tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post8581526025892907129..comments2023-11-17T12:32:11.301-05:00Comments on Daphne's Dandelions: Seed OrderDaphne Gouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-24825613132135326962009-12-26T11:26:57.985-05:002009-12-26T11:26:57.985-05:00I love the idea of a seed company that lets you kn...I love the idea of a seed company that lets you know where the stuff is coming from. Going to have to link to this article.Compostingshttp://compostings.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-74274775866578826242009-12-25T22:05:19.363-05:002009-12-25T22:05:19.363-05:00That is very interesting how Fedco is calling out ...That is very interesting how Fedco is calling out the source of seed - brilliant!<br /><br />I am in the process of finishing going through my current seed stash and finalizing my list of needs. Then it is off to do the purchasing process. One thing I know I need to acquire is some new lettuce seeds. The current bunch is not germinating well and appears to be losing viability.kitsapFGhttp://www.modernvictorygarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-83703992017912993772009-12-24T07:20:00.346-05:002009-12-24T07:20:00.346-05:00Boy I'm really getting behind if it takes me t...Boy I'm really getting behind if it takes me two days to answer people. But it is hard to concentrate on a blog when my son is home and wants to cook with me. Yesterday was four flavors of rum balls.<br /><br />Stefaneener, Cactus type? I've never heard of those, but then I've never grown them before.<br /><br />EG, well I'm hoping to move. If we ever find a house we want to buy. There is one place I would love to move into that doesn't have land really. It is hard to imagine myself in a condo without a large yard. It has been a while. I'll still garden mind you. I'll just go the community garden route.<br /><br />henbogle, oh I loved that zucchini. It tasted so much better than other zucchini I had.<br /><br />Diane, lol yup in the spring it is so easy to have the drive for a big garden. I like the size of my garden right now, but sometimes I really yearn for something bigger. <br /><br />Dan, seeds are real temptresses aren't they? It is hard to not buy something that looks so good. And the descriptions are all meant to seduce. They do a very good job of it.<br /><br />Michelle, you had peppers you didn't have room to plant? You have a ton of varieties as it is!<br /><br />Karen, I usually try to just order from one. I used to order from Johnny's and Pinetree, but only occasionally in the same year. Now I seem to have switched from that to Pinetree and Fedco. I'm trying to pick a zinnia that isn't huge. All the fun colored ones seem to be huge though.<br /><br />Miss M, I'll be splurging this year. My tomato cages were all thrown out at the end of the seasons because they were rusted out and falling apart after 20 years of use. I think I might splurge and buy some folding ones. I would love to have them fold down. And then there are the soil blockers I want.<br /><br />jodi, lol that is how I feel with the first pass of a seed catalog. I try to limit my trials to just a couple of plants though. This year romaine lettuce and paste tomatoes.<br /><br />Tenessa Allen, oh yes. I usually start mine indoors because it is safer, but I keep thinking about wintersowing some things.<br /><br />Emily, Where I'm looking has space issues. So space might be tight. It has great public transportation though so that helps.<br /><br />prue, that is true. I'd have to get better at container gardening if I ended up in a condo.<br /><br />Thomas, lol I think a lot of us are infected. It is hard not to think about seeds. I'll let you know about the turnips. I really hope they grow.<br /><br />fairegarden, wow and I thought I was early on the seed orders. I think most people wait until Jan or February to get going in it.<br /><br />Kalena Michele, I always organize my seeds like this. I do it in a spreadsheet and it has all sorts of info including when to plant. Then I sort by planting date and make up a sheet that I print out that has all the dates and seed on it. I know too organized. Granny knows my secret though.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-37619975062683190752009-12-23T23:21:55.662-05:002009-12-23T23:21:55.662-05:00I was THIS close to ordering some zinnias this yea...I was THIS close to ordering some zinnias this year. I've never grown any other flower besides marigolds and they looked so beautiful in the catalogue pictures and their descriptions rocked. Maybe I should get some to try. Great way to organize your seeds. I'll have to do this in January.Kalena Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08199232894763467920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-37356816005931481102009-12-23T06:40:07.719-05:002009-12-23T06:40:07.719-05:00Hi Daphne, I love to read your seed lists, you are...Hi Daphne, I love to read your seed lists, you are sooooo organized and level headed. I already ordered mine and received them from Baker Creek. Tried to go for the weird stuff that would not be available locally. Some of the hybrid zinnias will revert to the parents with the seeds. I would suggest you go with whatever catches your eye. Swirl sounds super!<br />FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-87133825557321044272009-12-22T21:54:56.717-05:002009-12-22T21:54:56.717-05:00This is quite an impressive list Daphne. I though...This is quite an impressive list Daphne. I thought I was the only one with seed fever right now. <br /><br />If you do end up growing the oasis turnips, I will be very excited to find out how they turn out.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09303344546714641616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-55013193988851593922009-12-22T19:55:33.430-05:002009-12-22T19:55:33.430-05:00That looks like a great assortment of seeds. I lov...That looks like a great assortment of seeds. I love all the seed swapping that goes on, it is community building and so kind. And remember you can built a garden anywhere, even in the smallest spaces! :)PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12210701278846436069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-36715170049952349642009-12-22T18:11:56.454-05:002009-12-22T18:11:56.454-05:00Daphne,
Thanks for the seeds in the trade, I'...Daphne,<br /><br />Thanks for the seeds in the trade, I'll try to get yours out tonight before we head out of town.<br /><br />I'm not ordering any seeds this year because we are house hunting too. Space for a garden is a must on our list for our first home, but I have no idea how much I'll be able to start with.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500390722832190990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-47105705358259468052009-12-22T17:15:51.466-05:002009-12-22T17:15:51.466-05:00Good luck with your seed order Daphne. I just want...Good luck with your seed order Daphne. I just wanted to say thank you for the seeds you sent. I wintersowed about half of the tomatillos, peppers, and eggplant today. I will start the rest indoors....you know what they say about eggs and baskets lol.tenessaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10761922184349239260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-7790415702111976442009-12-22T14:46:03.064-05:002009-12-22T14:46:03.064-05:00I want all of them.
