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Seed Mix, Deer Resistant Flower Mix |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Deer Resistant Seed Mix, Floswers From Dollar Seed company. In includes annuals and perennials: Contains at least 17 wildflowers, annuals and also some perennials, that deer do not like. Will bloom in large bursts the first year, with the wildflower annuals first to flower, then subsequent years there will be color from perennials. Note: The larger the area planted the better the results. Maybe get a bigger package in future years for this border area. Approx. 500 Seeds/Pkg. |
March 30, 2024: Seeds sown (Planted in outside border, East facing, CSS Project Grow.) |
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Cottage Garden Wildflower Mix |
Have Trade as seed Annuals Cottage Garden Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
DT Cottage Garden Wildflower Mix. I have many lovely seeds that emerged from this mix. I even Winter Sowed some of them in a large gallon baggie successfully. I have more seeds I will be growing this way, in jugs or even baggies, in 2023, winter sown. |
March 22, 2021: Seeds sown (Sown in boxes, placed in new cold frame.) March 31, 2021: Seeds germinated June 15, 2021: Bloomed (This inexpensive mix turned out to have a delightful selection of California poppies, regular poppies and more. I planted them in my cutting garden and will collect seed for 2022 for Winter Sowing.) February 2, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter Sown "Shade mix" version in jug. ) |
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Joyweed (Alternanthera brasiliana 'Purple Prince') |
Have Annuals Foliage for Bouquets New plants and seeds Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
Perennial grown as an annual. Needs plenty of water. Lovely, dark purple foliage. Great accent for Osteospermum and other green leafed annuals. One new plant was lush and full in a 12-14" pot by season's end. |
October 1, 2022: Cuttings stuck (Put in the new greenhouse. Will see if it will carry over to a new season. Lovely foliage plant.) October 12, 2022: Cuttings stuck (Made a second set of cuttings. Placed in greenhouse.) |
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Red Amaranth (Amaranthus 'Komo') |
Have Trade as seed Annuals |
Amaranth, Red Dye Hopi - Large plant, showy, though leaves can become beetle food in spring summer. Striking in the garden grown with tall white and pink cosmos. Originally grown as a dye plant by the southwestern Hopi Nation, as it has the most deep red seedlings. Grown in annual community garden. Showy, large 6-7 foot plant with large seed heads, branching. Can harvest the main head in July and it will send out side shoots. |
May 12, 2020 - October 17, 2020: Seeds sown (Grown in annual community garden. Showy, large plant with large seed heads. ) |
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Love Lies Bleeding (Amaranthus caudatus) |
Have Annuals |
New seed from DnD Seed Swap. I've read comments that this is a TALL plant, so not planting until I get more info... The ones I'm familiar with were short with soft catkin-plush red plumes that hung down, not more than 1 foot tall... | |
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Summer Poinsettia (Amaranthus tricolor) |
Have Annuals |
Joseph's Coat. Seed from Livingston seed. | |
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Lady's Lace (Ammi majus 'Graceland') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Everlastings and Suitable for Drying Foliage for Bouquets Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Medium to tall annual. Not invasive. New to me in 2020. Grew well from Winter Sown (tote and red cups) in 2021. Self-seeding. Also Winter Sown in jug in 2022. | March 7, 2021: Seeds sown (From Swallowtail Seeds. Winter Sown. ) March 23, 2021: Seeds germinated (In red cups in garden tote.) October 28, 2021: Deadheaded (Saved seeds for 2022 Winter Sowing) March 14, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter Sown in jug in 2022. Seed self-collected.) May 11, 2022: Seeds germinated (Self seeded in front yard mailbox garden. ) May 12, 2023: Plant emerged (Seeds germinated (Self seeded in front yard mailbox garden. )) |
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Snapdragon (Antirrhinum 'Appleblossom') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Cutting garden |
Don't know yet which "Appleblossom" Snapdragon this is, received it in a seed swap from RoseA32. Winter Sowing it. | February 23, 2023: Seeds sown (Winter sowing in Dixie Cups in WS Tote. This could be a main season snapdragon. Just learned about Groups 1-4 for snapdragons.) March 21, 2023: Seeds germinated (Doing well, moved into greenhouse to assist germination and may be doing better than similar snapdragons grown indoors. Time will tell.) April 28, 2023: Seeds sown (Sowed fresh Potomac AppleBlossom seed from Territorial Seed and put under lights in the basement.) May 13, 2023: Transplanted (Planted in Blueberry row at CSS Project Grow. Plants are small, so will see if they grow.) |
