tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post3545748422382850801..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Seeds and seedlingsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-84262253153426777702009-03-26T15:17:00.000+10:002009-03-26T15:17:00.000+10:00I love your blog--thank-you for all your great adv...I love your blog--thank-you for all your great advice. KarliKarli Del Biondohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01779916148024105826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-40003780773484122862009-03-26T07:18:00.000+10:002009-03-26T07:18:00.000+10:00good reminder, kethry. you can make seedling cont...good reminder, kethry. you can make seedling containers from newspaper too.<BR/><BR/>Steelkitten, thank you. We do plant in some of our bricks - mainly oregano and marjorum and they do very well. Some of them have attracted ants nests though so I've been a bit reluctant to add more.Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-24699069444351316522009-03-26T04:35:00.000+10:002009-03-26T04:35:00.000+10:00Just thought I'd pop by and leave a comment here f...Just thought I'd pop by and leave a comment here for the first time to say thank you for doing such wonderfully inspiring posts that are a pleasure to read. <BR/><BR/>Looking at your veg beds, have you ever thought of filling the holes in your concrete block edgings and growing things in there? A UK magazine called Home Farmer published an article recently that suggested garlic would do well? But maybe in Oz they would dry out too quickly?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-10089301208242044102009-03-24T23:37:00.000+10:002009-03-24T23:37:00.000+10:00regarding beans, peas and the like - where you sai...regarding beans, peas and the like - where you said that they don't like transplanting. Absolutely right, but there is a way to get around it. You can either invest in a system like rootrainers, or use loo roll inner tubes - stand on end in a tray, fill with compost, plant the seed, let them grow, harden off, then plant the whole thing out in the garden. the loo roll decomposes, seed grows, everybody's happy. The only thing that happens is that sometimes some sickly looking mushrooms sprout up over night from the loo rolls, but i don't eat them. They only ever last the one night though.This method works extremely well if, like me, you have a major slug problem... I've also used it to grow certain flowers like sweet peas, very successfully.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-82069299325328160962009-03-24T21:21:00.000+10:002009-03-24T21:21:00.000+10:00Thank you! I'll be starting my first garden this y...Thank you! I'll be starting my first garden this year and it's reassuring to hear that the veggies I picked are all relatively easy to deal with. Oh! And your tip on the tomato seedlings is terrific! I had no idea! But now I will pluck the bottom leaves and plant them a little deeper. See, it's tips like these that you don't always find but that are always welcomed to newbies. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-70269980694442569372009-03-24T20:30:00.000+10:002009-03-24T20:30:00.000+10:00Rhonda , Thanks for a wonderful post.I didn't know...Rhonda , Thanks for a wonderful post.<BR/>I didn't know about taking the bottom leaves off the tomatoes , will try that this season.<BR/>I'm glad you mentioned how often you use your organic liquid fertilizer also , very helpful tip.<BR/><BR/>Loved your post about the 50's housewife , making a comeback with today's challenges.<BR/><BR/>~ Green Blessings ~<BR/> JoyceAnnJoyceAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08421027375720692604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88959873690803174852009-03-24T14:45:00.000+10:002009-03-24T14:45:00.000+10:00It is almost as if you have read my mind! I am abo...It is almost as if you have read my mind! I am about the attempt my first vegetable garden EVER, and will be growing it from seed. Your posts have been incredibly useful, and I know that over the next few weeks I will refer back to these posts often. :)<BR/>Thanks!<BR/>~S.xo.sorcha.oxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17431135816635778553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-999181677394966562009-03-24T14:17:00.000+10:002009-03-24T14:17:00.000+10:0000-00-00 ???Please speak on the equation.Thanks00-00-00 ???<BR/>Please speak on the equation.<BR/>ThanksDonettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530145585581721795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-72686766428608427752009-03-24T12:00:00.000+10:002009-03-24T12:00:00.000+10:00Here in North Idaho we have a short growing season...Here in North Idaho we have a short growing season but looking forward to having fresh veggies.<BR/><BR/>Coffee is on.peppylady (Dora)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01649272822470007714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91848389307671747812009-03-24T11:02:00.000+10:002009-03-24T11:02:00.000+10:00I can't wait to read more on this! I'm planning t...I can't wait to read more on this! I'm planning to start some seedlings this year (it will be my first time), and need all the help I can get!<BR/>Great (and timely, as usual) info!<BR/>-Melanie in CanadaMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08321634357908771759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-47047982012435522212009-03-24T10:25:00.000+10:002009-03-24T10:25:00.000+10:00we are having wonderful Spring weather & my se...we are having wonderful Spring weather & my seedlings are emerging on the kitchen table :)Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526129539299309279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-82918331755968319102009-03-24T10:18:00.000+10:002009-03-24T10:18:00.000+10:00I just love all your posts Rhonday. You are so he...I just love all your posts Rhonday. You are so helpful and I love how you live your life. I live alot in the same ways you do ... just starting out with a new hubby at age 44 but we live on 20 acres and plan on getting chickens and pigs this year. I have begun to home bake and make all meals from scratch and my hubby has gained 20 pounds so far! He needs it though as he fought cancer a few years ago and was done to a twig. Thank you for all your insight. I feel like you are a great aunt that I love to visit when I read your blog.<BR/><BR/>Have a great day!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919793216222224648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-16707886243572695792009-03-24T08:16:00.000+10:002009-03-24T08:16:00.000+10:00Do you start any seedlings indoors under lights an...Do you start any seedlings indoors under lights and then harden them off? That's what I'm doing and I'm hating the electricity usage required to keep them growing until they can go out. :( <BR/><BR/>I started some indoors in newspaper pots and tried placing them outside to soak up some sun but they were in a covered tray which burned the cotylons (sp?). I'm trying to find ways to start them outdoors but our topsoil dries out very quickly in our intense heat and sun. We've started some things outdoors this weekend - things that can be planted a bit deeper, like beans. I'm wishing I had space for a greenhouse and I'm looking into cold frames. I'd be interested in your thoughts on this.<BR/><BR/>~Tara<BR/>organicsis at yahooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com