Wednesday 15 February 2023

Gardening Gloves On...

...and then off again, because I cannot handle fiddly little seeds whilst wearing them. On Thursday I set up four small trays of 'microgreens' which are sitting on the windowsill in the Futility Room. I hope they will germinate and give me some salad leaves. Following the advice of others, I used up all the leftover seeds from the various packets in my box which are on the point of expiry!**

This seems a good ZeroWaste approach - they haven't cost me anything this year, and I've not lost anything if they fail. 

I am using my gift tokens to buy fresh seeds for the raised bed. Also on Thursday, I spotted something forgotten, lurking behind the summerhouse. A pot with some bulbs emerging. I have no idea what they are. I suspect hyacinths, but I may be wrong.

They have come inside to stand on the windowsill in the lounge. The pot is inside my great grandma's sugar bowl. That is the only piece of her wedding present china which remains now. And it is not in the best of health. But it makes a good cache-pot.

**I'm labelling everything carefully this year

Thank you everyone for the lovely remarks about The Postcard Project. Kirsten and I are so pleased with the finished pieces, and already working on our next collaboration.







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  1. KirstenM15 February 2023 at 07:01

    For some reason as well as seeds my soil grows little dopey flies. I put clingfilm over the seeds (newspaper might work?) and take the tray outside and blow the flies away every few days until they've all gone. Pakchoi and kale came up in a week, now waiting for them to be ready.

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    1. Angela15 February 2023 at 08:15

      My SILs tip last year: put some regular fly spray onto cotton wool balls and place them round the trays. It seems to be a good deterrent

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  2. Bless15 February 2023 at 07:51

    I like your plan to grow microgreens for salads! I hope the seeds grow well for you. :)

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    1. Angela15 February 2023 at 08:14

      Thank you Bless. I hope they germinate soon!

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  3. Elizabethd15 February 2023 at 08:18

    They look like daffodils. Hope they bloom successfully.

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    1. Angela15 February 2023 at 16:53

      I will let you know if anything blossoms

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  4. Anonymous15 February 2023 at 09:01

    The microgreens idea is a good one! Kx

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  5. Anonymous15 February 2023 at 13:26

    Thank you for the fly spray tip above - I'll try and remember that!
    Alison in Wales x

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  6. Philip15 February 2023 at 19:55

    I'm a gloves off person too. I'll start my seed sowing this week with aubergines and peppers.

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    1. Angela15 February 2023 at 23:21

      I shall plant peppers - not sure about aubergines...

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  7. Bushlady15 February 2023 at 20:47

    I hope your bulbs produce lovely blooms, whatever they are!

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  8. Pauline.16 February 2023 at 08:10

    I have spent the last two days helping children plant tomotato seeds in the potting shed at Kingston Lacy. The children loved this activity. I wonder how many pots got home safely and how many seeds will grow into tomato plants?

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    1. Angela16 February 2023 at 12:43

      You've been working very hard at KL this week. I'm sure there are many parents who are grateful to you, and children pleased with their efforts ❤️👍

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