this is a group i hae set up specifically for the members amongst us who are seedaholics yet may be in denial.
so state your name and be big enough to admit i will start to break the ice
My name is Debbie and I am a seedaholic ! :)
My name is also Deb, but I have no idea what you mean, too many seeds! Preposterous, there is surely no such thing........ ??? ;D
I'm in denial, no problems here ;D ;D
gotta a box under the bed, hee hee ;D
Eristic here. I don't have a problem except that I do not have enough seeds. Look, this is all I've got. Tis nothing.
(http://david-frary.com/images/too_many_seeds.jpg)
And I clearly have less than Eristic. Unfortunately, no picture proof is available at this time.
just because I have 1, well, maybe 3 boxes under the bed, doesn't mean I'm an addict ;D
Ummmmmmm isnt de'nial a river somewhere :P
i have a few seeds but its not a problem, they fit into 4 boxes nicely and it gives me something to play with in the winter, a girl need something to run her hands though on dark nights ;D ;D
now come on half way to solving a problem is admitting you have a problem
OK so you dont want to solve your problems hee hee :o
My name is Jeannine, I am a seed alcoholic, but only a little one.
I have only 260 varieties of tomatoes
196 varieties of winter squash
112 varieties of beans.
and the usuual anount of most everything else, like 2 dozen lettuce, caulis , cabbages etcm maybe a few more chillues and aubs.
Oh and I have been good, I have only ordered from 7 US seedsman this year, Reveived 2 so far each with about 60 packets in.
So you can see I am big enough to admit I am a bit of a hoarder, but I am still easily in control.
I am sure there are much more addicts than me, I can get almost all mine into 2 full sized suitcases still.
Would you not agree I am OK.
XX Jeannine
Quote from: Jeannine on December 28, 2007, 20:42:20
My name is Jeannine, I am a seed alcoholic, but only a little one.
I have only 260 varieties of tomatoes
196 varieties of winter squash
112 varieties of beans.
and the usuual anount of most everything else, like 2 dozen lettuce, caulis , cabbages etcm maybe a few more chillues and aubs.
Oh and I have been good, I have only ordered from 7 US seedsman this year, Reveived 2 so far each with about 60 packets in.
So you can see I am big enough to admit I am a bit of a hoarder, but I am still easily in control.
I am sure there are much more addicts than me, I can get almost all mine into 2 full sized suitcases still.
Would you not agree I am OK.
XX Jeannine
I love you. Marry me!
My collection is not quite as extensive as your own but is definitely getting there. I keep it in a box that used to be home to a Dublin crystal bowl so is quite big, but the lid will no longer close due to the amount of seed packets crammed in it.
Well we could discuss this more, show me your brag list and tempt meXX Jeannine
MMMMM!!!!!!
I need to make a confession I have just been and ordered some more seeds :(
Quote from: debster on December 28, 2007, 20:59:00
MMMMM!!!!!!
I need to make a confession I have just been and ordered some more seeds :(
Welcome to the club...
My Name is Vegging and I am a Seedaholic.
I have a big cardboard box full and I look at them in private.
It is leading to crime as when I go to open gardens I nick the seed pods.
This has got out of control as last time I went to an open garden I also pulled up a slip of plant and shoved it in my hand bag.
I spend my time cruising the seed catalogue websites and eBay.
I used to have a normal life, but then someone offered me a packet of sweet williams seeds, "go on try them, you will like them". Now I am an addict.
I have reached the stage where I accept I have a problem.
I AM A SEEDAHOLIC.
i love my seeds, they are on my kitchen table "all year round" (got lots of those lettuce seeds!!!) ha ha
a girl can never have to many seeds!!
Have i got a problem??
My name is Claire and I'm a seedaholic.
Am newish to allortmenteering with only a small collection to date but have ordered plenty more which gave me a warm fuzzy feeling inside when pressed submit and order was confirmed.
Teamed with an addictive personality this could be a problem in the making.....
;D ;D ;D ;D
There is a road back, but like the path to the allotment it runs both ways... me I'm so far down the path and round the bend I can't remember where the gate is... and have no intention of going looking for it!!!
I bought an IKEA box storage system before Xmas, but it is full and the self saved Peas and Beans won't fit in it anyway!!
