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Cornelian cherry dogwoods from seeds, proper stratification times
Posted by nick_b79(4/5 Southeast MN)
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railroadrabbit(7b - Atlanta)Updated I have sown white-flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) directly into the ground and lost all to chipmunks and squirrels (rats with bushy tails). The few that sprouted were eaten immediately after sprouting in the spring. This year I...
Coffee filter/baggie method question
Posted by gardenfanatic(MO zone5b)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated As mentioned above daylilies grow very easy from seed. Just what ever you use for everything else. I have not got any to bloom before year three, but I don't have as much sun as they like. Al
How does one water plants from the bottom?
Posted by longknife(4 Way Upstate NY)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated I was able to find a stainless steel sink with large drain area on both sides, that had been removed from a lab. It is large enough to take a whole flat of sixpacs. My bottom heating bench, kept at 70 degrees tends to dry the soil...
grow light panel
Posted by cbfindlay(z6 OH)
cbfindlay(z6 OH)Just got the Sunshine Systems GlowPanel 45 for Christmas! But ... is it good for starting seeds? I want to grow some lettuce indoors, start some seeds for the veggie garden soon, and maybe try a few perennial seeds. I could also rig...
Source for Apricot Cosmos Seed?
Posted by gardenunusual2(5a)
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gardenunusual2(5a)Updated aquawise, she has great looking plants. I was going to buy one this year, looks like I will in 2012. many thanks
Lupin seedling care and development
Posted by watko001
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gardenweed_z6aUpdated I grew all my plants via winter sowing--set the seed in a recycled milk jug with plenty of moist growers mix, stick in a label, tape the jug shut and set it out in the cold. Seeds will germinate around mid-March; plants will bloom...
Fresh Tangerine Seeds
Posted by darkflame(9)
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kddefordUpdated I am currently sprouting wild tangerine seeds. My grandfather had a lemon that died back in the early 80's. It came back from the rootstock as a wild tangerine. Since then about 10 more have popped up in the yard (mainly because a...
Growing Lettuce Inside
Posted by indianagardenguy
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oliveoyl3Updated We grew it inside last year, too. The lettuce was tender & tasty cut as baby lettuce several times. We reused the clear container from purchased lettuce as described in the link. It was easy to harvest with scissors & very...
Starting Tomatoes
Posted by bob_nh
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started_with_bean(Zone 5--MA)Updated Hello neighbor! Is this your first time starting toms from seeds? I've started a few, and here's what I've found, especially for our neck of the woods. I would wait until at least April to start any seeds. I had the same idea you ...
Growing Rose from seed.
Posted by mccommas(z5CT)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated You don't say where you had the young roses, what kind of conditions they were exposed to. Some generalities: Don't overfeed, forced new growth will be more susceptible to diseases. Good air circulation will help. Water early in t...
just a question
Posted by mary grether(7/8)
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mccommas(z5CT)Updated Give the seeds a chance! What is the worst thing that could happen? I have read that seeds that are really really really old still can produce sprouts. So give them a try. Three years is not very long.
Datura seed
Posted by vajeff(7b VA)
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mccommas(z5CT)Updated I have not noticed the white on my seeds. What I REALLY don't like about these flowers is the thorns on the seed pods. Man are they sharp!
Growing stuff found in your kitchen cupboards
Posted by mccommas(z5CT)
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mccommas(z5CT)Updated Well that is a good run for a thread huh? I have tiny tiny delicate poppy seedlings growing in the window sill. The first bunch got dried out and died so I have a sandwich bag over the pot to keep these from drying out. They are d...
How do I screen my Perlite for small starter pots?
Posted by jimigunne98
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated For my seed starting mix I occasionally need a smaller size vermiculite and use a spice or coffee mill to break it into smaller pieces. Al
Help Growing Mugwort From Seed
Posted by vegetarianwolf
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Rain is perfectly acceptable - that's how the plant would plant them :) I don't think I've ever had to water a pot placed outdoors in Fall or Winter here.
Help, my seedlings are not healthy!
Posted by milocrab
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milocrabUpdated I started another batch with soiless mix filled to the top. All of them (collards, bok choi, endive, escarole...etc) just started to develop the first true leaf, but one of the mustard green's cotyledon is still yellowish and dyin...
Advice for growing things in Arizona
Posted by tamtrible(9)
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lurkandkibitzUpdated Gardening in Arizona - GardenWeb
Seeds on sale now--still good for starting Spring 2012?
Posted by dsb22(z7 VA)
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railroadrabbit(7b - Atlanta)Updated If you think about ordering, but don't finish the order at Summer Hill Seeds, use coupon code: 1b8059ead7 This coupon offers 10% off for people that come back to finish their order. Good thru: 02/25/2011 Here is a link that might ...
Alpine Poppies
Posted by botanicalboi(Zone 7 Georgia)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Surface sow (some light may be beneficial to germination), takes 2 - 3 weeks to germinate at 65F. These are dwarf, you'll want them near the front with their short height, in sun. As with many alpine plants, they could be short li...
California Poppies in Ga. Zone 7B
Posted by botanicalboi(Zone 7 Georgia)
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botanicalboi(Zone 7 Georgia)Updated Thank you! I also have a post in regard to Alpine Poppies. Are you familiar with these?
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