tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post2375226614845126481..comments2024-03-05T04:53:05.648-04:00Comments on Canoe Corner: Basil is hard to grow right?Margueritehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-92136556576420611192013-04-25T11:51:30.381-03:002013-04-25T11:51:30.381-03:00LOL. I haven't planted any basil yet, I'll...LOL. I haven't planted any basil yet, I'll take all your extra seedlings...:)Melanie J Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265452434129642917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-77811994665285126702013-04-25T11:10:48.207-03:002013-04-25T11:10:48.207-03:00I let my basil go to seed every year and the seedl... I let my basil go to seed every year and the seedlings come up in the pot from the year before. Easy doesn't even come close!Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-80194728529487063292013-04-22T19:21:51.651-03:002013-04-22T19:21:51.651-03:00we always fall into the trap don't we? - mayb...we always fall into the trap don't we? - maybe they won't all start, or maybe some seedlings will die.. I can never think of throwing out perfectly good seedlings too. some space will simply have to be found for the basilMargueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-11006647456278752802013-04-22T19:19:47.468-03:002013-04-22T19:19:47.468-03:00thanks for looking Lisa! such a sweet little bloo...thanks for looking Lisa! such a sweet little bloom, I'll have to keep an eye out in the catalogues come fallMargueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-8097239212876038762013-04-22T19:19:01.704-03:002013-04-22T19:19:01.704-03:00One of these years I'll learn to cut back :) ...One of these years I'll learn to cut back :) but then I might just get addicted to pesto myselfMargueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-67653481796672140672013-04-22T19:18:23.298-03:002013-04-22T19:18:23.298-03:00actually I'm not so smart, my colleague sugges...actually I'm not so smart, my colleague suggested I try pesto. I was a bit resistant as I'm not keen on store bought pesto but the recipe she gave me is really addictive.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-8413819804621986842013-04-22T19:16:59.369-03:002013-04-22T19:16:59.369-03:00good for you, I tend to stay with the tried and tr...good for you, I tend to stay with the tried and true flavour. I should learn to experiment a little more.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-38586318998217572222013-04-22T15:41:06.143-03:002013-04-22T15:41:06.143-03:00That really made me smile, as although I don't...That really made me smile, as although I don't have quite your quantities the same has happened to me this year. And I somehow seem to have 24 Ammi majus seedlings. I know I have lots of bare patches to fill, and I love umbellifers, but 24?! But you see I always fail with ammi...Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-74693105578748950242013-04-22T14:59:52.100-03:002013-04-22T14:59:52.100-03:00I always wish I had the patience for starting seed...I always wish I had the patience for starting seeds. You would think I would but hey, it just isn't fast enough for me. ha... In answer to your question about those little yellow daffs in my garden (on my post). They are indeed some type of daffodil. They have been in that spot for some time. I need to thin them. Sorry but I looked for the tag for a name to tell you but couldn't find one.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-24142426622106494842013-04-22T14:53:55.773-03:002013-04-22T14:53:55.773-03:00This makes me smile ... another gardener who plant...This makes me smile ... another gardener who plants more basil than they can use! My kids grew up eating home-made pesto from home-grown basil. Now they are addicted to it and, as adults, wait for basil season. One of these days I'll have to get them growing their own basil but, for now, I'm happy to start much more from seed than I can use and share it with others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-83674858857947622842013-04-22T10:31:49.209-03:002013-04-22T10:31:49.209-03:00haha - I've never tried to grow it, but I'...haha - I've never tried to grow it, but I'll keep that in mind if I ever decided to, and try not to plant too many! Smart of you to make pesto!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-89123150394458679772013-04-21T22:12:10.279-03:002013-04-21T22:12:10.279-03:00Easy to grow, just likes heat! :) Trying lime bas...Easy to grow, just likes heat! :) Trying lime basil this year to see how different it is from Genovese basil.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-29878881597751947282013-04-21T21:28:59.540-03:002013-04-21T21:28:59.540-03:00tell me about it!! I spent an awful lot of time c...tell me about it!! I spent an awful lot of time cutting off flowers last year, although I'm considering letting some of this year's batch go to seed.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-43501447342968609592013-04-21T21:27:58.246-03:002013-04-21T21:27:58.246-03:00Elaine, I've been so lucky with this garden. ...Elaine, I've been so lucky with this garden. We are in an open sunny spot and herbs do just wonderfully here. Just wish I could overwinter more but alas we're too cold for that.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-8034835178491597312013-04-21T21:26:36.012-03:002013-04-21T21:26:36.012-03:00Best of luck Brenda, I'm sure you'll have ...Best of luck Brenda, I'm sure you'll have lots of plants soon enough. Seed starting can be addictive!Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-88691112846249062492013-04-21T21:25:58.175-03:002013-04-21T21:25:58.175-03:00Laurrie, I was amazed even when transplanting the ...Laurrie, I was amazed even when transplanting the tiny seedlings just how powerful the smell was. I'm tempted to just throw them into my food now.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-28845096641789010362013-04-21T21:22:59.693-03:002013-04-21T21:22:59.693-03:00Jennifer, you'll really enjoy having fresh bas...Jennifer, you'll really enjoy having fresh basil. Despite my tendency to overdo things it's a real treat to gather fresh herbs for cooking.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-72884283268519258652013-04-21T21:21:55.819-03:002013-04-21T21:21:55.819-03:00LOL, if you put in a garden Jane just ask, I alway...LOL, if you put in a garden Jane just ask, I always have extra seedlings it seems.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-41987058530068601802013-04-21T21:20:38.463-03:002013-04-21T21:20:38.463-03:00There are other herbs I purchase too, some of them...There are other herbs I purchase too, some of them I find just too much work to bother with and it's so easy to buy a plug or two when you only want just a bit. Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-5987823013062269772013-04-21T12:14:05.086-03:002013-04-21T12:14:05.086-03:00As long as I remember not to put it out too early,...As long as I remember not to put it out too early, the main thing is to keep it from bolting - and, yes, using it all. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-903195177190139012013-04-21T02:24:40.766-03:002013-04-21T02:24:40.766-03:00Ha ha this made me smile. I do better some years ...Ha ha this made me smile. I do better some years than others but have never planted it outside the UK is just not warm enough I don't think.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-73357944313865506372013-04-20T19:57:33.822-03:002013-04-20T19:57:33.822-03:00This is my first year trying basil, and a lot of o...This is my first year trying basil, and a lot of other veg from seed too - I just loaded up the dining room table with trays and potting mix to get things started - I hope I have as much luck as you have!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00554745033421773764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-12209700041425267562013-04-20T18:06:58.078-03:002013-04-20T18:06:58.078-03:00Ha! As I read this post, Jim was making dinner wit...Ha! As I read this post, Jim was making dinner with fresh basil nearby and the smell was divine. Of course it is supermarket basil, and nothing compared to what I will be harvesting soon, when my own home-grown spicy basil is ready. As you know now, it is easy-easy to grow : )<br /><br />And wonderful in the kitchen. Laurriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13657951570419825095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-20481258547373747292013-04-20T18:06:57.675-03:002013-04-20T18:06:57.675-03:00This is my first year for growing basil from seeds...This is my first year for growing basil from seeds. So far so good...I noticed a few sprouts in the cold frame. I am glad to hear that basil is easy to grow!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-67042404692544801182013-04-20T17:47:34.725-03:002013-04-20T17:47:34.725-03:00I wish I could take some off your hands! I think I...I wish I could take some off your hands! I think I'll keep quiet about how hard it is to grow basil for just a while longer:) Then I'll come knockin'...Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803104035204416080noreply@blogger.com