Topic: Seed Sharing Circle 2015 and growing progress

[ruud]

Yes the pigeon arrived well at your place galina.I was wondering what the mysteryseeds could be.I came to the conclusion it is;1- florida broadleaf mustard.
                                             2- sutherland kale
                                             3-something else
I will also sow some seeds because i cant stand it not to know what it is.

[galina]

A little bit of mystery sounds good to me too ,if that's okay?

Certainly MR - your portion has been put aside 

[galina]

.I came to the conclusion it is;1- florida broadleaf mustard.
                                             2- sutherland kale
                                             3-something else
I will also sow some seeds because i cant stand it not to know what it is.

........... the plot thickens.  All sound good.  Will certainly enjoy the mystery here as well,  thanks Ruud.

[sparrow]

No seeds from Jayb, Debs, Martinburo and Sparrow so far.  Did you get the pm with my address?

Hi galina, I posted the seeds a couple of days ago. They should have arrived with you today, but maybe they are dragging their heels a little...

[galina]

Hi galina, I posted the seeds a couple of days ago. They should have arrived with you today, but maybe they are dragging their heels a little...

Will look out for them tomorrow - and let you know as soon as they get here Sparrow.    

[galina]

Sparrow, your envelope has arrived,lovely varieties and extremely well wrapped .  Also thank you for your kind note, including your well wishes for Jayb.      

But what are sparrow's and other's seed goodies received here so far, that are waiting for share-out day?

I have been listing them on Jayb's seed circle blog.  Don't look if you want to keep the surprise, but if you can't wait and want to do some googling in the meantime, here is the url:

http://seedsaverscircle.org/seed-circle/a4a-seed-saver-group-2015/

I hope before long we will be able to add much growing and eating information as well as photos to complete our seed circle 'mini catalogue' for 2015.  Which becomes a great go-to reference when we start sowing and growing our treasures.  This mini catalogue is also a collaborative effort and I am happy to add any extra information you send me or post here.       

[sparrow]

Phew, am glad that they have got there ok, I was worried for a bit. :)

I peeked at the list, couldn't help myself. It looks fab!

[galina]

Thank you Debs - postie just brought your envelope.   

[Debs]

Yay😄
Forgot to post that I'd sent them!! Been distracted with cleaning & preparing for
 two new additions to the household - getting 2 French bulldog puppies this evening 💕

Debs 

[martinburo]

Just sent in my seeds.
The parsnips are F3 hybrids of about 5 different varieties. Parsnip seeds lose viability quickly to about 5% after 21 months (i.e. spring 2017), so use it or lose it.
Greek cress forms small florets (~3'' across) so can be used as a catch crop between rows of larger plants and to be harvested before those larger plants attain full size. They can also be sown after midsummer to be eaten in spring.
Marjoram is perennial.

[Silverleaf]

Getting very excited now!

So glad you're putting in parsnips martinburo, I had my first ever success with 'snips last year with seeds from the circle after several attempts with commercial seeds which absolutely refused to germinate. Fresh seed is definitely better.

[markfield rover]

Morning all
Just a quick note about the dahlia seeds- they are from the National Collection they are mixed as I  wanted to be surprised , they are very easy to grow from seed needing no special treatment . When I ordered them  over the phone the lady said it isn't difficult if you wanted to breed your own and if I did come up with a new one I could name it. Well if you look on line at what they have it took me 5 minutes to get through the A's  I feel an obsession coming on! They really do have a magnificent collection and at £2.15 a pop I may well get carried away. They are in Penzance and you can visit for free in the summer.

[galina]

Thank you MR - this is going to be a nice addition to our baggie, together with Martinburo's seeds - looking forward to marjoram.  Not many more now.  Yes it is getting closer to the day we will hold our treasures      

[galina]

OOOOHHH!     my word 

A very special parcel arrived from Silverleaf with some wonderful treasures.  Thank you so much.

I have to apologise - apparently it arrived yesterday and the postman put a note through the door.  Yesterday I was out and only fetched it today from the post office.  I am so sorry you had to worry an extra day to confirm safe arrival, Silverleaf.

Everything looks very good indeed and I can't wait to have a peak at the broad bean seeds (but I am not allowed before everybody else has theirs!    must be patient    ).
 

 

[Silverleaf]

Yay! Glad to hear it arrived safely. :)

[galina]

Yay😄
Forgot to post that I'd sent them!! Been distracted with cleaning & preparing for
 two new additions to the household - getting 2 French bulldog puppies this evening 💕

Debs 

Hope the puppies are settling well, what did you call them?

[Robert_Brenchley]

Is there any barley seed left? I thought I had some, but it turns out I haven't. I've had a bad cold, but I'll get my seeds sorted in the next couple of days.

[Debs]

Galina, The puppies are both female & have been given names chosen by the children
 - Esme and Mia.
They are adorable 😍💕❤️

Debs   

[galina]

Galina, The puppies are both female & have been given names chosen by the children
 - Esme and Mia.
They are adorable 😍💕❤️

Sounds great fun, Debs - enjoy 

[Jayb]

So chuffed I finally got my parcel together and posted to Galina, thank you for stepping in and keeping the Circle going 

I've lots of post reading to catch up on!