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Bleeding Heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Gold Heart') |
Have Cottage Garden Feature plant Foliage for Bouquets New plants and seeds Perennials Shade Garden |
Gorgeous leaf color. Emerges bright gold then turns gold with green. Brightens a dark corner. 2003 Great Plant Picks award winner | April 14, 2021: Obtained plant (Bought at local nursery, Turners.) April 15, 2021: Transplanted (Planted in Northeast shade corner of the rear garden, by the garden gate, in April.) May 9, 2022: Plant emerged (Small plant emerged. Added leaf mulch to protect it, and watered it. Will keep an eye on it to see if it needs a better spot with more moisture.) |
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Spanish Lavender (Lavandula 'Bandera Purple') |
Have Container Garden Cottage Garden Foliage for Bouquets Herbs Perennials |
Tender lavender. January 2023. Is alive in greenhouse. Will cut back in spring and see if it regrows in early spring and when planted out. | February 3, 2023: Cuttings stuck (Overwintering this plant, and though it is dying back a bit in the new, small greenhouse, I managed to find several fresh cuttings today, still alive. Clipped them and will see if I can get them growing indoors.) |
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English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) |
Have Cottage Garden Cutting garden Foliage for Bouquets Herbs New plants and seeds Perennials |
Seed from DnD #9 seed swap. Lavandula angustifolia planting: Barely cover the seeds with soil, then winter sow. Needs stratification. Full sun. Well-drained soil. Ideal for herb gardens. | January 20, 2023: Seeds sown (In WS jug for 2023 season. For use in new front yard herb garden. Note need to trim for shape. See online for suggestions.) April 5, 2023: Seeds germinated (In WS jugs. Sprouts! ) |
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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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Chinese Silvergrass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus') |
Have Foliage for Bouquets Grasses and Plumed plants Perennials |
April 12, 2008: Obtained plant (Approximate date of getting a the plant divided from our church. Needs more sun. Will divide and fertilize more this year.) | |
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Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll Blue') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Foliage for Bouquets |
Received seed in seed swap. To winter sow. | |
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Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Dark Purple Opal') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Cutting garden Foliage for Bouquets Herbs New plants and seeds |
Obtained seed from seed swap. Looking forward to spring sowing in new greenhouse. | April 18, 2023: Seeds sown (Used fresh seed from Heritage Seeds. Planted in green cell pack topped with vermiculite. Place on indoor heat mat. ) April 22, 2023: Seeds germinated (On a heat mat indoors, this fresh seed is now sprouting, lots. Once green leaves show, will move to greenhouse except for the cold nights.) June 6, 2023: Transplanted (Planted seedlings at CSS Project Grow. ) June 7, 2023: Transplanted (Planted in pool cubby box.) August 3, 2023: Harvested (When conditioned (boiling water treatment), makes an excellent addition to smaller bouquets. Used in farmers market bouquets.) |
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Orlaya 'White Finch' |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Cutting garden Foliage for Bouquets |
I grew this cultivar awhile ago in the back yard, very pretty bloom. Obtained seed, large packet from Harris Seed to grow it in earnest for the cutting garden for for market bouquet arrangements. NOTE: Johnny's Seed recommends alternating day and night temperature. Chill seed at 40-45°F (4-7°C) for 1-2 weeks prior to sowing in the greenhouse. Direct seed: 12-16 days at 60-65°F (16-18°C). Transplant: 7-14 days at 68-86°F (20-30°C), |
April 3, 2023: Seeds sown (Seed from large packet from Harris Seed. Using it as an early spring sowing, growing for the cutting garden. Sowing in Dixie Cups, putting it outside to experience some freeze thaw cycles to help break the tough seed coat. NOTE: Johnny's Seed recommends alternating day and night temperature. See notes.) April 18, 2023: Seeds germinated (Approx. date, seeds germinated in tote.) May 16, 2023: Transplanted (Transplanted into earth box so it will grow on while we're on vacation.) June 14, 2023: Transplanted (Transplanted small plants to spaces in the front yard garden in space by spent daffodils and iris.) July 25, 2023: Seeds sown (Sowed a 2nd batch of seed at CSS Project Grow, tomato row.) |
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Witchgrass (Panicum capillare 'Frosted Explosion') |
Have Annuals Foliage for Bouquets Grasses and Plumed plants New plants and seeds Prairie |
Excellent cut flower. Filler in bouquets and mixed containers. Panicum elegans "Frosted Explosion" is also Witchgrass, also named Panicum capillare 'Frosted Explosion' and similar or the same as Agrostis nebulosa 'Fibre Optics' Plant with shorter Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sonata White' or Profusion Zinnias. Half-hardy annual, easy to grow from seed. Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. 40 cm height 30cm spread Orientation: East, South or West facing |
February 26, 2023: Seeds sown (Sown in humidity dome. Placed in greenhouse. ) March 18, 2023: Seeds germinated (Germinating in greenhouse using humidity dome, dixie cup method.) March 24, 2023: Maintenance performed (Moved to greenhouse, cooler environment. ) May 16, 2023: Transplanted (Transplanted in front flower bed by Star Magnolia. Needs well drained soil, so added lots of perlite and sand to planting mix.) |
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Creeping Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium reptans 'Blue Pearl') |
Have Cottage Garden Cutting garden Foliage for Bouquets Ground Cover and Creeping, Trailing Plants New plants and seeds Perennials |
