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Post by Rosefriend on Dec 3, 2006 20:26:48 GMT
PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT: Garden trials for 2007 season
As we enjoy exchanging information on our successes (and failures), we thought it would be fun and informative to run a small series of trials next season, hoping to include as many members as possible. It might even help to better understand the effect of regional and international location on commonly grown plants.
All can be grown in pots - and the climbers up drainpipes - if necessary, so it's in no way exclusive, and by growing two of any (or all) there's an element of competition, but only between tomatoes etc, not members...
So, we thought we'd suggest as subjects any or all of the following pairs: two tomato varieties (one plum, one cherry), two runner beans, two French beans, two sunflowers (dwarf and giant), two sweet peas, and two chillies.
Full details will follow in due course. We will nominate the varieties, and will be approaching seed suppliers to see if there's any chance we can get sponsorship in the form of seeds for you, but the basic idea is that having got the specified seeds, each participant will grow in their chosen way and, if possible, keep a form of pictorial diary of progress.
We will set up a 'trials' sub board similar to "my garden/allotment" where each gardener will have a picture thread and one for comment. At the end of the season, we'll collate information in an attempt to demonstrate top tips and pitfalls - much can be learned from set-backs as well as from stunning results.
As an indication of interest, members who would like to participate and be notified of the full details, please add your name by way of a post below. You'll see this announcement in several Boards - you only need to respond once!
Rosefriend
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Post by isabella on Dec 3, 2006 20:41:56 GMT
I would love to join in the trials  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2006 21:36:26 GMT
Hi- happy to join re tomatoes and Sweet Peas - just let me know which varieties - have already started Sweet Peas but am always happy to do more.
Take care - PA
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Post by 4pygmies on Dec 3, 2006 22:38:35 GMT
I'm definitely up for it!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2006 12:35:53 GMT
Sounds great, as a newbie a trial would also help me learn.
I do like Tomato's and Chillis so they would be the ones I would go with, depends on the varities though as I have already put my seed order through.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2006 14:40:34 GMT
I'd like to be counted in please
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2006 20:55:11 GMT
Min's a tentative yes, can tomatoes and chillies be in G H, ? can also do sunflower and sweetpeas. have to learn how to post pic's first. Joan  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2006 21:01:05 GMT
Count me in ill do tomatoes and sunflowers
Karen
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Post by longpod on Dec 9, 2006 18:27:15 GMT
Hi Rosefriend,
Count me in, though I dont think I can grow sweet peas here, might get a bit too hot, but will have a go.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2006 22:34:02 GMT
Do numerous informal fun trials on another board but would be happy to take part in one or two on here as well |
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Post by Plocket on Dec 13, 2006 9:44:33 GMT
I'll join in!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2006 21:52:28 GMT
I'd love to join in - but with a house move due soon  - I can't commit to joining in at the moment  |
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Post by Plocket on Dec 14, 2006 9:16:33 GMT
Ooooooh have you got a buyer?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2006 13:16:02 GMT
No Plocket - just wishful thinking on my part  |
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Post by Plocket on Dec 14, 2006 13:57:09 GMT
Well I keep thinking of you. Fingers crossed it will happen soon.
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Post by paul r82 on Dec 29, 2006 13:25:46 GMT
I'll join in the trials. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2006 12:40:24 GMT
Me too....
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Post by MamIDdau on Jan 2, 2007 20:28:51 GMT
I wouldn't mind trying the sweet peas, I like them and never grown them before. Remind me of my gran's garden years ago when we used to go out picking broad beans. I actually used to like eatin them then too. Ugh.
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Post by borderbabe on Jan 3, 2007 15:45:14 GMT
Can I join the tomato and chilli trials pretty please ?!!!
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Post by sleepysunday on Jan 3, 2007 15:49:17 GMT
<whisper>I don't think anyone can really stop you BB</whisper> ;D
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Jan 3, 2007 16:21:32 GMT
Count me in ;D
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Jan 3, 2007 16:31:42 GMT
ROSEFRIEND ;D ;D
I'm not sure if this could be helpful but I work in a nursery and we deal with a certain large commercial seed company. I could get the seeds at cost price if that would be of any help.
S
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Post by MamIDdau on Jan 3, 2007 19:14:48 GMT
Oh do we get them sent out? I thought we all bought them ourselves?! I was all ready to see if we sold them at work lol
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Post by oldmoleskins on Jan 7, 2007 17:40:12 GMT
For those that bookmarked this thread for developments, see the new thread "Garden Trials for 2007 Season - the varieties"
OM/Rosefriend
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