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Emma Cooper replied to VP's discussion Pimp your blog! in the group UK Veg Bloggers
"My name is Emma and I blog from emmacooper.org, a lovely new home for my blog that my husband made for me last summer :) I blog about edible and otherwise useful plants, although the occasional ornamental does sneak past security! You can also…"
Feb 18, 2012
Emma Cooper commented on Mandy Lam's group Freebies & Bargains
"I have a free seeds post on my blog that I keep updated as and when I find new offers :)"
Feb 18, 2012
Emma Cooper joined Mandy Lam's group
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Freebies & Bargains

I thought it would be good to have a place to share any freebies that you might see (e.g. seeds) or any good bargains (e.g. plants, equipment)
Feb 18, 2012
Emma Cooper gave a gift to Jan Willetts
Feb 18, 2012
Emma Cooper received a gift from Jan Willetts
Feb 16, 2012
Emma Cooper updated their profile
Jan 29, 2012
VP replied to Emma Cooper's discussion Blogging a book in the group Book Club
"Snap! I'm using a New Horizon growbag for the first time this year too Jan. Looking good so far for my tomatoes, fingers crossed we don't get blight this year...   I've 'planted' a 3" pot in the growbag next to…"
Jun 30, 2011
Emma Cooper replied to Emma Cooper's discussion Blogging a book in the group Book Club
"Thanks guys :) It's good to know about the New Horizon growbags, Jan, as I have never used those myself."
Jun 30, 2011
Liz Postlethwaite and Emma Cooper are now friends
Jun 30, 2011
Jan Willetts replied to Emma Cooper's discussion Blogging a book in the group Book Club
"I've used New Horizon growbags this year and the results are looking good so far, I am trying not to overwater as they never seem to let any  excess water go even though I have drainage holes. I have also used their peat free ericaceous…"
Jun 30, 2011
VP replied to Emma Cooper's discussion Blogging a book in the group Book Club
"I've been dipping in over at Emma's and am thoroughly enjoying each installment. There's lots of good, practical advice, so get on over and get reading! Even better if you add comments, questions etc. as Emma can ensure these are…"
Jun 30, 2011
Emma Cooper liked Liz Postlethwaite's profile
Jun 29, 2011
Trish le Gal replied to Emma Cooper's discussion Blogging a book in the group Book Club
"I use New Horizon too. Most seeds are good with it but I did have a problem germinating celeriac seeds this year getting 9 from the first try! The second lot (planted on something finer) are a long way behind..."
Jun 21, 2011
Emma Cooper replied to Emma Cooper's discussion Blogging a book in the group Book Club
"The different brands of peat-free multipurpose can vary enormously - particularly if you want something you can use for seed-sowing. I try and stick to New Horizon, which I have found to be both good and consistent. I still have to pick out some big…"
Jun 21, 2011
Jan Willetts replied to Emma Cooper's discussion Blogging a book in the group Book Club
"My first bag of multipurpose compost had probably been stored incorrectly-the contents were lumped together in parts, yellowish and dry in others. I sieved it and mixed it with perlite for seed sowing, lots of woody bits had to be discarded. Seeds…"
Jun 21, 2011
Trish le Gal replied to Emma Cooper's discussion Blogging a book in the group Book Club
"What do you mean by 'a bit mixed' Jan? The first time I used peat-free multi-purpose (about 10 years ago) I had trouble regulating the watering - it looked dry on top, but underneath was a different story. I find it's still very easy…"
Jun 21, 2011

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Seed Saving

Posted on August 10, 2010 at 17:20 4 Comments



At this time of year the garden is starting to run to seed - I don't do a lot of dead-heading, I just let it do it's thing. It means I get a lot of volunteer plants (mostly flowers), which is fine, but it also means that I get to collect a lot of seed from my garden.



It's actually very early in the seed saving…

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At 19:02 on August 10, 2010, Carrie Gault said…
Hello great to have you here AND a blog post - cool. I love your choice of background and cute hamster fellow :)
At 12:01am on February 16, 2012, Jan Willetts gave Emma Cooper a gift
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Have a great birthday Emma!

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