tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27867725.post3448434529342842716..comments2023-08-27T17:59:10.014+10:00Comments on Amongst Gum Trees: Little Rays of SunshineMarijkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13577363925336203716noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27867725.post-58145698612178566012016-10-23T20:08:46.121+11:002016-10-23T20:08:46.121+11:00We've grown purple beans several times - I lov...We've grown purple beans several times - I love their flavour and that they are easier to detect amongst the green leaves and stems. Will keep the purple podded pea in mind for next year. :)Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27867725.post-76613625155996345812016-10-17T08:18:14.819+11:002016-10-17T08:18:14.819+11:00Oh no! How is Sophie now?Oh no! How is Sophie now?Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448595911801738792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27867725.post-26494248107499294602016-10-17T07:57:19.737+11:002016-10-17T07:57:19.737+11:00It's a purple podded pea, an old heirloom vari...It's a purple podded pea, an old heirloom variety I grew up with in The Netherlands (Eden seeds sells them). The kids ate them as snow peas, but let them mature and they make a great dried (brown) pea. Perfect for winter dishes. The beans are in as well, we've started picking the first butter beans. Did you get the purple beans as well? They grow very well (and pretty) but turn green upon cooking. Our kids call them magic beans!Marijkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13577363925336203716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27867725.post-22175802884386524592016-10-17T06:31:00.619+11:002016-10-17T06:31:00.619+11:00Sorry to hear about Sophie's health struggles,...Sorry to hear about Sophie's health struggles, which in turn effect all the family too. Sounds like perfect timing for Laura's arrival!<br /><br />Pretty splashes of colour are always welcome and we have so many more this time of year. Are they purple snow peas? I've not seen purple peas before. Miss O has just removed her finished peas and planted three varieties of beans.Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.com