Not in the same league!

@Fleura (29108)
United Kingdom
June 13, 2021 12:06pm CST
A few days ago I visited neighbours and they told me they were still eating spinach from the perpetual spinach plants I gave them last spring. They proudly showed me a few weedy-looking plants about 6 inches tall. I was pleased of course but a bit taken aback - I have the same plants and mine are about 6 feet tall, they are taller than me! This weekend we were visiting friends. I thought of taking some rhubarb but was told they already had a rhubarb plant that was doing really well, so when we went into their garden I was surprised to see a pathetic few thin stems in their garden bed, again my rhubarb is about ten times the size! I guess it’s all about expectations. As long as they are pleased, that’s fine : ) All rights reserved. © Text and image copyright Fleur 2021.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Jun 21
Wow, your garden is doing very well. The soil makes a huge difference.
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Fleur
@Fleura (29108)
• United Kingdom
14 Jun 21
Thank you. Yes it really does; I am constantly 'feeding' mine!
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Jun 21
@Fleura It shows they are well fed.
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Nevena Zivkovic
@Nevena83 (65282)
• Serbia
14 Jun 21
There is also a big difference in the land.
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Fleur
@Fleura (29108)
• United Kingdom
14 Jun 21
That's very true, I've added heaps of compostable stuff to mine.
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Nevena Zivkovic
@Nevena83 (65282)
• Serbia
14 Jun 21
@Fleura That's the difference, you feed your land and that's why your plants are more advanced.
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Marlina
@marlina (154166)
• Canada
14 Jun 21
You must be doing right!
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Fleur
@Fleura (29108)
• United Kingdom
14 Jun 21
Thanks! Sometimes things just work out ok!
Anna
@LadyDuck (457822)
• Switzerland
14 Jun 21
I think you are right, the important is that they are happy with their vegetables. The quality of the soil is important, but also the organic fertilizer and the position in the garden.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (457822)
• Switzerland
14 Jun 21
@Fleura I never say a word when people show me something very proud of what they are showing.
Fleur
@Fleura (29108)
• United Kingdom
14 Jun 21
I certainly didn't make any derogatory remarks, I was pleased that in their eyes, things are doing well : )
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (48908)
• United States
14 Jun 21
You must have a green thumb (fingers)
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Fleur
@Fleura (29108)
• United Kingdom
14 Jun 21
Sometimes I do - but it isn't consistent!
DianneN
@DianneN (246525)
• United States
14 Jun 21
I’m sure I’m in the category with your neighbors. My spinach is bolting now, but I noticed a few more tomatoes, a zucchini, and one new pepper. I’m overjoyed!. Your garden is so lush!
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Fleur
@Fleura (29108)
• United Kingdom
14 Jun 21
Thatnks! Yesterday I picked the first few pods of peas and today I harvested the first of the broad beans for dinner, which is quite satisfying : )
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DianneN
@DianneN (246525)
• United States
14 Jun 21
@Fleura How awesome! I'm about to pick lettuce and what's left of our spinach for a side salad. It's so gratifying to do that!
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marguicha
@marguicha (215325)
• Chile
13 Jun 21
My daughter has wonderful veggies but has spent a lot of time with her soil.
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Fleur
@Fleura (29108)
• United Kingdom
13 Jun 21
You certainly do get more out if you put more in!
louievill
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
13 Jun 21
I think the very first things to look at here is soil quality , ideal amount of water plants get, and how and where they are planted in terms of position to the sun. Pleasure and fulfillment is subjective you know
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Fleur
@Fleura (29108)
• United Kingdom
13 Jun 21
Yes you are right. I'm just glad they are pleased and I didn't comment on the size : ) I put a lot of time and effort into building up my soil with loads of compostable materials of all sorts, and I think it pays off!
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