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Tricolor Chrysanthemum (Ismelia carinata) |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Cutting garden New plants and seeds |
DnD Seed Swap seed. | |
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Purple Hyacinth Bean (Lablab purpureus) |
Have Annuals New plants and seeds Vines & Creeping Shrubs |
Warm weather perennial, grow as annual. Mentioned in Gardening Know How: Thomas Jefferson had the vines on his estate in 1804. The heirloom plant is now featured at Monticello in the Colonial kitchen garden. How To Grow A Hyacinth Bean Vine https://www.gardeningknowhow.c... |
April 8, 2021: Seeds sown (Soaked seeds for 24 hours before planting in small pots and in DT window box tray. NOTE: needs specific temperature: 65 to 85F to germinate. Days to germinate: 5 to 14) April 9, 2021: Seeds sown (Planted 6 more seeds in individual pots, putting in mini-greenhouse. NOTE: needs specific temperature: 65 to 85F to germinate. Days to germinate: 5 to 14) |
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Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus) |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Cutting garden New plants and seeds |
NEW plant introduction from Renee's Seeds based on the Mammoth series. Sweet Pea Seed mix named "Heirloom Sweet Peas Mermaid's Dream" | February 4, 2022: Seeds sown (WInter Sown in red cups in a new 2nd tote and 1 WS jug.) April 28, 2022 - May 5, 2022: Seeds germinated (Aided by heat mats) April 7, 2024: Seeds sown (Germinated in moist paper towels in the guest bath 3 days ago (drawer near heat duct.) Germinated in two days! Now all planted in 6 pack cells and the like. Placed some on heat mats) |
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Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'April in Paris') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Cutting garden New plants and seeds Vines & Creeping Shrubs |
FEDCO seeds. (Not many in packet.) Cut For Bouquets: When half of the florets have opened. Cream with lavender edging color. Fragrant (also poisonous) organic sweet pea. Seeded into paper towel and put near a heat mat. Grows to 6' high x 8" w Full sun to partial shade in rich, moist, well-drained, neutral to alkaline pH From seed to blooms: 12 weeks Pinch once when 6" tall to increase branching. Deadhead or cut DAILY for bouquets, as any seed-setting will signal the plant to cease blooming. Spacing: 6" Sprout Time: 5-30 days |
March 5, 2023: Seeds sown (In paper towel on heat mat.) |
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Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Cupani') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Cutting garden New plants and seeds |
Variety is "Old Spice" Cupani Sweet Pea. Several seeds are splitting their outer coat. Several developed tiny sprouts and are planted in red solo cups and are now in the greenhouse. All sweet peas are now in the cold frames. Cold weather coming this week (dropping to 28 degrees.) Will put a light bulb in the cold frames and cover them and will hope for the best. |
February 23, 2023: Seeds sown (Sowed in paper towels and will check in 3-4 days. Last year I waited too long and the seeds rotted.) February 28, 2023: Seeds germinated (8 Cupani seeds germinated via the warm paper towel method (heat mats) indoors. Planted in red solo cups and will move to greenhouse.) May 7, 2023: Transplanted (Moved outdoors May 1. Planted out in front yard sweet pea garden.) |
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Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Early Mammoth Mixed') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Vines & Creeping Shrubs |
Actual plant name is Sweet Pea Mammoth Mix. Is growing well in red solo cups (originally in greenhouse.) All sweet peas are now in the cold frames. Cold weather coming this week (dropping to 28 degrees.) Will put a light bulb in the cold frames and cover them and will hope for the best. |
April 16, 2022: Obtained plant (Sown in new greenhouse in a cell pack. On a heat mat as of April 18th.) May 14, 2022: Transplanted (In front yard garden bed alongside siberian iris and near wall. Using natural stick tepees this year for vining.) January 22, 2023: Seeds sown (Winter Sown in jugs. Using seed from 2022. Planted in WS jug with other type of Sweet Pea, 1/2 and 1/2.) February 19, 2023: Seeds germinated (Germinated, after bringing into greenhouse where temps have fluctuated and warmed to over 60 degrees in February. Less of this mix has germinated than the other.) February 23, 2023: Seeds sown (Sowed in paper towels and will check in 3-4 days. Last year I waited too long and the seeds rotted.) |
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Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'High Scent') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Cutting garden New plants and seeds |
May 20, 2023: Obtained plant (Obtained plant. Bought at Project Grow annual plant sale. New to me 2023.) | |
| Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Mermaid's Dream') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden New plants and seeds |
New plant for me and new in the NGA listings. Grew sweet peas for the first time in 2021. Trying this cultivar in 2022. | February 5, 2022: Seeds sown (WS in jug or tote.) April 16, 2022: Seeds sown (Sown in new greenhouse in a cell pack. On a heat mat as of April 18th. Compare to seeds Winter Sown.) February 23, 2023: Seeds sown (Sowed in paper towels and will check in 3-4 days. Last year I waited too long and the seeds rotted.) |
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Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Royal Family Mix') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden New plants and seeds |
Native to southwest Italy and Sicily. Must start early and grow in cool weather, or at the end of the season in fall weather. 2023: I put a daily reminder on my calendar to check the sweet peas. So far, so good. Some of the seeds are splitting their outer coat. I hope to see tiny sprouts soon and will plant them in red solo cups to accommodate the taproots and put in the greenhouse where other plants are starting to grow. Grow in full sun, tho' will take some shade. Use rich well-drained soil, Water regularly. Is a superb cut flower. Height: 72-84 Inches Bloom Season: Spring/Summer Environment: Sun/Partial Shade |
March 16, 2021: Seeds sown (Planted indoors in small pots, 3-16-21. Plant to grow in former tomato spot in Southeast front yard garden against the fence.) March 29, 2021: Seeds germinated (Sprouted in indoor container.) March 14, 2022: Seeds sown ("Planted" in wet paper towel to germinate. Then will plant. ) January 22, 2023: Seeds sown (Planted in WS jug with other type of Sweet Pea, 1/2 and 1/2.) February 13, 2023: Seeds germinated (Germinated, after bringing into greenhouse where temps have fluctuated and warmed to over 60 degrees in February.) March 4, 2023: Potted up (Were potted up into red solo cups and grown on in the greenhouse. All sweet peas are now in the cold frames. Cold weather coming this week (dropping to 28 degrees.) Will put a light bulb in the cold frames and cover them and will hope for the best. ) April 6, 2024: Seeds sown (Germinated in moist paper towels in the guest bath (drawer near heat duct.) Germinated in two days! Now all planted in 6 pack cells and the like. Placed some on heat mats) |
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Snap Pea (Lathyrus oleraceus 'Sugar Snap') |
Have Annuals New plants and seeds Veggies, Tomatoes |
AAS 1979 Winner. Delicious Pea. Using the gutter sowing method for seedlings (YouTube video.) Will plant young seedlings in PG community perennial garden in spring 2021. Will grow along fence, Plant with manure, they like the nutrients and will fix nitrogen in the soil. Double rows recommended. | March 15, 2021: Seeds sown (Planted in a rain gutter, seed from Heirloom Seeds (Fresh Thyme) See article: The Hot New Sugar Snaps ) March 23, 2021: Seeds germinated (Growing fine with gutter method) May 11, 2021: Transplanted (Transplanted from gutter growing method at Project Grow.) May 31, 2021: Harvested (Harvesting first, very delicious peas. <3) March 21, 2022: Seeds sown (Planted a CSS Project Grow plot, with inoculant. ) March 29, 2024: Seeds sown (Planted at CSS Project Grow) |
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Douglas Meadowfoam (Limnanthes douglasii) |
Have Annuals Ground Cover and Creeping, Trailing Plants New plants and seeds Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Received seed in Nov 2022 DND seed swap. Excellent as ground cover and path edging, is attractive to pollinators and insect predators in the vegetable garden. Prefers well-drained, moist soil in full sun. Will self-seed freely and naturalize. It is a California and Oregon native and is also known as poached egg plant and Douglas' meadowfoam. It grows in pools, grassy, damp areas and spring meadows. It can grow in poorly drained clay soils. It also has a nice aroma. It has the Award of Garden Merit (AGM) from the Royal Horticultural Society. How to grow 15cm height 15cm spread Plant: South facing, west facing |
March 1, 2023: Plant emerged (Winter sowed, then moved into the new little greenhouse. Sprouts emerged. Seems to be doing well.) May 13, 2023: Bloomed (Bloomed, and now blooming profusely in my pot and in the newly transplanted plants in the new front herb bed.) |
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Statice (Limonium sinuatum 'QIS Yellow') |
Have Annuals Cutting garden Everlastings and Suitable for Drying Foliage for Bouquets New plants and seeds Prairie |
AKA wavyleaf sea lavender. Robust plant with sunny yellow, 1–3" flower clusters on strong stems. Statice is a long-lasting cut flower for both fresh and dried bouquets. As a dried floral as stays true to color; is easy to dry. Bloom Size: Under 1" Flower Time: Summer, Late summer or early fall Uses: Dried Flower, Will Naturalize Tender Perennial, Suitable as Annual in colder zones Wildlife Attractant: Bees, Butterflies Resistances: Drought tolerant |