:-[
Ok Ok, I am worse than I first admitted, I was online again at 3am ordering more. they are a collection rather than a means to eating I think, but see a new tom, get a new tom. I own up without reservation I AM A SEEDAHOLIC..mmm that's better, I think XX Jeannine
Ummmmmm i have to confess to going to Wilkinsons and buying a new 3 draw wooden storage box and just to test the size of the draws i bought some packets of seeds that had just been put out ;D ;D
see how much better you all feel already :)
From what I've seen here so far it would appear that you have to have three or more storage boxes before becoming an addict and nobody has said that you have to be able to close the lids. That's silly.
Anyway, for my defence I would like to point out that I do fully intend to sow all of mine over the coming year. They are not part of a collection.
I have seeds. I have no problem.
Only got two storage boxes, phew im safe !!!!
HI
My name is Cam, and i am a seedaholic!!
I have a wicker hamper and hidden inside are 274 different types of seed and i have another 108 packets in another box hidden on top of the bookshelf.
But its not my fault people keep putting temptation in my way by telling me of great seed companies!!
Cambourne7
QuoteOnly got two storage boxes, phew im safe !!!!
Thats how it starts, then the lid wont close so you get another box the make life easier to find what you are looking for and when you turn round you have 5 big boxes and an un controllable bent to look at any seeds you see for sale ;D
I'm Tin Shed and go along with the idea that a girl can never have enough seeds..... or diamonds......or champagne......or chocolates..........and will never, ever admit to having too many of the above items!!!!
I also intend growing all mine too xx Jeannine ..coughs a little
But, of course........!
Now why did Inot think about it - a big plastic container to put all my seeds - that way I can amalgamate the three cookie tins, the 1 A-Z that has bust a gut and is held together with numerous elstic bands.. I had to try and find some Trail of Tears and Borlotti bean seeds that I promised my allotment neighbour (and just ordered from real seeds - and I just could not find it - the last time I had them was when I was taking seeds out to put into the Winter swap - I am hoping it is in another tin at the allotment or else I put in into the Winter Swap (arranged by Natasha) that was going around in error!!
My name is Jitterbug and I think that I am a seed a holic....... ;D
Jitterbug
I am NOOOOT a seedaholic,i have only 500 different varieties tomatoes.But at the other hand that are only my toms,i dont want to speak about all that veggieseed in the shed.I do not have a lot of swaps going on,at the moment only15.But i am not seedAHOLIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ruud me is thinking you are in denial
Having just spent the evening sorting out my seeds (again!). They fit snuggly in 6 plastic "liquitab" boxes....athough I have given up tring to put the lids on. I think this qualifies me as a bonafide seedaholic.
However, I have only ordered 1 packet of seeds on eBay (this week). Therefore I may be "in recovery".
But with the current daily deluge of seed catalogues landing on the doormat....I feel I may fall off the wagon soon.
But i do think that seed-swapping is a guilt-free way round the addiction problem.....technically you are not gaining seeds....just exchanging. ;)
I have only 4 boxes of seeds. I too cannot resist the temptation for expanding my seed collection
Debbie i am denialing i am denial.I dont have a problem,i am compleet normal,you are the problem,not me. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
My name is Rosie, and i am a seedaholic.
my problem isn't as bad as many on here, i have only 28 pepper varieties, 32 toms, approx 35 squash varieties and the same in strawberries.
do i need help, think many of you wil agree i am ok. :)
well after reading this thread i feel quite normal lol , yup i have 3 large what use to be sweet tubs full and now on to the 4th lol , well if the garden center did not have a sale at the end of the year i would be safe lol i think .and for bags look on ebay got my builders bag there but i call mine a carpenters bag .
but i do have a question if seed is foil sealed i was told it will keep alot longer is it true .
and has anyone grown giant onion seed from www.victoriananursery.co.uk before
cheers
sean and a merry new year
My name is Tricia - and Gordon thinks I am a seedaholic. He's wrong though. I only have two large shoe boxes (without lids), where I won't be able to squeeze in the 7 seed packets I have just ordered from Moreveg. This means I'll have to go buy another pair of shoes to start off box number three. It looks like I may soon have to think about joining Seedaholics Anonymous :o.
Tricia
Oooooooooooo'eck i had a bad day yesterday and slipped into a trance which led to me ordering 100 packs of heirtage seeds :P help im slipping >>>>>>>>>>>>>
Oh Shona, that is bad, you need some help and support love, I am there for you, I will share your load,post half to me and your guilt wil be eased, XX Jeannine
Had an intervention yesterday.
