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Well after having read that link I'm going to save seed of the black/burgundy ones!

(03-04-2021, 10:48 PM)Scarlet Wrote: [ -> ]I'll send you a clump when you are ready for them? They multiply quite quickly. I have plenty of orange ones ( happy to post some)  and I was gifted some black ones from Spec they are settling in nicely.

Wow thank you Scarlet that would be lovely thank you   .

Very interesting link veggie, the flowers sound delicious.

(03-04-2021, 09:23 PM)Veggie Wrote: [ -> ]Same with Vinca, https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=Vinca+major Not edible and its only saving grace is that the stems can be used to make baskets!!! So its days are numbered.

I retrieved a handful of stems off my rubbish compost heap (stuff that might grow again compost heap ).

not the best basket you will of ever seen. Only my second ever attempt at basket weaving. But you can definitely make baskets form vinca / periwinkle.

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That's brilliant, SC. Shall I send you some stems to make more? I have plenty.

No thanks   . I left some in the ground so I’ll have a forest of them again soon enough.

You could make St. Bridget Crosses for the 1st February next year

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(05-04-2021, 08:06 PM)Can the Man Wrote: [ -> ]You could make St. Bridget Crosses for the 1st February next year

Made these out of rushes last January

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Found a new edible flower that's worth growing. Chinese Violet Cress. Real Seeds are hoping to offer seeds for sale next year but meanwhile, I've found another source and my order is in.
SC, you spotted it to on FB so I'll send you some seeds when mine arrive.
More info and pretty pictures at https://www.edimentals.com/blog/?tag=ory...-violaceus

Thank you veggie   that’s very kind of you. They do look very interesting & pretty. I was looking forward to reel seeds stocking some of those in the autumn.

Quite a few people sell them - Chiltern, Sarah R but I've bought from a company I've not heard of before - https://www.worldwondersgardens.co.uk/
They have a few interesting seeds and they're not expensive. Also have a Ebay site and the reviews are mostly good. I'm never sure how you can review seeds within a couple of weeks (apart from delivery and packing) as the important thing is how they grow!