Hello from Cornwall

[grannymem]

Hi everyone,

I found this site a short while ago and think it's amazing - such a wealth of ideas, advice and humour!

Despite too many years of pottering around in gardens I still consider myself a very novice gardener with a few successes and an awful lot of disasters...

At the moment, bindweed from a neighbour's thick hedge is driving me to distraction (not their fault, I hasten to say) and I'd love some tips on saving seeds - especially whether you can hang on to broad and runner bean seeds,

Many thanks for reading this

[Two_Sheds]

I'd love some tips on saving seeds - especially whether you can hang on to broad and runner bean seeds,

Peas and beans are the easiest of seeds to save. The problem is they readily cross-pollinate with each other. French beans tend to come more true.

have a look-see here >>>> How To Save Seed

[grannymem]

Very many thanks for such a prompt reply x

[bobleponge]

Welcome Grannymem, having such a lovely climate down there (although it may not always seem like it) you will be able to try a lot more than some people.

[Two_Sheds]

having such a lovely climate down there...you will be able to try a lot more than some people.

like ... rice

[rustylady]

Welcome to the Vine grannymem. Whereabouts in Cornwall are you? I was born in Plymouth but now exiled to East Anglia. BTW, you can put your location on your profile, this way Cornwall will show up on all your posts - makes it easier for the rest of us to give advice.

[FionaH]

Hi welcome to the Vine

[grannymem]

Thanks for all the welcome messages - and to you, Rusty Lady(!) - for your advice. I think I've added to my profile - still getting the hang of this site - but I live in Truro (typical long, narrow town garden with quite a bit of shade), am just beginning to find more time to do a bit of gardening, and recently acquired a greenhouse.
I know I shall get inspiration from all you experienced and practical gardeners -I'll keep looking. Thanks again.

[ginger ninger]

Hi and Welcome to the vine, I have friends that live near St Mellion and Liskeard, its a beautiful part of the country I love visiting them.

[piskieinboots]

like ... rice

that's the one

Welcome Grannymem

[grannymem]

I did wonder - need to sort out the bindweed and 'ordinary' veg before I tackle the rice, I think...

[HeyWayne]

Have they found those Gardens in Helligan yet?

Welcome aboard grannymem. I think saving F1 seeds is a bit iffy, best to go for non-F1 (whatever non-F1 are called if not non-F1...).

[piskieinboots]

Have they found those Gardens in Helligan yet?

nah - they'll do it drekkly

[grannymem]

We did find them - just nearly lost them again...

All this talk about F1 is confusing - shall I just buy another packet of seeds? Drekkly...

[HeyWayne]

We did find them - just nearly lost them again...

All this talk about F1 is confusing - shall I just buy another packet of seeds? Drekkly...

Yeah, besides, touring cars is much more exciting!