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NMA
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28 January 2025 13:57:13

In the front garden we have loads of the things, well drained sandy soil they are in the beds in the ground. They have leaves on all year round, easy to split and propagate and act as great weed suppressors.

Originally Posted by: StoneCroze 


You must have an evergreen variety.
The deciduous one grows here which is hardier. Considering the sun has yet to reach the back garden, I'm pleased they survive out the back.
The arum lilies Zantedeschia look a bit worse for wear but they always do at this time of year. Roll on spring.
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Northern Sky
04 February 2025 14:03:10
It's the time of year when on a nice day it's very tempting to start sowing seeds. I did this last year and on the whole I'd say it was mostly a bit pointless. Most things grew - in the end, but I'm fairly certain that sowing them 2 months later would've made zero difference. I'm talking about seeds which the packets state can be sown from Feb onwards. 
Is anyone else sowing anything at the moment?
NMA
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09 February 2025 11:33:51

It's the time of year when on a nice day it's very tempting to start sowing seeds. I did this last year and on the whole I'd say it was mostly a bit pointless. Most things grew - in the end, but I'm fairly certain that sowing them 2 months later would've made zero difference. I'm talking about seeds which the packets state can be sown from Feb onwards. 
Is anyone else sowing anything at the moment?

Originally Posted by: Northern Sky 


No. But I've got my night scented stock seeds (thanks for the heads up Bolty), sweet cicely seeds (chilling out in the fridge at 0C), Garlic Chives for the first time in several years, Betony and Vipers Bugloss. Will sow in due course but not yet.

Lilium martagon, some Iris germanica, Christmas rose, and Lambs Ears on their way from somewhere. I'm growing Canna Black Night for the first time and these arrived yesterday. Will sit in a damp, frost free place for now.
Unless you have a (heated) greenhouse, not really worth sowing anything now. Chillies and Toms an exception perhaps.
Years ago, parts of the Channel Islands had a large tomato industry. They came across in bulk to Weymouth I think. Maybe Poole? The flavour of these wasn't exactly great according to some people.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/guernsey/content/articles/2009/03/18/tomato_growing_feature.shtml 

Nowadays, we are spoilt for flavoursome choice, especially if you grow your own.

Heading off on a tangent, I remember when growing up in Poole, the Onion Men from Brittany complete with berets and strings of onions on bike handlebars. My Mum would buy a string of these vegetables that would last into the autumn.
https://downbytheseadorset.blogspot.com/2015/10/onion-johnnies.html 

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Sasa
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09 February 2025 11:41:22

It's the time of year when on a nice day it's very tempting to start sowing seeds. I did this last year and on the whole I'd say it was mostly a bit pointless. Most things grew - in the end, but I'm fairly certain that sowing them 2 months later would've made zero difference. I'm talking about seeds which the packets state can be sown from Feb onwards. 
Is anyone else sowing anything at the moment?

Originally Posted by: Northern Sky 


I am sowing tomato seeds that I plan to grow in the greenhouse. Later this month, after the 20th, I will sow more tomato seeds for outdoor growing.

The best varieties for growing in the UK are Crimson Crush and Crimson Blush. The latter is more of a beefsteak variety with a richer flavor, but both are outstanding and highly blight-resistant—essential qualities for our climate.
Kingston Upon Thames
speckledjim
09 February 2025 11:53:51

It's the time of year when on a nice day it's very tempting to start sowing seeds. I did this last year and on the whole I'd say it was mostly a bit pointless. Most things grew - in the end, but I'm fairly certain that sowing them 2 months later would've made zero difference. I'm talking about seeds which the packets state can be sown from Feb onwards. 
Is anyone else sowing anything at the moment?

Originally Posted by: Northern Sky 


Not yet, far too early. I'm very tempted though to purchase one of these which I would use for lettuces, herbs etc....

https://vegepod.co.uk/ 
Thorner, West Yorkshire


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