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Lobelia separation
Posted by jduren(5 MO.)
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susanzone5(z5NY)Updated I grow them thickly in cell packs, tear them into clumps, and plant them directly into flower boxes as edging plants when all frost is gone. I don't bother with transplanting into bigger containers before planting out.
Snapdragons: seed source, growing ideas
Posted by allaninminneapolis(4)
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dirt_farmer(6)Updated Hi, I have started snapdragons indoors and painfully transplanted them outdoors and baby them all along the way. But late spring I went to look for something at Lowes and accidentally found they were practically giving good lookin...
anybody tried layering over compost?
Posted by Need2SeeGreen(10 (SoCal))
3 Comments
marklucasUpdated If we build compost, which is done with a âÂÂlayer upon layerâ system; it can help accelerate the decomposition process. Hardware stores, garden centers and nurseries; supply the ingredients used for a compost bin. If you thro...
martagon hybrids
Posted by Campanula UK Z8
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marklucasUpdated Martagon hybrid is a great choice for those shady spots in our garden. It is normally planted in warmer climates and in a colder climate, should be provided with mulch.
Hardy seedlings?
Posted by ponyexpress_1
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ponyexpress_1Updated Thank you Dave. I thought that might be the case. I guess They will sit on my window sill a few more weeks : )
Heat mat
Posted by lovegardening84
4 Comments
digdirt2Updated I use commercial grower's plug trays and six packs since I grow hundreds for sales but the home gardener can use most any thing plastic including all those things rose listed as well as Dixie cups that come in all sorts of sizes, ...
How many seedlings to keep per pot
Posted by paper_crane2(5a)
3 Comments
gjcore(zone 5 Aurora Co)Updated I've had good luck with leaving numerous basil plants in the same container. If you want more plants you could also prick some out instead of snipping them off and move them to new containers. A little transplant shock but most wi...
tips
Posted by panteramatt
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digdirt2Updated Rather than re-type all the basic info over again I hope you don't mind if I first refer you to the FAQs here. I'm new to growing from seed, how do I get started? Ok, my seedlings are growing. Now what do i do? How do I determine ...
SnowDay Fun - Growing Cats from Seeds
Posted by blindingbrown(6b)
1 Comment
digdirt2Updated Very entertaining. Quite a personable son you have there! :) Dave
Seed Saving
Posted by dragon9206
2 Comments
wally_1936(8b)Updated When I ordered my tomato seeds from wintersown.org they send me a leaflet that shows how to save tomato seeds. They do not say to let them ferment but they do say to use a disinfectant powder. That could be the same process I do n...
maple tree seeds
Posted by pwysoc
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sassykat0Updated I planted the whole whirlybird from some maples that were from about 15 ft mature trees nothing in 4 months so I am thinking I really did not know what I was doing :(
Wait for all to germinate?
Posted by lovegardening84
3 Comments
art33(6)Updated Hi lovegardening, Just to add to what Dave has said, the cells are usually perforated to make separating easy. Could you separate the seedlings, from the others, so they could be placed under the lights? Art
Start romaine from seed indoors for outdoor growing
Posted by rkslander(7)
4 Comments
digdirt2Updated Last frost average in my area is May 10. How weird. The last frost date for most of zone 8 is March 15th. Mine is April 15th and that is at 1000' elevation. Granted those are just averages but I wonder why yours is so late? You mi...
Finished my first herb grow. Found at the soil smelled bad...
Posted by Keyboarg
5 Comments
KeyboargUpdated Thanks
Allergic reaction to commercial soilless mix
Posted by RollingFogFarm
5 Comments
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7Updated Actually, you can get quite sick from potting media, garden soil, compost, etc. Lung and /or skin infections are not all that rare with nursery workers and others who have their hands in stuff like that all day. I had a young empl...
Looking for Moro blood orange seeds
Posted by ingaz_garden
1 Comment
digdirt2Updated Have you checked out all the Exchanges forums here? They would be the best source. Perhaps also check the Citrus forum here. However, please note that international shipping of citrus seeds is heavily restricted for very important...
Starting seeds on fireplace hearth, I like it! Just sharing!
Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC
2 Comments
wertach zone 7-B SCUpdated I started them on the mantels Dave. My mind was out of whack, I've got a broke rib and taking Lortab for pain. I typed hearths instead of mantels. A wood hearth wouldn't work out so good! LOL I'm going to use the hearths too when ...
Year 1 was a disaster,.. starting year 2.. need some tips..
Posted by ongodsmountain
7 Comments
ongodsmountainUpdated Awesome! there's a whole forum dedicated to 'growing under lights'
Waiting on your Park Seed Order?
Posted by keriann_lakegeneva(5B WI/IL border)
27 Comments
LawtonAJUpdated I have used Park Seed for a few years and have been satisfied. This year my order has been delayed several times without any contact from them letting me know of any problems. This is poor customer service. At least if they would ...
Seeds Start to Finish
Posted by kennyking2008
2 Comments
digdirt2Updated Agree with flora's question. I note you just joined today so may not be aware of the forum guidelines. So can I ask what the purpose of this post is? Did you write the eHow article or are we looking at possibel copyright issues? e...
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