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Post by Jasmine on Nov 23, 2009 18:02:15 GMT
I hope they do better for you this time Chuckles, it is a lovely looking flower. I have some William Guinness to sow, I should have sown some already, but forgot so they will have to be a spring sowing  Having soaked some stewartii 'seeds' for 3 days I have sown them in a pot today and put it in the cold frame. Just hope I've sown the right bits  Which Stewartia have you got seeds for Tig? I am desperately trying to track down Stewartia Malacodendron. How can something be so elusive? i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/undecided.gif |
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Post by Tig on Nov 23, 2009 19:59:41 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Nov 23, 2009 21:15:57 GMT
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Post by 4pygmies on Nov 23, 2009 22:47:09 GMT
Cor, that's beautiful Tig! I can't grow anything like that with my soil though...I shall have to wait for your garden pics ;D |
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Post by Tig on Nov 24, 2009 0:10:48 GMT
Don't hold your breath folks, I may never reach baby stage  (and it is only thanks to a certain lady in Europe that I'm even trying to get them growing - never mind the rest of the challenges I've been supplied with from one friend or another - you must all think I'm totally crackers ) x Tig |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 24, 2009 6:28:02 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Nov 24, 2009 7:55:36 GMT
Thanks for the link LG.  I like the stewartia you are trying - think I know whose garden the seed came from as we have talked about stewartias before  I wonder if it will be easier to get stewartia malacodendron seeds in The States. Sorry Jenny - I don't know the answer to your query. |
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Post by farmersboy on Nov 24, 2009 8:25:17 GMT
HELP PLEASE  My godetia plants have had many babies and they are now about 2/3" tall - in outside window boxes Of course the frost will kill them  My GF has a greenhouse. If I replanted them into seed trays would they survive there overwinter  If theres no form of heating in there,i would say very unlikely to survive, but depends on the coldness of the winter,but why not try some,you have nothing to lose |
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Post by Tig on Nov 24, 2009 14:59:16 GMT
I went and had a look around my godetia as I always leave them to self-seed, and sure enough ...  You may still get more shooting up in the spring Jenny, and depending on how cold the winter is some of the little ones may make it with a bit of protection. They are not the most expensive seeds to buy though, so I wouldn't worry x Tig |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 24, 2009 20:17:24 GMT
It isnt the money Tiggy - these were free from Jasmine anyway They have feelings and are ickle plant persons - maybe I will bring them into my office upstairs Well FB's bloomin great big Brug has to come in but that can go in the Annexe dont want it cluttering up my home - dont tell him I said that tho |
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Post by farmersboy on Nov 24, 2009 21:08:20 GMT
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Post by 4pygmies on Nov 24, 2009 22:53:15 GMT
HELP PLEASE My godetia plants have had many babies and they are now about 2/3" tall - in outside window boxes Of course the frost will kill them My GF has a greenhouse. If I replanted them into seed trays would they survive there overwinter They might survive wrapped in fleece and with a plastic lid on - give it a go. Jenny. It's sad to think they might all die - they neeeed you! ;D |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 25, 2009 7:10:55 GMT
So if I wrapped the window box in fleece and put plastic lid on they should be OK Seems a good idea so will go for that 4PG - thank u You is obsessed with feeding FB - you dont do too badly feeding yourself do you from that last time we met |
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Post by farmersboy on Nov 25, 2009 7:20:39 GMT
What do you mean,i only had a snack ;D
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Post by 4pygmies on Nov 25, 2009 16:46:31 GMT
I have found standing seed trays on polystyrene quite good - it seems to keep the chill off the roots very efficiently. They might still all die though Jenny........
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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 25, 2009 21:03:59 GMT
I am prepared 4P  |
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Post by Tig on Jan 4, 2010 14:07:48 GMT
According to a gardening article I was reading yesterday - you can now start indoor sowing tuberous or bedding begonias, pelargoniums, antirrhimums and lobelias Yesterday I sowed some miscanthus sinensis 'malepartus', the snowberry seed I collected, and the seeds from the yellow berried shrub and a sarcococca seed I cleaned and dried. I've got terrible 'itchy' sowing fingers at the moment - but I must restrain myself x Tig |
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 4, 2010 14:09:05 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 4, 2010 16:28:13 GMT
Can I join too please. The only reason I have'nt already succumbed to sowing is that I need compost but I can feel myself weakening. I like this thread. ;D
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 4, 2010 16:34:40 GMT
I can see this support group might not be any help ;D ;D
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 10, 2010 11:10:23 GMT
I sowed the onion seeds on boxing day, Ailsa Craig, a whole tray full and they're starting to germinate now but only a few.
Sowed my Gardeners Delight and Marmande Tomatoes 8-1-10.
Peppers will be next I think ;D
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 10, 2010 11:12:31 GMT
Have you tried Marmande before LG. I like the look of them and was wondering whether to give them a try this year.
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 10, 2010 11:14:33 GMT
No I've not Jasmine but I too like the look of them, I got them from GWD as part of a prize, I can send you a few if you'd like. |
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Post by Barbara on Jan 12, 2010 8:16:30 GMT
I'm going to sow my Pelergonium/geranium ;D seeds today I think I've got the compost warm enough now, they have to be kept at 70deg. and as I havent got a heated propagater I'm going to keep them on a stool next to a radiator, and wrap a blanket round them at night. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 12, 2010 18:58:25 GMT
My tomato seeds have germinated. ;D I've taken them out of the airing cupboard and put them in the spare room near the window.
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Post by Barbara on Jan 12, 2010 20:42:19 GMT
Wow, your on your way to salad days LG. ;D
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Post by Barbara on Jan 15, 2010 8:38:34 GMT
How many seeds is normal for a packet, the geranium/pelergonium, had 20, doesn't seem many for £1.99. or am I getting tight. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jan 15, 2010 9:34:29 GMT
20..blimey.. the last two packets of Pelargoniums that I had from T & M contained 6 seeds and I got 7 and the other packet had 6 seeds again and I got 8.
I have just sown the last lot and they are through - I love them but they are soooo slow growing.
RF
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Post by Tig on Jan 15, 2010 11:29:51 GMT
I've got some pelargonium seeds I saved from last years plants - I must sow them! How long did yours take to germinate RF? Really must review what I have got that should be sown some time soon x Tig |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jan 15, 2010 11:37:51 GMT
They germinate very quickly indeed but then they take their time... Last year I grew some and in August I still had only got 4 leaves and a bit of stalk. I ended up digging them up and putting them into small pots (there were hardly any roots either) and they are now in the bedroom - still haven't flowered...well I lie - one has...
I am trying another variety and if they are the same it will be the last time that I grow them.
I cleared a load of stuff out and made a new seed box - and now have them ordered into the months that they need sowing instead of alphabetical order...mmmh - OK but when I went to look for a packet of seeds yesterday I had to go through all the months to find it!!!
I have also realised that if I sow all the seeds that I have in the seed box I will have enough plants to sell on a market stall, everyday, for about 6 months!!!
RF
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