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Title: Urban gardens
Post by: fifi on March 15, 2013, 11:37:22 AM
                          (http://www.canarias7.es/fotos/o/1303/295167-1p.jpg)

The allotments in Puerto del Rosario are ready to be used. The first lettuces are expected to be ready for eating in approximately 40 days. :)
Link (http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?act=url&depth=1&hl=en&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.ie&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://www.canarias7.es/articulo.cfm%3Fid%3D295167&usg=ALkJrhhZFwluG90mhy_-na7PehtPnjbcOg)

Mayor Marcial Morales said yesterday that the intent of the City is to continue increasing the number of urban gardens in Puerto del Rosario in accordance with demand
Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: Can the Man on March 15, 2013, 13:58:20 PM
Good for them, but they will need to watch out or the Lanzorote potatoe thieves might come and rob their lettuces  ;D
Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: Captain Sensible on March 15, 2013, 14:06:51 PM
I saw these new allotments last night.  They are in El Charco.

It'll be interesting to see what people try to grow.

I'll keep an eye on what's growing! :)
Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: Deso on March 15, 2013, 17:55:50 PM
Quote from: Captain Sensible on March 15, 2013, 14:06:51 PM
I saw these new allotments last night.  They are in El Charco.

It'll be interesting to see what people try to grow.

I'll keep an eye on what's growing! :)

But keep your hands to yourself.   ;D   ;)
Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: Captain Sensible on March 15, 2013, 19:19:36 PM
Look out for my posting in the Homes and Gardens Classifieds ;D  - fruit and veg ;)
Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: Can the Man on March 15, 2013, 21:49:43 PM
Steve rob the spuds and hop the ferry to Lanzarote and sell them there  :P
Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: fifi on March 15, 2013, 22:08:14 PM
 :D :D :D
Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: Paddster on March 16, 2013, 05:39:04 AM
Put your info on here Steve,i'll never remember to look at the other section mate  ::)
Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: meggie on March 17, 2013, 20:13:47 PM
Paddster think he was joking about selling the produce he may nick
Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: Kat Nuts on March 17, 2013, 22:33:23 PM
I think he was telling the truth  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: Captain Sensible on March 17, 2013, 22:54:53 PM
WE'll see what happens in 40 days and 40 nights ;D
Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: growers on April 25, 2013, 22:37:10 PM
How are the allotments going on in El Charco?   
Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: Captain Sensible on April 25, 2013, 22:45:31 PM
I´ll post some pictures tomorrow.  They are being used and a variety of fruit and veg has been planted.
Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: Captain Sensible on April 26, 2013, 11:13:52 AM
The allotments in El Charco, Puerto del Rosario:
(http://s281.photobucket.com/user/ever%20so%20slightly%20irksome/FuerteFox/DSC00584_zps00a3b483.jpg%5B/img)
(http://s281.photobucket.com/user/ever%20so%20slightly%20irksome/FuerteFox/DSC00582_zpsbb331e5b.jpg%5B/img)
(http://s281.photobucket.com/user/ever%20so%20slightly%20irksome/FuerteFox/DSC00581_zpsffe244ac.jpg%5B/img)
(http://s281.photobucket.com/user/ever%20so%20slightly%20irksome/FuerteFox/DSC00577_zpscc698e6b.jpg%5B/img)
Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: growers on April 26, 2013, 18:22:43 PM
Thanks for the photos captain, their courgettes are at the same stage as ours, only ours are in the greenhouse.
Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: duncolm on April 26, 2013, 19:55:32 PM
My courgettes are still in the house. Don't think my greenhouse is warm enough yet   :(
Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: Captain Sensible on May 07, 2013, 21:59:24 PM
Latest photos:

(http://s281.photobucket.com/user/ever%20so%20slightly%20irksome/FuerteFox/DSC00814-1_zpsab5265dc.jpg%5B/img)

(http://s281.photobucket.com/user/ever%20so%20slightly%20irksome/FuerteFox/DSC00813_zps8243b83a.jpg%5B/img)
Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: Captain Sensible on June 17, 2013, 17:38:33 PM
The fruit and veg is doing well on the allotments in Puerto:

(http://s281.photobucket.com/user/ever%20so%20slightly%20irksome/FuerteFox/DSC09110_zps8d223a1c.jpg%5B/img)

(http://s281.photobucket.com/user/ever%20so%20slightly%20irksome/FuerteFox/DSC09114_zps92254290.jpg%5B/img)
Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: woe10 on June 17, 2013, 18:14:54 PM
Got any Rhubarb !!!! 8)
Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: el caballo hambriento on June 17, 2013, 18:57:11 PM
I would like to see these.  Can you give me a street name?
Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: Captain Sensible on June 17, 2013, 19:52:33 PM
They are in El Charco, on Calle Pizarro (at the western end) next to Las Hormiguitas Nursery School.
Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: growers:) on June 17, 2013, 20:17:25 PM
Thanks for keeping us posted.
Look like its a success
Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: dagwood on June 17, 2013, 20:49:14 PM
Cant beat a new spud with salt and butter. None of your tapas or Paella here.   
Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: admin on June 18, 2013, 11:38:27 AM
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Title: Re: Urban gardens
Post by: Captain Sensible on June 18, 2013, 11:52:55 AM
Thanks Admin - that's where they are :D