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doodle by andre: hazardous to your health

April 23, 2009

THANK GOODNESS WE HAVE ANDRE JORDAN to warn us of the dangers all around us in this hazardous hobby of ours. I confess that even though I tried to exhibit restraint in this year’s seed orders, a few extra things have found their way into my stash. Oh, well, if you cannot resist, then get help…or just surrender to the magical power of seeds and cast your trouble (and seeds) to the wind, in acts of hope. Thank you, dear Andre, for a least trying to watch out for us.

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John at JWLW says:

April 23, 2009 at 8:13 am

There is no cure for SEEDITICE it’s like GARDENITICE never goes away.

Have a good day,
John
Susan says:

April 23, 2009 at 9:23 am

I needed to buy a rake on Sunday and found myself in the seed isle. I had a huge pile and then realized what was I going to do. So I put most of them back, with regret. I did keep a couple, to satisfy my needs.
Enjoy your day.
Amy says:

April 23, 2009 at 9:25 am

Oh my gosh did I have to rein myself in with the seed catalogs this year! I’m starting my first veggie garden and don’t want to overdo it. Then there are the nursery catalogs with all those varieties of fruit trees and bushes! Oh the blueberries I want to grow… sigh. One small step at a time.

Best regards, Amy
andre says:

April 23, 2009 at 11:18 am

every time I go to the supermarket with my wife I mutter to myself as I pass the seeds ‘I must not buy I must not buy. Just say no to the seeds.’ Then as a reward for my restraint I buy a big packet of chocolate and nut clusters, 6 butterscotch puddings, and a carton of cigarettes.
chigal says:

April 23, 2009 at 12:45 pm

Freebies are my downfall. I have to plant them despite having no desire for that particular plant and no spot in which to put it. Banana peppers, anyone?
utblickaren says:

April 23, 2009 at 1:07 pm

I really enjoy your blog! This is going straight into my bookmarks;)

Utblickaren/Outlooker
margaret anna says:

April 23, 2009 at 2:42 pm

Southern Gardners

I know we all dislike bugs of any sort, so if you have a screened enclosure for a pool, or a porch you could try your vegetables, underneath. Perfect veggies on the way here, no spray needed.

Anny
margaret says:

April 23, 2009 at 2:50 pm

Welcome, Utblickaren; you are very kind to stop in and share the compliment. I hope to see you soon again.
invisiblebees says:

April 23, 2009 at 6:26 pm

I’m daydreaming on what it might be like to be stranded on the “seed isle.” Sounds like another great doodle idea!
boodely says:

April 23, 2009 at 7:18 pm

Yes, this new living in the country involves the unexpected hazard of seeds at every store. Hence the 3 kinds of peas, rainbow chard and spinach that I was going to wait until next year to try. Need to get to a meeting…
Amy says:

April 24, 2009 at 7:41 am

Not to encourage any more excessive behavior but—

if anyone out there hasn’t yet discovered Pinetree Garden Seeds in Maine [www.superseeds.com] — they are wonderful!! They sell seeds in small quantities, so you can try many different varieties without spending a fortune. Or start just one or two plants of something without feeling like you’re wasting a whole packet of seed.

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