Seed Sharing Circle 2014?

[green lily]

Hello everyone I'm not asking to join the seed circle this year because I'm not really well enough to do as much as I want but just to say I'm still around and visiting the site again. Main reason for posting is to say a huge thankyou for the seed parcel I received last year as a gift from Jayb.
I had some wonderful tomatoes and chillies and beans and I've set off again this year although I have to move and downsize with a vengeance.
However if any of you aren't sure, do join, its the most exciting package even if your yard isn't a real lottie and you can't use everything at once as most of the seed lasts for years.
If I'm organized to save anything despite the 'for sale' sign going up I'll send  in but I've rather stopped saving although not stopped planting- yet .
Hope everyone has a good season  Green Lily x

[green lily]

[Ellen K]

... and I would just like to say thank you for the wonderful collection of seeds i got from the A4A get-together last year at Wallsall Road Allotments.

I've planted some already and raring to go on the rest, One Dot Beans, Lebanese corgettes and I'll have a great wall of sweet peas this year thanks to the massive collection of seeds that Melbourne12 brought.

It's going to be a good year!

[galina]

... and I would just like to say thank you for the wonderful collection of seeds i got from the A4A get-together last year at Wallsall Road Allotments.

I've planted some already and raring to go on the rest, One Dot Beans, Lebanese corgettes and I'll have a great wall of sweet peas this year thanks to the massive collection of seeds that Melbourne12 brought.

It's going to be a good year!

Yes indeed Ellen  . There are a number of yummy salad plants in the greenhouse and under cloches from Melbourne12's magic plastic bag (thank you!) growing nicely that remind me of the get-together in Brum.  And the kales from Goodlife have done very well too.  Happy growing all!

The Sugar Lord peas for the 2014 circle have sprouted.  And so have the peas that were in our 2013 goodie bags.  Fab!

Jayb could you please make this a sticky?

[sparrow]

After a duff first lot of seeds (donated & probably too old), my new rocoto seeds have germinated like they are rocket-fuelled! 6 out of 7 seeds up and unfurling in 9 days. Whoop!!

My Kent Blues (which are being completely cossetted) are also up and in their second pots. 

[markfield rover]

Robert have the seeds arrived?
goodlife , fancy any?

[Robert_Brenchley]

Yes, thanks. Sorry, I should have responded earlier but I haven't been well. I've gone temporarily deaf; the doctor says it's nothing serious, but it's a bit hard to live with!

[goodlife]

Robert have the seeds arrived?
goodlife , fancy any?

Well..if you still have some spare... OH, GO ON then..
Pm to follow....

[Jayb]

Hello everyone I'm not asking to join the seed circle this year because I'm not really well enough to do as much as I want but just to say I'm still around and visiting the site again. Main reason for posting is to say a huge thankyou for the seed parcel I received last year as a gift from Jayb.
I had some wonderful tomatoes and chillies and beans and I've set off again this year although I have to move and downsize with a vengeance.
However if any of you aren't sure, do join, its the most exciting package even if your yard isn't a real lottie and you can't use everything at once as most of the seed lasts for years.
If I'm organized to save anything despite the 'for sale' sign going up I'll send  in but I've rather stopped saving although not stopped planting- yet .
Hope everyone has a good season  Green Lily x

Sorry to hear you are still feeling unwell Green Lily and hope your move goes well. Will be thinking of you 
I'm so glad the seeds brought some happiness and thank you for your kind wishes. Keep posting when you are able 

[Jayb]

... and I would just like to say thank you for the wonderful collection of seeds i got from the A4A get-together last year at Wallsall Road Allotments.

I've planted some already and raring to go on the rest, One Dot Beans, Lebanese corgettes and I'll have a great wall of sweet peas this year thanks to the massive collection of seeds that Melbourne12 brought.

It's going to be a good year!

I remember reading about the day and seeing the pictures, would have loved to have been there too, it sounded fantastic 
Seed swapping is great  and I love growing seeds with a little bit of personalisation, makes them just that little bit more special 

[Jayb]

Yes indeed Ellen  . There are a number of yummy salad plants in the greenhouse and under cloches from Melbourne12's magic plastic bag (thank you!) growing nicely that remind me of the get-together in Brum.  And the kales from Goodlife have done very well too.  Happy growing all!

The Sugar Lord peas for the 2014 circle have sprouted.  And so have the peas that were in our 2013 goodie bags.  Fab!

Jayb could you please make this a sticky?

Glad your peas are sprouting 

Stickied as requested

[Jayb]

After a duff first lot of seeds (donated & probably too old), my new rocoto seeds have germinated like they are rocket-fuelled! 6 out of 7 seeds up and unfurling in 9 days. Whoop!!

