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    a late night...

    Last night was a late one, rolled into bed at 2am after crouching in a most uncomfortable position in our conservatory for ages potting up little paper roll and toilet roll tubes full of seed compost.
    I had Gardeners Question Time on iplayer in the background and was thoroughly enjoying myself if a tad bit tired and achey!

    I have planted:
    3 Tomatillos
    2 Cape Gooseberries
    2 Mints
    3 Basils
    10 French Marigolds
    2 Garden Pearl TOMS
    5 Red Alert TOMS

    I'm also sowing a tray of Winter Savory today.

    I'm hoping i've done this okay. I found the toilet roll tubes easier to fill as I kind of scooped up the compost straight into them from the bag, but had to pour compost into the paper roll tubes as they were more delicate.
    I then soaked the compost with a good bit of water, waited and popped the various seeds in, covering them accordingly and giving them a weeny bit more to drink to get them on their way.

    Now the tray is up on the dresser and I will sit back and see what happens this week!

    I am thinking of putting my first early potatoes out today with a bit of bubble wrap protection from the cold.

    Need to get making more little tubes - wish I read a newspaper...
    Iamhanuman

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    Did you cut the loo roll tubes in half?

    I've got loads of loo roll tubes, given to me by friends and family, I have to wait a bit longer to use them though as my conservatory is not heated and my two heated propagators are full with chillis, aubergines and beefy toms.
    Hayley B

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    • #3
      I hoard the kitchen roll tubes and gift wrap tubes too and will be cutting those to size.

      A poster on here pops a used teabag into the bottom of the cardboard tubes to retain compost and water. I thought that was a very cool tip
      Last edited by Eco-Chic; 07-03-2009, 06:11 PM.
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      • #4
        Now that is a VERY good idea
        Hayley B

        John Wayne's daughter, Marisa Wayne, will be competing with my Other Half, in the Macmillan 4x4 Challenge (in its 10th year) in March 2011, all sponsorship money goes to Macmillan Cancer Support, please sponsor them at http://www.justgiving.com/Mac4x4TeamDuke'

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        • #5
          Use the top half of a plastic bottle as a funnel to fill cardboard tubes and paper pots. Wide mouth soda bottles work a treat.

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          • #6
            Lol, was it you Hayley?
            If a thing's worth doing, it's worth doing to excess

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            • #7
              Thank you Gwen. That's another good idea
              If a thing's worth doing, it's worth doing to excess

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              • #8
                i think it was TEB who suggested the teabags and i've been doing it.
                i'll remember the funnel idea!

                i don't cut them in half as i don't really know how long the root systems are so i'm going for the benefit of the doubt
                Iamhanuman

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                • #9
                  sounds like you've been busy,

                  didnt think about cutting the loo rolls down though, havent attempted the paper pots either but will be giving them a go sometime soon no doubt.
                  Linda xxx

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Elliesmummy View Post
                    sounds like you've been busy,

                    didnt think about cutting the loo rolls down though, havent attempted the paper pots either but will be giving them a go sometime soon no doubt.
                    the paper rolls are easy and if you don't get through as many loo rolls as we do in this house, then they are a great standby.
                    i really thought they would collapse, but they're great, and now I know about the funnel (thanks Gwen!) i'll make loads more of them!!

                    once the seedlings sprout i'll take some pics
                    Iamhanuman

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                    • #11
                      we have been using our loo rolls too, will try the teabag idea, does anyone microwave them for 30 seconds first? I read that on here ages ago, it stops fungi growing in them.
                      Yo an' Bob
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                      take only what you need
                      give all you can
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by yoanbob View Post
                        we have been using our loo rolls too, will try the teabag idea, does anyone microwave them for 30 seconds first? I read that on here ages ago, it stops fungi growing in them.
                        don't own a microwave
                        i know!!
                        Iamhanuman

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                        • #13
                          I forgot to microwave the first batch I planted but remembered for the 2nd so will be interested to see if it does make any difference.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by yoanbob View Post
                            we have been using our loo rolls too, will try the teabag idea, does anyone microwave them for 30 seconds first? I read that on here ages ago, it stops fungi growing in them.
                            is that what the white furry stuff is thats suddenly appeared on the outside of a couple of mine?
                            i noticed it earlier today.
                            Last edited by Elliesmummy; 12-03-2009, 07:16 PM. Reason: spelling error
                            Linda xxx

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                            • #15
                              I don't have a microwave either, but the loo rolls only seem to get mouldy if they are squashed up against each other and are too wet.

                              I like the tea bag and funnel ideas, will remember them for my next sowing day!
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