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Post by Jasmine on Mar 20, 2010 14:12:08 GMT
I was amazed last year how easy they are Auricula. I planted some of LG's seeds and when I finally dug them up they had the hugest tubers. I have overwintered one tuber to see what happens and I saved seeds as well.
If you would like some collarette dandy I'll send you some of those.
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Post by Jilly on Mar 22, 2010 13:50:42 GMT
Yesterday I sowed Geum Lemon Drops (thanks CPB) & Anagalis in the heated propagator. I've also resown Cobea as the two that I had from a few weeks ago are far from happy, they just grew taller and taller but the seed casing was so tough, their poor little seed leaves couldn't break out, I tried to help using a fingernail & I think thats finally done for them i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/rolleyes.gif . I also sowed some Sweet Peas & the Sunflowers in the mini green house. Jillyx |
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 22, 2010 15:25:13 GMT
I've done that too Jilly and destroyed the seedling I was trying to help.  |
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Post by Tig on Mar 22, 2010 16:30:34 GMT
I try and prise the seed cover off gently, splitting it with a nail file  I've sown some eryngium alpinum that I forgot about, and some coleus rainbow mixed today - I liked that black & red one they had on GW - mine are just ordinary colours. x Tig |
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Post by prodigal gardener on Mar 22, 2010 19:40:16 GMT
Does anybody know where I can get hold of Tithonia seeds ?? I have searched high and low and to no avail, I can buy plants but I dont want them I want some seeds <feetstampingsmilie> I'm getting quite cross now  |
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Post by Chuckles on Mar 22, 2010 20:16:02 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 22, 2010 21:15:41 GMT
KL there's a thread about tithonia and Tig is offering seeds to anyone who wants them.  |
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Post by mowgley on Mar 22, 2010 22:23:13 GMT
Well in the greenhouse most of the 150 marigolds up, galliardia up, most of the 40 odd dahlias and potted on 24 coleus.
Still waiting on the calendula and nasturtiums
Tomatos in the windowsill (golden sunrise, gardeners delight and tigerella) coming on a treat
Still waiting for the echinacea ;D
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 26, 2010 10:31:37 GMT
I have one of my Cerinthe saved seeds sown on 4th march germinate today, I had to help it's coat off, very gently of course. ;D My lupin sowed 6th march are germinating too.
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Post by beanie on Mar 31, 2010 12:27:50 GMT
Hi, already sprouting are Silene Jack Flash, Salvia patens,Rudbeckia amplaxicaulis,Tithonia, Mina Lobata ,Pansy, Cosmos ,an everlasting flower, Echium and trailing Anthirinium. I've also ordered plug plants on line( where to put them?) Days are getting longer and I feel like I've been in hibernation for the winter. Once the seeds start sprouting I feel much livelier.
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Post by Auricula on Apr 1, 2010 0:23:05 GMT
Me too Beanie |
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Post by Mowhay on Apr 1, 2010 19:51:12 GMT
I was on holiday last week using up my annual leave but took advantage and sowed Aster Spider, Aster Osterich, Cosmos Sensation, Cosmos Gazebo, Carnations, Carnations for hanging basket, Gailardia Razzle Dazzle. Marigold Durango Red, Marigold Moon, Osteospermum, Salpiglossis, Livingston Daisy and Monarda but I do have my two daughters gardens to supply with flowers too?
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Post by Tig on Apr 2, 2010 16:04:47 GMT
I fancy the gaillardia razzle dazzle Mowhay, hope they germinate for you I've sown some kunzea baxteri today, must get on with sowing some veg - all these flowers are taking over |
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Post by Dutchy on Apr 2, 2010 18:02:09 GMT
Bottle brush I never knew you could raise that from seed.