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Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus 'Black Prince') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden |
Great, classic annual. Easy to grow. Have been growing it every year since 2017. Likes cool weather. Good in the fall garden. Frost resistant. | February 1, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter Sown in jug. ) April 5, 2022: Seeds germinated (In WS jugs) May 2, 2023: Plant emerged (Some new growth on several roots from last year. in front gardens. ) May 2, 2023: Plant emerged (Some new growth on several roots from last year in front gardens by Star Magnolia. ) January 25, 2024: Seeds sown (Sowed 40 seeds in the smallest size soil blocks. Putting in the greenhouse to expose to temperature changes and light. Will put in cool basement under lights if needed.) February 19, 2024: Seeds germinated (First seeds germinated out in cool greenhouse in micro seed blocks. Transplanted to green small humid domes. Will see how they do in the greenhouse in 2024. Need to keep an eye on high temps as the bubble wrapped greenhouse gets VERY warm on sunny days. Need to open the door at the very least and may remove bubble wrap from vented window.) |
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Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus Chantilly™ Bronze) |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden |
Grew this plant in 2021. Lovely open flower. Seed from Renee's Garden Seed. This year's seed name is actually Chantilly Summer Flame. | March 24, 2021: Obtained plant (Winter / Spring sown in WS jugs. Chantilly Summer Flame. Used all the seed in the envelope.) February 2, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter Sown in jug, from saved seed from previous year. ) March 29, 2022: Seeds germinated (In WS jugs) May 26, 2022: Transplanted (In backyard and front yard gardens ) |
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Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus Chantilly™ Mix) |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Cutting garden |
Added this plant as a new entry so we had a Mix option for this gorgeous snapdragon. The Mix colors are lovely and eye-catching, yellow, bronze, peach, orange-red and more. Includes Chantilly Flame. Start early to transplant. Hardy, cold tolerant. Open Pollinated DTMaturity: 120 Days 31 - 40 inches height. Fragrant, Edible Flowers |
January 18, 2021: Seeds sown (Winter sowed, approximate date. 2nd year winter sowing this variety.) July 14, 2021: Bloomed (Gorgeous snapdragon mix that I've been growing for two years. Great Winter Sowed. ) February 2, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter Sown in jug, from saved seed from previous year. ) February 24, 2023: Seeds sown (Winter sowed in Dixie Cups in WS tote currently in greenhouse. Note: Group 3-4, all season snapdragon. ) March 26, 2023: Seeds germinated (Doing well, may be doing better than similar snapdragons grown indoors. Time will tell.) March 26, 2023: Seeds germinated (Doing well, may be doing better than similar snapdragons grown indoors. Time will tell.) May 12, 2023: Transplanted (Planted several seedlings in front gardens.) June 23, 2023: Transplanted (From earth box, transplanted in front flower beds by purple salvia and other snapdragons.) |
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Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus Chantilly™ Purple) |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Cutting garden New plants and seeds |
March 4, 2023: Seeds sown (Swallowtail Seeds, planted indoors in cell pack trays, no heat mat suggested. Keep at 50-65 degrees for germination.) March 18, 2023: Seeds germinated (Moved to greenhouse March 24) April 5, 2023: Seeds sown (Sowed 2nd batch of seeds in green small humidity dome. Indoors approx. 60 degrees. As soon as any germination is spotted, will move to greenhouse.) May 1, 2023: Transplanted (Transplanted several to root trainer containers.) May 12, 2023: Transplanted (Planted in front beds near Star Magnolia.) June 21, 2023: Bloomed |
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Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus Chantilly™ Velvet) |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Cutting garden New plants and seeds |
