tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post6167133176096992288..comments2024-03-28T09:25:14.379+00:00Comments on Veg Plotting: VP's VIPs: Jekka McVicarVPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-57231988557503331742011-02-28T08:29:38.871+00:002011-02-28T08:29:38.871+00:00Emma - I wish I'd known you were going, it wou...Emma - I wish I'd known you were going, it would have been good to meet up! And coming home with bootfulls of plants from there is the norm :)VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-9343398675041682432011-02-23T10:51:20.135+00:002011-02-23T10:51:20.135+00:00A lovely interview :) I went to one of Jekka's...A lovely interview :) I went to one of Jekka's open days last year, and came home with a bootful of lovely plants. It's interesting (although rather depressing) that even Jekka can't get a book deal at the moment!Emmahttp://coopette.com/booksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-55757361757966340192011-02-22T08:04:55.921+00:002011-02-22T08:04:55.921+00:00Hermes - good point :)
Jodi - I'm thrilled to...Hermes - good point :)<br /><br />Jodi - I'm thrilled to bits I did it too :)<br /><br />EE - the cards are lovely...<br /><br />Petoskystone - spearmint's a good 'un. I beginning to believe I need to visit a nursery at this time of the year every year. The new season's optimism is most invigorating<br /><br />Jason - welcome! So glad this has inspired you - I look forward to seeing how you get on<br /><br />CG - I couldn't leave out such a good question!<br /><br />Lu - I use winter savory a lot. Savory makes beans less windy too ;)<br /><br />Victoria - glad you like it<br /><br />Juliet - I think the blends are great. Just realised that James Wong is covering the medicinal side of things<br /><br />Fer - yes, I'm lucky :)<br /><br />Plantaliscious - we all have those daydreams! I must remember to do a post on my olive/myrtle cutting back in a couple of months time. I had to do it on my olive last year and it came back stronglyVPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-57580216944476547052011-02-19T09:02:22.601+00:002011-02-19T09:02:22.601+00:00I've just had a blissful daydream in which I g...I've just had a blissful daydream in which I got the remaining job at Jekka's and learnt all about growing herbs from the experts. Think I will have to make do with getting to one of the April open days. Interesting that she has given up trying to extend the season. Thank you for undertaking such an onerous trip on our behalf ;-) You'll have to let us know if you Myrtle sprouts up again.Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-60870173376988486272011-02-19T06:29:40.825+00:002011-02-19T06:29:40.825+00:00Great interview. It must be so nice to live so clo...Great interview. It must be so nice to live so close and being able visit the nursery.ferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16276731855082908670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-44894825336669998552011-02-18T22:48:29.713+00:002011-02-18T22:48:29.713+00:00Really interesting, VP - I look forward to finding...Really interesting, VP - I look forward to finding out what's in the teas. What a shame Jekka has no more books in the pipeline - I'd be interested in one on medicinal herbs too.Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861589817615423847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-57707681401010208512011-02-18T22:16:13.542+00:002011-02-18T22:16:13.542+00:00I really appreciated the advice on herbs for shade...I really appreciated the advice on herbs for shade too. Thanks for the interview - it's fascinatingVictoria Summerleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055381807236106596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-54144220949848209942011-02-18T20:36:47.014+00:002011-02-18T20:36:47.014+00:00Good interview.
I grew summer savory for the fir...Good interview. <br />I grew summer savory for the first time last year and it was great, lots of it and a lovely addition to lots of things. Want to try the winter version now.<br />Sorry to hear about the Bath flower show - I will miss it.Lunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-44380894566106193882011-02-18T18:16:50.240+00:002011-02-18T18:16:50.240+00:00oooh you asked my question! Thanks VP! That's ...oooh you asked my question! Thanks VP! That's fantastic, I have a lovely plant list for my new (shady) herb garden now :DThe Constant Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01219672153177538912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-70968551562274013102011-02-18T15:14:28.923+00:002011-02-18T15:14:28.923+00:00Really enjoyed reading the interview and will defi...Really enjoyed reading the interview and will definitely be taking notes and giving more herbs a try in the garden this year. Thanks.Jasonhttp://agardenerslifeforme.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-66584427285077746512011-02-18T14:57:00.808+00:002011-02-18T14:57:00.808+00:00great interview! it leads me to remember that i am...great interview! it leads me to remember that i am still on a quest seeking herbs/veggies which don't mind indirect sun &/or damp feet. will be trying out spearmint this season. i also enjoy sring nurseries. one can feel the energy of new seeds raising thier leaves towards the sun.petoskystonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633621111274495078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-41396059500960850192011-02-18T13:34:20.680+00:002011-02-18T13:34:20.680+00:00That's why my sorrel went! I have a packet of ...That's why my sorrel went! I have a packet of her cards from the Hampton Court flower show - too pretty to use, I keep them to drool over ...Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-83590186702499094272011-02-18T12:18:18.658+00:002011-02-18T12:18:18.658+00:00What a fantastic interview, VP! I am a fan of Jekk...What a fantastic interview, VP! I am a fan of Jekka McVicar, have several of her books, and am thrilled to bits that you got to do this--and that you live not far from her farm. Learned a lot in this piece...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-265585600331949712011-02-18T09:46:26.931+00:002011-02-18T09:46:26.931+00:00And love her slots on local radio.And love her slots on local radio.Hermeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00968366076064269729noreply@blogger.com