LOL I am having the same problem with the tape GRRRRR I got the clear duck tape at Walmart & went all the way around ! hahaha, never do that again ! I have been using a box knife to cut mine open.
Angie, I am sooo impressed with your record keeping ! I just want to PLANT PLANT PLANT no time for me to write it down LOL
Jan ")

Same here Lilly!

Perhaps next year I will take more time to keep records as I'll have November and December to plan and store up for my winter sowing frenzy!

I hope to winter sow at least 100 each year from here on out, but we'll see! This week is supposed to be in the 40's and 50's all week and hardly get below freezing, so I fully expect to start seeing many many more sprouts within the week!

Agirlsgirl, please keep on posting about your sprouts! I love to hear what others have up. It gives me an idea of when to expect what, and also see what others are growing. You'll find a lot of folks around here like lists, LOL.

Bonnie

Hi Jan! I just got done looking at pics of your sprouts! Way to go! They look GREAT!!!! I am so glad you are having so much success! :) I am using duct tape,and some brands are better than others,I am finding that out the hard way...lol...of course the tape I used on the first 50 was a REALLY good brand! :O I had to man handle the containers more than I would have liked to getting that tape off!

I am using a loose leaf binder to keep track,all of my seeds inside and outside are kept there. At first I was writing the plant name per container, per section,but found that wasn't such a good idea for me. I switched to numbers and it is going a whole lot better for me. As I sow them I write them down,I am using red paint marker for perennials and green for annuals. Each group starts with #1. I write down the container number,plant name,date sown,than as they sprout I write the sprout date next to the date sown. It is working great for me this way. It is also nice being able to just glance at them and know which is annual or perennial. Next year, I am thinking of marking them with their preferred lighting also.As I find sprouts,I bring the container in,if they are a container I divided into sections in order to sow more than one type,I open them ,check to see which angel it is popping up for me,write it down,mark the outside of the container with a check,outside of the section the babies are in,that way when they go out to the sprout section,I know which section of that particular container already had sprouts,than it is a matter of regularly checking the empty sections.It has been working pretty well this way.
zengeos,I know what you mean our weather has been goofy too! I am thankful for the 50 degree days,it seems that is when I am getting most of my sprouts,I assume that if it's 50 outside the container, it is much warmer inside it,so the temps are probably perfect for germination. This is so much fun! I cant wait to see how all us newbie ws'ers do things next year,like what we would do again and what we wouldn't! Make sure you let us know what you have sprouting,I would love to see what works for you! :)
Bonnie,I know what you mean about the lists! I love looking at them,not only to cheer someone on,but the info is so valuable! I seen someone else post the date sown along with what plants they have sprouts from. I loved the idea!
Well as I am off to check for more sprouts and fill a few containers,thanks for the great responses! :)

Sounds pretty good!!!

I know what you mean abt. that tape...I did it once but never again! LOL!

Vera

Angie, and here I thought it was just my hands were too weak to get that tape off...LMAO !

I love looking at what everyone has sprouts on, and to know that maybe mine will be coming along soon. I also like to see YOUR lists, cause then I know what Ill be begging for seeds on when I come to visit...*blushes, and gives the puppy eyes*

I did get a few more yesterday, but now we are back to RAIN..so I hope they arent all floating !

Im trying to remember if I WS the verbascum..im going to have to look...that is one I really wanted to grow this year. off to dig thru my seeds...

I will be back to post more,but I did want to say if any of you are interested in something I have that has sprouted,send me an email and I will let you know if I have any seed left,and if I do, I would be glad to share!:)

Kym,you never have to beg for anything from me,what is mine is yours! :)

Thanks Vera! I was thinking of you today when one of your Scabiosa sprouted for me! I have a bunch to report tomorrow! Woo-Hoo!

Kym,you can ws Verbascum,I heard it does really well with it! I just had Milkshake sprout on the 29th. I hope your jugs don't float away either,that would be a bummer! Put life jackets on them...lol...

Now I know you have lost it..put life jackets on my jugs...LMBO !!!

Angie, I looked at my list, and I DID winter sow some verbascum..just some more to do.LOL

Thanks for the whats mine is yours..I was just teasin you about the plants...I am really starting to HOPE that I will be coming your way...I think it would be SO much fun !

I cant wait to hear what sprouts you have tomorrow. Maybe mine will float your way, and you can plant them for me..LOL

i did mine (milk jugs) with the cut in half way around and i did the hole puncher thingi and i used yarn to tie it shut like you tie your shoe. LOL and i tell ya i love it!! i also can and wish i did it with all of them, but can tie the names of the plant and info into that tie thingi!! LOL geez next year i'll probably forget all about it, but that's what i'll do if i don't forget!! LOL :')) i love reading what ya have!! :')) its been too cold to go out!! and rainy, brrr!