| Image | Plant | Status | Notes | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Climbing Hydrangeas (Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris) |
Have Cottage Garden Feature plant Shrubs and Trees Vines & Creeping Shrubs |
Note best time to prune after flowering in June. See Month by Month gardening in Michigan. Grows to a massive vine size. Will climb supporting structures reaching 30 to 80 feet (9-24 m.) tall - and can be pruned to shorter heights. Climbing Hydrangeas Climbing hydrangeas (Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris) |
May 14, 2022: Miscellaneous Event (Pleased to see flower buds on the seven creeping hydrangeas after two years with no flowers. Excited to see them bloom in late spring this year!) |
 |
Snapdragon Vine (Antirrhinum antirrhiniflorum) |
Have Container Garden Tender Perennial (Michigan) Vines & Creeping Shrubs |
Grew this at CSS Project Grow in 2023. Vining, delicate form. Pretty plant. Would like something a little more robust. Obtained in seed swap seed. Note is tender perennial. |
February 26, 2023: Seeds sown (Sown in humidity dome. Placed in greenhouse. Tender perennial.) March 29, 2023: Seeds germinated (Growing in the greenhouse) April 17, 2023: Potted up (Potted up from Dixie cups. In May, it's taking off to be a more robust plant.) June 6, 2023: Transplanted (At CSS Project Grow near the front gate. ) |
 |
Baja Fairy Duster (Calliandra californica) |
Have Houseplants and Tropicals New plants and seeds Tender Perennial (Michigan) Vines & Creeping Shrubs |
Receiving seeds from a seed swap. Notes: Calliandra californica Shrub Height – 6 to 13 feet (2 to 4 meters) Exposure – full sun, part sun Soil – well-drained Foliage – deciduous or evergreen, depending on the climate Flowering – April to August Soak the seeds in warm water (same temperature you'd get a baby's bottle) for a day. Plant the seeds in soil mix and keep it moist but not too wet to avoid mold. Sprouting should occur after 10-20 days. Native to tropical climates, this plant needs sun and moisture to develop well. Growing calliandra: Choose a mostly sheltered spot, preferably endowed with a lot of light. Calliandra presents high needs in terms of moisture since it comes from tropical climates. To compensate the dryness of the air, you can rest the pot on a bed of gravel or clay pebbles that are doused with water: evaporation will rise and weave through the leaves. Watering is required frequently in summer, especially if the weather is warm. Slowly reduce the amount of water you provide in fall, matching the waning days and temperatures. Avoid heat sources such as radiators. Source: https://www.nature-and-garden.... |
|
 |
Clematis 'Jackmanii' |
Have Perennials Shrubs and Trees Vines & Creeping Shrubs |
A clematis that has been growing before 2014 when we moved into the house in May. In 2024, it is growing well, vining in April with new green growth. | April 4, 2024: Plant emerged (Growing well again in 2024, sending up healthy green shoots. Will add compost and leaf mulch to nurture it.) |
 |
American Virgin's Bower (Clematis virginiana) |
Have New plants and seeds Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers Vines & Creeping Shrubs |
Winter Sowed Jan 10, 2021. DnD Seed Swap. Notes: Bloom Time: August to October Bloom Description: White Sun: Full sun to part shade Water: Medium to wet Maintenance: Low Suggested Use: Naturalize Flower: Showy, Fragrant Tolerate: Deer, Black Walnut Culture Easily grown in average, medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. This species will thrive and bloom in considerable shade. Blooms on current year's growth. May be pruned back hard (to 8-12" from the ground) to strong leaf buds in fall after flowering or in late winter to early spring. |
January 11, 2021: Seeds sown (Winter Sowed Jan 10, 2021. DnD Seed Swap. ) |
| Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Patty Green Tint') |
Have Annuals Veggies, Tomatoes Vines & Creeping Shrubs |
May 31, 2021: Seeds sown (Growing from purchased seed in 2021, seed from FreeHeirloomSeeds.org. Cell pack sown. To be planted at Project Grow, new high fence grown.) June 17, 2023: Seeds sown (Sown in new, east, recovered-from-the-thistles garden at Johnson, east of the Dahlia garden.) |
