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[Hashette]

Come on Grapes, we're not going to let this happen are we?

Over in General, Stephenwithap posted this:

hi guys just wanna let everyone know im still here with you all
sorry i have not been on talkin for a while but have been busy with new allotment
as my other got wrecked council gave me another but lot of work needed to be done
bit upset coz other took twelve month to prepare for planting this season
and now got to start over again
and not sure whether gonna be ready
lots of bramble roots and stones and rocks to get rid of
got the shed up so got shelter just waithing for greenhouse that someone has kindly offered to sell me but waiting for delivery
so lots to do and not much time
so very sorry not been on hope you dont think i have been neglecting you all
and bein boring but really have been busy lol
hope to get some time on here now and catch up
all the best with your growing and chicken projects this year
steve

Now I don't know about anyone else, but I've got some spares, and if we all send him different things, he can clear the new plot in the next few weeks and still have a growing season. Just so that he doesn't get 50 tomato plants and nothing else, I thought we might list what we've got spare, and when we can send it. Please sign up below, and either I or Steve will PM you the address to send it to

Come on - Grape Power!

List of Who's Sending What:
Hashette - several different tomato varieties

[Freebs]

Hi

I'm new to this forum, well lurked a while but not posted. You are all so friendly. I can spare some strawberry plants. They are little but I would be happy to send you some if they will help. Think I would be a bit rubbish at sending other seedlings at the moment.

Good luck!

[SarzWix]

Really sorry, but I'm so far behind with my own stuff , coz of my ankle, I don't think I can be much help this time.
Just wanted to say good luck Stephen.

[Pickle]

Stupid question but how do you send seedlings? I'm not sure what I've got a glut of yet as I have onl;y just started but if I have anything I'd be happy to share.

[stevemac]

Without meaning to sound too harsh,It is only the 1st of april so surely he still has plenty of time to get seeds on the go whilst he clears the plot?

[SlugLobber]

It might be a better idea to send seeds, anyway, knowing what the post is like sometimes!

[jimbojetset]

happy to send any seeds i have, perhaps if you could get the poor chap to list what he needs, also whereabouts is he, i know if he was round the corner from me i'd happily wander over and lend a hand for a couple of hours

[HeyWayne]

Don't have any seedlings I'm afraid - I'm seemingly behind myself. I'm happy to send seeds if I have any, trouble is, I gave pretty much all my surplus away in the seed swap.

I'll let you know if I've got owt.

[piskieinboots]

I have tons of seeds to spare - it would make sense for Stephen to say what he wants rather us send him tons of stuff he doesn't want.

[Sweepster]

Stupid question but how do you send seedlings? I'm not sure what I've got a glut of yet as I have onl;y just started but if I have anything I'd be happy to share.

+1

Poor chap, hope he is able to give us a wishlist of seeds or seedlings.

[pipscariad]

I agree that if Stephen is able to list the kind of things he want that'd be a great idea. I'm happy to help with a few seeds and/or seedlings, but also wonder how well these would post.

It's a great thread Hashette, and a fine example of the good works of the Vine .

[piskieinboots]

I... and/or seedlings, but also wonder how well these would post..

I think I would try - wrapping their roots in very damp kitchen roll, then either cling film or tin foil over that - then place in an egg box, yes this will squish down, but it should give some protection.

I'd say way better to send him seeds - as has been said above, plenty of time for seed sowing.

[HeyWayne]

I've sent seedlings before now using water bottles with their bottoms cut off. Stick the root end through the bottle neck with the actual foliage "inside" the bottle (obviously having discarded the lid), wrap the roots in damp kitchen roll, then tying a small plastic bag over the bottle top with an elastic band.

The plant is protected by the bottle "body", and the roots are kept moist in the plastic bag.

Does that all make sense?

[piskieinboots]

where do you stick the stamp?

[HeyWayne]

where do you stick the stamp?

Ooops - forgot to mention I then put the bottles in cardboard tubes.