thanks Dodge for the the encouragement on winter seed sowing. My sister in law says she just plants them out in October in pots and then sinks the pots in the ground. I'll keep you posted on how mine does. :list:
Certainly is no harm in trying......Think I will wait another month or so..It is 0ยบ here this am and is to be 2maro also.. Your quite welcome........
It is suppose to get - 0 here tonight. all week is suppose to be cold. At least no storms to have to run out and put them in the shed yet. That's what I read on a site to take them in a shed when it storms. probable just putting them in the ground in October less trouble
I am strong when I am on your shoulders, you raised me up to be more than I can be.
The way I operate, dont worry what others say,, just do your own thing. I remember the first attempt at picking seeds to swap.........I had no idea what were the seeds on anything.. Then I was afraid it was not correct.. So I had one lady try my seeds and tell me which ones germinates........
Then the 2nd year, I got braver and used 2 ladys.. I been on a farm all my life and never picked seeds till about 5 years ago.. The folks online taught me.
just wanted to say bye nice talking to you. Got to go excercise and do dishes and laundry before I go to work at 10. Working nights really messes up your cycle have a good evening. Leola
I am strong when I am on your shoulders, you raised me up to be more than I can be.
yea I was thinking that too, tamara---BUT Diane told me you just poke a hole in the dirt with a stick (one does not have to bend over that way)-& drop the seed in & cover it with the stick. I have that lovely purple daturna seed from her.
but I will likely not replace my annuals I put out each year.
going to take it easy this year too--i figure if I do it right this year--there will be other years, right???
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I've started saving my water bottles (we use bought water when we go on trips) I'm planning on starting my seeds in these, problem is where do I put them to keep the dogs out of them
I try to take one day at a time -- but sometimes several days attack me at once. -Jennifer Unlimited- Yard Update -April 2012
yea I was thinking that too, tamara---BUT Diane told me you just poke a hole in the dirt with a stick (one does not have to bend over that way)-& drop the seed in & cover it with the stick. I have that lovely purple daturna seed from her.
I do this one all the time, also drop a seed and toss some dirt on top because I have alot of spots that are not diggable (is that a word?)
I try to take one day at a time -- but sometimes several days attack me at once. -Jennifer Unlimited- Yard Update -April 2012
I've started saving my water bottles (we use bought water when we go on trips) I'm planning on starting my seeds in these, problem is where do I put them to keep the dogs out of them
How about if you have a flower planter on the porch banister, put them in that .
Anything they cant reach.. Maybe up a tree? Sure hang it like a hanging basket..
It could be as late as mid May before I'll know if I have a place to plant. If I do and the ground is in good condition I may try buying some plants. It would be to late to do it by seeds for anything with a long growing season. Although I could do tomatoes and peppers from seeds and then bring them in if I have space that would be cool.
you all are getting spring fever early aren't you lol. Well I'm right there with you. I so want to stick my shovel in some dirt. But I just have to depend on my AV blooms to keep me going this year. Can't wait to see everyone's daffodils.
I have some do that ......They tell me if they are crowded they wont bloom.. However I arent sure........I get lots of nothings .. I got most of mine as give aways, not bought.
I moved the daffodils in the spring of 2005. each year the green comes up healthy but smallish (well they are the right height but they are thin like they would be if they were young) & then I only get the green. While I may have planted them too close together, I do not think that is the case.
I am having the same problem in the back with my surprise lillies..they too are coming up pretty & green, but then in the fall the "surprise" part (the flower) never shows.
Last edited by JunieGirl; Feb 1st, 2008 at 08:24 AM. Reason: clarify
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Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
The daffodills are on the eat side of my house--so they get morning sun.
the lillies are on the west side & so they get LOTS of hot afternoon sun--BUT they are protected some by the deck to the south and the hypernicum bush that is on the west side.
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Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
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