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Aug 5, 2007 20:14:12 GMT 1
Post by emseypop on Aug 5, 2007 20:14:12 GMT 1
thanks cheery  |
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Sept 5, 2007 20:00:04 GMT 1
Post by cheerypeabrain on Sept 5, 2007 20:00:04 GMT 1
I've been out buying seeds and bulbs today YAY!
seeds: cabbage sweetheart type, carrots tendersnax and mini finger (the latter was free)
bulbs: anemone 'blanda blue' and a GORGEOUS one 'bordeaux (15 of each) and 12 ipheion uniflorum rolf fiedler.
Now I'm looking forward to next spring (almost) ;D
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Sept 5, 2007 22:10:17 GMT 1
Post by 4pygmies on Sept 5, 2007 22:10:17 GMT 1
Very good. I'm impressed with your ability to choose bulbs, dearie. I stand there getting more and more greedy but more and more confused and usually just leave empty handed. Last year I got lots of bulbs very cheaply, very late in the season from Focus though. Which was nice.
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Oct 31, 2007 17:17:35 GMT 1
Post by cheerypeabrain on Oct 31, 2007 17:17:35 GMT 1
OK...so have any of you been tempted by your seed catalogues yet?
I've been v good so far, just collecting seed from the cerinthe, mina lobata, & morning glory.
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Nov 9, 2007 23:08:31 GMT 1
Post by Sweetleaf on Nov 9, 2007 23:08:31 GMT 1
I found this elsewhere, and thought some of us might have a go at it. seedypeople.co.uk/howitworks.aspxIts a site dedicated to swopping seeds that you may have in excess for seeds you might want.  |
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Dec 2, 2007 15:00:09 GMT 1
Post by cheerypeabrain on Dec 2, 2007 15:00:09 GMT 1
When is the best time to start buying seed for spring sowing?
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Dec 3, 2007 14:09:19 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Dec 3, 2007 14:09:19 GMT 1
When is the best time to start buying seed for spring sowing? Dunno. I usually do it in the new Year when I remember. |
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Dec 7, 2007 9:07:52 GMT 1
Post by cheerypeabrain on Dec 7, 2007 9:07:52 GMT 1
Well I went out yesterday and got some Love-In-A-Mist seeds, 2 varieties 'Midnight Blue' (90cm ) and good old 'Miss Jekyll' (50cm) My passion for exotics remains tho...bought some more ensete ventriculosum seeds (the wet & cold summer killed off the plants I grew last year, I'll keep them indoors whilst they're young IF they germinate) and Silk Oak (Grevilla robusta)..apparently in Australia they grow to 50'  but it's recommended that it's kept in a smallish pot here and grown as a conservatory plant....might try and Bonsai it... I also got some mooli seeds as I LOVE mooli in a stir fry...and 2 packets of mung bean seeds to grow beansprouts in jam jars... ;D |
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Dec 7, 2007 9:21:36 GMT 1
Post by cheerypeabrain on Dec 7, 2007 9:21:36 GMT 1
I love "love in a mist" too. Having you done any bonsai-ing before Cheery? I can't done any seed buying until we've sorted out the hedge at the bottom of the garden and erected a fence ....... : OH doesn't like spending money! ...my OH doesn't actually know... ;D I have done a Cheery form of Bonsai-ing The witch. I keep the tree in a small pot, trimming the roots every 2 years when I change the compost. I invariably kill them eventually  |
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Dec 7, 2007 9:30:59 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Dec 7, 2007 9:30:59 GMT 1
Succulents make excellent bonsai subjects. Money plants are good - take off the branches as they grow and keep to just one stem. When it's long enough let it branch but trim the branches back to shape from time to time. It's really easy.
Another good subject is Brachychiton which you can sometimes find in garden centres. They take to bonsai well.
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Dec 10, 2007 19:09:55 GMT 1
Post by cheerypeabrain on Dec 10, 2007 19:09:55 GMT 1
A Fiendish Plan.....  My DiL came over yesterday...I handed over numerous packets of seed (free from AG and leftovers) to her....she was suitably impressed. oooh...my seed tin looks practically empty now...what shall I do? |
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Dec 11, 2007 15:42:12 GMT 1
Post by Sweetleaf on Dec 11, 2007 15:42:12 GMT 1
A Fiendish Plan..... My DiL came over yesterday...I handed over numerous packets of seed (free from AG and leftovers) to her....she was suitably impressed. oooh...my seed tin looks practically empty now...what shall I do? Oh dear what a calamity! ;D Dr Sweetleaf advises immediate retail therapy with the seed suppliers catalogues and web sites, or there may be serious repercussions come the spring |
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Dec 11, 2007 16:39:33 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Dec 11, 2007 16:39:33 GMT 1
First cactus seed catalogue for 2008 arrived yesterday. Any orders?
