Dalea P. planted February 4th evidence of germination seen on Feb 7 milk jug no drainage holes Southeast facing window Butterfly weed outdoors milk jug no drainage February 4th Prairie smoke outdoors milk jug no drainage February 4 Rabbit brush outdoors jiffy 131 2/7 For giveaways I have planted hollyhock, cosmos, Dill and black-eyed Susan. […]
Propagation
Seed germination for native prairie 2020
Using both indoor an outdoor sowing methods a new prairie of warm season bunch grasses, and forbs. Indoor Methods Indoor Medium: Peat pots Indoor growing environment: Heat mat, 2 florescent lights on 12 hours. 1 plant light, 1 plain. Side oats grama propagation Indoor sowing results produced leaves within seven days when laid on top […]
Preparing for a Bee friendly garden
A garden that draws pollinators usually begins with wonderful flowers full of food. To take it even further, providing sheltering opportunities for bees close to the food sources allows female bees to expend less energy foraging, saving energy for the care of their young. Native Bee Habitat Most north american bee species shelter in the […]
Propagating Geraniums
Taking Cuttings Annuals can add such striking color in our gardens. But like everyone else I am looking for ways to stretch my gardening budget. One way is propagation. Normally I purchase a couple hanging planters each year to give my patio some color. Our local nursery grows wonderful geraniums that just burst with flowers. Each […]
Hardening off seedlings
Most of the seedlings have been moved to the upper deck into the new double cold frame. The frame seems pretty flimsy so we will see how long it lasts. The seedlings are doing OK so far although a couple that probably should have been planted outdoors are not fairing so well (sunflowers). I’ve used […]
Seed Starting 2010
Colorado has a fairly short growing season, so many of the plants that would normally be started outdoors after danger of last spring frost I chose to start indoors. Getting the timing right is always a challenge. If you start too soon, plants will tend to be leggy and will have a hard time adjusting […]
Seed Starting 2009
Today I started the following seeds in peat pellets. Columbine germinated 3/1 — 4/15 – still have a few plants Dainthus “Maiden Pink” germinated 2/22 — 4/15 all died English Daisy – variety germinated 2/22 – 4/15 a few alive Shasta Daisy – germinated 2/25 – 4/15 a few alive Four O’clocks – germinated 2/25 […]