Seed Sharing Circle 2015 and growing progress

[galina]

We now have our final numbers.  Unfortunately goodlife has not been in touch at all, which is sad.  She has been an absolute stalwart of this seed circle over the years.

So it looks like we are now 12 this year:

Jayb
Markfield Rover
Silverleaf
Sparrow
Robert Brenchley
Ruud
Galina
Pumpkinlover
Early Pea
Martinburo
Debs
Clumsy

I will pm everybody with the details tomorrow.



galina 

[galina]

[Silverleaf]

Anyone interested in barley? I got a small unintended crop from my straw bale garden last year (despite picking loads of the immature plants to dry for hay for the rabbits) so I can share if people want it. No idea what variety it is, I just bought the straw from a local farm.

[sparrow]

Thanks galina, will hoik the seeds out.

Silverleaf - interest yes, unfortunately no space! Not till I get that smallholding...:)

[Silverleaf]

Thanks galina, will hoik the seeds out.

Silverleaf - interest yes, unfortunately no space! Not till I get that smallholding...:)

Well I'm only talking a takeaway container of seeds between everyone, so you wouldn't exactly need acres! ;)

[sparrow]

I didn't mean to offend - I've only got 7.5 rods and no garden so with the fruit, saffron and seed saving space it all gets a bit crammed.

[johhnyco15]

would like to join but havnt got a clue what to do ive got some atlantic giant seed if anyone is interested 

[galina]

would like to join but havnt got a clue what to do ive got some atlantic giant seed if anyone is interested 

Johhnyco15,

I am afraid it is too late to join the 2015 seed circle.  I hope Jayb will call for participants again for a 2016 seed circle.  In the meantime, maybe you would like to read what this seed circle is all about? 

http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,78706.0.html

The original inspiration came from Realseeds:
http://www.realseeds.co.uk/seedcircle.html

And they also provide great seed saving instructions:
http://www.realseeds.co.uk/seedsavinginfo.html

[Elfeda]

Silverleaf,

Barley is very healthy. grind them coarsly...and cook with bit more of water and add salt and pepper to the soup...cleans the stomach and digestive system :)

[Silverleaf]

I do like pearl barley in soup!

Perhaps we could have a Pass The Parcel again this year, then people who missed this swap could join in with that? I'd offer to organise it but I don't have enough to make up a "starter" parcel...

[galina]

I do like pearl barley in soup!

Perhaps we could have a Pass The Parcel again this year, then people who missed this swap could join in with that? I'd offer to organise it but I don't have enough to make up a "starter" parcel...

Good idea.  I could send you the packets I set aside for the pea and bean swap that did not happen last year if that would boost starting contents.  I am sure there would be good interest for a Round Robin seed swap.

[johhnyco15]

would like to join but havnt got a clue what to do ive got some atlantic giant seed if anyone is interested 

Johhnyco15,

I am afraid it is too late to join the 2015 seed circle.  I hope Jayb will call for participants again for a 2016 seed circle.  In the meantime, maybe you would like to read what this seed circle is all about? 

http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,78706.0.html

The original inspiration came from Realseeds:
http://www.realseeds.co.uk/seedcircle.html

And they also provide great seed saving instructions:
http://www.realseeds.co.uk/seedsavinginfo.html

thanks for the link yes i might try it this year and see how it goes and if it goes to plan will have a go and join next year thanks again for the advice

[pumkinlover]

Mine went in the post today. 

[galina]

Mine went in the post today. 

Good stuff,  will let you know when they get here 

[galina]

Seeds safely received from:

Earlypea
Clumsy
Pumpkinlover

..............  It is getting exciting 

[markfield rover]

Winging their way!

[galina]

Winging their way!

Arrived safely!   

And here is a sneak preview of some of the seeds already in my filing cabinet and waiting to be sent to all of you.   

[pumkinlover]

Winging their way!

Arrived safely!   

And here is a sneak preview of some of the seeds already in my filing cabinet and waiting to be sent to all of you.   

Tease!!

[ruud]

pigeon is on his way

[galina]

pigeon is on his way

I have got a little 'pigeon hole' for your seeds in my filing cabinet     

[galina]

Welcome to A4A Elfeda  and thank you for the barley information.   

Does anybody know whether barley is sown in spring?  After the last frost?   

Silverleaf,

Barley is very healthy. grind them coarsly...and cook with bit more of water and add salt and pepper to the soup...cleans the stomach and digestive system :)