Thanks for the kind comments Chili I've looked up that seed company and they look canny {although a bit pricy} . Look out for seeds which are marked F1, as these are Hybrid seeds and will always provide poor quality seeds from the parent plant. Cheer's Paul

Hi NairB and a big welcome to the forum, you will find a wealth and knowlege in here, and any tips or advice is always appreciated. Paul.

: : ::)Cheer's for the message Chili {cheeky bugger } By the way you must be near O.A.P. your good self, concidering you have 2 children in their 30's {lol } Paul

Hi Chili, I've been looking up The Lonely Planet Guide On Goa, and I've found that the Portuguese apparently used the wine and spices to disguise the smell and taste on rotton meat {Yuk } . I've also discovered that there is a lost colony of hippies in a jungle out there {been there since early late 60's-70's } properly being trained as timeshare touts as we speak. cheer's Paul

 Myself and my little flower have just booked a fortnight in Goa {March 2007 } staying Baga which is North Goa, and I was wondering if anyone else out there has been before, and could share some idea's where to eat ect. I understand it is the birthplace of the vinderloo {too hot for me though }. . Cheer's Paul

Hi Hansel.My two started by trying nan bread, then a korma based sample with rice and chips {of course } they will develop their own taste over time but do try and encourage them to take part in any cooking. {this will provide them with not only the skills, but the opportunity to taste and smell what is cooking constantly }. 

Hi Hansel and welcome to C.O.L. In answer to your question, yes you can grow coriander indoors on a sunny window sill, or in a greenhouse but only through the autumn/ winter, this is because the heat generated in a greenhouse would cause the plant to try and recover itself by producing it's seeds too early, if not just drying out and wilting away. The trick outside is to only plant a max of 20 plants per 2sq metres in a sunny but sheltered postion as it does not like windy conditions. I find to start growing from scratch better if you get your seeds from ebay {home and garden section }, grow a few plants {keep cutting the stems when the plant gets to about 10 inches tall { this is when the plant is at it's best for taste } and let 3-4 plants go to seed, {for constant supply } but overall the best result is when you can plant the seeds in periods of 2 weeks apart. this will give you a constant supply of fresh coriander.  As far as celery {the secret is a equal balance of compost and sand { builders will do } once the plant grows place a plastic tube over it as this will keep the flesh part nice and white. Good luck Paul

Please could you forward my birthday details for the forthcoming year. Many thanks Paul

Wow I panic if I've got 6-8 people to cater for, let alone  the number you 2 guy's cater for, But usefull info all the same Chili.

 ;D ;D Sorry Chili I forgot to mention I've got some great corriander seed from last year if you want some. Just forward details via my e-mail.