My OH confronted me with
- my VISA-tab that states I ordered seeds from T&M (not much, just twelve packets),
- a confirmation from Vreeken.nl where I ordered six varieties of potatoes, oca and dahlias,
- the plastic bag with 24 seed packets I brought from Thailand (where else to buy sweet thai basil if not in Thailand?!),
- the saucers with seeds from every vegetable or fruit that passes our kitchen and that I collect in the windowsill,
- the dried flower heads I nicked from the collective compost heap at the site,
- the filing cabinet (a small one) that won't close anymore,
- the shoe box (admitted: one for knee high boots) filled with beans, peas and other large seeds, and
- the markings in all our Lonely Planet books of flower markets, botanical gardens and other places where you might find seeds.
My name is Garjan. I'm a seedaholic.
Hide them in the freezer, they never look there XX
I only have a tiny garden trug to contain all my seeds - 200 packets so far.
BUT I can offer a new characteristic of what makes a seedaholic - I can't resist buying ANY magazine that has a free seed packet on the cover. I also send off for any free seed, bulb or plant offer inside, irrespective of whether I've got space for them.
That's why I had to take up guerilla gardening to support my habit...
My names VP and I'm a seedaholic...
I have absolutely NO seeds
The "few" I did once have ;D are now formally and irrevocably transferred to my Deputy Head Gardener (little Jack) ;)
He is unable to read or write so no point in trying to email him and ask searching questions :)
If there ever was a chance I might go to Heaven ? that possibility has now moved to zero (or less)
Mikey
PS from Jack .... sometimes my Grandad tells 'Porkies' ;D
right now he is discussing a purchasing contract with Jeannine who lives over the river
My name is Jean and I am a seedaholic.
Like true 'aholics' I hide the evidence - my three boxes of seed are hidden in separate places, one box in the wardrobe, another on the shelf in the kitchen and the third in my lottie shed. I don't buy very many packets of seed but I can't resist saving seed heads and pods from the plants in my garden and on my lottie. Also whenever I have fruit with pips/stones, I save these too - in the last few days I have added little pots on the kitchen windowsill containing drying seeds of papaya, pomegranite, medlar and custard apple. My friend admits to being a seedaholic too and we exchange own saved seed too.
In addition, I am also a 'cuttings-aholic' - 'cause I can't resist taking cuttings of plants. The worst time for this addiction is May and June and then from mid-August to the end of September; it was so bad this last September I had to resort to putting the pots of Penstemon and Perenniel Wallflower cuttings into plastic carrier bags and pegging them (hanging) from the top shelf in my greenhouse because there was no space left on the bench. I also take cuttings of things like fruit bushes on the lottie whenever I prune these.
I have an awful confession to make - I sent begging emails to all the seed companies I could find on the net - I thought I would get a few free packets - I ended up in total with well over £600 worth.
MY PRECIOUSSSSSSS!!!!!
JEANAUSTIN, Do you carry scissors and little plastic bags in you handbag, and are you followed around at Stately homes too.XX Jeannine
Quote from: Just Vegging Out on December 30, 2007, 15:38:12
I have an awful confession to make - I sent begging emails to all the seed companies I could find on the net - I thought I would get a few free packets - I ended up in total with well over £600 worth.
MY PRECIOUSSSSSSS!!!!!
Like the style!!
Thought I'd revive this thread
a) for a laugh
b) for some newbies out there - be warned!!
c) cos I have a confession....
I've been sorting my seeds out and had a quick count up of the squash seed packets - and the total, (after only a couple of years) is over 40...................... :o :o :o
how does it happen? And where the heck will I plant them all? And how many squash can we, my family and firends possibly eat?
YIKES
1066
I am definitely a seedoholic. I certainly have more seeds that I can possibly grow on my allotment and in my garden. I buy them and now I have taken to saving them. There are beans all over the house. Everytime I get something out of my pocket a bean falls out.
I thought I was the only one.....
When I comes to sowing them I can never find the ones I want.
1066: Bet that doesn't include all those lovely packets coming your way any day now from the chriscross swap :D
Its tomatoes that really do it for me.
At least squash and tomatoes have long viability. Don't think the 7 varieties of carrots in my seed box are such a good idea. ;D
I too am a seedaholic.
I used to worry I was a seedaholic. But after listening to Jeannine who
obviously has a major problem, I no longer call myself a seedaholic. I still function normally ;D ;D ;D ;D
Ha ha..so this one has been revised.
Well I am no more a seed addict now than I was in the beginning.