Perennial, Likes cool, partial or Dappled Shade to Full Shade, Height: 12-18 inches, Spread: 12 inches Flowers: Showy. Blue, Bloom: 1"-2"; Flower Time: Late spring or early summer Uses: Groundcover, Cut Flower Resistances: Deer Resistant Pollinators: Moths and Butterflies, Bees Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets |
March 4, 2023: Seeds sown (Sown indoors in green cell pack trays) March 18, 2023: Seeds germinated (Germinated. Moved to greenhouse March 24th) |
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Mealy Cup Sage (Salvia farinacea 'Blue Bedder') |
Prev Cactus, Xeriscape Cottage Garden Cutting garden Foliage for Bouquets New plants and seeds Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Seed from DnD #9 Seed swap. Winter Sow: Provide light, Days to germinate: 10-30 days Light is required for germination, so just press the seed into the growing medium rather than covering it. |
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Partridge Feather (Tanacetum densum) |
Have Cactus, Xeriscape Everlastings and Suitable for Drying Foliage for Bouquets Ground Cover and Creeping, Trailing Plants New plants and seeds Shrubs and Trees |
Received 3 seed heads in DnD Seed Swap #9. Tanecetum densum 'Amani' is a low shrub and groundcover with small, yellow ball flowers. USDA: 4-8 Full sun In the Sunflower family. Seed is in the compound flowers like a sunflower. Synonym: Chrysanthemum densum, Pyrethrum densum Family: Asteraceae, Origin: Middle East, 5000 to 8500 feet elevation (1500-2500 m) To grow: Plant in a poor, fast draining soil, minimal fertilizer with coarse mulch/crushed gravel. Deer and rabbit resistant. One source suggests light side dressing of compost and Yum Yum Mix in the fall. Does not do well in wet or humid conditions. Grows 8 to 10 inches tall, 6 to 10 inches spread (20-30 cm) Water: Drought tolerant, needs good drainage, prefers sandy soil To plant: 6-10″ apart to promote feathery silvery look. Is cold hardy. Propagation: Seeds or division in the spring, cuttings in summer |
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Inch Plant (Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata') |
Have Foliage for Bouquets Ground Cover and Creeping, Trailing Plants Houseplants and Tropicals Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
This is a lovely trailing plant, a tender perennial like other Tradescantias. It does well indoors in indirect bright light and outside in part shade. It prefers moist soil. I've had it for several years. It makes a lovely, pairing and trailing accent with coleus varieties. | March 4, 2023: Winterized (I have these all over the house. It is a lovely trailing plant, a tender perennial like other Tradescantias, makes a lovely houseplant over the winter. It does well indoors in indirect bright light and outside in part shade. It prefers moist soil. ) |
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Tall Verbena (Verbena bonariensis) |
Have Cottage Garden Cutting garden Foliage for Bouquets Landscaping Plant |
NOT hardy in Zone 6a / 5b. Treat as annual. | April 10, 2023: Seeds germinated (Germinated in Dixie Cups in a WS Tote. ) May 16, 2023 - May 17, 2023: Transplanted (Transplanted into earth box so it will grow on while we're on vacation.) June 14, 2023: Transplanted (Planted seedling at CSS Project Grow.) |
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Tall Verbena (Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop') |
Have Cottage Garden Cutting garden Foliage for Bouquets New plants and seeds Tender Perennial (Michigan) Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Obtained seed, DnD Seed Swap. Note plant is NOT hardy in 6a. Reseed each year. Looking forward to growing this again. Beautiful in the landscape, though I have to grow it as an annual. Tender perennial. Beautiful in the landscape, though I have to grow it as an annual. |
February 28, 2021: Seeds sown (Winter sown. DnD seed swap seeds.) June 20, 2021: Potted up (Potted up seedlings from Winter Sowing jugs. Planted the rest in the front gardens.) January 14, 2023: Seeds sown (Winter Sowing. Note this is only perennial to 7a. Will save seed & make cuttings. Seed from DnD seed swap #9. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil. Needs darkness to germinate. ) February 25, 2023: Seeds sown (Winter sown in Dixie Cups, another format to try. NOTE: Needs darkness to germinate. Will place in greenhouse in March and compare to WS jugs for growth. Note: Grow as annual due to limited range. Seed from Fall 2022 seed swap.) March 27, 2023: Seeds germinated (Germinated in Dixie Cups in small tote and in larger totes. ) May 15, 2023: Potted up (Moved to earth boxes to grow on, especially while we are on a short vacation.) June 13, 2023: Transplanted (Transplanted small plants to spaces in the front yard garden in space by spent daffodils and iris.) |
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Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) |
Have Foliage for Bouquets Herbs New plants and seeds Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers Prairie |
Seeds from seed swap. Will grow in Johnson wild areas. | |
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False Queen Anne's Lace (Visnaga daucoides 'Green Mist') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Cutting garden Foliage for Bouquets New plants and seeds |
April 3, 2023: Seeds sown (Some sown in spring sown container, Dixie cups with vermiculite, placed outdoors in same container as Orlaya. Some sown in green mini humidity dome with heat. ) May 16, 2023: Transplanted (Germinated in Dixie Cups in April. Transplanted into earth box so it will grow on while we're on vacation.) June 11, 2023: Transplanted (Sown around sunflowers and other early planted plants in new south fence sunflower row border.) June 12, 2023: Seeds sown (Seeds (along with transplants listed) sown around sunflowers and other early planted plants in new south fence sunflower row border.) June 13, 2023: Transplanted (Transplanted from earth box into pots. Will plant in front yard and at CSS Project Grow.) July 25, 2023: Seeds sown (Planted a second groups of seeds at CSS Project Grow. July sowing.) |
