Winter Sowing Data Base page 3

CCG, I think I understand what you are saying except for a few things....

You said "type out the link for the WS database (where are you doing that)?

You said bookmark it for future use (I haven't used that feature before, is that like using 'my favorites' on my own computer?

Like many other things here on DG, I guess Dave doesn't have a Tab for this yet, correct? Do you know if he plans on arranging the list in alphabetical order? I was trying to find some information on a particular plant and they are all mixed up...finally gave up. lol

Thank you for your help. I've been a member here for 7 yrs., and the site changes so much, that sometimes I just can't keep up. :-)

Donna

SoCal, I was just trying to type out the complete link (rather than relying on a DG hyperlink) because I had thought you needed the complete address--I think I misunderstood. And yes, "bookmarking" is the same as adding a link or a site to your favorites.

What I finally figured out is that the list of seeds on the WS database IS in alphabetical order, but it's by Latin names. . . except that they aren't specifically given. The list is arranged by common names and you just have to know the Latin name to look up the seed in alphabetical order.. I find this very difficult, myself.
I've only been a member for two years and I am pretty much a novice.

Alphabetical by latin name

If you're unsure of the latin name use Plant files to look it up

And we are hoping to get a tab soon...right Dave? :o)
5 pages with much more to come in the Spring. I have well over 300 species that are in some form of plastic in my back yard with many more to go. All for the sake of this data base. Hope more people from zone 4 sign on to enjoy it :o)

Maybe more people will learn that they can garden in zone 4, Robbi! :)

CCG, thank you again for clearing up my quiry. :-)

Pam, thank you also for that info.

Donna

I have 3 jugs growing now. One the tag fell off of, looks kinda like Nasturtuims. One is the Corncockle I got from the WS swap and one is Bachelors buttons mix. If it gets really cold again I may sit them in the GH for extra protection.

Maybe in addition to a "click here to add a comment on this plant to the winter sowing data base" we could also have a link on the PF page that would take us to the database to see if there is a comment for this plant?

Or am I getting ahead of myself?

Critter, I really like that idea! Being able to jump straight to the WS database to check sure would make it easier.

The main problem I'm having is that the only way to get there currently is to find the link on this thread... or am I missing something?

I put the link in an article that'll run on Feb 2 (also linked to this series of discussion threads and to the WS forum), which may give people a somewhat easier way of finding it.

Has the Database been tagged? I haven't checked... that could be a way of finding it, too.

It does need a more obvious link somewhere, though... if not on the PF pages, maybe under the "Guides & Information" tab?

It's been tagged (I did that as soon as I could, because I was always having trouble finding it).

I know...I keep trying to get Dave's attention-LOL

Let me try again-
yooo hoo Dave, any idea when a direct link to the WS database will be coming? I know you are busy and all...but PLLEEEAAASSSEEEEEE we are begging! :o)

Lets see if that works :o)

dylan...yours are up??? WOW!!!! I still have snow on top of many of mine-LOL and I am still adding jugs whenever I can-LOL. That reminds me, I have a few more I need to get outside before they start to sprout!

I wonder how Dave would feel about being cloned??

That is not a bad idea!! LOLOL

Over the weekend we were in the mid to high 60s. Yesterday I got up to go to work and it was 60*, at lunch it was 45* and by yesterday evening it was 15* and snow. The wind was blowing at 30-40mph. I thought we were going to freeze. Today I got up and the wind has laid some and it's supposed to be 45*. Tomorrow they are calling for 6-8" of snow. Winter in MO, ain't it grand.

If my poor little seeds make it through this they will indeed be tough.

I would love to have just one day over 42º instead of a day under -42º
LOL
No snow for us-LOLOLOLOL tee heee he ha ha ha !

I have 3 more pots up today even in the snow that we got yesterday. YIPEE I can add to the WS Database now.

So glad Dylan-I am so glad I can call you that again!! LOLOLOLOL
I wanted to stop in and give you hugs, so ((HUGS)) and tell you I will be writing back soon. I have just been on long enough to say hello and then I dash off again. I do miss you though!! I promise I will write back soon!!
I have so much WSing to do yet, it is a bit daunting (SMILEY) LOL we can't use smilies this week so I am writing it-LOL.


Gots ta run
Robbi

Is there any word on when this database may have its own tab? I keep losing it and have to search for this thread to get there?

How is everyone doing with their WS?
Anyone getting sick of seeds yet-LOL I am after planting over 400 different containers and my deck covered-with still more to go. I am hoping that there will be a direct link before Spring hits!! PLEASE DAVE??!!

Hey Robbi! I'm up to 255. I've just about planted some of every kind of new flower & herb seed that I have. I saved some seed to spring plant almost everything so I can compare the results. I don't have a large area under the grow lights but I'll try to plant small pots of everything I can fit out there. My data keeping isn't the greatest but I should be able to say what does better for WS vs indoors. I also did a little direct sowing in my wildflower bed. (I'm hoping something will grow tall enough to crowd out some of the white yarrow. It keeps taking over.)

I only have maybe 8 or 10 odds & ends to finish up. However! When the march RR comes I'll have to get busy again.

LOL-I hear that-that is why my RR is in April, no chance for more WS (I hope!!)
You should come join us!! It will be loads of fun!!

got you Robbi!!