tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post789702071048552225..comments2023-06-05T16:18:39.636+02:00Comments on Snippets from me: Potting time!Verahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-28366244393474201832017-03-28T08:57:18.132+02:002017-03-28T08:57:18.132+02:00OLD SCHOOL, my partner has also come up with the i...OLD SCHOOL, my partner has also come up with the idea of making a little greenhouse against one of the walls of the old chicken hut in the courtyard! I vetoed it at first, and then I read your comment suggesting that it might be a good idea so I reversed my thoughts. <br /><br />And thanks for the offer of help with the graphics, Su. It was appreciated more than you can ever imagine. Vx<br />Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-55298286847702084252017-03-25T22:26:36.160+01:002017-03-25T22:26:36.160+01:00Vera, if an American approach would be useful, I&#...Vera, if an American approach would be useful, I'm a retired graphic designer and would be happy to help with labels/logos/signage, anytime, for free. If French language skills are required, never mind... SuOld Schoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852548486625671272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-33122286891455801542017-03-25T22:17:27.354+01:002017-03-25T22:17:27.354+01:00What an exciting project! Baby greens sound like a...What an exciting project! Baby greens sound like a good idea – you could start and sell them throughout the season. Since you have those lovely stone buildings, have you considered a lean-to greenhouse? Our brick building makes a great heat sink for our little greenhouse. Ours a bit tatty, being made of salvaged materials, but you two do such beautiful work, I'm sure yours will be lovely. Old Schoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852548486625671272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-5083137150449455592017-03-22T21:29:17.130+01:002017-03-22T21:29:17.130+01:00Your project sounds so exciting and I wish you all...Your project sounds so exciting and I wish you all the best with it. Looking forward to hearing how things go. My seeds are in my cold frame but not 300 pots full. That's a lot of compost to buy :)Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14018609709080980312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-82563432755145820062017-03-21T18:00:20.499+01:002017-03-21T18:00:20.499+01:00DUTA, you are right.....there are a lot of factors...DUTA, you are right.....there are a lot of factors which all have to come together if we are to succeed! <br /><br />COCO, it is the infrastructure which is taking the time.... and we haven't even started planting our seeds yet!<br /><br />MAMA PEA, the stand will be on the drive, just beyond the courtyard gates, so is quite close by. We do not anticipate being overwhelmed with customers for a long time yet, so we shall just go out to the stand when we hear a car arrive. The greenhouse will also be near the stand, so we shall work in there when open. It is an exciting time! It will be so good to grow things again after having had last year off.Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-90589228348829332032017-03-21T15:22:12.189+01:002017-03-21T15:22:12.189+01:00Your plans for you market stand are so exciting. ...Your plans for you market stand are so exciting. And I love the idea of keeping the stand itself a structure that will fit in with your homestead/farm and way of life. The books on market gardening list specialty greens as one of the most profitable crops so I think you're on the right track. Will you be manning the stand certain hours during the day or have an honor system for purchasing and paying? So many things to think about and do, but it's the starting that counts. You'll be able to make any changes necessary as you go along. Looking forward to reading all about it! Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-61079981871160393512017-03-21T10:21:16.245+01:002017-03-21T10:21:16.245+01:00Best of luck with your project! Interested to see...Best of luck with your project! Interested to see how you get on.<br /><br />In a fit of enthusiasm I sowed some seeds, which will now all be frozen since they´re predicting snow.<br /><br />Still trying to get my head around seed starting indoors with limited space and no infrastructure.Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002346978289429622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-53022020758059227532017-03-21T10:07:48.653+01:002017-03-21T10:07:48.653+01:00I suppose the little things such as good pots, qua...I suppose the little things such as good pots, quality seeds, eye catching signs - have a lot to do with the project success. You'll also need the cooperation of the weather and of the perspective buyers, and ..voila! Good Luck!DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-91423633925688264992017-03-21T08:44:44.623+01:002017-03-21T08:44:44.623+01:00MINWKS, you are right..... frequently we feel over...MINWKS, you are right..... frequently we feel overwhelmed by the market shop project, but then again we also feel excited and challenged, which, I think, is a good thing!<br /><br />DIANE, thanks for your best wishes, .....as for getting the seeds in, we also seem to have hit a slow down since the weather has turned chilly!Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-51966987755356259752017-03-20T20:55:09.582+01:002017-03-20T20:55:09.582+01:00Hope all goes well and the little veggie shop work...Hope all goes well and the little veggie shop works well for you. I must get our seeds in but I am not enjoying this chilly wet weather that has just hit us!!! Have a good week DianeRhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-67660731424595029332017-03-20T19:43:45.395+01:002017-03-20T19:43:45.395+01:00Dear Vera, Sometimes it must seem overwhelming. I...Dear Vera, Sometimes it must seem overwhelming. I think you are on the right track - keeping the sales hut complimenting the property and the district, I am sure your customers would enjoy that experience as well. <br />Regards Janine minwkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487584020742239991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-76073792065457699702017-03-20T18:52:02.332+01:002017-03-20T18:52:02.332+01:00THE BROAD, oh we are not that busy, and I have ple...THE BROAD, oh we are not that busy, and I have plenty of sit downs during the day! We are looking forward to growing herbs, etc, and to pottering about in the greenhouse when it is made. Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-19481355505289002662017-03-20T18:17:42.125+01:002017-03-20T18:17:42.125+01:00You two fit more into a single morning that I prob...You two fit more into a single morning that I probably do in a month! I think your plan for selling is brilliant and I hope you have a lot of fun doing it...The Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976467218216864644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-1032954221021828642017-03-20T14:24:34.640+01:002017-03-20T14:24:34.640+01:00JENN, we produce most of our own food, and any exc...JENN, we produce most of our own food, and any excess goes to our free range chickens, so the cost of producing eggs is not very high. <br /><br />JESSICA, 'finish seed sowing'?.... we have not even started yet! Could do with some rain here....been months since it rained. As for a leaking greenhouse roof, ....I would think that it is not a happy experience to have drips of cold water running down one's neck, so shall give specific instruction to Himself to make sure the roof is water tight!Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-84464906259499140262017-03-20T12:28:50.302+01:002017-03-20T12:28:50.302+01:00Woo hoo!! It's really taking off! And you'...Woo hoo!! It's really taking off! And you've reminded me I need to get out there and finish the seed sowing too. Raining again. Make sure the greenhouse roof doesn't leak, believe me it's the pits. rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-17400308022286687922017-03-20T12:13:43.376+01:002017-03-20T12:13:43.376+01:00Best of luck on your business venture! If people a...Best of luck on your business venture! If people are already asking about eggs, no doubt you will be successful, once you've priced out chicken feed, etc. As well, it's good to know what most people are growing for themselves and offering up something different. -Jenncoffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.com