May 29, 2023: Transplanted (Bought six plants at Argus; these were grown by UM students, from tag. Planted them on the east side of the west fence near the mallow.) |
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Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima 'Carpet of Snow') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Ground Cover and Creeping, Trailing Plants Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Winter Sown in 2020 using lasagna style tinfoil pans. Did very well. WS again in 2021, two varieties. | March 19, 2021: Seeds sown (Winter Sown in lasagna style pans. DT fresh seeds.) |
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Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima 'Pastel Carpet') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Ground Cover and Creeping, Trailing Plants Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Name is Allure Pastel Blend, from Botanical Interests, 2021 seed. | March 19, 2021: Seeds sown (Winter Sown in lasagna style pans. ) February 26, 2022: Seeds sown (In lasagna pan tray, Winter Sown) March 20, 2022: Seeds germinated (Green showing, WS tray of seedlings) |
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Blue Pimpernel (Lysimachia monelli subsp. monelli) |
Have Annuals Ground Cover and Creeping, Trailing Plants New plants and seeds Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers Prairie |
Needs 8 hours of full sun. Tender perennial grown as annual. Called Blue pimpernel and Poor Man's weather glass as the vivid, blue flowers close if rain is approaching. Useful in rock garden and border. Pinch plant tips in spring and summer to encourage spreading. Plant Height: 6"-1 feet Plant Spread: 1-1.5 feet |
March 25, 2021: Obtained plant (Seed from Livingstone seed. ) |
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Rose Mallow (Malva trimestris 'Pink Beauty') |
Have Annuals New plants and seeds |
Barely cover the Mallow flower seeds and keep them moist until germination occurs. Thin to strongest plant. Rose Mallow Flower Care: Water regularly and deadhead to promote continual blooms. | January 4, 2021: Seeds sown (Winter sown 1-3-2021. Barely cover the Mallow flower seeds and keep them moist until germination occurs. Thin to strongest plant. Rose Mallow Flower Care: Water regularly and deadhead to promote continual blooms.) |
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Climbing Snapdragon (Maurandya scandens 'Mystic Purple') |
Have Annuals Container Garden Cottage Garden Ground Cover and Creeping, Trailing Plants New plants and seeds Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers Vines & Creeping Shrubs |
Received seed in seed swap: Snapdragon Vine - grow as annual or overwinter The Spruce reports: "Snapdragon vine is usually planted in the spring from seed. It is a slow starter, but seeds planted in the spring will grow quickly once sprouted, covering a trellis within four months." Common Names Snapdragon vine, creeping snapdragon, trailing snapdragon, vining snapdragon, creeping gloxinia Family Plantaginaceae Plant Type Vine Mature Size 6–9 ft. long, 3–6 ft. wide Hardiness Zones 9–10, USDA Native Area Mexico and Central America Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade Soil Type Rich, well-drained loam Reference: https://www.thespruce.com/grow... |
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Butter Daisy (Melampodium divaricatum 'Showstar') |
Have Annuals Container Garden Cottage Garden New plants and seeds |
Received in DnD #9 seed swap. Warm annual, soil temp 68 to 86° moist, not wet for germination. Flowers in 55 to 60 days. Indoor sowing 7 to 10 weeks prior to transplant in well-drained soil and full sun. In borders is a low maintenance summer annual with daisy-like yellow flowers bloom May to frost. 'Showstar´™ grows 14 to 24 inches tall spreads 10 - 15 inches wide. Deer resistant. Pairs well with sun coleus. Produces viable seeds and will self-sow. |
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Four o'Clocks (Mirabilis jalapa 'Broken Colors') |
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Fivespot (Nemophila maculata) |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Delighted to find the seed of this native at a garden center. Have grown before as part of a wildflower mix. Glad to grow it again separately. Note uses: Groundcover, in a small pot. Will Naturalize Seeds: Provide darkness, Suitable for winter sowing Can handle transplanting. It is a cool weather annual native to grasslands and woodlands in California. |
January 30, 2022: Seeds germinated (Winter sown in jug. NOTE: Seeds: Provide darkness ) February 24, 2023: Seeds sown (Planted in pots in the new greenhouse. Used fresh packeted seeds. Used a mix of compost and available soil, some ProMix.) April 10, 2023: Potted up (Planted seedlings in large pots with calendula and violas.) May 20, 2023: Bloomed (In outdoor pots) |
