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critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
March 20, 2008
12:16 AM Post #4685403
| Good morning!
This offer is for DG members in the US who have only grown "ordinary" green or sweet basil in their garden before. If this article has encouraged you to try different varieties, I want to send you some seeds to make it happen!
The first FIVE people to respond on this thread will receive a bubble envelope with 5 packs (6 varieties!) of basil seed.
Each BE will contain one pack each of Genuine Italian Basil, Purple Basil, and Sprite Mix (Lemon and Lime Basils).
In addition, I will put in a pack of either Thai or Cinnamon Basil, and a pack of small-leafed basil (either 'Minette' or 'Window Box'). If you have a preference about which of those alternatives you'd like, let me know.
You don't have to be a subscriber, but you do have to be a member to respond to this offer. Sorry, but I'm limiting this to US members to keep postage and customs considerations simple. If you've already responded to an offer for basil seeds from me this year, please let somebody else have these.
All you have to do is to Dmail me your address and then sow your seeds when they arrive!
:-)
Jill (aka "Critter")
To Dmail me your address, click on "critterologist" to the left of this post to go to my member page. There, you'll see a link to click to send me a Dmail.
Participants:
1. Debsroots
2. Lilyfan
3. LariAnn
4. Digigirl
5. Sherran
THIS OFFER IS CLOSED.
Thank you, and Happy Sowing!
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Debsroots
Northwest, MO
(Zone 5a)
March 20, 2008
07:59 AM Post #4685837
| Gosh...am I #1. I will take you up on the offer.
Deb
Sending you my information. |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
March 20, 2008
09:20 AM Post #4686032
| Excellent! Who's next?
:-) |
llilyfan
South Central, IA
(Zone 5a)
March 20, 2008
09:22 AM Post #4686040
| I have NO Basil, can I get some seeds too? This is the year I have decided to grow some food plants in my ornamental gardens. I would love to try your Basil seeds.
I will d-mail you my info.
Thank you so much! |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
March 20, 2008
09:26 AM Post #4686055
| Of course!
If you're going to start growing basil, you should start with more than one kind! I hope you'll soon be "hooked" on their aromas and flavors. They're pretty, too! |
LariAnn
Miami, FL
(Zone 10a)
March 20, 2008
10:22 AM Post #4686286
| Jill,
Please put me on for some of those fabulous Basil!
Watch for my d-mail
LariAnn |
digigirl
Sugar Land, TX
(Zone 9a)
March 20, 2008
12:49 PM Post #4686916
| Ooh, me, me!! I'd love to have some! Sending a D-mail now! |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
March 20, 2008
02:56 PM Post #4687297
| :-)
I've got one more set left... |
gloria125
Greensboro, AL
March 20, 2008
04:08 PM Post #4687579
| Me. I would like to try.
gloria |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
March 20, 2008
04:14 PM Post #4687597
| Gloria, you've got it!
Please Dmail me with your address.
These will go out tomorrow.
Happy Sowing!
:-) |
gloria125
Greensboro, AL
March 20, 2008
04:18 PM Post #4687611
| Critter. I just bought a bunch of basil seed at the store before I saw your article. As I said, I am going "basil bonkers" this year. Thanks for your offer, and Ill be contacting you about how to save seed to do this again next year.
YAY!
gloria |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
March 20, 2008
04:26 PM Post #4687637
| Gloria, you've got Dmail... I just took a look at your list, and you've already got most of what's in that last packet.
So, there's still one set of seeds available. :-)
It's quite likely that there will be an article later this summer about collecting and saving basil seeds... |
gloria125
Greensboro, AL
March 20, 2008
04:30 PM Post #4687647
| Critter: what about Chocolate Basil? Can you grow it from seeds? |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
March 20, 2008
04:32 PM Post #4687656
| I haven't come across Chocolate Basil... If you find seeds, I hope you'll save seeds from your plants and share! It sounds like a fun one. |
gloria125
Greensboro, AL
March 20, 2008
04:42 PM Post #4687685
| http://www.herbcompanion.com/recipes/02_03_07-mousse-parfait
this recipe doesn't specify 'Chocolate Basil' but it does use basil! |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
March 20, 2008
04:59 PM Post #4687743
| Sounds tempting! I'm betting that would work especially well with Cinnamon Basil or maybe one of the anise-scented purple basils... an infusion of purple basil might even turn the mousse pink! |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
March 20, 2008
08:47 PM Post #4688575
| Great article, Critter.
