tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531935909912747730.post6574140700766936060..comments2024-02-19T21:18:19.196-08:00Comments on Polka Dot Galoshes: Seed Starting...stop procrastinating & just do it!PolkaDotGalosheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18082105347866101606noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531935909912747730.post-13001054111808336432012-03-28T14:44:53.200-07:002012-03-28T14:44:53.200-07:00Hi Donna, gosh I must come over and visit you, its...Hi Donna, gosh I must come over and visit you, its been way to long! I would love to get the name of the book that helped you so much, figure I can still use all the help I can get ;) Also, Tom's are tricky here too, with such a short grow window, we were lucky to get fruit at all last year. 3 weeks of hot weather is just not enough. But alas I am a sucker for punishment and am trying again. PolkaDotGalosheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082105347866101606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531935909912747730.post-812208604454759752012-03-28T14:40:13.193-07:002012-03-28T14:40:13.193-07:00Thanks for the tips, I will be sure to look out fo...Thanks for the tips, I will be sure to look out for those prob's. I could imagine sowing many seeds would make tedious work out of these. Luckily I only made about 20 and had a very enthusiastic 9yr old helper ;) I'm a huge believer in bribery um I mean motivation...lol! Hope you have a wonderful sowing season! Thanks for stopping by, cheers JuliaPolkaDotGalosheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082105347866101606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531935909912747730.post-49608844908977875802012-03-28T14:11:45.804-07:002012-03-28T14:11:45.804-07:00I had wonderful advice from my workshop instructor...I had wonderful advice from my workshop instructor last week, if the sprouts don't turn into anything and go limp or leggy, its called a micro-salad...lol! I figure I'll still get to eat something I grew, I thought that was great! Looking forward to the hits, but figure I'll enjoy the misses anyway. Thanks for stopping by, cheers Julia =)PolkaDotGalosheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082105347866101606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531935909912747730.post-46627292164908780822012-03-28T14:04:14.330-07:002012-03-28T14:04:14.330-07:00Exactly!! i just have to keep the perfectionist in...Exactly!! i just have to keep the perfectionist in me reminded..haha! Plan B is bribing friends for some of their starts or Plan C hitting the nursery...But crossing my fingers for plan A =) Thanks for stopping by, cheers JuliaPolkaDotGalosheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082105347866101606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531935909912747730.post-52703892874250761592012-03-28T14:02:09.794-07:002012-03-28T14:02:09.794-07:00I am so excited to see them sprout (not yet) but I...I am so excited to see them sprout (not yet) but I keep checking them all the time, I am worried it will be like "a watched pot never boils" scenario so I am telling myself not to look..haha! Love seeing you stop by, thanks!! Cheers Julia =)PolkaDotGalosheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082105347866101606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531935909912747730.post-1076781037871249252012-03-28T13:58:38.926-07:002012-03-28T13:58:38.926-07:00Thanks Spurge! They were the easiest little things...Thanks Spurge! They were the easiest little things, and I found once wet they kind of set nicely. I'll be posting a how to soon as well as what other salvageable things I have come across to use. I have not had to buy any pots, its been great!! Thanks for stopping by, Cheers JuliaPolkaDotGalosheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082105347866101606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531935909912747730.post-91595417497838249902012-03-28T13:56:24.796-07:002012-03-28T13:56:24.796-07:00Holley I wish I could've recorded the workshop...Holley I wish I could've recorded the workshop so much juicy info, it was amazing. I've just posted a guest post on it. She took way better notes than me ;) Cheers Julia xxPolkaDotGalosheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082105347866101606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531935909912747730.post-14559745776701656602012-03-28T13:54:25.002-07:002012-03-28T13:54:25.002-07:00Its crept up quickly this year, or maybe we are ju...Its crept up quickly this year, or maybe we are just more eager to believe its spring? Way to go getting yours started, I swear its the hardest part...knock on wood! Thanks for the visit. cheers Julia =)PolkaDotGalosheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082105347866101606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531935909912747730.post-56401153264352241522012-03-28T13:52:08.174-07:002012-03-28T13:52:08.174-07:00Oh my gees and I though I was a procrastinator bef...Oh my gees and I though I was a procrastinator before I decided to seed! I don't think I have ever dilly-dallied more than I have with starting seeds. Although lets just say my house is a lot cleaner and things did get completed on my to do list as a distraction...lol!! can't wait to see your cute sprouts too! Cheers =)PolkaDotGalosheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082105347866101606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531935909912747730.post-31618558928307344532012-03-28T13:49:15.761-07:002012-03-28T13:49:15.761-07:00Greggo, you