tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post7925296274854456021..comments2023-10-22T09:42:36.750-04:00Comments on Casa Mariposa: So Seedy: Stubborn Resolve Takes RootCasa Mariposahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-14539441185824615412015-04-02T18:54:35.054-04:002015-04-02T18:54:35.054-04:00So you were quite the ragamuffin growing up? Me to...So you were quite the ragamuffin growing up? Me too! And look at how well we've funneled that energy into something positive. There is absolutely no reason whatsoever that nurseries need to be fumigating plants that end up harming our little bees. Until they stop the insanity, we'll grow things that we know are safe for them. You are the seed-starting queen! I've got several annuals I need to get started yet. It's so rewarding, isn't it? GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-61015739628703512302015-03-29T16:33:45.582-04:002015-03-29T16:33:45.582-04:00It's been a huge learning experience, for sure...It's been a huge learning experience, for sure. I just love knowing my plants are safe for all the creatures who visit my garden. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-54709504401928700522015-03-29T08:06:38.191-04:002015-03-29T08:06:38.191-04:00interesting, inspiring post, Tammy. I don;'t u...interesting, inspiring post, Tammy. I don;'t use seeds much but I source plants from committed nurseries run by likeminded people who don't use chemicals. But certainly growing from seed is much more economical. Happy pedalling!Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-4799792953550758732015-03-27T19:10:52.569-04:002015-03-27T19:10:52.569-04:00Most of our garden centers are exactly like yours....Most of our garden centers are exactly like yours. Finding online nurseries that sell clean plants took a bit of detective work, but they're out there. But anything I buy from a garden center will have been treated with chemicals to look perfect unless it's been marked organic or comes from a growers who uses mostly organic, non-lethal methods. Starting plants from seed is rewarding and addictive. If I just had a bigger greenhouse... :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-12849410194161985812015-03-27T19:08:42.360-04:002015-03-27T19:08:42.360-04:00Thanks, Anna! I'd throw those seeds in the gro...Thanks, Anna! I'd throw those seeds in the ground just to see what will happen. They might just grow. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-39129518940741433412015-03-27T17:40:45.350-04:002015-03-27T17:40:45.350-04:00I am so glad to see you taking a stand on this! He...I am so glad to see you taking a stand on this! Here in Australia, many of the larger garden centres use all sorts of chemicals, pesticides and treatments to make plants look 'uniform' and 'ready-for-sale' because they say that 'uniformity is what the customer wants' - I imagine if customers knew the devastating effect of all of the chemicals used on the environment they may change their tune, but here there is no requirement for nurseries to report their growing methodologies. Thankfully I have found some suppliers who don't always try to make every plant look like a perfect little ball, but mostly I resort to seed, because, well - it's fun, it's so cheap, I can get a huge variety of plants and I end up with plants that when in flower don't poison every insect that comes near. Well done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-73146124696464503962015-03-27T00:50:48.292-04:002015-03-27T00:50:48.292-04:00Love it! Good for you! Every year, I tell myself I...Love it! Good for you! Every year, I tell myself I'm going to grow some things from seed, and every year I miss the boat. By now, if I'm going to grow anything from seed, I think I'm just going to put it in the ground. I bought seeds for black poppies last year, but never got them out of the envelope. Wonder if they're still good...Anna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353084595743927603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-22357477816183147752015-03-26T18:23:55.791-04:002015-03-26T18:23:55.791-04:00I have two neighbors that are moving. If I could ...I have two neighbors that are moving. If I could only win the lottery so I could buy their lots.... :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-31612288823287800412015-03-26T18:23:05.639-04:002015-03-26T18:23:05.639-04:00I'd love to have a bigger greenhouse but I don...I'd love to have a bigger greenhouse but I don't have room. :( The foil definitely helps keep them warm and keeps the light bright. I think when all the plants are in pots and blooming, it will be beautiful. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-25936660840014847532015-03-26T18:20:43.451-04:002015-03-26T18:20:43.451-04:00Setting everything up and sowing the seeds was tim...Setting everything up and sowing the seeds was time consuming but keeping them alive has been easy. I just have to turn on the lights and give the plants a little water. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-24788446795529410502015-03-26T15:48:26.875-04:002015-03-26T15:48:26.875-04:00Hi Tammy, I remember from previous years about you...Hi Tammy, I remember from previous years about your seed sowing being completely mad and on an industrial scale and this year, it looks like to have just gotten a whole lot bigger! We'll, more power to you, girl and I really hope the millions of seedlings you're going to have germinating all do well and end up in the garden - even if you do have to take over the neighbourhood to fit them all in!Sunil Patelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17998062749546109287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-33060809172268919862015-03-26T05:24:30.663-04:002015-03-26T05:24:30.663-04:00Tammy I prefer your group 'Winter sowing' ...Tammy I prefer your group 'Winter sowing' and have these flowers as well. I see you use foil for growing seedlings, I count this way is to make them grow faster.<br />Your small closet I call it small greenhouse I'd put it in a big greenhouse to save my seedlings in warmth. <br />Have a nice weekend! Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-45532475137333492602015-03-24T17:57:55.846-04:002015-03-24T17:57:55.846-04:00Thanks!Thanks!