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Post by emseypop on Oct 24, 2007 14:57:28 GMT 1
Sleepy all I meant was, your the watch tower of the AF campus!Where you lead, others will follow, especially if there's alcohol involved!
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Post by Sleepy on Oct 24, 2007 14:59:05 GMT 1
Sleepy all I meant was, your the watch tower of the AF campus!Where you lead, others will follow, especially if there's alcohol involved! I have never ever had anything to do with the Jehovah Witness movement. |
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 24, 2007 15:00:24 GMT 1
We could go for a novelty giant veg! We should do something like that on the Lottie really, remember there was talk of a sunflower comp  mind you a fair few got trampled by the yobs Hmmmm.... Sweeties novelty giant veg only ever seem to take one shape! Not sure the lads on the board would feel up to competing! I hadnt thought of that.  |
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 24, 2007 15:01:20 GMT 1
Sleepy all I meant was, your the watch tower of the AF campus!Where you lead, others will follow, especially if there's alcohol involved! I have never ever had anything to do with the Jehovah Witness movement. ;D |
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Post by emseypop on Oct 24, 2007 15:08:15 GMT 1
lets all worship in the church of sleepy! sacrifice giant comedy shaped veg in his name.
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 24, 2007 15:27:04 GMT 1
lets all worship in the church of sleepy! sacrifice giant comedy shaped veg in his name. Would you like me to donate some tromboncino? ;D |
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Post by mickthecactus on Oct 24, 2007 15:43:09 GMT 1
lets all worship in the church of sleepy! sacrifice giant comedy shaped veg in his name. Would you like me to donate some tromboncino? ;D I thought you would have worn them all out by now......... |
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Post by Sleepy on Oct 24, 2007 15:44:11 GMT 1
Would you like me to donate some tromboncino? ;D I thought you would have worn them all out by now......... Gosh! Brave man!!! |
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 24, 2007 15:49:42 GMT 1
Would you like me to donate some tromboncino? ;D I thought you would have worn them all out by now......... I thought you would have worn them all out by now......... Gosh! Brave man!!! I have so many things I could say. But Im a lady.  |
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Post by Sleepy on Oct 24, 2007 15:57:56 GMT 1
I thought you would have worn them all out by now......... I have so many things I could say. But Im a lady. True  |
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 24, 2007 16:00:14 GMT 1
I have so many things I could say. But Im a lady. True Your new sig has a lot to do with that reply I think. |
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Post by Sleepy on Oct 24, 2007 16:04:41 GMT 1
True Your new sig has a lot to do with that reply I think. ;D |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Oct 24, 2007 16:12:24 GMT 1
I've got some leek seeds too...so I'll have a go. ;D
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 24, 2007 16:36:10 GMT 1
I've got some leek seeds too...so I'll have a go. ;D I have some young leek plants in at the moment, but I dont mind growing a different variety, what variety do you have Cheery? |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Oct 24, 2007 17:33:50 GMT 1
Have to get back to you when I sort out my tin....
I was thinking (oOo) it doesn't really matter if we don't all grow exactly the same variety, as long as we log where we got the seed from, what variety it is etc....I know in a proper trial we all grow exactly the same type, but as all of us have different gardens etc it's not a scientific trial.
So we could agree to grow a particular type of veg such as leeks or carrots...but each choose our own variety...then compare results.
It doesn't really matter if we turn out to use the same supplier and seed tho...lets be flexible ;D
(as the actress said to the bishop...)