make it sound so naught, like you have...Greggo, you make it sound so naught, like you have a stash of plant porn...lol! I would LOVE to see some pics of your seedlings. Always love seeing you stop by!!!PolkaDotGalosheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082105347866101606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531935909912747730.post-47469512712224739102012-03-28T13:47:09.680-07:002012-03-28T13:47:09.680-07:00Thanks Lucy, I too am loving the varieties out the...Thanks Lucy, I too am loving the varieties out there! I was visiting a greenhouse the other day and they had over 160 different varieties of tomato seed...yikes! Not so good for the indecisive me..hehe! But still its wonderful to have so much choice =)PolkaDotGalosheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082105347866101606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531935909912747730.post-1906083394552724862012-03-28T09:28:37.519-07:002012-03-28T09:28:37.519-07:00Oh you sound just like me last year...I bought a g...Oh you sound just like me last year...I bought a great book that helped me get past a few issues and now I have lots of flowers sprouting...veggies sowed in the now freezing garden outside under cover and hopefully will be fine...my big anxiety is getting pepper and tomatoes to sprout and harden off well so they grow and produce...this year I will prevail...can't wait for your follow up!Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531935909912747730.post-29285075944725601752012-03-28T07:46:03.103-07:002012-03-28T07:46:03.103-07:00I keep thinking I need to get back into those news...I keep thinking I need to get back into those newspaper pots because the plastic trays are only recyclable for so long. I grow so many that it is tedious to make them all, plus I've had trouble with them sticking to each other and ripping when wet. Maybe a double-layer of paper would help. Good luck with your seeds!Eliza @ Appalachian Feethttp://www.appalachianfeet.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531935909912747730.post-39312748117178699582012-03-27T15:07:56.649-07:002012-03-27T15:07:56.649-07:00My results are a bit hit or miss, but oh, the exci...My results are a bit hit or miss, but oh, the excitement when those first little sprouts begin to break the surface.ricki 'sprig to twig'http://bannersbyricki.com/index.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531935909912747730.post-16848235741648052902012-03-27T10:20:59.394-07:002012-03-27T10:20:59.394-07:00I am a great believer in just going for it. After...I am a great believer in just going for it. After all seeds dont cost much and it wont be the end of the world if they dont germinate.Helen/patientgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02164036792673009326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531935909912747730.post-74477099711909408022012-03-27T09:48:46.827-07:002012-03-27T09:48:46.827-07:00Congrats! I can so relate to what you said! Once y...Congrats! I can so relate to what you said! Once you start to see those perfect little sprouts, you'll be so very pleased! Cheers, JenniRainy Day Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06139202327960366363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531935909912747730.post-51451488871794027532012-03-27T08:28:20.421-07:002012-03-27T08:28:20.421-07:00Way to go! Love those newspaper pots. I've got...Way to go! Love those newspaper pots. I've got to try them someday.spurgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576503805188297240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531935909912747730.post-4411993261582330622012-03-26T18:50:18.273-07:002012-03-26T18:50:18.273-07:00I can hear your excitement! I hope all your littl...I can hear your excitement! I hope all your little seedlings do well. How wonderful, too, to get to hear someone that could answer all your questions and get you sowing!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531935909912747730.post-49734995505991679452012-03-26T18:20:17.207-07:002012-03-26T18:20:17.207-07:00It is that time, isn't it? I got mine started ...It is that time, isn't it? I got mine started last week!Clint Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12125748678345517185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531935909912747730.post-20241035388082780752012-03-26T18:07:55.738-07:002012-03-26T18:07:55.738-07:00It's such a good feeling once it's done, b...It's such a good feeling once it's done, but I'm a procrastinator when it comes to getting seeds started too. Before long you'll be looking at all sorts of cute sprouts.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531935909912747730.post-4711086266809130682012-03-26T13:25:55.225-07:002012-03-26T13:25:55.225-07:00Fun. I will have to show you a photo of my seedlin...Fun. I will have to show you a photo of my seedlings.greggohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490422976382424491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531935909912747730.post-39017911200354843552012-03-26T12:14:31.040-07:002012-03-26T12:14:31.040-07:00Congratulations! I know you will enjoy all your ne...Congratulations! I know you will enjoy all your new little seedlings. I am a big fan of seed packets; for two reasons: they save money and the unique varieties. I’m looking forward to watching all your new plants grow!Lucy Abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09003475476247235443noreply@blogger.com