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Lisianthus (Eustoma russellianum 'Echo Blue') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Feature plant Lisianthus (Eustoma) and Roses New plants and seeds |
Eustoma grandiflorum, Swallowtail Garden seeds 2022. Using a blended technique of Winter Sowing and heat mats this year. Will see how it goes. UPDATE December 2022: WoHoo! I had good success growing this lovely Lisianthus using a combo Winter Sowing and greenhouse technique in 2022. I had lovely blooms August - November in 6a SE Michigan. Check out my Winter Sowing blog post if you want to give it a try. Details: WS in Dec-January. Put into the greenhouse on heat mats in March. Place outside in May to grow into full size plants. | January 23, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter Sowed seeds in Tote - Red Cup containers. Seed from MIgardener. Will explore combo method to help get the seed germinating.) February 4, 2022: Seeds germinated (Tiniest little plants growing. So winter sowing with moving to the greenhouse on heat mats works, but what fussing is needed to grow them. SO worth it though! Will attempt to overwinter these young plants.) March 30, 2023: Seeds germinated (Echo Double Hybrid Mix Lisianthus germinated inside the greenhouse, after winter sowing in January 2023. Seeds from Seeds N' Such 2023.) |
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Lisianthus (Eustoma russellianum 'Echo Champagne') |
Prev Annuals Cutting garden Lisianthus (Eustoma) and Roses New plants and seeds |
An annual that takes 4 - 5 months to bloom. Sow flower seeds on top of the soil, press in but do not cover seed. Keep seed moist until germination. Covering with plastic wrap can help keep humidity high. Once 4 - 5 leaves have developed, transplant the seedlings into the garden 6 - 8 inches apart. Lisianthus care includes regular waterings but do not over water. Use a liquid balanced fertilizer regularly. The lovely blooms will attract bees as well. Morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal for growing Lisianthus plants in the garden. | January 11, 2023: Seeds sown (Winter Sowing using the same hybrid approach I used in 2022 with good success. Using a tote as I did last year.) February 16, 2023: Maintenance performed (Moved from outdoor location to greenhouse and put the plants on heat mats. Using blended techniques of Winter Sowing and conventional (greenhouse). Did this successfully last year and had flowers from it in late summer. ) March 30, 2023: Seeds germinated (Yes! We have sprouts! Tiny as always, but so welcome! Germinating in the greenhouse, in the red solo cups as before in 2022.) December 13, 2023: Bloomed (Approximate date. Looking for the photo...) |
| Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare 'Sweet Florence') |
Have Annuals Foliage for Bouquets Herbs Veggies, Tomatoes |
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Treasure Flower (Gazania) |
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Gazania (Gazania rigens Big Kiss™ Mix) |
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New variety tried in 2021. Seed ordered from Swallowtail Garden Seeds. | April 9, 2021: Obtained plant (Planted in soil blocks, indoor cultivation using a heat mat. Seed from Swallowtail Garden Seeds.) |
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Garland Chrysanthemum (Glebionis coronaria) |
Have Annuals Decorative Edibles Houseplants and Tropicals New plants and seeds Veggies, Tomatoes |
Shungiku, New in 2021 from FreeHeirloomSeeds.org These are chrysanthemum type Asian greens that have pretty white - yellow blooms are are also eaten as a leafy vegetables in soup and stir fries. They have an astringent tang. | March 22, 2021: Seeds sown (New heirloom plant in 2021. Planted at Project Grow. ) May 15, 2021: Plant emerged (Ferny foliage emerging at Project Grow garden.) |
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Bitterweed (Helenium amarum) |
Have Annuals Heirloom and Heritage New plants and seeds Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Dwarf Helenium, Native ANNUAL. 8-12 inches tall, space 1 foot. Needs light to germinate. 2022 seed. | January 31, 2023: Seeds sown (Winter sown in Dixie cups, WS tote. Seed from 2022 seed swap. Plan for front yard addition to Helenium garden section.) June 15, 2023: Potted up (Transferred seedlings to Earth boxes to grow on to larger size while on vacation.) |
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Sunflower (Helianthus 'Italian White') |
Have Annuals Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Saved seed from this plant November 20th, 2020. Originally purchased from Park Seed in 2019 & grown at Project Grow community garden summer 2020. | May 31, 2021: Seeds sown (Planted in cell packs. Growing from collected seed in 2021.) |
