tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post5537838406930005809..comments2023-07-07T10:58:26.789+01:00Comments on The Good Life: Sowing, Pricking Out And Potting OnJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-45823930803964595352014-04-12T09:46:45.848+01:002014-04-12T09:46:45.848+01:00I like to get some early sowings done so that ever...I like to get some early sowings done so that everything isn't left until the last minute. If they don't work out, that's fine, there's always time to sow more, but if they do, then I'm ahead of the game.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-67905525143901804432014-04-12T09:03:42.404+01:002014-04-12T09:03:42.404+01:00Gosh, those look great. You're much further a...Gosh, those look great. You're much further ahead than me.Bag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-46020499940161878882014-04-11T10:53:53.877+01:002014-04-11T10:53:53.877+01:00I find it easier to sow things in batches then I&#...I find it easier to sow things in batches then I'm not rushing to do everything in one go, I wouldn't have enough windowsills if I did that. It will be the turn of the legumes next.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-68887630416041088002014-04-10T20:56:07.964+01:002014-04-10T20:56:07.964+01:00I'm still trying to decide what to prioritise ...I'm still trying to decide what to prioritise and sow, I need to get a move on!Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263430746482725687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-23240639498344543312014-04-10T12:51:33.691+01:002014-04-10T12:51:33.691+01:00You're welcome. I'm pleased to hear it'...You're welcome. I'm pleased to hear it's arrived safely. Happy reading.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-16831382847808387552014-04-10T12:50:20.282+01:002014-04-10T12:50:20.282+01:00I think all gardeners will be busy sowing their se...I think all gardeners will be busy sowing their seeds at this time of year. I like to list what I've sown and when as it gives me something to refer back to.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-83040895541576691292014-04-10T12:47:35.553+01:002014-04-10T12:47:35.553+01:00It is such a busy time of year, but like you, I lo...It is such a busy time of year, but like you, I love it. My tomatoes were sown on the 8th of March so they're quite small to say how long they've been growing for, but early sowings do grow at a slower pace but everything should start and put a spurt on now that some warmer weather is on the way.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-89175510032850428662014-04-10T12:40:17.239+01:002014-04-10T12:40:17.239+01:00My book arrived today, but I haven't had time ...My book arrived today, but I haven't had time to look at it yet, but that is how I will be spending my time tonight. Thank you again xxxFranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117681021989984923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-54053056757814022192014-04-10T11:58:43.500+01:002014-04-10T11:58:43.500+01:00Lovely post and thank you for sharing Lovely post and thank you for sharing LINDA'Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18322944728491268995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-52876481582419080632014-04-10T11:32:45.576+01:002014-04-10T11:32:45.576+01:00I love this time of year, it's all so busy as ...I love this time of year, it's all so busy as everything seems to spring up and need potting on at once. Your toms are bigger than mine!xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-65011098373935417112014-04-10T10:48:45.576+01:002014-04-10T10:48:45.576+01:00It isn't too late for tomatoes quite yet, ther...It isn't too late for tomatoes quite yet, there's always the garden centre too where you can pick up a plant or two. I've got some flowers on the go this year for the allotment, ones I'll be able to cut and bring home for the house.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-66157642336742130202014-04-10T10:36:20.572+01:002014-04-10T10:36:20.572+01:00Your tomatoes are looking good Jo. I only have a h...Your tomatoes are looking good Jo. I only have a handful this year, too late to sow more so I'll go with the few I have. I have never had any success growing Morning Glory, well done you! I seem to be doing better with the flowers this year than veg, for a change, not even any courgettes up yet but lots of lower seedlings.<br />Hope all well Jo, sorry I never got around to replying to your last email!<br />Gill xxgillyflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410673843788487544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-74291661117009437362014-04-10T09:46:21.273+01:002014-04-10T09:46:21.273+01:00I enjoy growing a variety of different things, eve...I enjoy growing a variety of different things, even different varieties of the same veg. If something doesn't do so well, you've got a chance that a different variety will do better.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-23507170412844795892014-04-10T09:43:14.646+01:002014-04-10T09:43:14.646+01:00It's all about judging things just right. Sow ...It's all about judging things just right. Sow too early and everything ends up leggy before it's warm enough to get them planted in the ground, plant too late and they won't have time to produce a worthwhile harvest. It's all a juggling act.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-3017372551054929712014-04-10T09:40:11.704+01:002014-04-10T09:40:11.704+01:00I hope they all grow well and that I get to harves...I hope they all grow well and that I get to harvest plenty. The word cucurbit is one of those you can really get your tongue round.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-35308524836815011152014-04-10T09:38:43.706+01:002014-04-10T09:38:43.706+01:00I was surprised that my dad liked the Crystal Lemo...I was surprised that my dad liked the Crystal Lemon cucumbers, he's quite a traditional man, I thought a lemon shaped cucumber would be a step too far for him, but no. The greenhouse within a greenhouse works well at this time of year when the nights are still quite chilly.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-59118885828742041492014-04-10T09:36:53.528+01:002014-04-10T09:36:53.528+01:00Never mind running out of time, I'm fast runni...Never mind running out of time, I'm fast running out of space too. Most things, except for those I sowed at the weekend, are now residing in the greenhouse, I don't know what I do without it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-68875652067844009892014-04-10T09:35:03.038+01:002014-04-10T09:35:03.038+01:00There's still plenty of time yet. I've got...There's still plenty of time yet. I've got more sowing to do, I haven't even started on peas or beans, then there's the sweetcorn.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-68143612937801154262014-04-10T09:33:39.819+01:002014-04-10T09:33:39.819+01:00Some of the things I started quite early took a lo...Some of the things I started quite early took a long time to germinate. Sometimes it's better to start things a little later but I'm too impatient.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-39003527151327778272014-04-10T09:31:24.657+01:002014-04-10T09:31:24.657+01:00I've still got plenty of sowing to do yet, as ...I've still got plenty of sowing to do yet, as well as pricking out and potting on. I love this time of year.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-38586998823416914922014-04-10T09:30:09.476+01:002014-04-10T09:30:09.476+01:00I think things usually catch up. I like to get thi...I think things usually catch up. I like to get things started a little earlier so that I'm not rushing to get everything done at once. I've heard of others growing cucamelons, I look forward to hearing how they do and what you think of them.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-58674307704895211072014-04-10T07:59:13.161+01:002014-04-10T07:59:13.161+01:00The seedlings look so stunning! You grow so variou...The seedlings look so stunning! You grow so various plants. So exciting. Good job!Endah Murniyatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175364514530314348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-38588228006074682072014-04-09T23:22:18.763+01:002014-04-09T23:22:18.763+01:00I am behind you all busy sowing our first seeds of...I am behind you all busy sowing our first seeds of the season this week........it's cold up north so there is no point sowing earlier as I can't plant out until later on in the month or even early May.sustainablemumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099701194160334671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-38997609495933672742014-04-09T21:55:00.416+01:002014-04-09T21:55:00.416+01:00Wow you will have lots of things growing!! I love...Wow you will have lots of things growing!! I love the word cucurbit!! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-21720445914280062932014-04-09T21:37:42.331+01:002014-04-09T21:37:42.331+01:00I wasn't going to grow Crystal Lemons again ei...I wasn't going to grow Crystal Lemons again either, but they were so prolific, and the guinea pigs really like them, I think I'll put in a couple as well. I love the idea of a greenhouse within a greenhouse - double protection! CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.com