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Post by Tig on Sept 19, 2008 23:12:36 GMT
Just wondered if anyone has any plans for sowing anything special next year?? I have bought a few which I haven't tried before - did try some late sown cerinthe this year and they have been lovely  Next year I am going to try some : Datura - Ballerina Tutu?? Eryngium - Alpinum 'Superbum' Melon - Emir f1 I will also sow some more Cobea, which I have limited success with, and (oh I could go on and on  ....)  x Tig |
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Post by Ladygardener on Sept 20, 2008 7:33:53 GMT
Lovely selection Tig.I'd really like to try Eryngium blue hobbit which is dwarf and compact so should suit my small garden well. I've been looking out for it for ages and see that it's new in T&M's catalogue. I've also been thinking of the brugmansia suaveolens but I'm not sure. The pics on here from those of you who grew them look fantastic but I'm not sure I could grow it here with all the rain. |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Sept 20, 2008 19:36:25 GMT
I don't know whether this is because I'm being frugal or what...but I reckon I'm going to be sowing a lot less varieties in 2009....(HAH!) I haven't got the space and I want to concentrate more on me veg next year....
I have a tin-full of seeds already...so I really need more?
<fallsoffchairlaughinghystericallysmiley>
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Post by Tig on Sept 20, 2008 19:55:58 GMT
;D I have a shoebox full too CPB! Just had a look on the packet of Eryngium - Alpinum 'Superbum', they grow 18" - 24" - not too big - and there are 50 seeds in the pack lng - if you want to try a few  x Tig |
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Post by Rosefriend on Sept 21, 2008 6:39:43 GMT
I had a shoebox full - now I have a box twice as big and it is full of all sorts of stuff. I decided I would grow some black leaved geraniums and dahlias after seeing them in a garden here - totally mad....
Then toms, cucumbers, onions, beans.....loads less than this year, of course!!
RF
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Post by Dutchy on Sept 22, 2008 18:00:46 GMT
Ditto that RF and I am still collecting seeds as well but soon I will post a list trying to unload some. I fear the hectic life and overflowing windowsill in 2009 if I ever be as silly as this year again.
I am so going to sow less.......
But in case anyone already knows for sure they want to grow yellow cucumber.
All seeds are on offer.
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 4, 2009 18:37:36 GMT
 at the thought of sowing less Dutchy, will any of us really I wonder. I'm so itching to sow already.
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Jan 4, 2009 19:42:30 GMT
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Post by Tig on Jan 4, 2009 19:50:06 GMT
Cheery you are totally bananas ;D
Some real pretties in there ...
Those last ones are very tempting - I shall resist, I shall resist!! (I have the T & M catalogue right beside me at this very moment!)
x Tig
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 4, 2009 20:15:24 GMT
:)You've been busy CPB. Those marigold look like real producers, I like the paler colours too. Very different looking Dianthus there as well, good luck with them all. It will be interesting to see how you do with that banana, up to 6 months for germination possible,  no doubt you will keep us updated. |
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Post by jean on Jan 4, 2009 20:21:03 GMT
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Post by pharmerlaura on Jan 4, 2009 20:41:43 GMT
;D We find different seeds every year to try..we however have a 78 QUART container that holds our seed stock.. We put in a couple orders for a few things we need.. We had a huge garden last year..7000 sq. ft. not sure if it is going to be as large this year..or larger... We can or freeze everything we grow..& use fresh foods we have put up. Potatoes..onions..carrots..also have dehydrated peppers by the gallons.. ;D ;D So..do we need more seeds?? Yes for the things we want & dont have.. |
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Post by Tig on Jan 5, 2009 0:22:11 GMT
I just wish folk would stop teasing me with banana seeds!! Please let me know how well you do with them, maybe next year .... |
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Post by andy on Jan 5, 2009 10:53:30 GMT
Might have a go with some nice climbing annuals such as Black eyed Susie, Rhodochiton and cleome
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Jan 6, 2009 20:46:03 GMT
I just wish folk would stop teasing me with banana seeds!! Please let me know how well you do with them, maybe next year .... Why not give them a try tig? I use my heated propagator and all you need really is patience! I'll sow mine pretty much as soon as I get them as they generally take a while....up to 8 weeks to germinate. |
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Post by Tig on Jan 6, 2009 23:38:51 GMT
Cheery how very dare you My 'bought' nanas are stored in a freezing garage and will be lucky to emerge unscathed - I already feel like a 'banana murderer" - I can't do that to baby ones  Global warming? Sack 'em all I say (scientist who predict these daft things that is!) Tig |
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Post by Dutchy on Jan 8, 2009 9:06:07 GMT
Erm no Tig. No sacking. Global warming causes the pole to thaw this means the normal downdraft of cold water stops this then reverts the warm gulfstream going past the UK to the pole. Once the warm Gulf stream stops we get an ice age. So Global warming wil give us loads of cold. YIKES. They are right....... ;D ( hope not  ) |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Jan 9, 2009 21:01:49 GMT
Cheery how very dare you My 'bought' nanas are stored in a freezing garage and will be lucky to emerge unscathed - I already feel like a 'banana murderer" - I can't do that to baby ones Global warming? Sack 'em all I say (scientist who predict these daft things that is!) Tig One of my bananas is outside (wrapped) and the others are in the cold GH....they'd BETTER survive! Yours will be fine medear...and the babies are usually small enough to keep as houseplants the first year. (!) go on...you know you want to.... ;D |
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Post by Tig on Jan 10, 2009 19:38:52 GMT
Nope I can't do it to them Cheery, I need to wait and see if the frozen black things I have in the garage ever forgive me and sprout new growth! Anyway I have just bought myself a delightful selection of things to try and grow from seed ~~ Tricyrtis hirta, leycesteria formosa, callistemon rigidus, zinnia - red spider, clematis - Korean beauty, to name but a few  Also got some oriental mustard - ruby streaks, looks pretty enough to grow some in the borders! x Tig |
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x Tig
no doubt you will keep us updated. 
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