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| With Trudi's permission, I'm gonna host a contest. The winner gets 50 packs of seed from my gardens. These are things I have grown myself or intend to grow this year. They will all be wintersowing candidates, depending on the season. You've seen the pictures, so now grow it yourself.
The Rules: IN AN EMAIL TO ME THROUGH GARDENWEB, answer the 10 following questions. DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT ANSWER THEM HERE. I want everyone to get a chance to find their own answers. The subject of the email should be Contest. That one word, and nothing else in the subject line, please. I'll use it to automatically sort the participants into the appropriate folder. Be sure to include your GW name so I can find you if you're the winner. I don't need your real name, just your screen name. So, email me the answers to these 10 questions for a chance to win 50 packs of seed. 1. What is Trudi's cat's name? 2. Three examples of plant names ideal for wintersowing. 3. What baked good should the soil be like? 4. Name four common reasons for failure. 5. What is the suggested minimum number of seeds in a trade package? 6. What three organic methods does Trudi recommend for dealing with slugs and snails? 7. What are the four categories of seeds that Trudi sows on Winter Solstice? 8. Name 10 recycled items that can be used for wintersowing. 9. When direct sowing, there are 5 steps necessary for success. Name them. 10. What's the most informative site on wintersowing on the internet? (Not GardenWeb) That's it. You've got until December 21 to email me with the answers. Out of all the correct answers, I'll pick one lucky winner from a recycled milk jug. He/She will be mailed the seeds on December 22, postage paid by me. Anyone can enter, only one will win. Even Trudi can enter. For help, visit Wintersown.org. Good luck. I hope to have many names to choose from. |
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| trudi, trudi, trudi.......
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| I had a boyfriend that did a Cary Grant imitation of that ;-) |
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- Posted by gardenweed_z6a 6 (My Page) on Mon, Dec 14, 09 at 17:09
| Email headed your way Token--I'm in! The contest is a great idea! And who wouldn’t want 50 packs of seeds from you after seeing those amazing photos of your WS cottage garden?! |
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| Hi Sending you an email. Linda |
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- Posted by token28001 zone7b NC (My Page) on Tue, Dec 15, 09 at 7:18
| Ok, #2 needs clarification. These should be plant names that indicate the seeds are good candidates for wintersowing. IE, Siberian wallflower. What are three plant names? |
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| LOL Trudi, I wasnt thinking Cary Grant, I was thinking Marsha Brady. roflmao! yours is better!!!! |
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| Token I emailed you my answers!! Heidi |
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- Posted by token28001 zone7b NC (My Page) on Tue, Dec 15, 09 at 8:21
| Heidi, I don't have an email from you yet. So far, three contestants have answered correctly. TammyinWV Try sending them again Heidi. I hope you saved them. Gmail might be slow today too. |
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- Posted by shinyalloy_5 5 IN (My Page) on Tue, Dec 15, 09 at 8:21
| I thought I'd remember all this stuff. Token, thanks for the contest, it was like a mini refresher course in wintersowing. |
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| Marsha, Marsha, Marsha Token, thanks for the contest, it was like a mini refresher course in wintersowing. YEAH! |
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| OK they went through this time!! Hope they make it to your inbox :o) Heidi |
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- Posted by token28001 zone7b NC (My Page) on Tue, Dec 15, 09 at 9:36
| I got it Heidi. You're in! Here are the seeds I'm most likely to include. I hope the format is readable. Rudbeckia x hirta "Cherry Brandy" Petunia "Laura Bush" Giant Red Amaranthus Coreopsis "Mahogany Midget" Forget -Me-Not Annual Hyacinth Bean -white- Nicotiana sylvestres Salvia coccinea "Coral Nymph" Zinnia "Dahlia California" Agastache Mix -white/purple/blue- Cosmos Sensation Mixed Mixed hollyhocks Rose campion Rudbeckia x hirta "Autumn Colors" Salvia splendens "Yvonne’s salvia" Anise hyssop "Golden Jubilee" Castor Bean Red/purple/green Four O’clocks -pink/white- Melampodium Pride of Barbados Salvia coccinea "Lady in Red" Echinacea -purple/white- Coreopsis grandiflora Morning glory Light blue Zinnias Mix Hibiscus"Red Texas Star" Rudbeckia hirta -yellows- Siberian Wallflower Cleome -pink/purple- Datura inoxia Red hibiscus -green/red leaves- Milkweed "Tweedia" Queen Anne’s Lace Sunflower Giant peony poppy mix Monarda Double Red blooms Gaillardia Collected from"Gallo Red" Petunias Salvia elegans "Pineapple Sage" Creeping Thyme Convolvulus Orange cosmos White hibiscus Monarda citriodora Mealy Blue Sage Salvia subrotunda Shasta Daisy "White Knight" Marigold "Cottage Red" Malva Zebrina Lantana camara yellow/orange/pink Depending on recent trades, there might even be more. Some traders are very heavy handed when sending seeds. A few packs are commercial seeds that I have bought or been given as extras. Most came from my own plants though. So, some might not come true. |
