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Mr Fothergill’s big marrow update

22nd August 2017 Steve Ott Blog

Our friends at Mr Fothergill’s have joined in the fun and are growing their own giant marrows. have you entered our competition yet? Just in are these pictures of some rather nice marrows being grown at Mr Fothergill’s trials grounds in Kentford, Suffolk. The folks there have been growing along with us and putting our efforts to shame! Don’t forget…

Easton Walled Gardens joins race for giant marrow

13th July 2017 Steve Ott Blog

Gorgeous Grantham garden competes for the prize I thought I’d send you an update on the marrows in the gardens. Our outdoor sown courgette took a week longer to germinate than our indoor sown, but didn’t have to cope with becoming re-established in the veg bed. It has grown larger and fruited before the indoor sown plants, all plants are…

Third time lucky?

11th July 2017 Steve Ott Blog

It’s July 11 and Marvin’s rival (no 3) is growing well ….Just a case of whether the mildew brings an end to his growth spurt!…

6th July 2017

6th July 2017 Steve Ott Blog

Snail supper I am getting visitors in the night. Slugs and snails leaving slimy trails. They have eaten one or two of my leaves despite them being a bit prickly. Of all the lovely stuff to eat in this veg patch they pick me. My skin seems to be hardening a bit so at least my butt is still intact.…

Potential heavyweight champion marrow, Mervin, in a pickle

21st June 2017 Steve Ott Blog

Hopeful for the title of biggest marrow in harvesting tragedy Sad to report that Mervin the marrow, challenger to Marvin in KG’s massive marrow competition mysteriously disappeared last night. Said KG’s editor Steve Ott: “I had just finished my tea which consisted of some freshly harvested roast veggies accompanied by a tasty courgette, lime and coriander side dish and was…

21st June 2017

21st June 2017 Steve Ott Blog

Marvin basking It’s so hot. Longest day and the hottest. What idiot decided to put me in a mini greenhouse? Thankfully I am getting plenty of water. I heard on the marrow vine that Mervin has disappeared. That must mean I am on course to being the biggest marrow in the world.…

7th June 2017

7th June 2017 Steve Ott Blog

Marvin update-the good news and the bad Well the good news is I am starting to become the biggest marrow in the world. The bad news is I have a deformed bottom! The question is should I be removed and let another marrow form or do I continue and risk a rotting bottom? Big dilemma!…

Marvin’s rival looking strong

31st May 2017 Steve Ott Blog

Challenger for Marvin the marrow’s crown, flexes his foliage Recent sunny weather has seen a flush of new, healthy growth for Mervin, Marvin the marrow’s rival for heaviest marrow in our competition. His secret weapon of a dual seephose water supply seems to be paying dividends. Watch out Marvin!…