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any ideas what this is?

Zen DogZen Dog Posts: 51
in Fruit & veg
Hi everyone. I'm a total novice at both gardening and forums but have "inherited" a lovely garden that is throwing up all sorts of (mostly) wonderful surprises. I have a small row of what I'm guessing from its location is some kind of veg but no idea what it is. So far my investigations have come up with "possibly parsnip but not sure" from photo I sent to friend who is more non-veg expert. Any ideas would be gratefully received! (I'm trying to attach pic!)

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  • Zen DogZen Dog Posts: 51
    Seems I can't post an image? Sorry for wasting ur time. Thanks
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445

    I'd dig one up. If it looks and smell like a parsnip then it's a parsnip. A lot of that family look much the same in leaf.

    to post pics from a computer start with the tree in the tool bar and ignore any error messages you get, just press return.

    Some people load to one of the photo storage sites and post a link



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,138

    Hi Bronte image

    To upload pictures from pc you need to click onto the green tree icon on the toolbar above where you type your post, and follow the instructions.  Not sure about tablets etc.  Some people put the pics onto a hosting site and post the link.

     


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,138

    Snap Nut image


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190

    I have a Samsung tablet and an LG phone, also ipad, all have the tree icon. The iphone doesnt though.

    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • Zen DogZen Dog Posts: 51
    Hi everyone. I must be doing something wrong because although I've ticked the "email me when a response is made" box, Ive received no notifications. Just came on here because I saw others had posted photos and saw replies! I still have no tree icon anywhere to click on. My photos are on my phone and don't generally have any trouble, but I don't use social media etc so usually just send pics via MMS or email to friends. Yes, the common sense way to find out what the "possibly parsnips" are, (as theyve become known!) would be to dig something up. Haha. I tend to be leaving things alone as much as possible since the gardens previous "caretaker" obviously knew what she was doing and I have no idea! I figured a year of seeing what pops up and just removing unwanted "weeds" (as opposed to those I welcome and don't consider a nuisance). Anyway, thanks for all the friendly and helpful info re plant and pics! Thank you for not treating me like an idiot and I apologise if I don't know responses have been posted. I may try again when I have some spare patience!
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,138

    Hi Bronte - the forum has a couple of blips, one of which is an idiosyncrantic attitude to notifications - the tech team have tried to fix it but it is erratic - you may find you get a whole load of notifications at some time in the future image

    If they are parsnips then they need digging up as they will run to seed in their second year.  Mind you, I think it was the prizewinning garden designer Cleve West who used flowering parsnips in one of his Chelsea Gardens and the experts all thought he was using some new rare and exotic plant!  Certainly if you know any flower arrangers parsnip flowers can look really good as a cut flower.

    Do feel free to come back with any queries you may have. image


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  • Zen DogZen Dog Posts: 51
    Thank you "DFA"...and how bizzare your message re notifications should be the first I'm notified of! Haha. Yes, I figured whatever the veg is may well be past its sell-by date as the property had been empty for some months before I moved in and the garden had been first neglected and then, just before I moved in, decimated in an effort to "tidy up" for my benefit. I have to admit I was a bit gutted when I first found out how "hacked at" the happily overgrown plants had been. Some didn't survive the treatment but I think most are making a comeback as the spring goes on. Its definitely the most exciting garden I've ever had and the previous tenant was a kindred spirit as many of my favourites are appearing including various wildflowers and herbs I love. Every day in this garden is a joy (possibly with the exception of the emerging "battle of the bindweed!). I def need lots of guidance and advice so learning to navigate the forum will be vital!
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,138

    I'm glad my magic wand worked

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    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Zen DogZen Dog Posts: 51
    Vic and Bob would be proud of you DFA!
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