The First Seed Catalogues Are In

Oh I have received several already. I have also ordered out of 2 of them. Just today I received my bulbs from Michigan Bulb Company. I ordered tulips and hyacinths. I can't wait to get them in the ground but it is still a little early. Have them in the refrigerator to keep them dormant until time to plant. Sjoerd, I know what you mean. I get so excited when one comes and can look through them over and over.

 

Yes kkluv, me too. I usually order once in the fall then once in the late winter, just before spring...however I just look at them over and over inbetween. By the time of the spring ordering...the ink has faded on the wrinkles and worn pages a little. ha ha ha

 

I haven't received any of mine yet. Military mail can be a little slow..sob. I guess I will just have to drool over the covers of the catalogs you all posted. Somehow looking at online catalogs just isn't as satisfying as holding the real catalog in your hand. You can't circle what you want, cart it out into the garden to see what would look great added to your plants, etc.

 

Too right, TBL...I have them literally EVERYWHERE. Several places in the house, in my bike bag and at the lottie...it's sort of like an addiction, innit.

 

Oh don't get me started on seed catalogues....I dread to think how many our poor old postie has had to stuff in our letter box. And funnily enough, I received a seed order from DT Browns just today - I spent the £10 voucher I won at the veggie show in September. I have seeds of distinction to paw through, just haven't had the time yet. Great bedtime reading and I end up with a wishlist in each one!!

 

You and me both, EJ....and you know what--moving in close and whispering behind my hand(a little, birdie told me that Eileen has this affliction as well). ---shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...I never said a word.

 

count me in on that too Sjoerd! haven't received any but the fall Raintree Catalog yet. i am seeing a few new ones listed here by you all that i've never gotten. think i'll go exploring and check them out! thanks Sjoerd, great thread!!!

 

Ohh my goodness i haven't even ordered any yet,,,lol. (am i allowed to still be in the Stew) BUT!!!! I did order my next yrs potatoes,,,lol.

 

I don't receive any catalogs until the end of the year. They all used to wait until after the 1st of the year, but not anymore. Kind of like Christmas in the stores before Halloween!

 

I keep thinking it isn't very environmentally friendly to receive all these printed catalogues, especially as they are all available on the net as online catalogues, but I do like to take them to bed to browse through, and I keep a couple in the car to look at when I am waiting for the kids to come out of school, then at least one by the computer to use as reference. It's a shame we all have this addiction isn't it.

 

Sjoerd, what kind of plum trees are you looking for? we have a couple European Plum trees that we've had for over 20 years. they produce wonderfully. i have seeds if you'd like some.

 

What are you seeing for price increases in the cataloges you have recieved?
I've been entering catalogs in the computer for our internal system and the website since early last week. The first catalog I did, I didn't see much in the way of a price increase. The one I am starting now, is not the same story.

 

I am sorry for not answering your inquiry, Bunkie--I just now saw it. I don't know how I missed it.
Anyway, thank you for the seed offer, but what I have to do is buy a plum seed that has been grafted onto a bit of stem and roots of another type of tree.
I was looking for the "Thames Cross" Plum tree. I have tried to order them from england, but no one will ship it to me. It's a pity, but I keep trying to get Dutch suppliers to carry this type.

Once again----my apologies.

 

seed mags

Can you request all of these for free? I would like to try some different mags to look at? Help!