my birthday present...

[shirlthegirl43]

Aranthos (elder son) has ordered me one of these for my birthday Power Plant Growing Machine - buy at Firebox.com

Anyone seen one or tried one?

I think it might be pretty good for starting my toms and peppers

[OllieMartin]

I love the way the article is written. Nice to see companies with a sense of humour making a comeback!

[Caro]

Looks intriguing. Let us know how you get on

[shirlthegirl43]

I love the way the article is written. Nice to see companies with a sense of humour making a comeback!

Firebox ads are usually quite amusing. Some of the reviews for things make me chuckle too!

Looks intriguing. Let us know how you get on

It doesn't look very big but Aranthos is a geek and as such has found a prezzie which combines my gardening with his teccie interest

[OllieMartin]

Thanks for introducing me to Firebox, I've just spotted my family's Christmas and brithday presents for the next few years!

[kirsty b]

That looks fab Shirley - I'd love one!! (hint for OH just in case he ever has a browse through here!!)

[shirlthegirl43]

Thanks for introducing me to Firebox, I've just spotted my family's Christmas and brithday presents for the next few years!

Glad to be of help

That looks fab Shirley - I'd love one!! (hint for OH just in case he ever has a browse through here!!)

As I say it doesn't look very big but I will report back when it arrives.

[Hilary B]

Looks like a variant on the Aerogrow, which is great, but pricey, This one looks a lot better value, if only because you re-use the sponge and don't need to buy their pre-sown ones. If it is like Aerogrow, it would be tricky to remove part-grown plants for transplanting. I'd love one for herbs on the windowsill! (gave away the aerogrow I bought because we are away so much.....)

[bubblewrap]

It looks a bit like a shredder.

[Torreya]

Makes the ton of cow manure I've ordered for OH's b'day next month look v. boring!!

[shirlthegirl43]

Said present arrived yesterday (some mix up with the ordering by Aranthos). It is indeed not very big but if it gets seedlings underway quickly it will be fine. I have adapted it slightly to make it easier (I hope) to remove seedlings for potting on and 'sowed' 5 chilli seeds yesterday morning. The instructions indicate there should be signs of growth after 4-5 days so I will update and let you all know how it goes.

[Florence Fennel]

What a lovely son you have Shirl.

[shirlthegirl43]

What a lovely son you have Shirl.

aren't I lucky

[shirlthegirl43]

Update time, the Bolivian Rainbow chiliies (thanks zazen) have appeared. None of the others I sowed are doing anything so I guess my old seeds are kaput (won't be sending any on the pepper swap now)