tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23439295647377206.post1816716733776713068..comments2024-02-24T11:58:40.383-08:00Comments on All the Dirt on Gardening: Seed Starting Indoors in JanuaryMolly Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11728709915410641970noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23439295647377206.post-30698948909183967812009-01-16T05:47:00.000-08:002009-01-16T05:47:00.000-08:00Tessa--- sorry to confuse, but it was the same use...Tessa--- sorry to confuse, but it was the same use I kept seeing everywhere. just saw you live in Oregon, we spent a few years in Eugene, the Jersey coast just doesn't compare to the trips we made to the coast out thereWayne Stratzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607523027034143603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23439295647377206.post-28999779221062166542009-01-14T20:18:00.000-08:002009-01-14T20:18:00.000-08:00Martha, do check them out- I have never had any pr...Martha, do check them out- I have never had any problems with the soil crumbling. I followed Eliot Coleman's tip, I think from his book Four Season Harvest, but it might have been from their show (I think it was actually)- and his soil recipe. Last year I started using the black gold coco blend potting soil, and I had 100% germination :). They are the easiest thing I have ever used, by far. Hope this helps.Tessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12357951823874888877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23439295647377206.post-52495441949153744332009-01-14T20:10:00.000-08:002009-01-14T20:10:00.000-08:00Those soil block makers fascinate me.Some garden b...Those soil block makers fascinate me.<BR/>Some garden book writers say they are a pain to use and that the soil blocks crumble.<BR/>I'll take a look at the link you sent and consider the soil blocks.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the tips.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23439295647377206.post-85776761920947899552009-01-13T22:50:00.000-08:002009-01-13T22:50:00.000-08:00Martha,My seed starting became much more efficient...Martha,<BR/><BR/>My seed starting became much more efficient when I started using soil block makers- you can purchase them at Johnny's or Territorial Seed- here is a link to check them all out at once http://xrl.in/1eac<BR/><BR/>I have the 20 soil block maker- or mini block maker, and the one that makes 2" soil blocks- I am hoping to get the 4" size this spring ;)- you can check out a couple posts on my blog to see how they work- look at the label 'tools'<BR/><BR/>Yes, we can learn much from each other- I'll definitely be back, I've enjoyed my visits here!Tessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12357951823874888877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23439295647377206.post-77744539948414766772009-01-13T17:52:00.000-08:002009-01-13T17:52:00.000-08:00Hi Tessa - We'd love to know how your seed startin...Hi Tessa - We'd love to know how your seed starting process works. There is so much we can learn from each other. <BR/><BR/>Wayne - OK I give up. What other uses have you found for toilet paper rolls? You must tell us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23439295647377206.post-83806120138793629622009-01-12T13:58:00.000-08:002009-01-12T13:58:00.000-08:00also... 65 degrees... we hit 32 today. enjoy it.also... 65 degrees... we hit 32 today. enjoy it.Wayne Stratzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607523027034143603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23439295647377206.post-61431476693473544742009-01-12T13:57:00.000-08:002009-01-12T13:57:00.000-08:00interesting. I keep seeing use of empty toilet ro...interesting. I keep seeing use of empty toilet rolls and plan to start saving them. I always scatter my radish seeds and then thin if need be.Wayne Stratzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607523027034143603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23439295647377206.post-16479581232923730472009-01-12T10:13:00.000-08:002009-01-12T10:13:00.000-08:00Your babies look happy! Great to see other gardene...Your babies look happy! Great to see other gardeners enjoying starting their own seeds. I think I'll give the paper towel trick a try :)Tessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12357951823874888877noreply@blogger.com