My Kent Blues (which are being completely cossetted) are also up and in their second pots. 

Yayyy more sprouting   

[galina]

I think I may have seriously goofed just now. 

I planted up this year's peas and, quite by accident, I put 'Biskopens Graaert' next to 'Sugar Lord'.  Oh dear - clergy next to aristocracy - I fear there will be fights!  The surroundings should be pleasant enough with 'Court Estate Gold'.  However 'Ne Plus Ultra', who is convinced there is none better than him and conceited 'Bijou' won't be any help at all.  And embarrassed 'Elisabeth' will just flush pink.  With 'Winterkefe' contributing to the icy atmosphere, it would not surprise me if 'Amish Snap' was the first one that could no longer keep a civil tongue! 

All may not be lost - there is gentle giant 'Mr Big' who could sort out any fisticuffs.  'Weggiser' (who hails from neutral Switzerland) could be negotiating between the warring parties.  And there is all round good egg 'Golden Sweet' who is liked and admired by everybody.

Will it be enough?  Will there be peace?  More importantly, will there be peas for the 2014 seed circle? 

[goodlife]

I'm afraid Mr Big is just all show and pretend with big 'guns'..
Well...I just received my little parcel from Nordic seed bank there is few peas to grow...hopefully some for the circle..some are Swedish and Norwegian origin...we might have right 'European 'song' contest going this year....Abba vs AHA... ...and if this Finnish 'Lordie' manage keep them going on well..we might have 'monster' party to share..



I can't quite tell what new peas I have yet...they literally arrived today and I haven't translated the seed info properly yet.....

[Jayb]

I think I may have seriously goofed just now. 

I planted up this year's peas and, quite by accident, I put 'Biskopens Graaert' next to 'Sugar Lord'.  Oh dear - clergy next to aristocracy - I fear there will be fights!  The surroundings should be pleasant enough with 'Court Estate Gold'.  However 'Ne Plus Ultra', who is convinced there is none better than him and conceited 'Bijou' won't be any help at all.  And embarrassed 'Elisabeth' will just flush pink.  With 'Winterkefe' contributing to the icy atmosphere, it would not surprise me if 'Amish Snap' was the first one that could no longer keep a civil tongue! 

All may not be lost - there is gentle giant 'Mr Big' who could sort out any fisticuffs.  'Weggiser' (who hails from neutral Switzerland) could be negotiating between the warring parties.  And there is all round good egg 'Golden Sweet' who is liked and admired by everybody.

Will it be enough?  Will there be peace?  More importantly, will there be peas for the 2014 seed circle? 

Lol, I had to read that a couple of times before I got it! I can just see those personalities now 

Love love peas 

[Jayb]

I'm afraid Mr Big is just all show and pretend with big 'guns'..
Well...I just received my little parcel from Nordic seed bank there is few peas to grow...hopefully some for the circle..some are Swedish and Norwegian origin...we might have right 'European 'song' contest going this year....Abba vs AHA... ...and if this Finnish 'Lordie' manage keep them going on well..we might have 'monster' party to share..



I can't quite tell what new peas I have yet...they literally arrived today and I haven't translated the seed info properly yet.....

Can't wait to find out what they are 

[Silverleaf]

How does this circle thing work?

I'd love to join in if newbies are allowed. I don't have anything super-rare though, but hopefully should have some pea and bean swaps by the end of the year.

[Jayb]

Hi Silverleaf, everyone is welcome to join
Take a look at the first page, hopefully it should give an idea how the circle works, but please ask if anything is not clear.

[Silverleaf]

Okay, that's wonderful!

So I need to grow enough seed of at least two varieties to share with about 15 people?

And is it okay if I have to drop out if I don't manage to make enough seed? I wouldn't want to disappoint people if things go wrong.

[Jayb]

It's fine if you need to drop out for whatever reason, just let the group know. If you are going to do peas and beans you should have a good chance of harvesting seed. Or if you are growing some chillies, sweet peppers or tomatoes (or what ever) you might find you want to save those instead 

[Jayb]

So far taking part and possibles of what maybe saved;
Goodlife, Sugar Lord mangetout, Gilfeather turnips, Sugarbeet, tomato seeds, chilli seeds
Markfield Rover, Marianna's Peace & Sandpoint tomatoes, pea - Jeyes and runner bean Georgian.
Ian Pearson, Celeriac and Skirret
Pumpkinlover,
Jayb, Early Blood Turnip (Beetroot), Gilfeather Turnip, tomatoes,
Galina, Sugar Lord mangetout,
Sparrow, Alberto Locoto chillies, Kent Blue peas
Robert B,
Ruud, Ulluco and tomatoes.
SueK, tomatoes and peas
Silverleaf, beans and peas