Re: 1st Seed Catalog Arrived :)

countrynaturals on 12/8/2017, 6:17 pm

@sanderson wrote:Baker Creek catalog arrived! Can't wait to cuddle up with it.

That's what I've been doing for 2 days. May have to take out a 2nd on the house and maybe start a GoFundMe page, but I'M BUYING! study

countrynaturals on 12/8/2017, 6:19 pm

Got SeedSavers, too. Haven't cracked that one open, yet. Razz

countrynaturals on 12/9/2017, 11:39 am

@countrynaturals wrote:
@sanderson wrote:Baker Creek catalog arrived! Can't wait to cuddle up with it.
That's what I've been doing for 2 days. May have to take out a 2nd on the house and maybe start a GoFundMe page, but I'M BUYING!

Here's my first pass:

P. 18 - Scarlet Strawberry
P. 22 - Blauhilde Purple Beans
P. 23 - Dragon Tongue
P. 26 - Henderson's Bush Lima
P. 28 - Chinese Red Noodle

Can you believe I'm only on the "B"s? Rolling Eyes

I had already decided not to buy anything new for 2018 when this irresistible temptation appeared in my mailbox. Shocked

countrynaturals on 12/9/2017, 12:41 pm

@countrynaturals wrote:
@countrynaturals wrote:
@sanderson wrote:Baker Creek catalog arrived! Can't wait to cuddle up with it.
That's what I've been doing for 2 days. May have to take out a 2nd on the house and maybe start a GoFundMe page, but I'M BUYING!
Here's my first pass:

P. 18 - Scarlet Strawberry
P. 22 - Blauhilde Purple Beans
P. 23 - Dragon Tongue
P. 26 - Henderson's Bush Lima
P. 28 - Chinese Red Noodle

Can you believe I'm only on the "B"s? I had already decided not to buy anything new for 2018 when this irresistible temptation appeared in my mailbox.

Okay, here's the rest:

P. 31 - Red Rubine Brussels Sprouts
P. 35 - Atomic Red Carrots
P. 61 - Celtuce - can't wait to try this. Anybody else ever grow it?
P. 64 - Charentais Melon
P. 66 - Boule D'Or Melon
P. 107 - Orangeglo Watermelon
P. 127 - Red Cherry Marigold

I think that's it. I'm afraid to add it up. affraid

**sanderson** on 12/9/2017, 3:53 pm

Looks like you are going for colors in 2018. Very Happy

countrynaturals on 12/9/2017, 4:11 pm

@sanderson wrote:Looks like you are going for colors in 2018.

LOL! I didn't even notice that. Boy, am I easy or what? Embarassed

plantoid on 12/9/2017, 4:19 pm

I got two one yesterday & one this morning .
The expensive one was ordered via the internet . the cheap one is an automatic reorder every year we buy their seeds .

What has irked me is that both are doing the 60 seeds of £ 1.99 ( $ 3 ) when two years ago it was 250 or 750 for £1.50 .
Still it's cheaper than buying 60 cabbages at £ 0. 89each & I'll have fresh seed for the next three years as well .

I've kept back broad , runner , dwarf French beans , marrow fat , mange tout peas & garlic . Money maker , , sunburst . beefsteak tomatoes & Josh's giant cabbage seeds from this years crops so things areen't going to be so expensive .

countrynaturals on 12/10/2017, 12:00 pm

@countrynaturals wrote:
@countrynaturals wrote:
@countrynaturals wrote:
@sanderson wrote:Baker Creek catalog arrived! Can't wait to cuddle up with it.
That's what I've been doing for 2 days. May have to take out a 2nd on the house and maybe start a GoFundMe page, but I'M BUYING!
Here's my first pass:

P. 18 - Scarlet Strawberry
P. 22 - Blauhilde Purple Beans
P. 23 - Dragon Tongue
P. 26 - Henderson's Bush Lima
P. 28 - Chinese Red Noodle

Can you believe I'm only on the "B"s? I had already decided not to buy anything new for 2018 when this irresistible temptation appeared in my mailbox.
Okay, here's the rest:

P. 31 - Red Rubine Brussels Sprouts
P. 35 - Atomic Red Carrots
P. 61 - Celtuce - can't wait to try this. Anybody else ever grow it?
P. 64 - Charentais Melon
P. 66 - Boule D'Or Melon
P. 107 - Orangeglo Watermelon
P. 127 - Red Cherry Marigold

I think that's it. I'm afraid to add it up.

If anyone wants to try any of these, I'd be happy to share some. 1st Seed Catalog Arrived :) - Page 2 3170584802

**Scorpio Rising** on 12/11/2017, 6:40 pm

I have grown the blauhilde beans, excellent and easy to find. Charentais melons are great. Atomic red carrot not a fan. Pretty, though.

countrynaturals on 12/12/2017, 11:46 am

@Scorpio Rising wrote:I have grown the blauhilde beans, excellent and easy to find. Charentais melons are great. Atomic red carrot not a fan. Pretty, though.

