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Posted by
drippy 7bAL (
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Thu, Feb 24, 11 at 19:16
| The first container I planted, back in November, is up - Joe Pye weed. I sooo love this plant, and had it in my MA garden for many years, where its dusky violet color in early autumn always gave me pause for reflection. I am so glad I will be able to have it in my AL garden as well.
And here's why you don't give up hope for awhile - those seeds were gathered in 2007. Every year I look at some of the older seeds I haven't gotten around to planting and think maybe I should get rid of them, but nah, I'll just plant 'em and see what happens.
Yippee! :) |
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| Congrats drippy!! Happy sprout dance happening here for your Joe Pye! I never throw away seeds--just note the year harvested on them and sow them when I get a mind to add them to the flowerbeds. Some years there are seeds I'm not interested in growing; other years they might be top of the list. As long as they're dry and stored right, they can last for a long time. |
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| Cool, Drippy. Your Joe Pye can make you feel at home in your new home. Karen |
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| Drippy I am right along with you at planting old seeds. My problem is that I ALWAYS tend to think ok since they are old I will sow extra for that just in case factor. Well lol I always sow to many and have great germination. Like the black hollyhock I received those in a sasbe last spring and they were labeled 2008. I have had awesome germination out those little boogers!! It feels great to have germination and sprouts, Congrats Drippy!! I can't wait to see the pictures. |
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| I share your joy in seeing this plant germinate after waiting for so long to have a home for your plants. Expect this will be a specially joyous spring for you. |
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| Thanks, folks! Indeed, it is great to finally have a place to do some real gardening again - if only I can keep the plants alive while I get used to new soil and weather and critter conditions. Joe Pye should be fine, though; plenty of it grows wild around here. I have never seen so many butterflies in my life as when I moved to Alabama - they are going to love the JP! |
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| Congratulations! Fun Time! |
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- Posted by tomva 7-central virginia (My Page) on
Fri, Feb 25, 11 at 12:26
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