Plant Event Reports from Retro67 - Kalispell, MT (Zone 4b)

Plant Date(s) Report
Pearly Everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea) On July 14, 2024 Bloomed
Discovered this plant naturalized in beds with raspberries
Canary Creeper (Tropaeolum peregrinum) On June 7, 2024 Seeds sown
Planned planting date
Blue Elderberry (Sambucus cerulea) On May 19, 2024 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Cherry (Prunus 'Juliet') On May 19, 2024 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Never budded. Return to plantland
Dills (Anethum graveolens) On May 18, 2024 Miscellaneous Event
moved to greenhouse
Calendula (Calendula officinalis 'Pacific Beauty') On May 18, 2024 Seeds sown
Seeded a full flat (36)
Russell Lupine (Lupinus regalis) On May 18, 2024 Miscellaneous Event
stratified
Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus 'Jewel Mix') On May 18, 2024 Miscellaneous Event
stratified
English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead') On May 18, 2024 Seeds sown
Wisterias (Wisteria) On May 18, 2024 Seeds sown
Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) On May 15, 2024 Bloomed
Mints (Mentha) On May 15, 2024 Transplanted
Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Black Beauty') On May 15, 2024 Miscellaneous Event
moved to greenhouse
Heartleaf Arnica (Arnica cordifolia) On May 15, 2024 Bloomed
Sea Berry (Hippophae rhamnoides) On May 15, 2024 Plant emerged
At least one of the transplants from McGiver survived the winter
Elaeagnus umbellata 'Amber' On May 14, 2024 Transplanted
Planted one from "One Green World"
Sea Berry (Hippophae rhamnoides) On May 14, 2024 Transplanted
Planted one male plant from "One Green World"
Seaberry (Hippophae rhamnoides 'Leikora') On May 14, 2024 Transplanted
Planted one from "One Green World"
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) On May 13, 2024 Plant emerged
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata 'Red Acre') On May 13, 2024 Transplanted
On May 13, 2024 Bloomed
Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) On May 13, 2024 Bloomed
Full bloom
Actinidia arguta 'Geneva' On May 12, 2024 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
This was one of the first plantings. '22. Dead by spring '24.
Hardy Kiwi (Actinidia arguta) On May 12, 2024 Plant emerged
This was from Plantland, purchased summer of '23. Planted left side of man gate.
Hardy Kiwi (Actinidia arguta) On May 12, 2024 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
2 of these have died in hugel fence, east face.
Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium 'Black Tatarian') On May 12, 2024 Transplanted
This one budded early in the greenhouse, I brought it inside the house to protect from frost, The new growth wilted. I planted it today close to the house. Fertilized with 10-30-20.
Cherry (Prunus 'Juliet') On May 12, 2024 Miscellaneous Event
Still waiting for buds
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) On May 12, 2024 Seeds sown
Direct seeded under weak cherry tree.
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) On May 12, 2024 Transplanted
1 of 2 plants. May be too early...Kept one in reserve in greenhouse.
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Straight Eight') On May 12, 2024 Transplanted
5 plants. Plant in peat pots next year.
California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) On May 7, 2024 Seeds sown
Sewn at southwest corner of house. Behind mint.
Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Black Beauty') On May 7, 2024 Seeds sown
Rocky Mountain Columbine (Aquilegia coerulea) On May 7, 2024 Seeds sown
Failed to flag location sewn, but pretty sure it was base of west face of hugel west of gazebo.
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) On May 7, 2024 Transplanted
Planted 1 in food forest
Bee's Friend (Phacelia tanacetifolia) On May 6, 2024 Plant emerged
Beets (Beta) On May 6, 2024 Plant emerged
American Hazelnut (Corylus americana) On May 3, 2024 Transplanted
Planted five hybrids from Montana Fruit Company.
American Hazelnut (Corylus americana) On April 28, 2024 Miscellaneous Event
Planted 3 trees from Gurneys, 2 in north hugel and one near hammocks
Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) On April 28, 2024 Miscellaneous Event
Planted 2, 1g. 2, 2g. and 2, 5g. trees from the Center for Native Plants. Seeded wildflower mix in turf free area under trees.
Beets (Beta) On April 23, 2024 Seeds sown
Sewed seeds in stock tank.
English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Vera') On April 23, 2024 Seeds sown
Sewed seeds on lower south face of north hugel
Carrot (Daucus carota var. sativus 'Danvers 126 Half Long') On April 23, 2024 Seeds sown
Sewed seed in stock tank.
Gray-Headed Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata) On April 21, 2024 Seeds sown
Seeded outside chicken coop with sunchokes
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) On April 21, 2024 Seeds sown
proposed seeding date
Bachelor's Buttons (Centaurea cyanus) On April 21, 2024 Seeds sown
Seeded outside chicken coop between sunchokes. Also seeded south west corner of house.
Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) On April 21, 2024 Plant emerged
Garlic (Allium sativum) On April 19, 2024 Plant emerged
Garlic sprouting in hugels and staple food garden
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Straight Eight') On April 18, 2024 Plant emerged
started indoors 4/16/24
Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima) On April 18, 2024 Plant emerged
Started indoors 4/16/24
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) On April 14, 2024 Bloomed
Potato (Solanum tuberosum 'Yukon Gold') On April 14, 2024 Seeds sown
Planted these plus "purple majesty" from seed from last years harvest.
Sunroots (Helianthus tuberosus) On April 13, 2024 Transplanted
Planted 6 of these around outside of chicken run.
Cherry (Prunus 'Juliet') On April 8, 2024 Miscellaneous Event
Planted 1 5 gal. from Plantland
Cherry (Prunus 'Romeo') On April 8, 2024 Miscellaneous Event
Planted 1 5 gal. from Plantland
Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea) On April 8, 2024 Miscellaneous Event
Planted 2 "borealis" and 1 "tundra" in 5 gal. pots from Plantland.
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) On April 7, 2024 Miscellaneous Event
Put in fridge to begin stratification
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata 'Red Acre') On April 7, 2024 Seeds sown
Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) On April 6, 2024 Transplanted
Planted 3 stem tree, balled and burlapped from Plantland.
Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) On April 6, 2024 Potted up
Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum) On March 26, 2024 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Failed to germinate. Try to find cuttings in spring.
Siberian Pea Shrub (Caragana arborescens) On March 26, 2024 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Seeds failed to germinate
English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead') On March 26, 2024 Miscellaneous Event
Went into fridge for stratification
English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Vera') On March 26, 2024 Miscellaneous Event
Began stratification
Field Mustard (Brassica rapa) On March 25, 2024 Potted up
Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) On March 23, 2024 Seeds germinated
As of this date 20 seedlings have germinated.
Daikon Radish (Raphanus sativus 'Minowase Summer Cross #3') On March 17, 2024 Seeds sown
seeded on south faces with mix.
Flax (Linum usitatissimum) On March 17, 2024 Seeds sown
sewed on south faces with mix.
Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) On March 17, 2024 Seeds sown
Included in "Spring garden/pollinator mix. Seeded on south faces on bare soil
Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) On March 17, 2024 Seeds sown
Seeded south faces on first bare soil.
Austrian Winter Peas (Lathyrus oleraceus 'Austrian Winter') On March 17, 2024 Seeds sown
South face seeded to bare soil
Rye (Secale cereale) On March 17, 2024 Seeds sown
Seeded South face of house, greenhouse, kiwi bed and under 2 apples.
Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium 'Black Tatarian') On March 17, 2024 Plant emerged
Green buds
Common Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) On March 17, 2024 Plant emerged
First green of spring 2024
Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa) On March 16, 2024 Seeds sown
sewed on south faces with seed mix
Bee's Friend (Phacelia tanacetifolia) On March 16, 2024 Seeds sown
sewed south faces with mix.
Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum) On March 16, 2024 Seeds sown
sewed on south faces with mix.
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata 'Red Acre') On March 16, 2024 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
2 seeds marginally sprouted and died. Try again in sterile soil.
Romanesco (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis 'Veronica') On March 15, 2024 Seeds germinated
9 have sprouted.
Siberian Pea Shrub (Caragana arborescens) On March 5, 2024 Seeds sown
Seeded 12 indoors with Goji Berry
Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) On March 5, 2024 Seeds sown
Disturbed soil behind frost free, sowed seeds and topped with potting soil.
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata 'Red Acre') On March 5, 2024 Seeds sown
Sowed 2 6 packs. Seed from Free the Seeds event.
Romanesco (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis 'Veronica') On March 5, 2024 Seeds sown
seeded 2 six packs. Seed from last season. Mix of Romanesco and Rapini
Brassica oleracea On March 5, 2024 Seeds sown
Sowed 2 6 packs. Seeds from Free the Seeds event
Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum) On March 5, 2024 Seeds sown
sowed 1 six pack
Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) On March 4, 2024 Seeds sown
Prepared soil for sowing tomorrow after scarification. Base mix=90% compost=10% biochar. Mixed 2.5 gal. base with 12oz. perlite, 6oz. peat and 1oz. Azomite. Transferred mix into tree planting tubes (1 cup each) and added 1/2 tsp. "Dynomyco" mycorrhizal inoculant to each tube.
Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) On March 4, 2024 Obtained plant
Acquired seed from "Free The Seeds" event.
Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) On March 2, 2024 Obtained plant
Obtained 2 small packs of seed from Free the Seed and 1, one pound bag from Box of Rain.
Beets (Beta) On March 2, 2024 Obtained plant
Obtained seeds from Free the Seeds event. Var. unknown, simply says "red"
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Straight Eight') On March 2, 2024 Obtained plant
Acquired 2 packs seed from Free the Seeds event
Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima) On March 2, 2024 Obtained plant
Obtained one packet of seed from Free the Seeds event
Beet (Beta vulgaris 'Cylindra') On March 2, 2024 Obtained plant
Acquired one package of seed from Free the Seeds event.
Runner Bean (Phaseolus coccineus 'Scarlet Runner') On March 2, 2024 Obtained plant
Acquired seed from Free the Seeds event
Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla 'Golden Sunrise') On March 2, 2024 Obtained plant
Acquired seed from Free the Seeds event
Pole Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Kentucky Wonder') On March 2, 2024 Obtained plant
Acquired 2 packs of seed from Free the Seeds event.
Heartleaf Arnica (Arnica cordifolia) On February 3, 2024 Bloomed
Discovered in bloom abundantly around yard. Indicates acidity? Medicinal.
Marsh Mallow (Althaea officinalis) On February 1, 2024 Seeds sown
Seed sown along South facing garage. Disturbed the soil with hula hoe. seeded and covered with snow.
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) On January 31, 2024 Potted up
As of this date I have 2 feverfew in containers. These will be planted out in spring. The remainder of the seeds sewn in Early May
Mints (Mentha) On January 30, 2024 Potted up
As of this date I have 3 mint plants in containers that I will plant out in spring. The remaining seeds will be direct sewn second week of June.
Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) On January 30, 2024 Potted up
As of this date, I have 2 salvia growing in containers. I will up pot them in spring and put them out for summer, bringing them in for winter. Life time potted plants. Save seeds for starting new plants.
German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) On January 30, 2024 Potted up
As of this date I have 2 plants in containers that I will plant out in spring if they make it. The remaining seeds I will direct seed first week off May
Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) On January 24, 2024 Seeds sown
Direct seeded around west and north perimeter of chicken run. Right into the snow.
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) On December 30, 2023 Obtained plant
Obtained seeds from Plantland.
Calendula (Calendula officinalis 'Pacific Beauty') On December 30, 2023 Obtained plant
Obtained seeds from plant land
Pole Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Blue Lake Pole') On December 30, 2023 Obtained plant
obtained seeds from Plant Land blue lake pole bean FM-1K
French Marigold (Tagetes erecta 'Red Metamorph') On December 29, 2023 Obtained plant
Obtained seeds
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) On November 30, 2023 Seeds germinated
Blue Elderberry (Sambucus cerulea) On October 10, 2023 Transplanted
Planted 2 of these I got from seed packing party as divisions. Not certain they are in fact cerulea.
Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) On October 3, 2023 Cuttings stuck
Started at base of hugel from cutting from Plant Land
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Mammoth') On September 10, 2023 Bloomed
These performed fabulously. Acted as a trellis for hardy kiwi. Frosted before seeds could be harvested.
Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa) From August 22, 2023 to January 30, 2024 Seeds germinated
Seeded this with crimson clover in south east hugel. did not bloom before first frost.
Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum) On August 22, 2023 Seeds germinated
Seeded South east hugel with crimson clover and vetch.
Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) On August 22, 2023 Plant emerged
Planted as cover on new hugel with cherries. Good performance and attractive. Plan to use in cover crop mix in 2024
Marsh Mallow (Althaea officinalis) On August 16, 2023 Obtained plant
Got seeds from seed packing party @ Land o Hand event
Common Mallow (Malva neglecta) On July 14, 2023 Plant emerged
Discovered this plant in July.
Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) On July 2, 2023 Bloomed
fabulous color and insect attraction.
Wormwood (Artemisia) On June 14, 2023 Plant emerged
Discovered this plant in garden.
Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) On June 5, 2023 Seeds sown
Apples (Malus) On April 26, 2023 Transplanted
bare root planting from McGiver
Apple (Malus domestica 'Liberty') On April 26, 2023 Transplanted
bare root planting from McGiver
Apple (Malus domestica 'Red Gravenstein') On April 15, 2023 Transplanted
bare root planting from McGiver
American Hazelnut (Corylus americana) On April 14, 2023 Transplanted
Planted 4 of these bare root. 3 surviving as of this entry.
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) On March 16, 2023 Plant emerged
White Clover (Trifolium repens) On July 7, 2022 Bloomed
Discovered naturalized mostly in Shady Border

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