||
 |
Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris) |
Have Vines & Creeping Shrubs |
Prune in summer after flowering. Needs some hard pruning on southern fence as vines are very large. | |
 |
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.) |
 |
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) |
 |
Perennial Sweet Pea (Lathyrus latifolius) |
Have Cottage Garden Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers Vines & Creeping Shrubs |
Obtained seed from DnD seed swap in 2020. New to me in 2021. Grew starts indoors in 2021 and successfully grew the plants which bloomed in June - August. Seeds sprouted successfully in 2021. Also planting a 2nd batch, seed from Livingston (Ace Barnes). Sprouting seeds in paper towels in 2022. Will plant all viable seeds after they sprout. |
March 16, 2021: Seeds sown (Soaked the seeds for 24 hours prior to sowing. Starting indoors.) March 24, 2021: Obtained plant (Sowing a second batch outdoors under cover in cold frame, but first soaking the seed today. Seed from Livingston.) March 15, 2022: Seeds sown (Sowed seeds in damp paper towels. Will plant all viable seeds after they sprout.) 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. Variety grown this year is fresh seed, Heirloom Pastels Mix) February 26, 2023: Seeds germinated (Four of the batch germinated so far. Planted in a jug in the greenhouse. ) March 1, 2023: Plant emerged (Perennial sweet pea plants are emerging in the front yard flower bed. Covered with wire mesh covers. As of April, are growing fine while I interplant annual sweet pea nearby.) |
 |
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.) |
 |
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.) |
 |
Snap Pea (Lathyrus oleraceus 'Cascadia') |
Have Veggies, Tomatoes Vines & Creeping Shrubs |
Purchased seed packet. | March 16, 2021: Seeds sown (Planted using gutter method. Seed from FreeHeirloomSeeds.com. Started without inoculant. I might add it later.) March 25, 2021: Seeds germinated (Growing well in gutter method.) May 11, 2021: Transplanted (Transplanted peas. A challenge to get out of the gutter. Next year will direct sow.) May 31, 2021: Harvested (Harvesting first, very delicious peas. <3) |
 |
Snow Pea (Lathyrus oleraceus 'Dwarf Grey Sugar') |
Have New plants and seeds Veggies, Tomatoes Vines & Creeping Shrubs |
Planted 2nd crop using gutter planting method, 3-16-21 | March 12, 2021: Seeds sown (Seed from Seeds of Change, bought at Fresh Thyme Grocery. Sown in large window box in cold frame.) March 16, 2021: Seeds sown (Planted 2nd crop using gutter planting method.) March 19, 2021: Seeds germinated (Window box, cold frame seeds germinated on the 19th. the gutter method seeds a few days later.) May 31, 2021: Harvested (Harvesting first, very delicious peas. <3) June 11, 2021: Transplanted (Transplanted peas. A challenge to get out of the gutter. Next year will direct sow.) |
 |
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... |
|
 |
Passion Flower (Passiflora edulis) |
Have Berries, Fruit Decorative Edibles Feature plant Houseplants and Tropicals Vines & Creeping Shrubs |
Planning to leave and remove in spring. Did not flower again. I will put my attention to a new Plumeria (yellow) that I plan to overwinter and then grow outdoors in May - October. | November 3, 2021: Potted up (Brought in this 3 year old plant for another winter indoors. This is Passiflora edulis, the tender passion fruit plant, that is frost tender and NOT native to Michigan. It is native to Hawaii and tropical - warm weather climates. I hope I can get it to flower and set fruit, if I'm lucky, in 2022.) |
 |
Rose (Rosa 'Tangerine Skies') |
Want (Love to have)Lisianthus (Eustoma) and Roses Perennials Vines & Creeping Shrubs |
||
| Yardlong Bean (Vigna sesquipedalis 'Malasian Brown-Seeded') |
Have Annuals Heirloom and Heritage New plants and seeds Veggies, Tomatoes Vines & Creeping Shrubs |
Received in seed swap. Notes: Use inoculant, sturdy, tall trellis. Growing notes: Cooking notes: |
