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Suggestions for Containers
Posted by bernadette_gourder(5 from Newaygo, MI)
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Containers tend to be collected over the years. Many of mine were purchased from estate sales and moving sales. New containers can be expensive, especially glazed. Al
request for hosta seed (zone 10)
Posted by agronomia32
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated most if not all of the named cultivars will not come true from seed.Growing hosta from seed may result in new cultivars Once you have the seed then lightly cover the seed. Soil temperature for germination 70F Taking15-90 days to g...
Seed source White Fireweed
Posted by rosa_crazii(PacificNWz7)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated bump
Mail call
Posted by nhardy(5b)
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luckynes13(6a)Updated Richters Veseys Stokes William Van Dam
Pieris japonica from seed
Posted by w1ldflower(5)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Gardenweed, I just went out and took a look at my own - and was surprised to see flowering stems forming already :) It's been in the 20's every night for a week, cold for us and second time this season. Seeds should ripen about th...
Heliopsis helianthoides 'Ballerina (Spitzentanzerin)' seed
Posted by pupper
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated bump
Brand new to Growing from Seed-- new Germination Station
Posted by firstmmo
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firstmmoUpdated Lori: Thanks for the great link for the timetable. Downloaded that and am studying it! I am 30 min South of SF so have less cold and less heat than you.
Indian Horse Gram
Posted by aquawise(zone 4 Utah)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated Lightly cover the seed; soil temperature for germination 70F Takes 5-8 days to germinate.
Wanted Seed Company Sells Blackberry and Raspberry Seeds!
Posted by ladyrose65
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tlowery04(6b/7a)Updated just a thought, but depending on your locality, especially in the eastern states, overpopulation of deer has led to states and municipalities adopting year long bow seasons. If this is private property you are having problems with...
Buying 'quality' seed?
Posted by prairiemoon2 z6 MA
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prairiemoon2 z6 MAUpdated Hi Bob, Thanks for that suggestion for Geoseed and the link. I'll check them out too. I love your idea about doing a search for a trial. I never thought of that. I always like to hear what someone's experiences are with something....
Newby: New Garden Suggestions Please
Posted by bigbob777(6b)
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gardenweed_z6aUpdated "My questions basically revolve around growing from seed. I've never done this. If you were just starting out; how would you begin? I would like to say "money is no object", but it is. I can afford good materials, b...
inoculating, planting clover
Posted by claycrabgrass
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jbillip_yahoo_comUpdated You group of morons are the dumbest I've seen, look up what inoculating means you freaking retards
Starting butterfly bush seeds indoors?
Posted by chicagocanine(zone 5, Chicago)
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Heike1Updated I've started butterfly bush inside twice with great results. Just followed the instructions on the envelope. The germination rate was good and they transplanted well. Have fun!
Bleeding hearts bound & determined!!!!!
Posted by beautifulreddahlias(6a)
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beautifulreddahlias(6a)Updated thank you all for the great advice!!!!!!!!!
Snubbed and Insulted in Donating Seedlings
Posted by patrizia007
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beautifulreddahlias(6a)Updated I am new to gardening, the last 3 yrs now, and I find gardening to be a relaxing, rewarding and gracious task. You take a small seed or plant and pour your heart and soul into it. Everyday that plant expresses it's graditude to yo...
cheap grow lights?
Posted by jessicavanderhoff(7 Md)
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pavorojo_yahoo_comUpdated I've had good success using simple shop lights. As lazyhat suggests, you need to be careful about "leggy" seedlings. I have a couple of pictures of the setup that I used. Basically its a pole with some chains which you c...
How do I control moisture in 'starting from seeds'?
Posted by onthebrinck(6 Central New Jersey)
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oregonwoodsmoke(5 OR Sunset 1A)Updated If you've got peat pots sitting in water and wicking water up, your soil is too wet. I've occasionally poured water around the base of peat pots if I am going to be out of town and not there to water. It works OK for a short time,...
Seeds in vinegar germinated
Posted by riograndegal(9)
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riograndegal(9)Updated Wonderful news kayjones, Trudi and Albert. Trudi our winters are so mild here it's like spring most of the winter. We have had one cold day so far I guess average around the valley got down to 36 or so. Next day it was in the 70's...
Pasque flower seeds
Posted by rita-r
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gardenunusual(5b)Updated many thanks :))
Replacing Perlite with sand
Posted by josko021
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zontar41Updated For germinating tree and shrub seeds I generally use all sand or a combination of sand and Pro-Mix. So far my results have been very good, however I have not tried this with veggies so I'm not sure how well it would work with them...
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