( at home I mean )
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Post by Tig on Apr 2, 2010 19:08:32 GMT
I got the callistemon rigidus to grow Dutchy, and you don't know until you try these things |
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Post by Auricula on Apr 2, 2010 23:19:37 GMT
Still not seen any signs of the datura seeds ( from Tig ) that I sowed, but I haven't given up hope........quite yet |
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Post by Tig on Apr 4, 2010 18:34:08 GMT
Oooh that is a long time Auricula, would of thought they should be up by now! I've sown some malva seeds today, they didn't look like RFs mystery seed though  and I've sown some more veggies x Tig |
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Post by Jilly on Apr 4, 2010 19:49:45 GMT
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Post by maggy on Apr 4, 2010 21:02:44 GMT
I have Cosmos Ive just transplanted, morning glory heavely blue! only three have germinated out of the eight I sowed, vabascum, begonia corms are just sprouting (trailing) Ive planted chantelay carrots outside and next week I have sweet william seeds to put in my raised bed. I have nustersians I cant make my mind up wether to plant straight outside or in the greenhouse.
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Post by Auricula on Apr 4, 2010 22:23:10 GMT
I won't hold my breath then Jilly!!! ;D
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Post by purplejulia on Apr 5, 2010 7:56:34 GMT
Still not seen any signs of the datura seeds ( from Tig ) that I sowed, but I haven't given up hope........quite yet Well I must have beginners luck, cos I sowed 7 datura seeds a few weeks ago and now have 6 little seedlings. I bought my seeds from Wilkinsons I think, for 75% off Auricula, my offer still stands if you would like some of my seeds |
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Post by Tig on Apr 5, 2010 15:45:53 GMT
Yes, try some of PJs Auricula, just in case ... I am soaking some morning glory heavenly blue, and some called ipomoea multifida (cardinal climber) which I haven't grown before, but they looked nice. Very pleased with the heliotrope dwarf marine, rhodichitons, sempervivums and cerinthe - all growing well so far. Even the little coleus have germinated x Tig |
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Post by Mowhay on Apr 5, 2010 16:46:09 GMT
I fancy the gaillardia razzle dazzle Mowhay, hope they germinate for you I've sown some kunzea baxteri today, must get on with sowing some veg - all these flowers are taking over They have Tig, quite well too got lots of tiny little seedlings showing through. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Apr 6, 2010 11:06:47 GMT
I've sowed Morning Glory, Gentian (Blue Pimpernel) Malvia (thank you Dutchy) this morning.
Veg I've sowed today are Sprouts, (Thanks to you know who) Squash, Broccoli Rocket Cress Spicy salad and Planted some of the Main crop potatoes into their new growing bag. ;D
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Post by Tig on Apr 6, 2010 12:37:01 GMT
I've sown the heavenly blue and cardinal climber I soaked yesterday, and noticed that one malva is up already - 2 days  I'm looking forward to seeing some razzle dazzle photos Mowhay ;D Off to do some courgettes, butternuts, summer squash and pumpkins ... |
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Post by Tig on Apr 8, 2010 9:55:15 GMT
The ipomoea are all breaking the surface already!!! Flipping heck - I need more windowsills!
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Post by Tig on Apr 8, 2010 15:56:54 GMT
Sown nicotiana roulette mixed (supposed to be red & white) and some euphorbia charaicas Wulfenii today
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Post by Ladygardener on Apr 9, 2010 11:23:37 GMT
Sprouts and Malvia are germinating already.  |
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Post by Auricula on Apr 9, 2010 22:06:46 GMT
I keep forgetting to water with tap water I use water from the water butts and the compost goes all green and yukky -  |
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Post by purplejulia on Apr 11, 2010 17:15:04 GMT
I've used water from the butt as well and yes it does make the soil all yucky and green so I also use tap water now. Sowed loads of seeds today. Sunflowers various Poppies - shirley and black Cosmos teasels Amaranthus - ribbons and beads Cornflowers - blackberry and blue I'm not good at transplanting so I am going to try and be more careful this year. i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/wink.gif |
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