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Green rose (rosa viridiflora) and Sunflowers
*ADMIN NOTE: Please be aware that there are no green roses developed that look like the tea rose. The companies selling this type are not legitimate.*
How to make newspaper seed starting containers, plus
Seed Guilt
When I open a packet of seeds, whether there are five or 50 seeds in it, I feel the urge to plant every last one of them, because I bought them. I feel guilty if I don't plant them all. I don't have room in the house to grow them all and sell the seedlings I don't plant, or room outdoors in my garden. Anyone else have this…
Seed saving seminar on Sat
I'll be out picking up my new goats so will miss this, but Greg Peterson has a seed saving seminar on Saturday. Here's the link https://urbanfarm.lpages.co/seed-up-saturday/ Of course TGN has the seed class too. (My philosophy, you can never learn to much) I definitely save seeds and now its even more important with our…
Its seed starting time - kind of
I start perennials, hard to start seeds and a few specialty tomatoes now. (I am zone 5B) I start my milk jugs planting February 1st. The rest are started early in a hot bed or greenhouse depending on the need and all others I read the back of the seed package. Its amazing how much is on the back or a seed package or in…
Pre-seeding seeds
I have been following a flower gardeing business that either preseeds their flower seeds in the fall or very early spring. By her directions I could sow seeds in a week or tow in my area that the last frost date (might) be May 15. Interesting idea for saving time in the spring which is always too busy. So Morning chores…
Free seed project
I have participated in this for several years. If this topic is not ok, please remove. I grow food for the community and food pantries. I also teach classes and help new gardeners set up a garden for easy gardening, less weeding in smaller spaces. I have also helped people get gardens in towns where sometimes they have…
Red Ruffled eggplants or Pumpkin on a Stick
Have you ever had that one package of seeds that moves mysteriously throughout the house and appears in the weirdest places? For me, its been pumpkin on a stick, also know as Red Ruffled Ornamental Eggplant. I have had this packet for 3 years. I find in different rooms all over the house: on the floor, almost in the sink…
Plantago: One beautiful plant variety
Growing large gourds
I absolutely love growing gourds! In my zone, 5B, the larger gourds that take 100 plus days can be challenging to grow. Add to that, many larger gourds take 21 days to germinate. If you plant the seeds outdoors and you have a cold dip they often rot. So I have my own method of germinating them. I am not fond of styrofoam…
Good Morning Officer
It was a beautiful sunny morning, 10 a.m., and it was already scorching hot. It would be a day to pace your work outdoors and enjoy tea whenever possible. I was looking forward to a relaxing day working outdoors. The phone rings and its my neighbor. "They have 80% off plants at the greenhouse up the road and last years…
The weather made me do it
Wow, January 18th and its the first time its really looked like winter. We had a few light snows but nothing that stayed. And from the sounds of it it will stay a week or two. So my plans have changed. Today for mental health and relaxation I have been forced into looking at the seed catalog I am ordering from, mainly…
Favorite garden?
I learn a lot from visiting gardens, When I was 10 my family went to Thomas Jeffersons "Monticello" Stunning non stop gardens and seeds galore in the gift shop. I think this is where I got my love for unique seeds and seed saving. I started doing a lot of research on jeffersons seed saving and his getting seeds from all…
I got my Richters catalogue today!
Like I don't have enough reading to do. 🤣 This one, I kind of read like a book. It is always interesting & I always learn something new.
Testing seed germination
I don't test all my seeds germination rates, but for cranky seeds or older seeds I do. and that is if I have enough extra seeds. I take 5 seeds, wet a paper towel and lay the towel flat. Half a towel in plenty. Place the seeds on the paper towel and fold over the seeds one time. Place in a bag and put on top of the…
Seeds for potatoes and onions!
I just placed my seed order and it includes seeds for onions and even seeds for potatoes! The onion sets and seed potatoes may sell out again in our area, so I'm trying this but never have before. Does anyone have experience with them?
Christmas presents for the garden or gardener
I have been gifted , as already mentioned somewhere, seeds for next year's garden. The picture shows the seeds for early spring sowing. All seeds are from Bingenheimer in Germany. They are not necessary heirloom as there are some new breeds but they are all true to type. I have more seeds for late spring, summer and the…
How do you separate the slimy strings from the pumpkin and squash seeds for planting in the spring?
Is there a better way to separate the pumpkin and squash seeds for planting than putting it in a colander and rubbing the seeds together?
Black Popcorn
My first crop of Black Popcorn! They will be my seeds for next year.
GLOBAL SEED SEMINAR
Urban Farm U has a FREE FOUR DAY LIVE GLOBAL SEED SEMINAR event starting TODAY AT 5:00 PM EST https://kl9rf0gh.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Global Seed Summit
I apologize if some one else has already posted this--seems like they would, as I'm always late to find out about these things...😏....but I can't find another post on it.... The Urban Farm is offering free access to a Global Seed Summit Nov. 17-20, and it looks pretty good.…
Future Shortages Due to Coronavirus
Shortages now due to the pandemic are to be expected. Toilet paper, hand sanitizer, plexi glass, etc. have all been out for days on end at some point or another. With some states closing down nurseries, not allowing the sale of garden items such as seeds and soil at Wal-mart, Target, gardeners this year have had various…
BBB Seed Company & Free ebooks
there are 6 free eBooks in the second link. This last link I'm sending shows how good they lay out the 'plant growth habit', and good pictures...
SEED SWAP: Do you want your country represented?
If you would like your country represented with SEED SWAP, please post below. I will contact you with a few questions so that I can properly set this up for you. Thank you for your interest!
Ravensong Herbal Seeds
I thought that I'd share. They ship in North America. Free shipping is for orders over $100.

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