Oxalis - Part 2

Remembering that this is a biased article, only mentioning the ones I've grown:

From seed exchanges and societies Oxalis are still poorly represented.

Belonging to so many societies and email robins one believes one will meet other folks who share the same robust growing enthusiasm and will exchange seeds willingly. Strangely, this is not always the case.

I've digressed again, thinking aloud. Today is a slow mail day, only 207 to read.

Knowing this is in the public arena, and given the volume of readers, one can't help but ask "why more readers don't get involved in the discussions and share a little of themselves and their growing experiences"?

I'm in a fortunate position of not needing extra seeds and bulbs, but I can't help asking myself questions which you send me. This page, with the few keen enthusiasts who do post, generates more work for want of a better word, than it's worth.

By which I mean, I find it impossible to refuse an email question. Each one is given the attention I would like to receive had I sent it.

Given that I was asked, I feel even though it is against the grain, I should respond to two questions received today; both on the same theme.

Suddenly this has nothing to do with Oxalis, sorry.

"I joined X society hoping for education on growing and free seeds. I feel like an alien spectator wondering why I joined".

This goes to what I have said time and time again, unless you get involved you can not make a difference. Should your initial post be ignored, post again; keep asking until you are noticed.

See I don't like even mentioning the society because I know it is good, having a sound history. Phillip you did say that even though you are a financial member of X society, you couldn't see the point of the robin; "cliquey and insular," I believe you said.

Until one becomes an active participant in any society, this is often the perceived view of a new comer.

Here at 101 only nine months ago; my feelings about here were not too different to your views on the robin. But once you get involved, stop being a passive spectator; any family group opens up to embrace you.

Let's get back on topic