Uh-oh -- why not the Atomic red carrots? If they aren't wonderful, I don't want to waste time, space, and water on them. Shocked

**trolleydriver** on 12/12/2017, 4:46 pm

Baker Creek informed me that they will be posting photos of my Dreadlocks Amaranth on their Facebook page at 8:30am CST on December 13.
Very Happy

countrynaturals on 12/12/2017, 5:00 pm

@trolleydriver wrote:Baker Creek informed me that they will be posting photos of my Dreadlocks Amaranth on their Facebook page at 8:30am CST on December 13.

SWEET!

**sanderson** on 12/12/2017, 7:06 pm

@countrynaturals wrote:
@trolleydriver wrote:Baker Creek informed me that they will be posting photos of my Dreadlocks Amaranth on their Facebook page at 8:30am CST on December 13.
SWEET!

+1 We have a celebrity in our midst.

**Scorpio Rising** on 12/12/2017, 9:09 pm

@countrynaturals wrote:
@Scorpio Rising wrote:I have grown the blauhilde beans, excellent and easy to find. Charentais melons are great. Atomic red carrot not a fan. Pretty, though.
Uh-oh -- why not the Atomic red carrots? If they aren't wonderful, I don't want to waste time, space, and water on them.

Just not sweet at all. Pretty, that’s all.

**Scorpio Rising** on 12/12/2017, 9:10 pm

“‘

@sanderson wrote:
@countrynaturals wrote:
@trolleydriver wrote:Baker Creek informed me that they will be posting photos of my Dreadlocks Amaranth on their Facebook page at 8:30am CST on December 13.
SWEET!
+1 We have a celebrity in our midst.

countrynaturals on 12/13/2017, 3:04 am

@Scorpio Rising wrote:
@countrynaturals wrote:
@Scorpio Rising wrote:I have grown the blauhilde beans, excellent and easy to find. Charentais melons are great. Atomic red carrot not a fan. Pretty, though.
Uh-oh -- why not the Atomic red carrots? If they aren't wonderful, I don't want to waste time, space, and water on them.
Just not sweet at all. Pretty, that’s all.

Nutz! I went back and re-read the description. It says "very flavorful" but it doesn't mention sweet.

What sold me was the nutritional info, but if we don't like the flavor, we won't eat them, so what's the point? OTOH, it says they're best cooked, and Hubby can make anything taste good when he cooks it, so maybe I'll still give them a chance. Rolling Eyes

**trolleydriver** on 12/13/2017, 10:14 am

@Scorpio Rising wrote:“‘
@sanderson wrote:
@countrynaturals wrote:
@trolleydriver wrote:Baker Creek informed me that they will be posting photos of my Dreadlocks Amaranth on their Facebook page at 8:30am CST on December 13.
SWEET!
+1 We have a celebrity in our midst.

Here it is
https://www.facebook.com/rareseeds/

https://www.facebook.com/rareseeds/photos/pcb.10155823182501163/10155823180726163/?type=3&theater

countrynaturals on 12/13/2017, 11:50 am

@trolleydriver wrote:
@Scorpio Rising wrote:“‘
@sanderson wrote:
@countrynaturals wrote:
@trolleydriver wrote:Baker Creek informed me that they will be posting photos of my Dreadlocks Amaranth on their Facebook page at 8:30am CST on December 13.
SWEET!
+1 We have a celebrity in our midst.

Here it is
https://www.facebook.com/rareseeds/

https://www.facebook.com/rareseeds/photos/pcb.10155823182501163/10155823180726163/?type=3&theater

Beautiful pics! How exciting! 1st Seed Catalog Arrived :) - Page 2 3170584802

**AtlantaMarie** on 12/13/2017, 11:51 am

Wow, TD!! That's fantastic!

**sanderson** on 12/13/2017, 3:50 pm

brianj555 on 12/13/2017, 7:39 pm

That’s really cool TD! afro

I don’t drink, but if I did, i’d give you a cheers too! Cool

**Scorpio Rising** on 12/13/2017, 7:43 pm

Cute pic!

countrynaturals on 12/16/2017, 11:55 am

Limas and Carrots and Beans, OH MY! happy turtle

(Baker Creek seed order arrived last night.) 1st Seed Catalog Arrived :) - Page 2 274447

Guess what I'll be doing, today. 1st Seed Catalog Arrived :) - Page 2 931411784

**Scorpio Rising** on 12/19/2017, 9:33 pm

@countrynaturals wrote:Limas and Carrots and Beans, OH MY! (Baker Creek seed order arrived last night.) Guess what I'll be doing, today.

Fun! Would love to hear about Lima bean experience.

countrynaturals on 12/20/2017, 10:15 am

@Scorpio Rising wrote:
@countrynaturals wrote:Limas and Carrots and Beans, OH MY! (Baker Creek seed order arrived last night.) Guess what I'll be doing, today.
Fun! Would love to hear about Lima bean experience.

I planted a different variety last year in the BTE and they were awesome! My only complaint is that I should have planted more. The idea was to harvest some for dried beans and seeds, but the fresh ones were soooo good, there weren't any left for anything else. I also tried Mama somethings, to get big butter beans, but those never even sprouted. 1st Seed Catalog Arrived :) - Page 2 950477

1st Seed Catalog Arrived :) - Page 2 950477

I'll keep you posted on these.

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