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- Posted by shinyalloy_5 5 IN (My Page) on Tue, Dec 15, 09 at 9:59
| If that doesn't motivate, nothing will. |
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- Posted by sewobsessed 5a Upstate Cntrl NY (My Page) on Wed, Dec 16, 09 at 11:28
| Sent - I think. It said 'error', so I'm not sure. |
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| Hi, newbie here, How did you know I have been reading and studying REALLY hard so I could winter sow this year?? And now a TEST?? :) I will email my answers in... Dusty314 |
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- Posted by token28001 zone7b NC (My Page) on Thu, Dec 17, 09 at 19:57
| I've got 10 people who are entered to win. I'm sure this weekend we can get a few more, right? I'll be working on sorting them all Sunday to get a better idea of how many extras I really have. So many people sent stuff to me for the swap that I need to weed out things that I grew last year that have either reseeded, or likely will by spring. Going to try to only sow new varieties this year. |
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| Is my name in there after all my studying? |
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- Posted by token28001 zone7b NC (My Page) on Thu, Dec 17, 09 at 20:44
| Yep. I've been responding via email. Didn't you get one, Dusty? |
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| I looked here first...yes I did.. just got too excited.. |
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- Posted by sandysgardens 4MN (My Page) on Fri, Dec 18, 09 at 7:40
| Tom - I've never been able to limit myself to only sowing new varities. Too many that I like to grow and give away!! Good luck keeping to only new varieties. Sandy |
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- Posted by bashful_gardener 5b (sandrakay0824@aol.com) on Fri, Dec 18, 09 at 9:32
| Woo-hoo! What a fun idea (and a great incentive to review all the great ws info Trudi has out there)! I'm e-mailing you my list. Sandra |
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- Posted by luv2gardeninga 8b (My Page) on Sat, Dec 19, 09 at 15:05
| Thanks for the opportunity to participate in your contest. I visit your site almost daily to gain information and inspiration in gardening. |
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- Posted by token28001 zone7b NC (My Page) on Sat, Dec 19, 09 at 15:59
| 15 have entered. Only one will win. The winner will be drawn Tuesday morning. I will email him/her and post the winner here in this thread. I'll need the address to send the seeds. |
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- Posted by token28001 zone7b NC (My Page) on Sun, Dec 20, 09 at 8:20
| The seeds are all packaged and ready to go. Information is for zone 7b, so your mileage may vary. I'll choose the winner from the pool of entries on Tuesday morning, posting here and sending an email. You've got today and Monday to enter.
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- Posted by token28001 zone7b NC (My Page) on Mon, Dec 21, 09 at 20:46
| I'll be doing the drawing at 4:30am in the morning before I head to work. If you want to enter, there's still time. |
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- Posted by token28001 zone7b NC (My Page) on Tue, Dec 22, 09 at 4:25
| Congratulations Doris! Be sure to send me your address so I can get rid of these seeds. Thanks to all who entered. There were 17 entries as of 4am this morning. |
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| Congrats Doris! Heidi |
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- Posted by shinyalloy_5 5 IN (My Page) on Tue, Dec 22, 09 at 7:33
| Congratulations Doris! What a great holiday surprise. |
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| Congrats Doris. What a nice Christmas present.And thank you token for the fun. Tammy |
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| Congrats Doris |
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| Wahooooooooooo! Yabbadabbadooooooooooo! Thanks Token! |
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| Good job Doris! Thanks token for a fun and educational contest! Kathy |
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