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neetanddave
02-18-2007, 02:14 PM
for only $12 US! :purpleblob: :blobyellow: from the local Roses store. (Just a name, not a gardening center.)

It will hold 3 flats of seed starting packs. The front is zippered on both sides so it can be opened up when hardening off the seedlings.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p62/kittyfriends_bucket/Neet/gardening/Feb18267.jpg

So far I have started some of each of the seeds from our seed exchange, and about 50 Rose of Sharon (Tree Hibiscus).

I'll post the seedlings progress!
Anakat
02-18-2007, 02:19 PM
That is really neat, do the cats leave it alone?
CactusLady
02-18-2007, 07:12 PM
thats great, at least you can start some gardening jobs off
neetanddave
02-18-2007, 07:59 PM
That is really neat, do the cats leave it alone?

My cats have their own house about a hundred metres from mine, so I don't even have to worry about them destroying it! :)
Steve
02-19-2007, 06:03 AM
Wow, Neet. Cool! Your own hothouse.:SmilieDaisy:
bedofroses
02-19-2007, 07:14 AM
That is so cool. What are the dimensions on it?
neetanddave
02-19-2007, 11:40 AM
That is so cool. What are the dimensions on it?

It's about 45" tall by 20" long by 12" deep. Just the right size for a flat of plants. If you can picture those containers from the garden store that have the flats of annuals in them, one of those fits on each shelf.
Karen
02-19-2007, 09:00 PM
That's pretty cool! :SmilieDaisy:
neetanddave
02-23-2007, 11:25 AM
Guess what???? :confused:

I HAVE SEEDLINGS ALREADY!!!

:woohoo: :woohoo:

I'll take some pictures tonight! That is one week to the day from when I planted them in the flats!
LokisMum
02-23-2007, 03:04 PM
Yippee!:purpleblob: :purpleblob: How soon is your planting season outdoors Neet?
neetanddave
02-23-2007, 05:20 PM
I can safely put summer flowering bulbs and pansies out about now. Our average last frost date is like March 30, but I am not sure about our new yard. We tend to be a couple degrees warmer than the other localities, so I might chance it and plant some stuff early.
Anakat
02-23-2007, 07:09 PM
Guess what???? :confused:

I HAVE SEEDLINGS ALREADY!!!

:woohoo: :woohoo:

I'll take some pictures tonight! That is one week to the day from when I planted them in the flats!

:wow: congratulations.
neetanddave
02-23-2007, 07:22 PM
I know, I am amazed. It usually takes a least two weeks when I start them otherwise, but I had little sprouts this morning.

And it's some of the seeds from the seed exchange too.

It's gonna be neat, I can send you pictures of what the seeds you all sent me look like as they grow! :clap: :clap:
rosiemac
02-23-2007, 08:12 PM
Isn't that nifty!, meaning great LOL
neetanddave
02-25-2007, 01:04 AM
Pictures, as promised....

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p62/kittyfriends_bucket/Neet/gardening/Feb24269.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p62/kittyfriends_bucket/Neet/gardening/Feb24268.jpg
Karen
03-03-2007, 11:44 PM
Wow! What are the ones that really took off?
neetanddave
03-03-2007, 11:57 PM
Morning glory. Followed closely by Texas Bluebonnets (from Laureen) and catmint from Colleen.
Karen
03-03-2007, 11:59 PM
Hey! Isn't the Morning Glory from me? you forgot?? :bawling2:
neetanddave
03-04-2007, 01:52 AM
Hey! Isn't the Morning Glory from me? you forgot?? :bawling2:
:lol2: :lol2: Nope, that's why I listed yours first. Poor thing....

They are still the biggest, getting ready for their true leaves.
Steve
03-05-2007, 04:51 AM
Neet, your seeds are looking great. If Winter were to be so rude as to persist, would you find larger ciontainers for your seedlings or wait and hope?

Lots of people change them at a certain point, into larger containers and actually "introduce" them outside, lol. It always seemed a bit anal to me, but it sure does work.
neetanddave
03-05-2007, 12:08 PM
Neet, your seeds are looking great. If Winter were to be so rude as to persist, would you find larger ciontainers for your seedlings or wait and hope?

Lots of people change them at a certain point, into larger containers and actually "introduce" them outside, lol. It always seemed a bit anal to me, but it sure does work.
I think I'd just put them somewhere warm and leave them alone. I think the delicate roots are a bit much to handle more than once.
laureen227
03-05-2007, 06:57 PM
Morning glory. Followed closely by Texas Bluebonnets (from Laureen) and catmint from Colleen.:clap: yay! i'm so glad they're working!
neetanddave
03-05-2007, 07:08 PM
Yup Laureen, they are coming up well! I have a special spot picked out for them, right near the end of where the rose garden is going! I think the blues will go well against the dark green rose leaves.
CactusLady
03-06-2007, 06:55 PM
:clap2: aint it a great feeling when those little seedlings start showing .......just getting bigger and bigger..........
Anakat
03-07-2007, 07:42 AM
:wavey: Hi Laureen :blobyellow: my Texas Blue Bonnets have germinated as well :purpleblob: they are the first of my gift seeds to pop up.
laureen227
03-07-2007, 02:51 PM
:wavey: Hi Laureen :blobyellow: my Texas Blue Bonnets have germinated as well :purpleblob: they are the first of my gift seeds to pop up.:clap: i'm so glad! i almost didn't send them, because i've had such difficulty getting them to germinate for myself. i guess it's that black/brown thumb thing, again :confused2: