Strawberries do well in Colorado gardens when they are protected from hungry critters and watered properly. Did you know strawberries aren’t actually berries but accessory fruit? The juicy deliciousness we eat doesn’t come from the plant’s ovary, as in other berries, but the space the ovary sits inside called the receptacle. A strawberry’s skin is… Continue reading Strawberries for Colorado
Category: Propagation
Describes the plants I start from seedlings each year. Includes the germination properties as well as whether the plant was successfully transplanted to the garden.
Chores before another spring snow includes potting dahlias
Today is supposed to be 70+ degrees, a perfect time to get some seeds sown and tender perennials potted up to wait for the last frost. The new normal for spring in Colorado includes large swings in temps from 70 to 20 and back again. Only the hardiest plants can take frost on their new… Continue reading Chores before another spring snow includes potting dahlias
March Propagation
Any seed packet that says to start your plants indoors 8 weeks before last frost should be started in March in Colorado. Sowing vegetables in Colorado usually requires you be ready come March to get your grow on. If you want to know a less expensive way to start seeds indoors, check out, 3 essentials… Continue reading March Propagation
Dianthus cuttings
In my garden I have 4 Dianthus gratianapolitanus ‘Cheddar Pink’ on a mound with good drainage. An herbaceous perennial with deep pink flowers float over a lovely grayish green leaves, they form nice clumps of evergreen ground cover. These incredibly spicy clove scented flowers bloom in early summer. herbaceous – an annual or perennial… Continue reading Dianthus cuttings
Propagating Colorado native flower seed indoors and out
Planting April 13 Planted March 4 Ratibida had about seven sprouts. Probably within the last couple days. cotlydon are yellow. Set out into soil. Geum no sign of sprouting. Many seeds were moldy. These are now in a container outdoors. Butterflyweed no sign of sprouting. Dalea P. 2/4 planted February 4th evidence of germination seen… Continue reading Propagating Colorado native flower seed indoors and out
Fall is near, it’s time to reflect on planting
When I look about the garden I see a lot of finished projects for the first time in a long time. This year’s been very productive. Not only have I found a few plants that are beneficial to both birds and me, I have found a new sense of appreciation for maintenance, the test of… Continue reading Fall is near, it’s time to reflect on planting
Picea Abies – Arbor day norway spruce
Picea Abies – Norway Spruce (E,M,LC,F) 50 feet Tall x 25′ Spread, soft 1″ slightly curved needles. The needles turn a darker green / blue as they mature. They last up to 50 years and grow up to 1 foot per year. Vegetation Type: Evergreen (E) Moisture: Medium (M) Soil Type: Loams, and Clays (LC)… Continue reading Picea Abies – Arbor day norway spruce
Scarlett O’Hara morning glory delights
With near daily watering the old morning glory seeds are producing nicely. Say hello to Miss O’Hara Ipomoea Nil ‘Scarlett O’Hara / Scarlet O’Hara’ Annual Vine with large heart shape emerald leaves. Deep hot pink flowers with white throats emerge mid-summer. Multiple stems grow vigorously
I need morning glories, will seed from 2005 germinate?
The hog fence trellis has sat empty for over a year. Setup as the gate to my side yard, it will be a flower filled welcome sign. The pandemic has forced me into my closets to look for the plants I want to grow this year. In a shoe box lies seed packets dating back… Continue reading I need morning glories, will seed from 2005 germinate?
Seed germination for native prairie 2020
Using both indoor an outdoor sowing methods a new prairie of warm season bunch grasses, and forbs. Always review seed packets for stratification requirments. Spring Sowing – Indoor Methods Indoor Medium: Peat pots Indoor growing environment: Heat mat, 2 florescent lights on 12 hours. 1 plant light, 1 plain. Boeteloua curtipendula Side-oats grama propagation Indoor… Continue reading Seed germination for native prairie 2020