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Post by emseypop on Feb 23, 2008 13:00:04 GMT 1
Should we all try to sow on the same day d'you think?
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Post by Sleepy on Feb 23, 2008 13:54:26 GMT 1
Should we all try to sow on the same day d'you think? Oh no. It's the end result that matters. And the gardeneners decision on when to sow is a factor of his.her skill. Plus that would give the South coast a 2 week head start! |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Feb 25, 2008 10:44:08 GMT 1
OOh this will be fun! ;D
Who mentioned skill? What's that? In my case it will probably be more luck than judgement! And, I've just realised, I won't get any tips to beat hubby now.
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Post by Sweetleaf on Feb 25, 2008 10:47:37 GMT 1
OOh this will be fun! ;D Who mentioned skill? What's that? In my case it will probably be more luck than judgement! And, I've just realised, I won't get any tips to beat hubby now. Im in.  |
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Post by 4pygmies on Feb 25, 2008 11:21:35 GMT 1
I just found a packet of last year's Russian Giant in the drawer...synchronicity I reckon, so I am definitely having a go.  |
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Post by madonplants on Feb 25, 2008 11:24:17 GMT 1
OOh this will be fun! ;D Who mentioned skill? What's that? In my case it will probably be more luck than judgement! And, I've just realised, I won't get any tips to beat hubby now. Im in. Me too, the kids love doing this as well. Keith |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Feb 25, 2008 12:12:38 GMT 1
I haven't had my seeds delivered yet though....... and I don't have a green house....... or a bed to plant sunflowers in atm : Apart from that you're ready then? ;D |
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Post by madonplants on Feb 25, 2008 12:59:22 GMT 1
I haven't had my seeds delivered yet though....... and I don't have a green house....... or a bed to plant sunflowers in atm : Craig grew one in a large pot a few years ago, with quite some success. As long as they get enough food, light and water, they will be OK. On GW once, didn't the person winning the sunflower competition, grow them in pots up the side of the house, I have forgotten now? Keith |
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Post by debidoos on Feb 29, 2008 12:04:04 GMT 1
woohoo! I'm in!
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Post by emseypop on Mar 10, 2008 18:20:20 GMT 1
Got some sunflower seeds now. ;D My sunflower seeds have started to germinate! ;D I win! Mine are about 10" ;D ;  ;D ;D |
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Post by emseypop on Mar 11, 2008 20:19:47 GMT 1
I caught Marg trying ti nibble one today, they are on the window sill behind her cage! |
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Post by emseypop on Apr 1, 2008 17:21:46 GMT 1
I'm scared to put mine in the ground, the hens are eating everything I may try surrounding them with prickley twigs.
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Post by bogmyrtle on Apr 2, 2008 8:51:13 GMT 1
How's everyone's sunflower seedlings doing? I didn't plant mine until Easter - but they are poking their little heads through! Well some are, I check them & talk to them every night! Emseypop, yours are doing well considering you are battling with guinea pigs and the hens probably having a go at them! ;D It's nothing to do with us sending vibes & instructions out to them honest!  ;D |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Apr 2, 2008 14:51:37 GMT 1
I've just thought - do I win for the shortest one? ;D
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 2, 2008 15:01:56 GMT 1
I've just thought - do I win for the shortest one? ;D You very well might do ;D |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Apr 2, 2008 15:10:10 GMT 1
I've just thought - do I win for the shortest one? ;D You very well might do ;D I don't want to fall off the ladder when I measure them - some hope that they are that tall but you never know! |
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 2, 2008 15:19:40 GMT 1
You very well might do ;D I don't want to fall off the ladder when I measure them - some hope that they are that tall but you never know! I had one around 12' tall last year. |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Apr 2, 2008 16:03:21 GMT 1
I don't want to fall off the ladder when I measure them - some hope that they are that tall but you never know! I had one around 12' tall last year. Any tips then? ;D |
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 2, 2008 16:11:21 GMT 1
I had one around 12' tall last year. Any tips then? ;D You need to plant it in a place where it will get plenty of sun. Kings Heath ideally, or New Zealand. |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Apr 2, 2008 16:12:37 GMT 1
You need to plant it in a place where it will get plenty of sun. Kings Heath ideally, or New Zealand. And buy a longer ladder & tape measure! ;D Roan, can I send you my seeds please? ;D |
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Post by roan on Apr 2, 2008 17:55:44 GMT 1
You need to plant it in a place where it will get plenty of sun. Kings Heath ideally, or New Zealand. And buy a longer ladder & tape measure! ;D Roan, can I send you my seeds please? ;D Of course you can! ;D One year our Mayor decided to make us Sunflower City and the council gave free seeds to every household. They are also grown commercially for their seeds here. Sleepy might think you were cheating though! ;D |
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Post by 4pygmies on Apr 2, 2008 20:26:26 GMT 1
And buy a longer ladder & tape measure! ;D Roan, can I send you my seeds please? ;D Of course you can! ;D One year our Mayor decided to make us Sunflower City and the council gave free seeds to every household. They are also grown commercially for their seeds here.Sleepy might think you were cheating though! ;D Isn't that a lovely idea? If only our local councils did things like that....... I wonder if I could persuade our parish council to do something similar? Or I could send seeds home with every child from school! Wouldn't that be brilliant....ooh, Roan I can feel a new PTA initiative coming on....... |
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Post by roan on Apr 2, 2008 20:59:47 GMT 1
Of course you can! ;D One year our Mayor decided to make us Sunflower City and the council gave free seeds to every household. They are also grown commercially for their seeds here.Sleepy might think you were cheating though! ;D Isn't that a lovely idea? If only our local councils did things like that....... I wonder if I could persuade our parish council to do something similar? Or I could send seeds home with every child from school! Wouldn't that be brilliant....ooh, Roan I can feel a new PTA initiative coming on....... Ah, 4P, you must be getting better then! ;D |
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Post by debbiem on Apr 3, 2008 8:17:53 GMT 1
Of course you can! ;D One year our Mayor decided to make us Sunflower City and the council gave free seeds to every household. They are also grown commercially for their seeds here.Sleepy might think you were cheating though! ;D Isn't that a lovely idea? If only our local councils did things like that....... I wonder if I could persuade our parish council to do something similar? Or I could send seeds home with every child from school! Wouldn't that be brilliant....ooh, Roan I can feel a new PTA initiative coming on....... They've sent our kids home with sunflower seeds in a pot before. Go for it 4P. |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Apr 3, 2008 9:17:09 GMT 1
Of course you can! ;D One year our Mayor decided to make us Sunflower City and the council gave free seeds to every household. They are also grown commercially for their seeds here.Sleepy might think you were cheating though! ;D Isn't that a lovely idea? If only our local councils did things like that....... I wonder if I could persuade our parish council to do something similar? Or I could send seeds home with every child from school! Wouldn't that be brilliant....ooh, Roan I can feel a new PTA initiative coming on....... Great idea 4pygmies! |
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