March 5, 2023: Seeds sown (Swallowtail Seeds, planted indoors in cell pack trays, no heat mat suggested. Keep at 50-65 degrees for germination.) April 5, 2023: Seeds sown (Sowed 2nd batch of seeds in green small humidity dome. Indoors approx. 60 degrees. As soon as any germination is spotted, will move to greenhouse.) May 2, 2023: Transplanted (Transplanted several to root trainer containers in greenhouse.) June 20, 2023: Bloomed |
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Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus 'Madame Butterfly Mix') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Winter Garden |
Light needed for germination. Azalea style, double petals on ht. 26–36". Lush, fluffy, Victorian style to this snapdragon in Group 3–4 "main season" or "all season". AAS winner. Flowers are edible, a lovely, if slightly bitter garnish for salads, desserts, and drinks. Use sparingly. |
March 13, 2021: Seeds sown (Winter sowed, new variety. Swallowtail Garden seeds. Sowed variety MADAME BUTTERFLY BRONZE) February 2, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter Sown in jug, from saved seed from previous year. ) February 24, 2023: Seeds sown (Winter sowed in Dixie Cups in WS tote currently in greenhouse. Note: Group 3-4, all season snapdragon.) March 5, 2023: Seeds sown (Madame Butterfly Bronze, Swallowtail Seeds, planted indoors in cell pack trays, no heat mat suggested. Keep at 50-65 degrees for germination.) May 2, 2023: Transplanted (Transplanted several to root trainer containers in greenhouse.) May 22, 2023: Transplanted (Bought three plants at Argus on May 21st. Planted them in the front yard Star Magnolia garden.) |
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Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus 'Orange Wonder') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Cutting garden Market Flower or Vegge New plants and seeds |
**LIGHT aids germination** New to me for 2024. Seeds from Botanical Interests. Will give snapdragons another try for cut flowers for market in 2024. See the Speciality Cut Flowers book. RECOMMENDED: start indoors 8 - 10 weeks before frost date in mid-May. NOTE: In 2023, it was cold for almost the full month of May. **LIGHT aids germination** |
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Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus 'Rocket White') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden |
Overwintered from previous year. Robust plants. | February 2, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter Sown in jug, from saved seed from previous year. ) May 15, 2022: Transplanted (Planted in former burning bush bed, by roses and mock orange bush.) |
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Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus 'Royal Bride') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Cutting garden New plants and seeds |
March 5, 2023: Seeds sown (Swallowtail Seeds, planted indoors in cell pack trays, no heat mat suggested. Keep at 50-65 degrees for germination.) | |
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Sweet Annie (Artemisia annua) |
Have Annuals Cutting garden Everlastings and Suitable for Drying Foliage for Bouquets Herbs New plants and seeds |
Annual Full Sun to Partial Shade Cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) Plant Height: 4-6 feet Leaves: Fragrant Flowers: Showy |
September 21, 2021: Obtained plant (Obtained the dried plant by accident while cutting down end of season plants in the community garden. Learned this fragrant weed was Sweet Annie, or Artemisia. I now have a good quantity of seed.) March 14, 2022: Seeds sown (WS in jug.) October 1, 2022: Harvested (Harvested fragrant blooms. Nice filler for bouquets as well.) |
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Borage (Borago officinalis) |
Have Annuals Decorative Edibles Herbs Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Native Pollinator References See this link for plant info and pollinator info: https://tomclothier.hort.net/p... Example: Pollen producing plants include Black-eyed Susans, Cosmos, Blanket flowers, and Sunflowers, |
October 19, 2020: Obtained plant (Saved from being plowed under, from community garden. Planting in backyard for the winter) March 24, 2021: Obtained plant (Planted seeds in DT window boxes and pots. Seed from Livingston (Ace Barnes Hardware) 2021.) April 2, 2021: Plant emerged (Sprouted in cold frame, DT window box and in individual pots) May 9, 2021: Transplanted (Planted at Project Grow, cutting garden.) May 29, 2021: Transplanted (Planted 2nd group of seedlings at Project Grow, cutting garden.) |
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Pocketbook Plant (Calceolaria) |
Have Annuals Container Garden Feature plant |
May 14, 2022: Obtained plant (Purchased this fun looking plant at Schwartz's in Romulus. Cool looking and hope to use as a fun container plant this summer paired with a partial shade friendly plant in the patio container garden.) |