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Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Magic Roundabout') |
Have Annuals Cutting garden New plants and seeds |
May 10, 2023: Obtained plant (Placed on heat mat to presprout before planting outside in new South fence sunflower cutting garden. Seed from Livingston. New in 2023. ) | |
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Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Moonshadow') |
Have Annuals Cutting garden New plants and seeds |
May 11, 2023: Obtained plant (Placed on heat mat to presprout before planting outside in new South fence sunflower cutting garden. ) | |
| Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Orange Mahogany Bicolor') |
Have Annuals Cutting garden New plants and seeds |
May 10, 2023: Obtained plant (Placed on heat mat to presprout before planting outside in new South fence sunflower cutting garden. Seed from Livingston. New in 2023. Is listed as a ProCut sunflower with Johnny's Seeds as well.) | ||
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Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Paquito Colorado') |
Have Annuals Cutting garden New plants and seeds |
May 10, 2023: Obtained plant (Placed on heat mat to presprout before planting outside in new South fence sunflower cutting garden. Seed from Livingston. ) May 13, 2023: Seeds sown (Planted along south facing wall at home, Hawks backyard garden, external fence. Only a few seeds in packet.) |
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Sunflower (Helianthus annuus ProCut® White Nite) |
Have Annuals Cutting garden New plants and seeds |
May 10, 2023: Obtained plant (Placed on heat mat to presprout before planting outside in new South fence sunflower cutting garden. ) | |
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Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Ruby Eclipse') |
Have Annuals Cutting garden New plants and seeds |
May 10, 2023: Obtained plant (Placed on heat mat to presprout before planting outside in new South fence sunflower cutting garden. Seed from Livingston.) | |
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Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Sunrich Lime') |
Have Annuals Cutting garden New plants and seeds |
May 11, 2023: Obtained plant (Placed on heat mat to presprout before planting outside in new South fence sunflower cutting garden. Seed from Territorial Seed Co.) May 13, 2023: Seeds sown (Pre-sprouted seeds planted along south facing wall at home, Hawks backyard garden, external fence. Robust sprouts, MORE than the other cultivars.) May 13, 2023: Seeds sown (Pre-sprouted seeds planted along south facing wall at home, Hawks backyard garden, external fence. Robust sprouts, MORE than the other cultivars.) July 17, 2023: Bloomed (The is the one heavy bloomer in sunflower row, south fence. Other sunflowers, meh! These had a fantastic pre-sprout rate. Keeper!) |
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Dwarf Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Teddy Bear') |
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Big, full head. Many seeds. Pretty and shorter than the typical huge sunflower. Lovely cultivar. Saving seeds for exchange. Big head full of seeds. | |
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Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens 'Marine') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden New plants and seeds |
Bought seed for "Deep Marine" from Renee's Garden seeds. Will try starting in February with heat mats, lights & fan when they sprout. NOTE: They are heavy feeders that need to be fertilized regularly throughout their growing season in order to do well. |
February 26, 2023: Seeds sown (Sown in humidity dome. Placed in greenhouse. Note they are are highly frost-tender and need maintenance, regular pruning and pinching and deadheading to encourage blooms and a bushier, denser growth habit. ) |
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Common Candytuft (Iberis umbellata) |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Ground Cover and Creeping, Trailing Plants New plants and seeds |
Received seed in a seed swap. Not clear which candytuft it is. Will sow for 2023, winter sow. | |
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Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea 'Feringa') |
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Purchased from Baker Seed around 2017. Vine grows the most when warm in late June, July. | |
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Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea 'Tickle Me Pink') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Vines & Creeping Shrubs |
Spreads with abundant seeds, so be aware. Remove seed heads if needed. | October 4, 2022: Harvested (Harvested seed.) |
