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Title: Anyone for hors d'ouvres?
Post by: Amazin on July 08, 2008, 23:27:38
Okay okay, I know it's not much of a feast and that it'll probably drop off in about a week but it's here NOW -  so come on all you optimists, get the pitta bread ready!
Title: Re: Anyone for hors d'ouvres?
Post by: betula on July 08, 2008, 23:30:55
Reminds me of the joy I felt with my one cucumber LOL :)
Title: Re: Anyone for hors d'ouvres?
Post by: Amazin on July 08, 2008, 23:43:52
That's our picnic sorted, then!

Any more?
Title: Re: Anyone for hors d'ouvres?
Post by: tim on July 09, 2008, 06:39:33
What is it, Amazin??
Title: Re: Anyone for hors d'ouvres?
Post by: allaboutliverpool on July 09, 2008, 09:37:14
For the second year running, my Olive which is about 7 feet tall has flowers.

How big and old is yours and is it in a pot?

Title: Re: Anyone for hors d'ouvres?
Post by: Amazin on July 09, 2008, 12:26:58
Yup, it's an olive (singular, but I live in hope).

Mine is about three years old, in a large pot, and has flowered every year since I've had it but not a hint of fruit until now.

Think I'll go whittle some cocktail sticks.

;D
Title: Re: Anyone for hors d'ouvres?
Post by: Sparkly on July 09, 2008, 12:58:11
Very cute Amazin. Olives are one thing I do not like, but I still fancy growing a tree just for the challenge!
Title: Re: Anyone for hors d'ouvres?
Post by: Amazin on July 09, 2008, 13:22:29
It's a really pretty tree, Sparkly - with or without the 'harvest'.

;D
Title: Re: Anyone for hors d'ouvres?
Post by: Tinkie_Bear on July 09, 2008, 19:02:15
Hubby brought me a standard olive tree earlier this year, it's about 4' tall in it's pot, not only has it flowered but it now has little fruit on it - is there any chance I will get to eat them?

Helen x
Title: Re: Anyone for hors d'ouvres?
Post by: allaboutliverpool on July 09, 2008, 19:25:48
I understand it is possible in England but it depends on the variety.

It is not as simple as pulling them off the tree and eating them as they are too bitter.

I think they have to be soaked in brine and it is quite a palaver.

Good luck!
Title: Re: Anyone for hors d'ouvres?
Post by: lolabelle on July 09, 2008, 19:33:53
mine has an abundance of flowers no fruit yet its 5f tall in a big pot, had one olive on last year but never grow to full olive size ;)