st Jan - Moon rising in Aquarius so Flower Days changing to Leaf Day after 4pm on 31st. No gardening after 5.15pm on 29th as Moon ascending and crossing path of Earth around the Sun (noeud) thus causing potential unsettled weather. In a heated greenhouse (20-22C) Sow begonias/pelargoniums/carnations. at 15-18C sow cauliflowers, thin all these once they have sprouted and prick out at the beginning of March.
I'm holding back on sowing this year and shall buy in 'Bio' Plants when I go to Flower Fairs at the beginning of April, -Primarily because I do not know the soil type that I may be dealing with when we move, and also everything will be so much more advanced and easier to plant where I want it without stressing out seedlings.
One slightly disheartened Biofreak! Happy Gardening.
I coped by potting up as many treasures as I could, whether whole plants or divisions. After that you just have to let go. It was really hard the last couple of weeks as I realised I didn't have time or space to take some of everything or even collect all the seeds I wanted and we were still sorting house contents too. The time will fly by faster than you think so don't waste any.
What gets you through it is arriving safely in the new place with treasures intact and then planning and dreaming of the new garden you will make.
This morning we had a man round to talk about fencing and also a mini digger for turning over and leveling the ground in our proposed potager and using a big one to scrape out the overgrown and weed infested pond which is still dry. We could really do with some serious rain but not till the machine has been.
I'm currently resisting sowing seeds till I have somewhere to grow them on and quietly getting to know local garden centres and online nurseries for when I do start in earnest.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
Bio , thanks for update , foggy and frosty hear at moment but spent weekend at allotment repairing fences and relaying paths with shredded material that is delivered free for everybody to use
Long time since I last moved , 26 years ago in fact , I only brought a few plants in pots , 6 I recall , as this was a newly built house with bear soil easier to restart from scratch and had been evolving ever since
Thanks for cheerful thoughts -Feel better today! Bright and sunny but cold cold cold! As you know I am trying out French weather saying that weather will be the same each ongoing month if you monitor from 23rd December to 6th january - Well I've made a good start 24th Jan same as 23rd Dec and 25th Jan same as 24th dec. Today the same as 25th Dec.Interesting!
Just had invite this afternoon to Garden Fair in Picardy in April. Unfortunately same w/e as Brittany but can let you have details if you are planning a Spring Break.
Posts
GWRS -How doyou make your Horseradish Sauce? Just made Dauphinois with Sweet Potato topped with Goat Cheese for tonight-Same recipe as Artichokes (Thanks Obelixx) -really tasty with lamb steaks marinated in rosemary honey. Back to work this morning after nice week break. First Farmers Market and I am soaked through -No way am I going out in the garden this afternoon!
Here is the Lunar Calender 7-18th January 2017 (I have tried to make this year's Calender more informative hoping not to blind anyone with Science gardening is a hobby after all!)
7/8th January - Moon rising in Capricorn -Fruit Days - Sow Broad Beans outside and turnips under cover
9/10th January - Moon rising in Taurus -Root Days - Sow Spring onions but avoid gardening before 11am on 10th as Moon 'perigee' 356,500Kms from Earth being at its nearest point and appearing larger and closer in the sky. It has a stronger effect on plant life classified as 'negative'.
11/12th January - (Full Moon on 12th at 11.34am) - Flower Days -Moon on cusp of descending -Plant bare rooted flowering shrubs making sure that you dunk the roots in mud bath of soil and manure to give them the best start. (I make up a paste of clay and muck in a bucket -brings back memories of 'mud pies'!)
13th January - Moon descending in Leo crossed with Virgo - Leaf Day. Prepare Asparagus Beds.
14/15/16th January - Fruit Days - on 15th no gardening recommended due to a Lunar Noeud -This is when the Moon crosses the Earth's orbit around the Sun, so effectively the two paths collide. Bad weather and earthquakes or volcanic eruptions are more prevalent at these times. Earth up Broad Beans and Peas. Brush off moss and lichen from paths and trees.
17/18/19th January - Root Days - Moon descending in Virgo and Libra. In milder areas plant garlic and shallots.
Will continue with further notes shortly!
Have a good weekend and Happy Gardening!
Hello, this is GWRS's other half. Someone asked how I made Horseradish Sauce. I rarely measure ingredients when I make it as I just judge the consistency by eye, but it's something like this.
15g freshly grated horseradish
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
pinch of English mustard powder
pinch of sugar (or sweetener)
salt and pepper to taste
couple of generous spoons of mayonnaise to get the consistency you like (or you could use lightly whipped double cream.
all mixed together. Fits into a small mustard sized jar.
Hope you enjoy it ?
Thank you so much for this recipe - Will definately try it.
Miserable sleety/windy and very dark day - Dog did not want to go to work this morning, let alone me!
Was going to spread some compost this afternoon -think I'll go on studying Moon Books instead!
