tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post9004296945572186451..comments2023-12-10T17:35:53.108-05:00Comments on My Old New House: The Great Dry Bean Experiment - and giveaway!Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681159007958146626noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post-81215532029582208572015-06-21T10:23:17.112-04:002015-06-21T10:23:17.112-04:00Oh, thanks! That's hugely helpful! I'll ju...Oh, thanks! That's hugely helpful! I'll just keep waiting, then. ( :<br />Cheers,<br />SaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post-46263394857987190032015-06-21T08:07:04.787-04:002015-06-21T08:07:04.787-04:00Hi Sara!
The pods have to be completely dry befor...Hi Sara!<br /><br />The pods have to be completely dry before you pick dry beans. At that time, the beans should be white and black. Hope this helps - good luck!Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681159007958146626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post-55348954828868978792015-06-20T17:50:28.426-04:002015-06-20T17:50:28.426-04:00Great site, thanks! I am excitedly growing Holstei...Great site, thanks! I am excitedly growing Holstein beans this summer, and the pods look pretty big. But when I open one up, the part that is supposed to be white is still green. I'm a total greenhorn at bean growing--do they obtain the white/brown coloration after they're picked, or do you wait until they've obtained the color on the bush? Any info you might have would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, SaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post-56769235333158044272013-04-13T21:29:36.048-04:002013-04-13T21:29:36.048-04:00It's incredibly interesting - I'm so envio...It's incredibly interesting - I'm so envious! And wow - you developed Blue Jay!! You'll be happy to know it was one of my best beans last year, in the top three for productivity, in an incredibly dry year. I can't wait to see what it does this year.<br /><br />I'll definitely be spending some more time on your site. Thanks Russ!!Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681159007958146626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post-60955987368145914502013-04-13T12:19:50.046-04:002013-04-13T12:19:50.046-04:00Hi K. !
Do love your website it's very nice. ...Hi K. !<br /><br />Do love your website it's very nice. I'll probably come back from time to time and take a look at it. <br /><br />I just thought perhaps if you definitely knew that your Littlefield's special came form Seed Savers Exchange then perhaps there was a chance that maybe it might be my old Holstein since you were referring to that way. However the more I look at your photo of Littlefield's Special it probably comes from Heritage Harvest seeds in Canada. The fellow that owns the business is a collector and probably a bean historian of sorts himself. I actually have most of the varieties shown in your Great Dry Bean Give Away photo.<br /><br />However if you would like to know more about my bean collection and see what I have you can go to my website. http://www.abeancollectorswindow.com I think you might find it interesting.<br /><br />Wishing you a wonderful gardening season<br />Russ BlueJay77https://www.blogger.com/profile/10551511583330582349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post-10966153532950526862013-04-13T10:13:58.164-04:002013-04-13T10:13:58.164-04:00Thanks Holly! I have a few beans left, so send me ...Thanks Holly! I have a few beans left, so send me your contact info at myoldnewhouse at gmail dot com, and I'll get them in the mail. If this rain ever stops, we'll be planting them soon!Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681159007958146626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post-19947366575463932042013-04-12T23:49:07.398-04:002013-04-12T23:49:07.398-04:00Hello! I just discovered your blog and I am in lov...Hello! I just discovered your blog and I am in love. I am in London ON now, but grew up in Niagara-on-the-Lake (not far from you!). I would love it if you could send me some beans. I have some Blue Jay and Orca, but would be interested in trying some other varieties. <br /><br />You can check out my gardening adventures at placeforpollinators@blogspot.ca. <br /><br />Beautiful picture--that swirl of beans!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10319884792264550741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post-69737390222484834422013-03-28T09:20:48.682-04:002013-03-28T09:20:48.682-04:00Hi BlueJay! I got the seeds from a Canadian grower...Hi BlueJay! I got the seeds from a Canadian grower and seed seller, Cottage Gardener (http://www.cottagegardener.com/). I know they get a lot of their seed stock from Seed Savers, but I can't vouch for the origin of the Littlefield's Special seeds. To me, they look black, but there is a purple tinge under certain lights. I can send you a sample, if you'd like. Just send me your contact details to myoldnewhouse at gmail dot com.<br /><br />Oh, and I love that you are a bean collector. If I had more growing space, I'd be collecting and growing more too! I'd love to hear more about the varieties you have.Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681159007958146626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post-15823111790945900222013-03-28T09:16:34.032-04:002013-03-28T09:16:34.032-04:00Thanks Greenguy! I still have a few beans left tha...Thanks Greenguy! I still have a few beans left that I can send you. The normal caveats apply: you will only get a few seeds, and I haven't done any germination or pathogen testing, but the beans look good. Also, sending seeds across the border is uncertain, so any shipments to the US have to wait until I can get across the border to mail them (I should be making a trip within a month or so). <br /><br />I didn't get an email from you with your contact details, so please send one to myoldnewhouse at gmail dot com.<br /><br />Thanks again!Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681159007958146626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post-53223773289480277682013-03-28T08:43:53.088-04:002013-03-28T08:43:53.088-04:00Hi !
