School Needs Seeds

[johnty greentoes]

Our school has a veggie plot that is in need of some seeds for this season.

Almost anything will be welcomed. I think that sweetcorn pumpkins and other fun stuff would be ideal. Ground is a bit soggy - but even carrots have done well in the past.

The plot is right next to an area that is to become a wildlife area and living willow sculpture zone next term so it all forms part of a wildlife corridor.

Hope to hear from you soon.

[kirsty b]

I can spare you some strawberry popcorn seeds if you like. PM me your address and I'll send them over. I'll have a rummage and see if there is anything in my seed box that kids would like. Got some seeds saved from the Halloween pumpkin too.

Kirsty

[johnty greentoes]

Thanks Kirsty

Will contact you by PM.

Johty

[smallblueplanet]

I have a pkt of Homesweet tomatoes (that were a freebie), if you'd like them let me know.

[johnty greentoes]

Thanks SBP

Yes please.

We are investing in a greenhouse soon.

Can this variety be grown outdoors?

Would you like p&p?

Johnty

[rustylady]

Johnty, try local garden centres and see if they will donate - either that or write to some of the seed companies.

[smallblueplanet]

Home sweet tomato link

[muckdiva]

If the school hasn't already, contact

www.gardenorganic.org.uk

They do schemes for schools and may be able to help with seeds. Worth a try. They also have a fab visitor centre for children called The Vegetable Kingdom.

[johnty greentoes]

Thanks muckdiva

we are an organic gardening school and are a member of an organic schools scheme - just not sure which one.

Cheers
Johnty

[Waffler]

If you're quick, you could apply for some of the Gardeners World hanging basket seeds at www.bbc.co.uk/gardenersworld. There are some pepper and tom seeds amongst them and free is free.
Otherwise, like someone has already said, approach local garden centres etc. I'm a teacher and a year ago I wrote to B&Q and got a grant for developing our garden area a bit. I think we got around £400, so worth a try! But any of your local DIY/garden centres should be open to maybe giving you a bit, especially if you say you'll give them a mention (or even a plaque in the garden) in the school newsletter or whatever.

[johnty greentoes]

Thanks Waffler

Will try all of your suggestions.

Many thanks