tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post3106204403928172976..comments2023-09-07T15:35:59.964+01:00Comments on The Compost Bin: Exotic seeds and a Homegrown RevolutionCompostwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-35971483478390723962013-02-17T10:36:32.017+00:002013-02-17T10:36:32.017+00:00You are lucky to be able to grow thibgs like that!...You are lucky to be able to grow thibgs like that!<br /><br />I am pleased I managed to grow some lemongrass and some sweet potatoes :-)<br />Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-65899396781175484242013-02-15T01:54:02.902+00:002013-02-15T01:54:02.902+00:00I'm down here in Victoria, Australia and plan ...I'm down here in Victoria, Australia and plan on trying a few exotics too and exotic versions of the norm as well. I've planted purple sprouting broccoli (maybe my kids will eat purple food) although I chose white cauli's over the pink ones. I've also got purple brussel sprouts (my mad husband and 4-year-old eat the horrid things) which I'm going to try. I've also just Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-30367287902949196662013-02-13T18:21:05.260+00:002013-02-13T18:21:05.260+00:00And yes, Feverfew is a weed in my garden - good jo...And yes, Feverfew is a weed in my garden - good job the hens like to nibble on it ( can birds with beaks nibble? )<br /><br />Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-88252839381152873322013-02-13T18:20:20.911+00:002013-02-13T18:20:20.911+00:00Hi Oya's Daughter - I knowwhat you mean about ...Hi Oya's Daughter - I knowwhat you mean about too many seeds...!<br /><br />I was interested to see how many things james Wong had listed as "exotic" when I have been growing them for years already - yes I forgot to mention bergamot - love the scent of it :-)<br /><br />Sol - Nice to see you back commenting :-)<br />I agree about the Asparagus peas - I grow HSL ones and although Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-42542590389170216822013-02-13T18:10:22.345+00:002013-02-13T18:10:22.345+00:00I have grown asparagus peas 3 years. I have not b...I have grown asparagus peas 3 years. I have not been won over by them and they aren't on my plan for this year.<br /><br />I have grown fever few for quite a few years. it seems to grow like mad if left Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-17103495139169280352013-02-13T16:38:14.128+00:002013-02-13T16:38:14.128+00:00I've definitely been trying to grow more over-...I've definitely been trying to grow more over-wintering crops such as greens from Japan or China; I think it's important in our changing climate to grow things which may not necessarily be traditional but can adapt to varying conditions. I have got seeds coming which are from a Japanese variety which is called "land seaweed". It's trendy stuff and insanely priced so I Oya's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184649716540468970noreply@blogger.com