Do I consider my 2 suitcases full of seeds an addiction,certainly not, I am preserving a way of life for when a catastrophe hits the earth and the whole world is seedless and relying on me and one or two other with like minded visions. I can then don my official seed superhero outfit which I have carefully put together and save the planet . No I am not sending a picture of my outfit and needless to say it does include a set of rather fetching rubber boots and a straw hat with a selection of beans,tomatoes and squash on it.
My seeds are very valuable international treasures some of which have so far lived in 5 countries and a special few have crossed the Atlantic 4 times.
Currently they are all in the annual process of renewing their places in my files and getting ready to welcome their new friends who are,as we speak, travelling from various birth places around the world.
I shall hitherto make a note of the infidels who scoff at those of us who wish to protect society from a beanless ,squashless, etc existence and make sure that my babies are not adopted by same in the event of world disaster!!
For the newbies out there...do not be put off when you are teased for keeping your precious seeds safe, remember you are not addicted, you are simply getting ready to save the planet when the time comes, so use your shoe boxes, file boxes, etc, hide them from non believers if you must but carry on regardless.
To those of you who are ready with the necessary seeds and outfit to join me when we are needed..keep up the good work, you are all doing a grand job!!
XX Jeannine
I'm still working on the "outfit" but have the seeds... :-X
And I thought I was a tad eccentric. ;D ;D
I BELIEVE !!
But is the outfit compulsory???
I am not a seedoholic! :)
http://flightplot.wordpress.com/2009/10/04/i-am-not-a-seedoholic/
I belong to a secret society that believes one day we will be taken up into the stars by aliens and i need all these seeds to grow on the new planet we will be sent to, so the human race can start again, any donations to help an alien society is most appreciated.
my husband has sent me to an new hotel while i wait ofr the aliens to come, its nice here, quite minimalistic, i do like the soft padded walls tho.
K
my name is lottiedolly and i am a seedaholic :o
I have been checking out my stock of seeds. Oh dear!! things are worse than I thought. Beam me up Scottie.
Quote from: 1066 on February 09, 2010, 17:47:27
Thought I'd revive this thread
a) for a laugh
b) for some newbies out there - be warned!!
c) cos I have a confession....
I've been sorting my seeds out and had a quick count up of the squash seed packets - and the total, (after only a couple of years) is over 40...................... :o :o :o
how does it happen? And where the heck will I plant them all? And how many squash can we, my family and firends possibly eat?
YIKES
1066
And you've got another 50 or so seeds coming in next week of varieties you dind't send into the swap....
Jeannine-your last post made me cry with silent shaky laughter! I might compile your posts into a book. After a real rotten day you've all cheered me up no end! Thanks.
Oh, My name is Emma and I'm a seedaholic. They tried to make me go to rehab and I said no, no, no.... ;D
these just arrived from America, all new varieties to me!!
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I have ordered some heirloom beans from Canada and they have not arrived. They have now sent two lots and still nothing. Nice to see you have some from USA.
Digeroo, what where they are where from, I might be able to help if I can get them XX Jeannine
i'm a seedaholic too and glad not to be on my own. I promised myself not to by any more seeds this year as i have enough seeds for the year, that promise was short lived!
I was taking photographs of early Warwick bean seeds in the garden last year because I thought the colours were amazing (how sad is that!) and a favourite past time of mine is to get all the seed boxes out and sort through them and then to look at the seed catalogues yet again!
Good fiction book for seed lovers is Blackberry Wine by Joanne Harris.
Any room for another seedaholic, or 2?
OH said NO more seeds :'(
I have supported seed suppliers from around the world on well-known auction site, plus all my local gc's for too long now, and he wants more than bread and scrape for tea >:(
So when we went to Wilko's to-day to look at dog food, HE bought 3 packs of seed :o
Does that mean we both qualify for membership?
No I am not going to Seedy Sunday in Arundel as I haven't a car!
Just realised I do have the keys to and am insured on my daughter's one, and she's in Dublin for the weekend, two minutes walk away to pick it up ............... erm
Ninny
Oh my, hubby is on the slippery slope.. best to just give him some space.. he will be addicted shortly.
XX Jeannine
welcome to seedaholics (not so) anonymous Torreya, oh and A4A ;D
Quote from: fi on February 26, 2010, 23:35:28
i'm a seedaholic too and glad not to be on my own. I promised myself not to by any more seeds this year as i have enough seeds for the year, that promise was short lived!
Good, another one!
I'm Betty, I'm Out and I'm Proud (to be a seedaholic) ;)
I went to the real seeds website to have a look - just a look mind! ;D ;D- at the White Volunteer Courgettes. (I need more courgette seeds like a hole in the head).