Hello , thanks for update , gardening by the moon was mentioned in Januarys Garden World , so who knows what the future holds
Has been a nice day hear , spent the day at the allotment
Hi -Have not had January's Issue yet -Will read with interest. Many more articles in French Gardening Press now. Two new Gardening Fairs to go to if you want a Spring Break:- 8/9th April 'Fete des Jardin' Chateau de Pommorio 22410 Treveneuc near Saint Breuc in Brittany ( Barnhaven Primroses exhibit here -I remember someone asked me how to contact them on a Thread some time ago. and 22/23rd April 'Saveurs et Jardins' Chateau de Neuville -Gambais in Yvelines near Paris. I am looking forward to exhibiting at these. -Love new Fairs -Trouble is I want to buy everything -O/H gets cross!! Will just have to sell lots more cakes! Full Moon 11.45am today -Watch out for major shift in weather -Today is good for taking cuttings and pruning. - Just in passing -Can I try to root the Holly which is still fresh from decorating the house? -Does anyone know?
Hello , Holly , not sure but although it looks fresh I would have though it would have dried being inside , best of luck , after all there are 2 chances
I get lots of holly , self seed in the garden and usually just pull them up , however , last year I let 3 grow on a bit and potted them , 2 survived and are growing nicely in bigger pots
Looks like the weather good get snowy towards the weekend , however , I like the snow
Hi Everyone,
Despite hard frosts and sunny days here, it is difficult to decide what if anything to get on with in the garden. I've just pottered around with a mug of tea or coffee noting the Spring bulbs that are coming up where I'm sure that they weren't before, and enjoying the gaining strength of the sun, making the birds sing and even a bumble bee come out of hiding this morning. With our date for moving (albeit 3mths time) looming, I have taken down the fruitcage and shall be dismantling the greenhouse. The new buyer is not a gardener, and I have visions of everything being flattened and our lovely half acre of garden that we created ourselves from just a lawn, orchard and chicken run going to 'pot' -Still the sun has made me more cheerful -even though we still have not found somewhere to move to (We lost the Bio smallholding when we lost our original English buyer who was a keen gardener but pulled out because of Brexit) - I had already potted up 67 favourite plants last Autumn, and have now ear marked a few others now I know that they may not be appreciated - Trouble is where do you stop?!! -If I could I would move the lot, but the challenge of a new garden is inspiring, so I must leave mental space for new additions. How did you manage Obelixx?
(Me confused!)
Still wading through new Lunar articles hitting the press fast now that the growing season will soon be upon us.Will write another piece for guidance shortly.
Here is the Lunar Calender 22-31st January
22/23/24th Jan - Moon descending Leaf Days - I was going to say if it isn't frosty, but I think we've all got that! -Prick out lettuces sown 4-7th January, fleecing well and surround with straw to protect against slugs.Cut hazel for weaving.
25/26th Jan - Fruit Days -Moon rising in Sagittarius. At no less than 20C sow aubergines, chillies and peppers. Cover and if using plastic lids, lift and dry each day to avoid condensation.
27/28th Jan - New Moon in Capricorn so Root Days - In a sheltered position and preferably under cover sow leeks to harvest June/July.
29/30/31st Jan - Moon rising in Aquarius so Flower Days changing to Leaf Day after 4pm on 31st. No gardening after 5.15pm on 29th as Moon ascending and crossing path of Earth around the Sun (noeud) thus causing potential unsettled weather. In a heated greenhouse (20-22C) Sow begonias/pelargoniums/carnations. at 15-18C sow cauliflowers, thin all these once they have sprouted and prick out at the beginning of March.
I'm holding back on sowing this year and shall buy in 'Bio' Plants when I go to Flower Fairs at the beginning of April, -Primarily because I do not know the soil type that I may be dealing with when we move, and also everything will be so much more advanced and easier to plant where I want it without stressing out seedlings.
One slightly disheartened Biofreak! Happy Gardening.
How did you all handle moving gardens??
I coped by potting up as many treasures as I could, whether whole plants or divisions. After that you just have to let go. It was really hard the last couple of weeks as I realised I didn't have time or space to take some of everything or even collect all the seeds I wanted and we were still sorting house contents too. The time will fly by faster than you think so don't waste any.
What gets you through it is arriving safely in the new place with treasures intact and then planning and dreaming of the new garden you will make.
This morning we had a man round to talk about fencing and also a mini digger for turning over and leveling the ground in our proposed potager and using a big one to scrape out the overgrown and weed infested pond which is still dry. We could really do with some serious rain but not till the machine has been.
I'm currently resisting sowing seeds till I have somewhere to grow them on and quietly getting to know local garden centres and online nurseries for when I do start in earnest.
Bio , thanks for update , foggy and frosty hear at moment but spent weekend at allotment repairing fences and relaying paths with shredded material that is delivered free for everybody to use
Long time since I last moved , 26 years ago in fact , I only brought a few plants in pots , 6 I recall , as this was a newly built house with bear soil easier to restart from scratch and had been evolving ever since
Good luck with finding some where
Thanks for cheerful thoughts -Feel better today! Bright and sunny but cold cold cold! As you know I am trying out French weather saying that weather will be the same each ongoing month if you monitor from 23rd December to 6th january - Well I've made a good start 24th Jan same as 23rd Dec and 25th Jan same as 24th dec. Today the same as 25th Dec.Interesting!
Just had invite this afternoon to Garden Fair in Picardy in April. Unfortunately same w/e as Brittany but can let you have details if you are planning a Spring Break.
Happy Gardening!