Seed frenzy

[zigs]

Picked these up at a closing down sale, less than 50p a packet

 

[CanadianLori]

Wow, lots of eats there.

I tried carrots last year and was rewarded with ones about the size of my baby finger.

my yellow beans were really nasty too.

 

[zigs]

That's a shame Lori, don't let it put you off trying again.

Just clicked on your location, do you know Penny in Collingwood?

 

[CanadianLori]

Collingwood is about 100 miles from me. I have visited there several times as it is a lovely place with good skiing in the windter and bathing in the summer. Is Penny on this forum? If so, I would like to say hello from a "neighbour"!

 

[zigs]

Aah, looked nearer on the map

She's a long standing member of the uk forum, since 2008 I think. Noticed she hadn't been posting and when I checked her profile it said "Help, I can't post."

Sent her an email but not heard back from her yet.

 

[ChanellG]

I have been looking at my seeds and trying to come up with a plan. Some are getting old and I'd like to try and use them if I still can. The seeds I ordered for garden #3 are in as well and I'm anxious to get started with them. No space inside so I need to set up an area for it outdoors and I'm trying to put up another makeshift greenhouse to handle seed trays and cuttings.

 

[DancingLady]

Oh, I'm so jealous! I wish I could grow all those things. Sadly my dreams have been rather dashed by the reality that no matter what I try I can't get enough sun to grow anything edible.

 

[zigs]

Oh, I'm so jealous! I wish I could grow all those things. Sadly my dreams have been rather dashed by the reality that no matter what I try I can't get enough sun to grow anything edible.

Aww, that's a shame, you got too much shade then?

 

[zigs]

I have been looking at my seeds and trying to come up with a plan. Some are getting old and I'd like to try and use them if I still can. The seeds I ordered for garden #3 are in as well and I'm anxious to get started with them. No space inside so I need to set up an area for it outdoors and I'm trying to put up another makeshift greenhouse to handle seed trays and cuttings.

You could try a germination test on a few of the older seeds, saves wasting time like I have with the onions

 

[marlingardener]

Dancinglady, tell us more about your lack of sunshine, and we may be able to help. Lots of vegetables don't require all the sun the seed packets say, and you can "cheat" by having some in containers that can be moved. There are lovely little platforms with wheels that support heavier pots, and can be zipped around to catch the sun.
Tell us, and we'll do our best to get you some edibles!

 

[CanadianLori]

I would think that lettuce and others in the cold crop group wouldn't mind a bit of shade - it's cooler for them.

 

[claudine]

Wow I love sales!
LIke you know, I don't have a garden anymore, but I bought some seeds yesterday too (radish and mung bean). I'll sprout them

 

[zigs]

I was thinking @claudine maybe you should get a tray and start a moss and liverwort garden on your window sill, the fairies would love it

 

[ChanellG]

You could try a germination test on a few of the older seeds, saves wasting time like I have with the onions

Yes, I could do that. Something like this:

I have some nasturtium seeds soaking now. I already put some in starter mix that I sanded a bit with a nail file. The seeds aren't that old, only about two years, but you know how it goes...

 

[claudine]

I was thinking @claudine maybe you should get a tray and start a moss and liverwort garden on your window sill, the fairies would love it

Sounds like a great idea! A small moss garden will look beautiful here
Currently, fairies live in my sprouter. I'm sure they like tiny radish leaves