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-30069756744103560882015-03-24T17:30:45.467-04:002015-03-24T17:30:45.467-04:00Well done on taking such a firm stance. It must de...Well done on taking such a firm stance. It must demand more in terms of resourcefulness and time to grow seeds under lights. I'm full of admiration and hope that you are rewarded by some beautiful flowers this summer. Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-75720554469025306192015-03-24T14:34:56.896-04:002015-03-24T14:34:56.896-04:00Bravo to you! Looking forward to seeing your bloom...Bravo to you! Looking forward to seeing your blooms in situ.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994279172996044439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-28451289547807467532015-03-23T19:30:23.067-04:002015-03-23T19:30:23.067-04:00I had one brother and rode my bike at every opport...I had one brother and rode my bike at every opportunity when I was a kid. I have knee problems so I don't ride anymore but still love the feeling of freedom and escape a bike provides. I am getting ready to take over another section of the basement for my Group 3 seeds. Yippee!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-83424740296763594372015-03-23T19:27:57.962-04:002015-03-23T19:27:57.962-04:00Most of these plants will go into the 85 container...Most of these plants will go into the 85 containers I have on my patio. But many will be given away to friends. Filling the cups with soil and sowing everything was time consuming, but the rest is easy. Knowing my plants will be chemical-free makes the effort worth it. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-55115122459700061682015-03-23T19:25:42.249-04:002015-03-23T19:25:42.249-04:00Thanks! My entire lot is only a 1/4 acre and that ...Thanks! My entire lot is only a 1/4 acre and that includes the house. :( I just don't have anywhere to put a greenhouse bigger than my pop up plastic one. But I wish I did!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-51651311473334204812015-03-23T15:49:40.785-04:002015-03-23T15:49:40.785-04:00aww...this blogger vs wordpress blogging communica...aww...this blogger vs wordpress blogging communication is a pain in the you know what-LOL. please excuse my repeat comment if it worked-<br />I LOVED THIS POST!!!!!!! The exclamation marks are me jumping up and down with excitement:-) It snowed today , so I did not work in the yard. I decided to stop over and visit to see what you were doing- 1st- my bike was an appendage when I was a kid, we would of been friends, if were young together-your story was mine-minus the extra brothers- I had one brother. My bike is still my appendage and from spring to fall I am riding it on the MIssissippi-Huck and Tom by my side! <br />2nd-the seed growing-you are a kindred spirit! I took my middle daughter' s bedroom and converted it into a growing room. I am such a bad mother-they leave, I inherit more space-tee hee-I love them, but it is my space now:-) <br />We are growing a lot of similar plants-fun! I can't wait to see how it all works. I do not buy any plants from the local store + you are so right about the harm it causes to our native pollinators:-) <br />GREAT POST + PHOTOS-Yipee-I need to stop over more often, you love "color" too!Robbie Palmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09175918106265081650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-59764728502802544132015-03-23T06:46:28.497-04:002015-03-23T06:46:28.497-04:00My goodness, what an amazing selection of plants y...My goodness, what an amazing selection of plants you are growing, how big is your garden.? You are a One - Woman Industry. You could start your own mail order business with all these plants. Well done on the enormous effort involved. And a healthy, chemical- free garden.chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02037607962980090244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-76948847312337814642015-03-22T21:20:52.072-04:002015-03-22T21:20:52.072-04:00Congratulations on your success! Your garden will ...Congratulations on your success! Your garden will be beautiful, the pollinators will be happy, and your pocketbook, no doubt, is fatter! But are you certain there is no greenhouse in your future? You know they make small ones.debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-1848245826488730672015-03-22T20:54:09.415-04:002015-03-22T20:54:09.415-04:00Growing plants from seed is addictive! It's be...Growing plants from seed is addictive! It's been warm enough that I can take them outside to soak in the sun and they're growing quickly, a bit like kittens but less destructive. Good luck with your plastic propagator. I hope it's kitten proof. :)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-83986816500242606292015-03-22T14:43:04.945-04:002015-03-22T14:43:04.945-04:00Good for you!! Not only are you doing a good thin...Good for you!! Not only are you doing a good thing for the universe but growing your own is so addictive. you'll love checking on those seeds and seeing how they grow. I'm planning on buying one of those plastic greenhouse thingies myself this year. Kittens apparently love plants and I think it's the only way I'll get any seedlings.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-68807799843393777282015-03-19T21:04:47.311-04:002015-03-19T21:04:47.311-04:00Thanks! That bike is awesome but it doesn't ha...Thanks! That bike is awesome but it doesn't have any pedals so it would be a challenge to ride.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-56441638910640169862015-03-19T01:42:54.999-04:002015-03-19T01:42:54.999-04:00What a wonderful post, i am smiling all the way! I...What a wonderful post, i am smiling all the way! I am not so keen in looking at those lovely flowers, anyway i can see them in other blogs, but i stared intently at that bike. I think that is the only one of its kind wherever, if only i can ask someone to build one like that! I will not be bothered if i can't see your comment in my 2 blogsites, anyway i am so contented with that i've read here, hahaha!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044386271018560595noreply@blogger.com