Here we are again…waiting impatiently for spring to arrive. It is this time of year that keeps a gardener on her toes…especially when she has a greenhouse to plant.
I have been out there planting at every opportunity…and thought I’d give you a peek at what some of the seeds look like…as well as a little lesson in Planting!
I am revising an older post to share with you today. I have to go back and watermark every thing, so I figured, why not watermark this one and share it with you. There are several people patiently waiting for me to share some planting How-To posts…and this is as good a time as any!
Lets get started.
These are some of the seeds I have planted so far in the greenhouse!
I have included photos of some of the seeds that you may not have seen before...
Do you see these seeds? They are what is known as Pelleted. This means that they are coated so that they are not quite so small...and are easier to handle. It also means that I am not able to show you exactly what a Bacopa seed looks like.
With Bacopa, you do not cover the seed/pellet...you gently press it onto the surface of the soil.
These are covered lightly with potting soil...
Gerbera's are pressed into the surface of the soil as they need to have light to germinate.
Just cover lightly. (these are poison to your pets...and seem to taste very good to them...)
The pepper seeds are just seeds...they needed to be put 1/4 inch under the soil and kept warm and moist....(these are for Justine)
The Dusty Miller...does not need to be covered... just sprinkled on top of the soil, and kept in the light with plenty of moisture. (they are starting to sprout as of today)
Dianthus is started 1/4 inch deep and ...warm and moist
Impatiens do not need cover either...they need light to germinate. WOW!!!
These are the Geraniums we planted! Three days after they popped out of the soil!
Febuary 8.
Other seeds that were pelleted that I have planted are, Begonia, Petunia and Pansy, and Swedish Ivy. I did not take photos of them ...as they are appear the same as the Bacopa...at least until they sprout!
Once that happens it is a very different story...and we will have photos!
Until next time, thanks for getting dirty with me! Happy Gardening!
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2/19/09
Comments
Impatiens are so great. I have some that keep coming back even though they say they are annuals. I guess it's their seeds. The thing is when they come back they don't come back the same color as what I planted...interesting?!
I'm so green with envy over your greenhouse!
You sure have been busy! The greenhouse looks fantastic!!!
Hugs,
Chris
I'm glad you are back. I really enjoyed this post and the info you provided.
(((HUGS)))
Donna
Betty
I know you have been lucky with your weather from talking to mys sister.Us,not so good.We have had a few breaks from the bitter cold but not much.There was even windchill warnings again last night.Next week looks better,I can't wait.I'm so tired of the cold.
Cyndi
Love your new photos on your sidebar!! :-) You look GREAT!
Monica
Smiles!
I enjoyed your meme/game below! I'll try to do it this weekend, or at least by Monday!
Thanks so much for your encouraging comments on yesterday's post! Your insight and support means so much, as does your friendship! ~hugs, Rhonda :)
Kady
This is so exiting, taking this journey with you, I am hooked and exited! What do you think of me putting some seeds directly into the ground?
My window sill gets a lot of light too, but I dont know if it;s enough to sustain the plants after they sprout?
What do you think?
I purchased one of those types of traYS at the store, had the soil. instructions said to plant the seeds, cover with lid and leave until the seeds pop up. Well, I planted zinnas, vincas, impatients, in the tray. The zinna ones came up first, the others did not. So I left the lid on until I saw some of the others coming up. Took the lid off, the zinna ones are all but dead. They were so pretty at first. Now, not so much.
I have tried this for several years and just do not get it right. You still inspire me to try!
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