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Germinating Seeds
Posted by shirleyh
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skinnylegs(7 NJ)Updated The fruit that dubayew is speaking of is Synsepalum dulcificum, AKA Miracle Fruit or Miracle Plant. I actually grew two of these a few years ago, but they unfortunately died off before they could bear fruit (at about 2-3 years). T...
Free Corkscrew Willow Cuttings and grow Bag
Posted by fgomez(6 Philadelphia)
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gjfarm(z3/4 MT)Updated Will these freeze coming thru the mail? I can pick up the envelope at my PO so it is not sitting in the mailbox.
sugar tyme flowering crabapple
Posted by clc70(8 Wa.)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated The genetics of the apple is VERY VARIED SO>> each seed will produce a apple tree BUT most/all will be different from each other and the parent. For this reason the seed is used to produce trees for: (1) root stock for graft...
mold
Posted by farmingvillefarmer(East Coast zone 7)
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wordwizUpdated A good treatment for mold is mixing a tablespoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide with a gallon of water. Use sparingly so you don't overwater, though. Mike
tropaeolum species
Posted by jaynine
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated I've had t. speciosum in my garden for approx. 15 years now, but not from seed. When I bought it (Dan Hinkley, the former Heronswood not Heronswood as it is now), it came as a baggie of loose white roots that were about half the s...
heliconia Propagation
Posted by exofleur
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digdirt2Updated Andromeda Botanic Gardens attached to the University of West Indies. Contact them (linked below) for detailed info. Dave Heliconia Collection at Andromeda Here is a link that might be useful: Andromeda Botanical Gardens
Seed balls
Posted by lieslmcq(8a)
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lieslmcq(8a)Updated Thanks for the link, Theresa. I'm guessing using less seeds in seed balls and therefore planting with more precision is not an option, based on the lack of responses about that. Ah well!
A neat site with tons of info
Posted by rjinga
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Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9bUpdated I'm In! Great site! Thank you!
to soon?
Posted by farmingvillefarmer(East Coast zone 7)
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jumpin4joy(zone8)Updated Nice Blog! Brandy
tiny tiny bugs crawling on surface of seed soil
Posted by s_p8987
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated Treating the soil with a BT drench should kill the Gnats. They will be problem for your germinating seeds and you may think the seed did not germinate. The larvae of the fungus gnats can keep the seed leaves from ever being seen. ...
unbelievable germination
Posted by thistle(ontario 5b)
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thistle(ontario 5b)Updated All I did was nick the seeds and soaked them in warm water overnight,then planted them in seeding mix and put them in my small table top heated propagator which I got from Canadian Tire.It doesn't get too warm but the bottom heat ...
Free corkscrew willows and grow bag
Posted by fgomez(6 Philadelphia)
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fgomez(6 Philadelphia)Updated This post was entered by mistake. Does anyone know how to get a hold of GardenWeb to ask them to remove it? Frank Gomez
Collected Seed pods and didnt label them
Posted by rjinga
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knittlin(8b)Updated Glad you figured it out! :) Just in case you don't know (and I apologize for my presumptuousness if you do), chive seed loses viability rather quickly compared to other seeds that can last years, so I'd get those seeds planted or ...
Direct planting pecan nuts
Posted by ind_victor
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knittlin(8b)Updated Just want to add my agreement to a few points. I have loads of native pecan trees on my small farm/ranch and I think Freemanhouse has it about right. I've never tried that exact method, but it sort of mimics the conditions I have ...
Columbine, pink -- looking for the thread on GW
Posted by irish_rose_grower(z7 LI NY)
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ryan_tree(7aVA)Updated Did you try searching it? If you do find it, don't reply to the post b/c the member might not even be here anymore.
Seedling tray help
Posted by lite(9)
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lite(9)Updated Calistoga, Thanks I'll give these float valves a try.
contaminated germinting mix?
Posted by marthacr(z5 Me)
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dicotUpdated I would douse it with hydrogen peroxide from the drugstore, then dry quickly. No residue.
started a BLOG
Posted by belleville_rose_gr
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belleville_rose_grUpdated link Here is a link that might be useful: gardening by the seat of my pants
When to Start Seeds, Need a refresher
Posted by rjinga
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sewobsessed(Zone 5a)Updated Well, sorry then. I didn't realize that your confusion statement was meant as sarcasm. Seriously, I don't get it...
Don't Dally this Spring
Posted by retiredprof(7)
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yiorges-z5ilUpdated Good advise BUT here in Springfield Illinois area there is no such problem a more than adaquate supply will be ready for or April 15 our last average frost date
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