I too am a fan of basil.
Thanks. |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
March 20, 2008
08:52 PM Post #4688601
| The more varieties I grow, the bigger a fan I become! I'm glad you liked the article. :-)
There's still 1 packet of seed waiting for a "basil newbie" to claim it! |
gloria125
Greensboro, AL
March 20, 2008
09:07 PM Post #4688658
| I can't wait for the first basil/tomato sandwich. I have always used the regular basil, but this year there is the "lettuce leaf" basil. MMMMMM! |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
March 20, 2008
09:14 PM Post #4688699
| I grew some last year, as a novelty... it's nice to mix into a salad, quite mild. And the leaves really are huge! |
gloria125
Greensboro, AL
March 20, 2008
09:32 PM Post #4688779
| http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B00E3DD1030F...
More talk about Chocolate Basil! But where can I get a sprig? |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
March 20, 2008
09:58 PM Post #4688872
| Critter if you still have seeds left...me me me. |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
March 20, 2008
10:00 PM Post #4688881
| And Basil on Pizza...just fresh basil and mozzarella, maybe portabello mushrooms. Now that is good! Lots of olive oil...no tomato sauce. |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
March 20, 2008
10:09 PM Post #4688917
| Sharran... if you're a fan already and you've only grown "regular" green basil, you've got some fun in store! |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
March 20, 2008
11:37 PM Post #4689361
| OK, we've still got one offer remaining!
If you haven't tried anything other than standard green basil (sweet basil, genovese, etc), and if you haven't responded to any of my other basil offers, and you want to try some thing different this year... Please post, and that last packet will go out to you!
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Syrumani
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
March 21, 2008
07:54 PM Post #4692656
| Jill - I read your article when it came out, and it got me in the mood for basil! I received some Lime Basil seeds in a trade which I'm going to start this weekend, and today during lunch I bought a Thai basil plant. If the offer is still open, I'll take the last packet . . . |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
March 21, 2008
08:45 PM Post #4692865
| I'm sorry for the confusion! That last packet is going out to Sharran, after all. We figured out this evening that while she had tried basil before, she'd only really tried the green kind (the purple plant that perished doesn't count!), and the seeds are hers. I'm sorry I got my wires crossed... I really did think I had an extra packet. :-)
This offer is closed.
I do have plenty of Italian Basil left, so I've posted another offer here: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/826004/ |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
March 24, 2008
08:22 AM Post #4702076
| For those of you getting the packets, be sure to try the lemon or lime on Cucumbers. I make that cucumber salad that usually uses vinegar. Instead I use lime juice and lime basil. It's really really refreshing. |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
March 24, 2008
09:39 AM Post #4702343
| Ooh, good tip! I made a lemon-herb vinegar last year that's great on cukes, too... bet it would be even better with fresh lemon or lime basil! |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
March 24, 2008
09:42 AM Post #4702359
| mmm hmmm!! *smacks lips* |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
March 24, 2008
09:51 AM Post #4702391
| Now you've got my mouth watering for fresh, crispy little cucumbers, too... I love the crunchy sweetness of those little pickling cukes... like tomatoes, I've been known to eat cucumbers while standing out in the garden. Having fresh basil nearby makes garden snacking even better! (Imagine a sun-warm cherry tomato and a new little basil leaf -- heaven!) |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
March 24, 2008
10:07 AM Post #4702457
| haha. me too. Even Radishes. Hose them off and chomp on them. My Dad yells at me when I eat all his peas too.
I just bought a HUGE clump of dill the other day and some cucumbers. I'm going to make up a salad with that. My mom also brought home some fresh tomatoes from Florida. yum yum yum.
Darn. Now I'm hungry. |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
March 24, 2008
10:13 AM Post #4702485
| There's no better way to eat peas than straight off the vine! I need to plant some peas soon... :-) |
