Author Topic: SRGC Seed Exchange 2017-2018 - Number 71 (Read 29982 times)

Dionysia · « **Reply #60 on:** January 19, 2018, 12:16:35 PM »

My seeds have also arrived; 23 first choices. Many thanks to all those involved.
Paul

Pennine Wanderer · « **Reply #61 on:** January 19, 2018, 01:09:12 PM »

Seeds arrive just now. Thanks again to the hard working seed exchange team. Very pleased.

Dionysia · « **Reply #62 on:** January 19, 2018, 05:22:27 PM »

The Distribution booklet states that some detail of wild collected seed may be available on request but it isn't clear to which member of the team that request should be made. Can anybody clarify this although I do appreciate that providing the information will take a lower priority than actually fulfilling the remaining orders.
Paul

Maggi Young · « **Reply #63 on:** January 19, 2018, 08:53:42 PM »

All queries should be sent to seed@srgc.org.uk I believe.

Dionysia · « **Reply #64 on:** January 19, 2018, 09:46:57 PM »

Thanks Maggi

Margaret · « **Reply #65 on:** January 20, 2018, 06:55:33 PM »

My seeds arrived today. Many thanks for all the hard work of the packers and the generosity of the collectors. I'm delighted.

Carolyn · « **Reply #66 on:** January 20, 2018, 10:19:41 PM »

An update from seedex HQ: we have been working for 5 days now - one day to set up and 4 days to pick the main orders. We are very pleased with our progress and with our intrepid team who struggled through snow and ice to get in every day - even through 2 amber weather warnings. We are just starting to pick the orders for the surplus seed.
If you are waiting to receive your seeds, please be patient - no enquiries please until 5th February.
The photo shows the wintry view from the seedex room at NTS Threave, with the superb golden willow branches prominent.

Leena · « **Reply #67 on:** January 21, 2018, 08:50:22 AM »

It is good to know the seeds are on their way, hopefully they arrive here next week.

Carolyn · « **Reply #68 on:** January 21, 2018, 05:25:56 PM »

Leena, they will be with you soon, I packed yours up!

Maggi Young · « **Reply #69 on:** January 21, 2018, 06:29:23 PM »

Having seen pictures of the weather in the South West, I am amazed that anyone is able to attend the Seed Ex picking days - well done to you all!

Carolyn · « **Reply #70 on:** January 21, 2018, 07:15:49 PM »

Today's fresh snow - luckily we had all arrived when the blizzard began and we kept busy all day. There will be lots of bags to take to the post office tomorrow evening. By the time we finished, the snow was melting. With luck, the weather will be OK now till we finish - by the end of this week - i hope!
And yes, Maggi, before you ask, lots of cake is being consumed...

annew · « **Reply #71 on:** January 21, 2018, 08:45:35 PM »

Thanks to all involved for my seeds!

Leena · « **Reply #72 on:** January 22, 2018, 10:32:32 AM »

Quote from: Carolyn on January 21, 2018, 05:25:56 PM

Leena, they will be with you soon, I packed yours up!

Carolyn

I'll be waiting by the mailbox this week.

CRSHEP0 · « **Reply #73 on:** January 23, 2018, 04:02:00 AM »

I feel like a kid at Christmas, can't wait to get my presents! My seeds have to go through the permit process of U.S. Government, they inspect that all the t's are crossed and i's dotted before released. But, thankfully we can get them, whereas, New Zealand and others don't get the luxury.
I even got a new heating mat, as I read on Alplains website that he warms soil with newly planted seeds (just a few days) to help the seeds to moisten. I decided to try his method this year. Will let everyone know if I 'think' it helps. Sure, is a more painful, process in our bathroom. Cecile

Menai · « **Reply #74 on:** January 23, 2018, 03:22:18 PM »

Am just about to sow my first seeds - alliums to spend a few weeks in the fridge. Thanks to everyone.
However I have one question. I ordered and received 1952 and 1953 labelled "Helleborus lividus corsicus" but Graham Rice says that lividus is found only on Majorca and the hellebore on Corsica and Sardinia is argutifolius. Has there been a name change somewhere? I already have argutifolius.

Erle

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