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Mar 5, 2008 16:04:35 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Mar 5, 2008 16:04:35 GMT 1
I sowed most of this year's cacti and succulents just before I left.
Had a quick look when I got in yesterday and some are up already.
There's a couple I am leaving until summer as they need 115F to germinate!
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Mar 5, 2008 16:07:06 GMT 1
Post by 4pygmies on Mar 5, 2008 16:07:06 GMT 1
I presume that's in a propagator? It's such a nice feeling seeing all the new babies growing. I can't understand why everyone doesn't garden... I can't sow any cactus seeds for ages can I? I haven't got a propagator..  |
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Mar 5, 2008 16:09:50 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Mar 5, 2008 16:09:50 GMT 1
Yes and yes.
Should be OK in May.
Do you want some seeds? see the Cactus board.
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Mar 5, 2008 18:16:23 GMT 1
Post by cheerypeabrain on Mar 5, 2008 18:16:23 GMT 1
My gazanias (all 3 varieties) and chrysanthemum seeds are all germinating 3 days after sowing! Gosh. ;D
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Mar 6, 2008 18:57:03 GMT 1
Post by cheerypeabrain on Mar 6, 2008 18:57:03 GMT 1
My tithonia rotundifolia are germinating now... ;D life if good...
Today I have sown some musa seed....never managed to get them to germinate so far....so everything's crossed.....
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Mar 7, 2008 9:39:55 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Mar 7, 2008 9:39:55 GMT 1
My tithonia rotundifolia are germinating now... ;D life if good... Today I have sown some musa seed....never managed to get them to germinate so far....so everything's crossed..... Presumably Doreen helped with the first lot. ;D |
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Mar 7, 2008 17:44:00 GMT 1
Post by cheerypeabrain on Mar 7, 2008 17:44:00 GMT 1
Doreen had nothing to do with them Mick... ;D altho I spose indirectly in a passive role she was 'supporting' me in my efforts....
The thing about ensete and musa seeds is that they require great patience...a characteristic sadly lacking in my make-up....
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Mar 7, 2008 17:54:48 GMT 1
Post by 4pygmies on Mar 7, 2008 17:54:48 GMT 1
My pots of Rose Campion look as if something is happening..sadly Posie cat dumped a tray of poppy seeds on top of them though so I dunno which is germinating yet..  I scraped as much compost off as I could. I shall be very indeed if the Rose Campion don't show. |
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Mar 7, 2008 18:04:30 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Mar 7, 2008 18:04:30 GMT 1
Doreen had nothing to do with them Mick... ;D altho I spose indirectly in a passive role she was 'supporting' me in my efforts.... The thing about ensete and musa seeds is that they require great patience...a characteristic sadly lacking in my make-up.... It was the seed name that caught my imagination Cheery.... |
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Mar 7, 2008 18:06:45 GMT 1
Post by cheerypeabrain on Mar 7, 2008 18:06:45 GMT 1
aaaaaaahhhhhhhh......(cognitive leap)  |
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Mar 7, 2008 18:07:39 GMT 1
Post by 4pygmies on Mar 7, 2008 18:07:39 GMT 1
Men....! : |
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Mar 7, 2008 18:10:58 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Mar 7, 2008 18:10:58 GMT 1
Men....! : Wonderful chaps aren't we... |
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Mar 8, 2008 18:08:36 GMT 1
Post by cheerypeabrain on Mar 8, 2008 18:08:36 GMT 1
I've had a brilliant day pottering in the GH.....
Pricked out Gazanias 'Sunshine Mixed' and 'Dynastar Inferno', the rest of the Trifolium Rubens and Centranthus, also a chrysanthemum 'Eastern Star' and a few of the RHS tithonia rotundifolia seedlings.
Potted on 7 dahlias 'Bishops Children' and 5 pelargoniums 'Moulin Rouge'....potted up 3 houseplants I've grown on from cuttings (2 ferny ones and a jade plant) to take to work on Monday for the boss' office.
Planted out the bleeding heart in a sheltered spot as it's going mad and throwing out lots of growth, put chicken manure pellets on the winter onions and weeded the (soon to be moved) veg patch....sigh.
It's blowing a gale outside...OH had to anchor the fence with stakes where it's looking a bit unstable.
AND all I've eaten today is a boiled egg and soldiers....I've been enjoying myself sooo much I forgot to have any lunch!