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 24, 2007 17:38:03 GMT 1
Have to get back to you when I sort out my tin.... I was thinking (oOo) it doesn't really matter if we don't all grow exactly the same variety, as long as we log where we got the seed from, what variety it is etc....I know in a proper trial we all grow exactly the same type, but as all of us have different gardens etc it's not a scientific trial. So we could agree to grow a particular type of veg such as leeks or carrots...but each choose our own variety...then compare results. It doesn't really matter if we turn out to use the same supplier and seed tho...lets be flexible ;D (as the actress said to the bishop...) Good thinking. My soil is different, and I have very different conditions, etc. It wouldnt be very scientific youre right. We should have similar methods of recording though. |
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 24, 2007 18:11:16 GMT 1
what about leeks-or are they too boring? Debi and want to try some next year and I saw cheery wants to try some, but I bet 4p will be sick of the sight of them. We could be adventurous and try some yams in a tub, saw that on TV somewhere I love leeks - I could never be bored with them, although I may slightly get fed up with smelling of them....leeks are WONDROUS things - easy to grow, very few problemsor pests and they grow through the winter - the Stirling Albion of vegetables..... |
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Post by Sweetleaf on Oct 24, 2007 22:50:04 GMT 1
Mexican sunflowers, I do like the sound of those too......just a suggestion. We have so many suggestions Im going to leave the final choices to Cheery. Only fair, as she started the thread. I dont expect any objections. |
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 25, 2007 6:57:49 GMT 1
Mexican sunflowers, I do like the sound of those too......just a suggestion. We have so many suggestions Im going to leave the final choices to Cheery. Only fair, as she started the thread. I dont expect any objections. Mexican sunflowers, that's a good idea as they would be good for the back of a border for those people short of space. I am trying to grow Gerberas this year - my plant partner grew some to sell which were beautiful and unusual shades of pink and orange - I would like to grow some of the large flowered ones you see in bouquets. As you say, I am quite happy to let Cheery choose. |
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Post by emseypop on Oct 25, 2007 9:30:49 GMT 1
Mexican sunflowers, I do like the sound of those too......just a suggestion. We have so many suggestions Im going to leave the final choices to Cheery. Only fair, as she started the thread. I dont expect any objections. Mexican sunflowers, that's a good idea as they would be good for the back of a border for those people short of space. I am trying to grow Gerberas this year - my plant partner grew some to sell which were beautiful and unusual shades of pink and orange - I would like to grow some of the large flowered ones you see in bouquets. As you say, I am quite happy to let Cheery choose. me too, anyone but me! |
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Post by karenwl on Oct 26, 2007 20:18:19 GMT 1
Ive got all my seeds for next year leeks carrots parsnips onions cauliflower sprouts cabbage peas etc and all my bedding plant flower seeds, also daliah and sweetpea seeds.
Count me in i will give it a go.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Dec 30, 2007 19:52:38 GMT 1
I'm not fussy...but the general view seems to be leaning towards the following:-
1. Vegetables (outdoor)
Leeks
Carrots
Beetroot
Chili
Parsnips
2. Flowers
Gerberas
Mexican Sunflowers
British Native wild flowers.(I'll leave the experts to suggest varieties)
Sweetpeas
Dahlias
I suggest we also have a GH category for cucumbers, tomatoes etc..I am having a go at cape gooseberries and pepino as well.
If you'd like to add to the list...then we'll have a vote...or we can just pick what we want from the list. Remember to record variety, supplier, compost, % germination etc. Instead of having 'Sweetleaf's Trials' 4P's trials' etc we'll have an individual thread for each veg/flower type if that's OK...'Gerbera Trial Thread' etc...whoever sows first can start it...is that OK?...unless anyone has a better idea.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Jan 7, 2008 17:25:23 GMT 1
I've got my mexican sunflower and gerbera seed ;D
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Post by emseypop on Jan 15, 2008 10:24:13 GMT 1
I've got my mexican sunflower and gerbera seed ;D I've made a shopping list of the things I need to get. What wildflowers are we doing in the end |
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Post by Sleepy on Jan 15, 2008 10:44:30 GMT 1
I've got my mexican sunflower and gerbera seed ;D I've made a shopping list of the things I need to get. What wildflowers are we doing in the end Ragged Robin Ladies Smock Red Campion |
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mind you a fair few got trampled by the yobs