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Dec 11, 2007 16:42:38 GMT 1
Post by cheerypeabrain on Dec 11, 2007 16:42:38 GMT 1
Before I get started on the seed catalogues and websites....can anybody recommend some nice brightly coloured flowers for next spring? My current list for next year...
Cosmos Sensation
Love in a Mist Miss Jekyl
Love in a Mist Midnight Blue
Mina lobata (climber)
Gazania Kiss Bronze
calendula neon
Morning Glory
Verbena Bonariensis
Sunflower Velvet Queen
Gomphocarpus Hairy Balls (snort!)
dahlia Bishop's Children
scabious Ace of Spades
Cosmos Polidor
delphinium chinensis 'Blue Butterfly
The above are all seeds I already have...I only have a small flower border but always manage to cram loads in...the colour mix is from white (cosmos) through pinks to mauves, purples and blues one end...with yellow, oranges and red the other.
I also plant up quite a few pots although I cut back this year...I've prolly got enough. ;D
I have loads of seeds so if anyone wants a share just pm me and I'll stick a few in the post.
Also...I invariably sow too early...do you as well...or are you all restrained and pent up..?
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Dec 11, 2007 16:43:21 GMT 1
Post by cheerypeabrain on Dec 11, 2007 16:43:21 GMT 1
First cactus seed catalogue for 2008 arrived yesterday. Any orders? watchagot then? (she asked greedily) |
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Dec 11, 2007 17:15:55 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Dec 11, 2007 17:15:55 GMT 1
First cactus seed catalogue for 2008 arrived yesterday. Any orders? watchagot then? (she asked greedily) Lots and lots - just ask. |
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Dec 11, 2007 17:59:09 GMT 1
Post by 4pygmies on Dec 11, 2007 17:59:09 GMT 1
watchagot then? (she asked greedily) Lots and lots - just ask. Um, have you got any seeds for that wondrous plant you gave Sweetleaf at Barnsdale Mick? I thought it was gorgeous. |
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Dec 11, 2007 22:43:22 GMT 1
Post by Sweetleaf on Dec 11, 2007 22:43:22 GMT 1
Lots and lots - just ask. Um, have you got any seeds for that wondrous plant you gave Sweetleaf at Barnsdale Mick? I thought it was gorgeous. Euphorbia Horrida? Mick is it Cacti only or are Aloes in it? I want the Aloes I saw on the site you posted in the Aloes thread Polyphylla, Aculeata, Broomii ,and Crosbys Prolific. They all have beautiful rosy colouring and I have to have them, dont I? ;D |
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Dec 12, 2007 9:52:21 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Dec 12, 2007 9:52:21 GMT 1
Um, have you got any seeds for that wondrous plant you gave Sweetleaf at Barnsdale Mick? I thought it was gorgeous. Euphorbia Horrida? Mick is it Cacti only or are Aloes in it? I want the Aloes I saw on the site you posted in the Aloes thread Polyphylla, Aculeata, Broomii ,and Crosbys Prolific. They all have beautiful rosy colouring and I have to have them, dont I? ;D It's both cacti and succulents. I will have a look for you but polyphylla is unlikely and Crosbys Prolific is probably only available as a plant. Any others? |
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Dec 12, 2007 14:21:56 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Dec 12, 2007 14:21:56 GMT 1
I've found a plant of Aloe polyphylla for £8.50. Any good?
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Dec 12, 2007 14:48:39 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Dec 12, 2007 14:48:39 GMT 1
No joy with Crosbys Prolific but I may be able to beg a piece from a fellow collector who has one.
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Dec 12, 2007 16:39:32 GMT 1
Post by Sweetleaf on Dec 12, 2007 16:39:32 GMT 1
I've found a plant of Aloe polyphylla for £8.50. Any good? Yes. ;D |
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Dec 12, 2007 16:40:32 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Dec 12, 2007 16:40:32 GMT 1
I've found a plant of Aloe polyphylla for £8.50. Any good? Yes. ;D Shall I order? |
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Dec 12, 2007 16:42:29 GMT 1
Post by Sweetleaf on Dec 12, 2007 16:42:29 GMT 1
No joy with Crosbys Prolific but I may be able to beg a piece from a fellow collector who has one. That would be lovely |
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Dec 12, 2007 16:48:18 GMT 1
Post by mickthecactus on Dec 12, 2007 16:48:18 GMT 1
No joy with Crosbys Prolific but I may be able to beg a piece from a fellow collector who has one. That would be lovely Crosbys Prolific turns out to be a no no. The website where I found it had exactly the same name as my fellow collector - but it wasn't him so I've drawn a blank there. I've checked all the European nurseries and it doesn't appear. It is probably in the States but they won't send. So - shall I definitely order polyphylla for you then? |
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but it's recommended that it's kept in a smallish pot here and grown as a conservatory plant....might try and Bonsai it...