tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post8158352903765698996..comments2023-07-22T11:18:20.469+01:00Comments on A Woman of the Soil: Getting Ready for the New Gardening Seasonelaine http://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-16001876236698275182013-01-12T09:06:53.193+00:002013-01-12T09:06:53.193+00:00That isn't my shed, unfortunately, I can only ...That isn't my shed, unfortunately, I can only dream of keeping it that tidy.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-16539265795435404302013-01-11T10:06:12.923+00:002013-01-11T10:06:12.923+00:00Uneaten chocolates? What are they? That shed is so...Uneaten chocolates? What are they? That shed is so clean and tidy - I have just developed shed envy... Is it a show shed and you have another one round the corner full of mismatched wellies and lost trowels? Please tell me you have! Sarah Shoesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03410745860215082568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-37459212042422116692013-01-10T14:07:34.425+00:002013-01-10T14:07:34.425+00:00Oh, Elaine, you just had to say it, didn't you...Oh, Elaine, you just had to say it, didn't you ;-)Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-6356096846683020882013-01-10T13:49:46.256+00:002013-01-10T13:49:46.256+00:00Let's face it Janet - it can't get any wor...Let's face it Janet - it can't get any worse (she says with her fingers crossed).elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-37532154282030116582013-01-10T13:48:22.509+00:002013-01-10T13:48:22.509+00:00It is so frustrating isn't it, when the weathe...It is so frustrating isn't it, when the weather won't behave - I suppose it will all get done eventually.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-10048812392118806842013-01-10T13:46:34.994+00:002013-01-10T13:46:34.994+00:00I have been turfed out of our shed - which is fill...I have been turfed out of our shed - which is filling up with the beloveds' gadgets - so I have to make do with storing everything under the potting bench in the greenhouse. I think we will see more bad weather before the good stuff arrives. p.s. those leftover chocolates seem to have mysteriously disappeared.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-49369640783808378912013-01-10T11:01:59.974+00:002013-01-10T11:01:59.974+00:00OK, my shed will NEVER look like that! But I do ha...OK, my shed will NEVER look like that! But I do have the annual seed audit planned for this afternoon. I confess I am really bad at washing out pots too, and take great heart from Charles Downing writing that he never does. If it is good enough for him, I murmur, as I knock old compost out of seed trays before filling them with compost... Hope 2013 is a kind growing year for all of us!Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-53434320884771255362013-01-06T19:58:34.383+00:002013-01-06T19:58:34.383+00:00Your right Elaine, so many things to do and think ...Your right Elaine, so many things to do and think about, as well as keeping fingers crossed for good weather to help us out. I've actually managed to get 5 days work done down my plot since last Tuesday, so blogging has been on the back burner again. Rookohttp://rookosallotment.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-67158169494240740452013-01-05T20:13:36.770+00:002013-01-05T20:13:36.770+00:00We had to get a new shed last year - even then it ...We had to get a new shed last year - even then it never looked as well organised as that one! I was in the garden today too - itching to get started but I know the bad weather has yet to arrive! Pessimist or Realist?!? Happy New Year ... if you don't want those uneaten chocolates just let me know .... :)PatMasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02277551817774062123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-5693570252831568262013-01-05T11:18:41.728+00:002013-01-05T11:18:41.728+00:00I will be trying some of James Wong's suggesti...I will be trying some of James Wong's suggestions this year - tomatillos, inca berries and cucamelons - should be fun to grow and interesting to see how they turn out. Good luck with your new chilli varieties.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-58283313045778900022013-01-05T10:50:22.428+00:002013-01-05T10:50:22.428+00:00That shed is UNREAL! Mine is a complete mess in co...That shed is UNREAL! Mine is a complete mess in comparison with that. Have you decided to grow anything really unusual this year? Egged-on by Stephen at UKVG I'm planning on having lots more chilli varieties.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-84673841843823419722013-01-04T22:35:17.306+00:002013-01-04T22:35:17.306+00:00I don't have many seeds to buy this year as I ...I don't have many seeds to buy this year as I still have loads left over from last year, but I will be experimenting with one or two new things - I haven't decided what yet though.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-39515737960830473402013-01-04T22:33:56.796+00:002013-01-04T22:33:56.796+00:00Happy new year to you too Jane - let's show th...Happy new year to you too Jane - let's show this year what we're made of.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-52587878003122206312013-01-04T20:33:49.843+00:002013-01-04T20:33:49.843+00:00I am busy viewing seed catalogues, whilst waiting ...I am busy viewing seed catalogues, whilst waiting for the weather to warm up I could do with a few hard frosts to reduce the slugs this year. Jo@awholeplotoflovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525039817338877634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-24843013202766817682013-01-04T20:14:23.251+00:002013-01-04T20:14:23.251+00:00Happy New Year Elaine...2013...bring it on indeed!...Happy New Year Elaine...2013...bring it on indeed! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994279172996044439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-41743018082280901992013-01-04T14:15:20.771+00:002013-01-04T14:15:20.771+00:00Thank you for following. Not long before the green...Thank you for following. Not long before the greenhouse will be overflowing with seed trays - my favourite bit of gardening.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-79763069511058847852013-01-04T14:13:39.984+00:002013-01-04T14:13:39.984+00:00I can remember ordering seed potatoes from a catal...I can remember ordering seed potatoes from a catalogue only for them to arrive before Christmas so I have resisted the temptation to order quite so early this year.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-55362951181902946592013-01-04T14:11:54.644+00:002013-01-04T14:11:54.644+00:00Beware - seed catalogues are an inspiration but al...Beware - seed catalogues are an inspiration but also a temptation - good luck with trying not to buy everything listed.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-41857151611281889492013-01-04T10:29:32.007+00:002013-01-04T10:29:32.007+00:00I have just found your blog and will definitely be...I have just found your blog and will definitely be following. I've just ordered my seed catalogues and can't wait to get started in the greenhouse. Take care.sweetbriardreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03036932595395191529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-22443177410897598452013-01-04T10:15:11.544+00:002013-01-04T10:15:11.544+00:00I love this time of the year, I have been pouring ...I love this time of the year, I have been pouring over seed catalagues and am itching to get started. Having to pull myself back firmly telling myself it is too soon. Love the planning though.DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-31743245704648921402013-01-03T23:40:26.823+00:002013-01-03T23:40:26.823+00:00Oh what an uplifting post!
Can't wait for the...Oh what an uplifting post! <br />Can't wait for the new gardening season... time to get the seed catalogues out! rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-50515511117717376282013-01-03T21:48:11.709+00:002013-01-03T21:48:11.709+00:00I think this little spell of warmer weather has pu...I think this little spell of warmer weather has put me in the gardening mood - if the rain could just hold off for a bit I could get so much done outside.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-35007915754932081622013-01-03T21:46:51.861+00:002013-01-03T21:46:51.861+00:00I know how you feel I can't resist buying new ...I know how you feel I can't resist buying new plants and they usually end up in containers/elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-5295298638655732552013-01-03T21:45:37.032+00:002013-01-03T21:45:37.032+00:00The weather here is very mild at the moment so I h...The weather here is very mild at the moment so I have come out of hibernation to crack on with some jobs outside that needed doing desperately. I must say it felt great to be doing something useful.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912468918847715397.post-18206062461566121602013-01-03T21:43:54.943+00:002013-01-03T21:43:54.943+00:00I actually spent some time in the greenhouse this ...I actually spent some time in the greenhouse this afternoon tidying up, yet again, I can't wait to get cracking but will have to have a little patience - there's no point in starting too early.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.com