2021 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
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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… Continue reading Seed germination for native prairie 2020
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… Continue reading Preparing for a Bee friendly garden
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… Continue reading Propagating Geraniums
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… Continue reading Hardening off seedlings
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… Continue reading Seed Starting 2010
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… Continue reading Seed Starting 2009