[clarebear]

I'm going for some of the fruit trees tomorrow. my mum bought one of their apple trees years ago and it's great she gets loads of fruit every year.

[amc]

I went yesterday lunch for gooseberries, wanted 4 but only got 2, someone had beat me to em! They had everything else, bluebery, bramble, red & blackcurrant and raspberry (my local nursery is selling rasps at 70p a cane tho) but consoled myself with a plum tree... off up the allotment to plant em whilst the sun is shining!

[Ruby Red]

Actually went in LIDL today in Burton. I dont know what it was about the place  but I dont think I will be going in again. I wasnt very impressed.

[Sally A]

ruby, you are experiencing everyone first opinion of Lidl - then you get hooked.  

a wide range of veg, half the price of other supermarkets.

Brilliant German brewed beer.

Deli counter witha fab selection of cold meats.

Potato salad - really waxy spud, and creamy sauce - you must try it; ditto coleslaw.

tomato sauce- very tomatoey - can give heinz a run for it's money.

Fruit juices - wide selection.

But.......I've never managed to find a good bottle of red wine, I only tried about 3 times, and now don't even look at it.

I'm sorry, but I'm a big fan - just wish they had one in Bath.

Don't forget to take your own carrier bags folks!

[gobs]

They do sell a couple of nice red wines, just can't remember what they are called, hic.

[sweet nasturtium]

Actually went in LIDL today in Burton. I dont know what it was about the place  but I dont think I will be going in again. I wasnt very impressed.

Wouldn't be anything to do with the fact that they're not English would it Ruby?

[Ice]

Went to Lidl for the first time ever today and got two fruit trees.  What a strange place.  But, I have to say that as a person that frequents second hand shops I found it enlightening.  Lots of very good bargains to be had and a good range of stock.  Odd to us used to English supermarkets but well worth a second look.

[slowef]

I bought a variety of fruit trees to make my new orchard (grand name for a few trees)  :roll:  from Lidl and they are doing well.  

Well that is apart from the one my son strimmed when he came down to help us clear the land  :roll:  :roll: bless him

Our had another load in last time I went so might get a few more.  I got Bramley Apple, Pear trees and Eating apple (can't remember which names) great value I think they were about 3.99 each.

Woolies also had them and Poundland & Wilko's had had great fruit bushes all of which are growing fine in the wilderness I loosely call a garden
 :oops:

[Ruby Red]

A friend suggested I tried ALDI. They think its a bit nicer. Might try to get there tomoz

[GreenOwl]

They're going to be opening a new Aldi near us so I'd love to know what they're like.  Did you get there Ruby Red?  What did you think?

[flash]

After a tour of 4 Lidls I managed a cherry tree and 2 raspberries. All the blueberries and rest of the raspberries had gone.

[EzLou]

Potato salad - really waxy spud, and creamy sauce - you must try it; ditto coleslaw.

I have to disagree there - I cant eat the potato salad - just tastes odd to me for some reason.

BUT try their luxury caramel/shortcake biscuitys - about 80p for four. Oh my God! Thick tasty caramel wonderful buttery base - rich chocolate. Absolutely to die for.

I bought a gooseberry and a Mock Orange the other day - and some nasturtium seeds for 30p a pack!

[gobs]

Potato salad - really waxy spud, and creamy sauce - you must try it; ditto coleslaw.

I have to disagree there - I cant eat the potato salad - just tastes odd to me for some reason.

Best ready made potato salad money can buy, that one is. Love it.

[Sally A]

Must be our Eastern European taste buds Gobs.  Their black forest ham and salamis are excellent too.

[gobs]

Yes, and without going into any deep fermentation, the pickles and juices are outstanding.