tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post3982326732878759556..comments2023-09-07T15:35:59.964+01:00Comments on The Compost Bin: Request spotCompostwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-28020286780043239702009-02-19T17:17:00.000+00:002009-02-19T17:17:00.000+00:00I would like info on starting early and the use of...I would like info on starting early and the use of row covers. When and how you transplant seedlings.<BR/><BR/>This is such a great idea.<BR/>Thanks<BR/><BR/>~Karyn<BR/><BR/>I haven't mentioned it before but I am in love with your compost bins :) I just like the looks of themAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-24431826067513710032009-02-13T23:35:00.000+00:002009-02-13T23:35:00.000+00:00How to sow, when to transplant, easy seeds, mixed ...How to sow, when to transplant, easy seeds, mixed soil (mine is heavy clay) hints and tips. Oh and it would be unheated areas or indoors and move outside when need to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-30785640592873842002009-02-13T18:55:00.000+00:002009-02-13T18:55:00.000+00:00Hmm, for me the two biggies I'm facing at the mome...Hmm, for me the two biggies I'm facing at the moment are: when to sow (emphasis on staggered sowing to avoid one enormous crop!) but most importantly, how to indoor sow without the benefit of a greenhouse or polytunnel but *with* three curious cats and limited indoor space...! At the moment, all the seeds I've bought are outdoor planting only but that has obviously restricted things somewhat!<BR/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-73345734360549287572009-02-13T15:52:00.001+00:002009-02-13T15:52:00.001+00:00I love reading your blog - so much so I nominated ...I love reading your blog - so much so I nominated it for a small blog award.Chunkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00451089019032918821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-88051713904009602482009-02-13T15:52:00.000+00:002009-02-13T15:52:00.000+00:00I love reading your blog - so much so I nominated ...I love reading your blog - so much so I nominated it for a small blog award.Chunkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00451089019032918821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-66143476265322634912009-02-13T11:34:00.000+00:002009-02-13T11:34:00.000+00:00I can see your dilemma. I definitely need to know ...I can see your dilemma. I definitely need to know (1)Types of veg and varieties in your opinion that would be suitable & successful in tubs and grow bags to be grown from seed and how to go about it. Mainly salad veg and courgettes and aubergine and toms would be good. Peppers too may be. Not carrots, potatoes or parsnips though. I get a lot from a community farming project box scheme. (2)AnyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-11368654214646503952009-02-13T09:58:00.000+00:002009-02-13T09:58:00.000+00:00Oh, yes, please do! I'd love to have info on "how"...Oh, yes, please do! I'd love to have info on "how" to sow, particularly starting seeds inside to give them the best start possible, and how to transplant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-78207654049620533272009-02-13T01:18:00.000+00:002009-02-13T01:18:00.000+00:00In my case CW... its when I should be planting see...In my case CW... its when I should be planting seeds... It can be one big muddle to me.... and then how long should it be before I plant begin to plant them out in the garden. <BR/>I ended up been really late with stuff last year. <BR/>Also my greenhouse is unheated so that adds to my dilemma and I have no room in the house for starting off seeds.<BR/>Also any useful tips to do with sowing seeds aromatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05447370086320779186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-13617786060720159192009-02-12T22:46:00.000+00:002009-02-12T22:46:00.000+00:00Well! :-)THAT was a heck of a response!I guess I a...Well! :-)THAT was a heck of a response!<BR/><BR/>I guess I am going to be doing a seed-y post some time soon....<BR/><BR/>:-)<BR/><BR/>what though, exactly , is it you are all after,???<BR/><BR/>is it HOW to sow (the mechanics of sowing ie how deep, how much water, light, warmth etc) , or what to sow where and when, or what?<BR/><BR/>I have had a few pointers from some of your posts, but could doCompostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-71224245406551572212009-02-12T20:50:00.000+00:002009-02-12T20:50:00.000+00:00Yes, seeds please!Yes, seeds please!Rabbit Hill Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734516501668617892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-44436647238803666592009-02-12T20:45:00.000+00:002009-02-12T20:45:00.000+00:00OHHHH yes please!! CW!! That would be great. Would...OHHHH yes please!! CW!! That would be great. Would be very interesting and helpful. I do love my garden in a veggie/flower and herby way but often things turn out quite disastrously so would love to learn from an eggspurt!! (sorry could not resist the pun... lol!!) <BR/>Would also like some of your aromatherapy recipes for creams etc if that is possible. Plus aromatherapy for pets.... <BR/>Will aromatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05447370086320779186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-25695746825301388562009-02-12T19:17:00.000+00:002009-02-12T19:17:00.000+00:00yes please and if you go by the lunar calendar.yes please and if you go by the lunar calendar.Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00809314184012834659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-5010091420212901372009-02-12T16:31:00.000+00:002009-02-12T16:31:00.000+00:00I have a couple:Which plants besides peas have a s...I have a couple:<BR/><BR/>Which plants besides peas have a straight tap root and do well starting in loo rolls?<BR/><BR/>What doesn't transplant well and shouldn't be started early?tpalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05646231041413714929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-30092166424187373932009-02-12T16:11:00.000+00:002009-02-12T16:11:00.000+00:00I'd be interested in hearing if you've ever tried ...I'd be interested in hearing if you've ever tried making your own seed tape for planting tiny seeds like carrots.. I know you can buy them like that but their expensive. I've considered making my own but haven't figured out what kind of tape to use or if it would even work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-6669845865157056442009-02-12T15:32:00.000+00:002009-02-12T15:32:00.000+00:00Yes please!! It's so long since I've grown anythin...Yes please!! It's so long since I've grown anything from seed, and I have got lots of gardening books, but I would be very grateful for a list of your "top tips" for successful seed growing - things you have found useful over the years etc. I'm unsure whether to start sewing some indoors on windowsills etc., or wait until my greenhouse is up and running - however, it's not heated as yet, so I'm Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00704065088967190856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-88039268062786638012009-02-12T15:14:00.000+00:002009-02-12T15:14:00.000+00:00Yes, good idea. I'm going to go over to Ryton ...Yes, good idea. I'm going to go over to Ryton within the next few weeks for my seeds I think as it isn't far for me. I'm in a rented cottage and will have to grow things in tubs this year & next until I get my own place again. Want organic growbags if such things exist, and also need to know varieties that do well in tubs etc. You would be an excellent person to by an organic Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-67786421943324556502009-02-12T14:38:00.000+00:002009-02-12T14:38:00.000+00:00Yes please, as I am a very novice gardener & n...Yes please, as I am a very novice gardener & need all the help I can get.<BR/><BR/>Kim<BR/>HerefordKim @ Him, Him Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09566674565055851455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-59540297948627758412009-02-12T11:48:00.000+00:002009-02-12T11:48:00.000+00:00A post about sowing seeds sounds good :)A post about sowing seeds sounds good :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272014660849023022.post-88397890297442950982009-02-12T10:58:00.000+00:002009-02-12T10:58:00.000+00:00Yes please have been toying with the idea of doing...Yes please have been toying with the idea of doing my own veg for some time but worried about my soil. Heavy clay. <BR/>I also have some flamelily flowers (Gloriosa supurba) seeds to sow which will take at least 3 years to grow on so need as much help as possible on all fronts please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com