that is all.
You'll have...I want all of them. <br />that is all. <br />You'll have fun with these next spring, Daphne. Happy Christmas to you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-17732144868180416202009-12-22T14:44:37.846-05:002009-12-22T14:44:37.846-05:00Oh boy, I'm ashamed to say how much I'm sp...Oh boy, I'm ashamed to say how much I'm spending on seeds this year... but hey, I gotta indulge somewhere. ;) I can't resist. The seed sites and catalogs are just too blatently tempting. :)<br /><br />Good luck with your garden next year ! If you do move, I hope you find a place with a plot (I'm sure you will !). Community gardens are a fabulous resource, but like you, I'm happy to garden at home.<br /><br />ps. Your seeds should be going out today ! Sorry I didn't mail them sooner. As for the onions, I should have a fresh lot for you in Spring. I figure my indoor crop will start producing in Feb.miss mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08779663826025791655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-87220714513051238552009-12-22T12:48:02.374-05:002009-12-22T12:48:02.374-05:00Man, you are organized! Nice that you are consolid...Man, you are organized! Nice that you are consolidating your order to one Co., cuts down on shipping greenhouse gases, etc. Plus, cool that you are saving/sharing seeds with friends. Good work! Hope you get to plant and harvest it all, moving is the great bane of gardeners. I'm still mourning my lost perennials and trees from our old house, have dreams about going over there and digging them up, if they're still alive (doubtful, since the buyers are not gardeners). Good luck! Oh, I love purple zinnias but usually get them from Seeds of Change. They are HUGE! I might have some left over from last year I could mail you - if I find them and you want to see if they are viable, email me! greenwalksblog@yahoo.com Not sure on the seed-saving aspect, though.Karenhttp://greenwalks.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-30727152916199424712009-12-22T12:47:43.259-05:002009-12-22T12:47:43.259-05:00What a great list, and so many seeds from gardenin...What a great list, and so many seeds from gardening friends - I love that!<br /><br />I've just barely started on my list for next year. First I have to decide how many tomatoes to plant - too many this year. And then which of the many peppers that I got seeds for but didn't grow this year... And then fill the rest of the garden!Michellehttp://fromseedtotable.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-15314274483020149582009-12-22T12:36:11.985-05:002009-12-22T12:36:11.985-05:00Very nice list. I am ordering very little this yea...Very nice list. I am ordering very little this year, if it wasn't for temptation probably nothing at all. I just can't resist all the new 2010 varieties! Even though I am sure they are not very new.... I have done one order already but am still waiting on SSE to get those beans in stock before ordering from them, then I'm done. <br /><br />Can't wait to see your 2010 garden, a plot would be great too!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743102355360873845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-34514710088263791142009-12-22T12:02:16.016-05:002009-12-22T12:02:16.016-05:00I love your list. I've got one also I call...&...I love your list. I've got one also I call..."Next Year"! My eyes are usually bigger than my stomach too and I never have room for all that I want to grow. Then when I do expand, my energy runs low and I don't have the energy to keep up with all I've grown. It's a vicious cycle.<br /><br />Happy Gardening!Diane@Peaceful Acreshttp://butterfliesandbumblebees.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-67277453688224089192009-12-22T11:38:36.489-05:002009-12-22T11:38:36.489-05:00I'm glad you liked the Costata Romanesca zucch...I'm glad you liked the Costata Romanesca zucchini enough to plant it again. I love it, and even though I was dismally unsuccessful with it this year, I will grow it again next year. Come on, spring!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-10601249966131943102009-12-22T11:17:35.649-05:002009-12-22T11:17:35.649-05:00You're moving? Oh no....Well, the place you fi...You're moving? Oh no....Well, the place you find HAS to have an area for a garden, or it won't be worth it. BTW - the house next door is still available, priced at $109kJeff Vandiverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07200011426236637927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-5595616963078390232009-12-22T10:37:50.317-05:002009-12-22T10:37:50.317-05:00I like the non-double zinnias, and the non-cactus ...I like the non-double zinnias, and the non-cactus type. They are all really hardy and cheerful plants, despite a tendency to go powdery mildewy on you.<br /><br />You remind me -- I owe seeds to plenty of folks. Got to get packing!Stefaneenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08422241601075022500noreply@blogger.com