tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post4673863656810390035..comments2023-11-11T10:00:52.832-08:00Comments on Annie's Kitchen Garden: September 22, 2009: Home Made Seed Mat TutorialAnnie*s Grannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-55425262936279208462020-06-09T09:59:26.764-07:002020-06-09T09:59:26.764-07:00THIS IS ONE OF THOSE ONCE IN A LIFETIME TIPS WHICH...THIS IS ONE OF THOSE ONCE IN A LIFETIME TIPS WHICH HITS YOU RIGHT BETWEEN THE EYES AND SHOWS YOU THIS KISS IS ALWAYS BEST. I'VE BEEN TRYING TO FIND A SUBSTITUTE FOR PLUGS THAT HAVE BECOME SO EXPENSIVE. I'M IN A FROST FREE AREA IN SOUTH AFRICA AND THIS IS MY SOLUTION !! THANK YOU GRANNY.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947541456066294118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-14994576933712087962016-05-27T15:24:23.746-07:002016-05-27T15:24:23.746-07:00Hi,
What a creative blog that you have. You've...Hi,<br />What a creative blog that you have. You've given us an idea on how to do this in our garden. Your blog looks so wonderful and you have a very nice and creative garden. And by the way I have mine too that is all about gardening and so many more and if you want you can visit our site at http://homeandgardenamerica.com/productive-garden-secrets<br /><br />Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14609084703994172617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-41927529142518050772016-03-15T17:48:12.089-07:002016-03-15T17:48:12.089-07:00Thank you so much for the help! Thank you so much for the help! James120756https://www.blogger.com/profile/03275844367965300487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-58834169734860856312016-02-19T19:04:10.491-08:002016-02-19T19:04:10.491-08:00What is the difference in using glue, flour paste ...What is the difference in using glue, flour paste or the cornstarch ? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01030758691230972826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-56549136923989488342016-01-19T22:10:36.073-08:002016-01-19T22:10:36.073-08:00Just wondering how far in advance the seed strips ...Just wondering how far in advance the seed strips can be made? I'm still months away from being able to put anything in the ground, and am anxious to have as much prepared as I can when the time comes! I've got my tomato, peppers,and several other seeds started in pots, but would love to get started on seed strips for my carrots, lettuce, and several other things if it canbe done this far in advance!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13174968899488908254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-22222332453524207812014-06-02T07:12:01.441-07:002014-06-02T07:12:01.441-07:00THAT was an EXTREMELY helpful garden tip! I can&#...THAT was an EXTREMELY helpful garden tip! I can't wait to see what happens!!!! These can be prepared in advance! THANK YOU! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515316675959433027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-23177192429377903862013-11-01T21:06:57.841-07:002013-11-01T21:06:57.841-07:00I read the comment conversations about the toilet ...I read the comment conversations about the toilet paper too, but rolling and storing in zip loc bags is another great tip. Sooo smart! I think I found someone to come to for all my gardening question! Love your blog Granny.Gammyshousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681740912111693697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-30811883706903000672013-11-01T20:04:04.547-07:002013-11-01T20:04:04.547-07:00Gammy Tammy, for rows I use cheap toilet tissue cu...Gammy Tammy, for rows I use <i>cheap</i> toilet tissue cut into long strips, and glue a single row of carrot seeds 2" apart. These can be made ahead of time, rolled up and stored in a zip loc bag. This also work great for lettuce seeds.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-83696563346307971242013-11-01T19:57:00.432-07:002013-11-01T19:57:00.432-07:00btw... I also pinned it to my Pinterest board so I...btw... I also pinned it to my Pinterest board so I wouldn't forget it. I have a tendency to do that now-a-days. :)Gammyshousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681740912111693697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-75762800731579079452013-11-01T19:52:26.619-07:002013-11-01T19:52:26.619-07:00What a helpful post Granny! I've been a garde...What a helpful post Granny! I've been a gardener most of my adult life and always just thinned, but I hated the waste of good little seedlings. I'll definately use this method come spring!Gammyshousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681740912111693697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-59980039184681601592013-05-27T06:44:37.085-07:002013-05-27T06:44:37.085-07:00You are welcome! Just remember to remove it just ...You are welcome! Just remember to remove it just as soon as you see the tiniest bit of green growing, or you'll kill the plants. Good luck!