Naturally I bought the courgette seeds and 4 other packets of seeds for good measure. :o :o ;)
Grawc,I have just seen a courgette I didn't know about, quite interesting, It grows up, but not like a vine, It is more like a pot cuke plant and the courgettes all stick out of the sides of the upright stem,described in the catalogue as quite unique,called Ambassador in West Coast seeds book.... take a look XX Jeannine
www.westcoastseeds.com
PS Zucchini over here, among the summer squash. Take alook at the Fortex pole beans while you are there...super!!
oooo you are so norty! I was just looking (honest!) at Tuckers seeds and they have an Ambassador F1 - maybe the same??
I'll get me coat.........................
Quote from: grawrc on February 27, 2010, 08:29:40
I went to the real seeds website to have a look - just a look mind! ;D ;D- at the White Volunteer Courgettes. (I need more courgette seeds like a hole in the head).
Naturally I bought the courgette seeds and 4 other packets of seeds for good measure. :o :o ;)
I wonder if there's some sort of block we could put on seed websites, like a 'parental block'? Only joking, I don't need seed sites blocking, I can control myself.................................. ;D ;D ;D ;D ::) ::)
Glad you bought the WV - hope you like them!
Quote from: grawrc on February 27, 2010, 08:29:40
I went to the real seeds website to have a look - just a look mind! ;D ;D- at the White Volunteer Courgettes. (I need more courgette seeds like a hole in the head).
Naturally I bought the courgette seeds and 4 other packets of seeds for good measure. :o :o ;)
Same here grawc. My extra purchases included 3 sorts of sweet pepper which I've given up growing due to lack of success - but they were so persuasive about how things could be different .............
Went into "The Works" discount books yesterday and they had seeds at 3 for a £1... 3 packets of mangetout, 3 packets of Painted Lady, 3 other packets.. . ex-Johnsons all in date £3... ;D
Quote from: plot51A on February 27, 2010, 11:36:03
Same here grawc. My extra purchases included 3 sorts of sweet pepper which I've given up growing due to lack of success - but they were so persuasive about how things could be different .............
Me too! Aubergines (what a laugh ::)) 2 lots of peas (I had decided to give up on peas because the return is so poor for the effort involved) and leeks.
They do make them sound attractive though don't they? Well that's my excuse.. ;D ;D
ooo jeannine just read your earlier post about saving the world and it made me
;D ;D ;D lots. when you think about it who else has a box full of miracles.
marg
Quote from: Jeannine on February 27, 2010, 09:01:21
Grawc,I have just seen a courgette I didn't know about, quite interesting, It grows up, but not like a vine, It is more like a pot cuke plant and the courgettes all stick out of the sides of the upright stem,described in the catalogue as quite unique,called Ambassador in West Coast seeds book.... take a look XX Jeannine
www.westcoastseeds.com
PS Zucchini over here, among the summer squash. Take alook at the Fortex pole beans while you are there...super!!
Wow! Surfacing for air! I'm resisting so far but it'll nag at me and I'll go back. It's the second visit that's lethal... or sometimes I even make it to the third! ;)
Went into another garden centre tody... :-[
I blame OH for not letting me drool in Wilco's... ;D
Hi Marge, so glad you got a laugh, when you get yourself on an even keel again we shold start a club and as someone suggested have a t shirt. OK we need ideas for a t shirt, I know someone who might be able to print it. XX Jeannine
Still no chance of doing anything in the garden as there's snow everywhere so I thought I'd go out and feed my habit. I came back with some dahlia tubers and montbretia and some flower seeds, orchid fertiliser, red kohl rabi seeds, a couple of potato planters and some rocket seed potatoes (for the spud challenge you understand!) ;D ;D I do feel much better now about not being able to garden. ;D ;D
I went into garden centre and managed to get out without any seeds. Got rhubarb instead.
I went to a great garden centre (at Anstey north of Leicester) today didn't buy any seeds... it shut at 1pm and we didn't get there until 12:50.. but did get the seed potatoes (Epicure) I hadn't been able to find. When we got to the till there was a sign they were going to put up to say if we were from Derby to knock on the front door! (In case we hadn't got there in time) :)
I weighed my seeds today - 2kg!
I'd probably need to use the bathroom scales... :-[
Saddad- the Anstey nursery during the month of May( weekends) hosts the local chrysanthemum soc plant sale.
At our local seed swap last month I left 28 pkts and only took 12 (all HSL which is nice) so I need to make up the shortfall somewhere ,surely!