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Mar 8, 2008 18:52:03 GMT 1
Post by 4pygmies on Mar 8, 2008 18:52:03 GMT 1
Gosh...you have an impressive collection of babies already, Cheery! I have just oiked smallest out of the main bathroom for the duration and started sowing the seeds that need heat this afternoon - Globe Artichokes, Alpine Strawberries, Mexican Sunflowers (T&M  ), Erigeron, A Grass with a very long name ;D, Gazania Anise Hyssop - so far. Jolly good fun.....  |
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Mar 8, 2008 19:07:21 GMT 1
Post by 4pygmies on Mar 8, 2008 19:07:21 GMT 1
I know - what do you bet that's all I get? I long for a big patch of Rose Campion you see......
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Mar 8, 2008 19:11:59 GMT 1
Post by 4pygmies on Mar 8, 2008 19:11:59 GMT 1
They might have to! ;D
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Mar 10, 2008 9:23:57 GMT 1
Post by 4pygmies on Mar 10, 2008 9:23:57 GMT 1
I have several pots now with two different sorts of seeds..I may have to harden my heart and pull out the poppy babies  I hate doing that...... OOH! The good news is that I had a nose around my old cold frame which I haven't done anything with for months (no lid so no need to water) and I have found a tray with about a dozen Oriental Poppy plants in it! I forgot I potted them up last year in 3" pots and shoved them in there. They look really well too - I think they will flower this year - coo! |
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Mar 14, 2008 8:21:44 GMT 1
Post by 4pygmies on Mar 14, 2008 8:21:44 GMT 1
I am finally getting to the pricking out stage with some of my seed trays <rubshandswithgleesmiley> This cold snap has slowed things down quite a lot. I have loads and loads of Purple Sprouting Broccoli babies - I hate throwing seedlings away but there are about 3000 - and I only sowed a fraction of the packet : And all the Broad Beans and Peas are up so they can go into the polytunnel now for a while. I have room to sow the next batch now. Teehee...... |
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Mar 14, 2008 12:29:05 GMT 1
Post by Sweetleaf on Mar 14, 2008 12:29:05 GMT 1
Mine are way behind, Im going to have a word with them, and see what can be done, threatening them with the compost heap may work. : I am going in the greenhouses this afternoon to have a good go, there are loads of things waiting, for me to do. |
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Mar 14, 2008 12:36:40 GMT 1
Post by madonplants on Mar 14, 2008 12:36:40 GMT 1
Mine are way behind, Im going to have a word with them, and see what can be done, threatening them with the compost heap may work. : I am going in the greenhouses this afternoon to have a good go, there are loads of things waiting, for me to do. Nooooooooooooo, remember The Good Life and the bean experiment, talk nicely, play nice music, but don't threaten, please! ;D Keith |
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Mar 14, 2008 12:43:36 GMT 1
Post by Sweetleaf on Mar 14, 2008 12:43:36 GMT 1
Mine are way behind, Im going to have a word with them, and see what can be done, threatening them with the compost heap may work. : I am going in the greenhouses this afternoon to have a good go, there are loads of things waiting, for me to do. Nooooooooooooo, remember The Good Life and the bean experiment, talk nicely, play nice music, but don't threaten, please! ;D Keith OH! Ok Keith, Ill take the radio out with me and play "Fluff" for them! That should make them feel nice www.last.fm/music/Black+Sabbath/+videos/+1-CtkmRiA5UOE |
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Mar 14, 2008 12:48:15 GMT 1
Post by madonplants on Mar 14, 2008 12:48:15 GMT 1
Nooooooooooooo, remember The Good Life and the bean experiment, talk nicely, play nice music, but don't threaten, please! ;D Keith OH! Ok Keith, Ill take the radio out with me and play "Fluff" for them! That should make them feel nice www.last.fm/music/Black+Sabbath/+videos/+1-CtkmRiA5UOESounds alright. Is this the greenhouse that had a recent mishap? Then the seeds are feeling upset, give them a second chance! ;D Keith |
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Mar 14, 2008 12:51:00 GMT 1
Post by Sweetleaf on Mar 14, 2008 12:51:00 GMT 1
I shall, Keith, and Ill give them lots of company, too |
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Mar 14, 2008 12:53:55 GMT 1
Post by Sleepy on Mar 14, 2008 12:53:55 GMT 1
I shall, Keith, and Ill give them lots of company, too Nyaaaah... Poke a hat pin up their jacksey - that'll make em get a move on ;D |
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Mar 14, 2008 12:58:40 GMT 1
Post by madonplants on Mar 14, 2008 12:58:40 GMT 1
I shall, Keith, and Ill give them lots of company, too Nyaaaah... Poke a hat pin up their jacksey - that'll make em get a move on ;D Is that what works for you then, Sleepy? Keith |
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I scraped as much compost off as I could. I shall be very 
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I hate doing that......