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-69760012200947292842013-05-27T02:57:40.810-07:002013-05-27T02:57:40.810-07:00Thanks for help and suggestions. I thought I'...Thanks for help and suggestions. I thought I'd use small rocks or clay to secure cardboard. I live in Ks so I know what you mean about wind. lolgarden of grace & faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995329018927088905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-90211829812267091932013-05-26T12:38:59.880-07:002013-05-26T12:38:59.880-07:00I'm not sure the cardboard would stay in place...I'm not sure the cardboard would stay in place, certainly not in our windstorms! The seed mats (or tapes) work great with any small seeds. I use them for lettuce, carrots, herbs, beets, radishes, parsnips, spinach....anything that's difficult to seed sparsely.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-47954914260925609072013-05-26T12:32:35.358-07:002013-05-26T12:32:35.358-07:00I sometimes use boards (any kind) to hold in the m...I sometimes use boards (any kind) to hold in the moisture just until germination begins to take place. Burlap or an old throw rug would do the same. Once you see the first few green sprouts, it needs to be removed. Lately I've not used the boards (or anything else) to cover the seed bed, as I have had an attack of pill bugs eating the seedlings. I lost almost an entire bed of carrots this spring. Yes, you can fold the paper towel (or napkin, or toilet tissue) over the seeds IF the paper passes the test of disintegrating when wet. Whatever you do, don't use a tough paper towel like Bounty! Lately I've been using 2-ply napkins, separating them and gluing the seeds to one sheet then covering with the second sheet. For rows rather than squares, I cut toilet tissue into strips and do the same sandwiching of seeds between the plys.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-64907131873175470292013-05-26T12:26:32.136-07:002013-05-26T12:26:32.136-07:00I hope this isn't redundant what's the pur...I hope this isn't redundant what's the purpose of the board and what kind was it? Was it to retain moisture? Can damp cardboard be used instead? Will this concept work for celery and herbs?<br />garden of grace & faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995329018927088905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-856744716291711462013-05-26T12:20:02.460-07:002013-05-26T12:20:02.460-07:00What was the purpose of the board and what kind of...What was the purpose of the board and what kind of board was used? Was it used to hold in moisture? Can cardboard be used? Can I use paper towel and fold it over seeds then plant? Will seeds grow through paper towel garden of grace & faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995329018927088905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-70803370125453265252013-04-01T00:29:19.858-07:002013-04-01T00:29:19.858-07:00hi!,I really like your writing very so much! share...hi!,I really like your writing very so much! share we be in contact more approximately <br />your post on AOL? I require an expert in this house <br />to resolve my problem. 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Good luck!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-2192102737929701802012-04-23T14:36:21.805-07:002012-04-23T14:36:21.805-07:00I just saw this over at GrafixMuse's and LOVE ...I just saw this over at GrafixMuse's and LOVE this idea so I had to come see how to do it. Maybe I will try this with paper towels...Lindahttp://lindercroft.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-79993782824727777292012-04-20T10:41:16.927-07:002012-04-20T10:41:16.927-07:00Gardeness, I've always found it to work very w...Gardeness, I've always found it to work very well. I do usually use strips of toilet tissue now, sometimes full width, sometimes cut into narrower strips. It takes less vermiculite/soil to cover them. That being said, this spring I've used both....napkins and toilet tissue.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-75947077008892854462012-04-20T09:44:50.255-07:002012-04-20T09:44:50.255-07:00So far this method has worked fantastic! Thank you...So far this method has worked fantastic! Thank you for the tutorial. I put radishes in between my carrots and am harvesting them now- making room for the still growing carrots. I hope you don't mind but I added a link from my post about it to your tutorial.Suburban Gardenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555985514462862226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-10124570927518146282012-03-22T15:31:30.528-07:002012-03-22T15:31:30.528-07:00TFC, I tried newspaper strips once, but they just ...TFC, I tried newspaper strips once, but they just didn't disintegrate as well as I liked. Now I use cheap napkins or toilet tissue. If I'm doing a square foot, I like the napkins, otherwise I cut the TP into whatever width strips I want, or do an entire width. It's the only way I'll direct plant those tiny seeds.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-75332941532678248732012-03-22T14:46:01.326-07:002012-03-22T14:46:01.326-07:00Sorry...I meant to show you this...http://www.give...Sorry...I meant to show you this...http://www.giverslog.com/?p=2484. It's the "gift" idea I told you about.The Family Circushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602773000644381903noreply@blogger.com