I'm a bean collector, grower in the U.S....Hi !<br /><br />I'm a bean collector, grower in the U.S. and I was wondering what is your source for the bean Llittlefield's Special? The reason I ask is that in the early 80's I had an outcross that I had named Holstein. The bean had true jet black markings on it, and not the dark purple that many people often refer to as black. After 3 growing seasons I had determined that the bean was stable and would grow true to form each season. I had distributed some samples of Holstein through The Seed Savers Exchange located in Decorah, Iowa. I got away from my bean collection for 22 years, but began collecting and growing again in 2011. I am try to track down my Holstein bean as I believe there is a possibity it might still be around. That is why I am curious as to your source for Littlefield's Special which you say you like to call Holstein. <br />Thanks and would love to see your comment. BlueJay77https://www.blogger.com/profile/10551511583330582349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post-73209692211521614422013-03-21T16:31:14.613-04:002013-03-21T16:31:14.613-04:00I don't live in Canada but I am of partial Fre...I don't live in Canada but I am of partial French heritage.<br />Would love to grow some Mrocumiere beans or other colorful speckled beans and blog about them, if you have any left to share.<br /><br />Stumbled upon your blog while hunting for Mrocumiere bean. Mrocumiere is one my French Grandma used to grow and cook. Unfortunately her entire seed collection, home, and garden were all wiped out by a major natural disaster before she could pass any heirloom seeds on.<br /><br />I want to grow Mrocumiere with my son and wife, and blog about our results. I remember it from childhood as very flavorful, & fun for kids due to glowing purple dry bean color. But it's become quite hard to find. <br /><br />If you have run out of Mrocumiere beans, I'd like to try Blue Jay.<br /><br />If you're out of both of those, Lina Sisco's Bird Egg looks interesting.<br /><br />You are FABULOUS for growing out & sharing these uncommon horticultural beans to preserve their beauty and flavor for future gardeners!<br /><br />I'm at work and have run out of lunch break. Will email you later with my seed request and bean recipes saved from my French Grandma :)<br /><br />greenguyhttp://myfolia.com/gardener/GreenGuy/journalsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post-20378683505367302502012-08-31T13:04:27.157-04:002012-08-31T13:04:27.157-04:00will do - and remember to email your address to me...will do - and remember to email your address to me!Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681159007958146626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post-61255590969426190242012-08-28T21:57:58.112-04:002012-08-28T21:57:58.112-04:00I'm game, i will blog about it, please save a ...I'm game, i will blog about it, please save a few for me, any kind or all kinds, I am interested.. Farmgal<br />farmgalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post-36233217925556006842012-08-27T20:10:51.527-04:002012-08-27T20:10:51.527-04:00Callie, I haven't received an e-mail yet! And ...Callie, I haven't received an e-mail yet! And I'll be sure to send you some Blue Jays :)<br />Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681159007958146626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post-57783612113742100992012-08-27T09:54:09.216-04:002012-08-27T09:54:09.216-04:00I'm up for a surprise pack as well ( although ...I'm up for a surprise pack as well ( although those blue jays definitely look interesting.) I'll email you shortly!CallieKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991717349717389292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post-33254908184579645612012-08-24T16:34:40.956-04:002012-08-24T16:34:40.956-04:00Yep - got it! Do you know if you're getting la...Yep - got it! Do you know if you're getting land this coming year?Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681159007958146626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post-89835588334411871602012-08-24T15:12:36.965-04:002012-08-24T15:12:36.965-04:00I did send you my address, right? And of course I ...I did send you my address, right? And of course I don't mind waiting - it'll be months before I can plant anything.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16750292879037409647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post-88113483688380512422012-08-24T12:22:48.485-04:002012-08-24T12:22:48.485-04:00Thanks Carolyn! And I agree - there are so many am...Thanks Carolyn! And I agree - there are so many amazing varieties out there - if you can only find them!Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681159007958146626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post-65001593415515696662012-08-23T20:44:00.193-04:002012-08-23T20:44:00.193-04:00Wow! What an awesome shot, and an awesome selectio...Wow! What an awesome shot, and an awesome selection! I'd love to try growing some! I have just the spot for them too.... I think we gardeners need to stick together, don't we? It's a shame to think about how many varieties have disappeared and been replaced by tasteless types.<br />http://taleweaversramblings.blogspot.ca/<br />Emailing you now!<br />Thanks for a wonderful post.Dragonquillcahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570703922492149586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post-26567388842375882372012-08-23T12:37:28.358-04:002012-08-23T12:37:28.358-04:00Thanks Karen! Frankly, I was amazed at how many d...Thanks Karen! Frankly, I was amazed at how many different dry beans there are out there. I had to limit myself - due to space and money ;)<br /><br />And let me know if you'd like any to try.Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681159007958146626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post-54610384729832317712012-08-23T12:31:11.892-04:002012-08-23T12:31:11.892-04:00What a great selection of beans! And there are eve...What a great selection of beans! And there are even a couple I haven't heard of before.<br /><br />I love the idea of sharing beans among gardeners. What a great way to preserve these delicious and unique varieties!Karenhttp://blog.smartgardener.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post-82247437098882298432012-08-23T12:30:05.119-04:002012-08-23T12:30:05.119-04:00Yep - I can sent you a selection of what I think a...Yep - I can sent you a selection of what I think are good varieties. And if you don't mind waiting even longer, I'll add in the okra and tomatoes. And maybe a few other surprises from the stash! Just make sure you e-mail me your mailing address :)Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681159007958146626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471974284024103937.post-85082836049912237202012-08-23T12:27:07.586-04:002012-08-23T12:27:07.586-04:00Oh, I want. And honestly - I have no idea WHAT I&#...Oh, I want. And honestly - I have no idea WHAT I'd want. Would it be okay to ask for a surprise? If we're not on our own land by next spring, I can grow them at my mother's house. And per your comment on my blog - I would LOVE some heritage tomato seeds and I'm willing to try grown AN okra plant.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16750292879037409647noreply@blogger.com