darbo 4,779 Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 got my first crop of the year asparagus well pleased also pulled the first rhubarb. everything is growing well in the greenhouse. the chickens are laying like no tomorrow sweet. hope everyone has a good growing season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmys shop 182 Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 Fair play to you Darbo ,glad you enjoy it , My Big Mate told me he,s had four Crops this year not sure if he means Shite or that wacky gear . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
craigyboy 1,274 Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 same here mate,asparagus to go wi the lamb for tea tomorrow followed by rhubarb crumble Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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superfurryanimal 91 Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 love rhubarb, in crumble or tart, but really good stewed into a compot and served with duck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,779 Posted April 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 thanks have to give a try with duck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BULLDOUG 199 Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 Ive got so much Rubarb spread about, i think it would be rude not to make some wine this year. All the best lads Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,779 Posted April 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 never tried rhubarb wine is it easy to do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eddie1 2 Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 rhubarb and duck sounds gorgous that any recipes anyone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trappa 518 Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Sounds a good year for ya! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dvdskv 30 Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 I cooked a recipe from a jamie oliver book which had rhubarb in(hot and sour noodles and crispy pork with noodles) which i think now you mention duck is a must for me as i found this dish amazing!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,779 Posted April 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Sounds a good year for ya! its good up to now trappa crunch time will come when i try and grow summer cauliflowers failed for the last 20 years. going to get some old english game bantam hatching eggs and put them under the silkies.liked these little birds for a long time now. hope you have a good growing season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
superfurryanimal 91 Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 rhubarb and duck sounds gorgous that any recipes anyone. look on line for a good rhubarb compote mate, try hugh fernley's site, rhubarb knocks spots off the ushual orange ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
desertdog 149 Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 happy days, whilst avin a walk up the farm i came across some wild asparagus,not quite big enough to cut yet, ill wait a day or to then it should be right and i got given a few trout, so there we go, nice bit of grub.for free,well its goin to cost a few bunnis, a fair trade. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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