Here are photos of the new greenhouse, which is not done yet, but will be used this winter. We will be adding more windows, expanding the size and adding corrugated plastic sheeting in place of the plastic.
Sheri
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I was able to pick my first lemon and several limes from my trees today. The remaining lemons are small and will need several more months to mature. The lime trees however are loaded and will be producing small amounts of lime throughout the winter it appears.
Here is a photo of the ones I got today.
Sheri
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I finally decided to purchase a vodka that had been quadruple distilled to use in making my vanilla extract. I took three very fragrant vanilla beans, sliced them in half, put them in a small bottle, filled it with the vodka, sealed it and put it in the basement. In six months I will have my very first homemade vanilla extract to use in baking. I am so excited. If this turns out well, then it will be a matter of time before I will be producing my own with vanilla beans off of my own vanilla planiflora variegata plant. I will of course have to learn how to hand pollinate the flowers and cure the vanilla beans but that should be fairly easy.
We had to take another trip to Indianapolis today so we decided to stop at Allisonville Nursery after we had lunch at Applebees. Since our third wedding anniversary is the nineth of this month we decided to celebrate a bit early. At the nursery I found large bags of vermiculite and peat moss. I bought both. That should keep me in business for most of the winter. I also bought the game Gardenopoly. I had wanted it for a while and figured it would give Jerry and I something to do during the winter evenings when not much else was happening.
Of course what trip to a nursery would be complete without purchasing plants or bulbs? They had a buy one get one free sale on the packaged bulbs so I picked up two packs. The first pack was a gorgeous Hyacinthus known as ‘Isabelle.’ This is a double hyacinth with fragrant flowers. The tips of the outer petals have green on them and I simply fell in love. Hyacinths are one of my favorite spring flowers anyway due to their capitavating scent. The other package of bulbs I chose was from the Biltmore Collection. It was Narcissus ‘Double Poet’s Daffodil,’ another great bulb I had been wanting for some time. Jerry will help me dig holes tomorrow to get these planted and then I will begin the countdown to spring.
I picked up the sampler I had woven several months ago. Fred was kind enough to allow me to go to the Howard County Fairgrounds with him after the fair so he could teach me how to use a floor loom. I had to wait until the loom was out of warp for the project to be removed. I used raw, unprocessed wool to create my sampler. The plan now is to felt it and see what I come up with.
We also cut a velvet material up last night in lengths long enough to make a chair and couch cover for our furniture. I think there may be enough material left over to make matching draperies. The material that came with my loom, once made into rugs, is similar enough in color to the velvet material to make a rug for the living room floor and have everyone think the colors are the same. How cool is that?
Sheri
Filed under Elegant Cooking, Flower Gardening, Gardening News, Herbal Preparations, Homestead Happenings by on Nov 3rd, 2008. Comment.
February 22, 2006 – This year I have decided to try to germinate some of my seeds in paper towels. Not only can I fit numerous paper towels in one of those plastic shoe boxes with a lid but I can check them every few days to see what has germinated. Once they do germinate I will pot them up into peat pots but in the meantime I think this will save a lot of room.
This is one of the seeds that I have put into a damp paper towel yesterday.
As always I would love to hear from anyone who is growing this.
Sheri
October 29, 2008 – The one I grew from seed and planted into my garden bloomed for the first time last year. Although the roses were few given the massive stems, the foliage was indeed apple scented.
This year the bush was loaded with small pink single flowers, followed by masses of orange-red rose hips.
This is a rambler, but the foliage is well worth it, as are the roses and the hips. This rose, although small in comparison to hybrids, should be included in everyones garden for multi-season interest as well as the fragrance of the leaves.
Sheri
Rosa Shrub CC5466 3700m
August 28, 2006 – Hi, I am starting seeds already this fall!
This seed is from Chris Chadwell’s 2006 expedition to
I am using the damp paper towel method this year. It seemed to work so well last year.
This is one of the seeds I started today.
Has anyone else grown this from seed?
Sheri Rosa Shrub CC5465 3300mAugust 28, 2006 – Hi, I am starting seeds already this fall!
This seed is from Chris Chadwell’s 2006 expedition to
I am using the damp paper towel method this year. It seemed to work so well last year.
This is one of the seeds I started today.
Has anyone else grown this from seed?
Sheri Miniature Roses Angel WingsFebruary 9, 2006 – Every year it seems that I get more unusual seeds that don’t get germinated due to lack of room for peat pots. This year I have decided to try to germinate some of my seeds, especially bulb seeds and tropicals, in paper towels. Not only can I fit numerous paper towels in one of those plastic shoe boxes with a lid but I can check them every few days to see what has germinated. Once they do germinate I will pot them up into peat pots but in the meantime I think this will save a lot of room.
Has anyone else tried this method? What did you think of it?
This is just one of the many seeds that I have already put into a damp paper towel to give this a try.
Sheri
March 14, 2006 – I have germination.
Sheri
Filed under Exotic Gardening by on Nov 19th, 2008. Comment.
Murraya
Murraya paniculata
February 26, 2006 – This year I have decided to try to germinate some of my seeds in paper towels. Not only can I fit numerous paper towels in one of those plastic shoe boxes with a lid but I can check them every few days to see what has germinated. Once they do germinate I will pot them up into peat pots but in the meantime I think this will save a lot of room.
This is one of the seeds that I have put into a damp paper towel today.
As always I would love to hear from anyone who is growing this.
Sheri
April 12, 2008 – From Franjee – This is another new plant I will be attempting to grow from seed. I loved the fragrance but the shrub was kind of expensive at the one greenhouse that had it. I didn’t get growing directions with the seeds.
Did you have any luck with the paper towel/baggie method for germinating the murraya?
April 12, 2008 – Hello. I did. These seeds are really pretty easy to germinate. I have had success direct sowing and using paper towels. The only problem I seem to have is they are slow growing for me and the leaves have yellow in them. I recently added kelp to the one I have left and am waiting to see what happens. Hopefully the kelp will fix the problem.
Sheri
Filed under Exotic Gardening by on Nov 19th, 2008. Comment.
If you are in Indiana or zone 6, anytime from the middle of the month on you can start pansy and viola seeds. The advantage of starting them at this time is you will have plants in bloom by April. These can be started indoors under lights or outside in a cold frame. To keep pansies and violas compact without cutting or using chemicals, move them to an area with cool temperatures once they reach flowering size.
Viola Viola wittrockiana Frizzle Sizzle Blue F1November 20, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
Sheri
January 9, 2007 – These have been in my unheated greenhouse. I have germination and the seedlings look quite strong. They only have their first two seed leaves so far but considering the only heat they get is from the sun I think this is progress. Sheri
Viola wittrockiana Promise Rose Shades F1November 20, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
Sheri January 9, 2007 – These have been in my unheated greenhouse. I have germination and the seedlings look quite strong. They only have their first two seed leaves so far but considering the only heat they get is from the sun I think this is progress. Sheri
Viola wittrockiana Frizzle Sizzle Yellow F1January 3, 2006 – I just sowed seeds of this on top of a homemade soil mixture made up of peat moss, vermiculite and perlite. I mix it so that I can easily see all three ingredients. I did not use vermiculite on top this time around. I put the soil mixture into those little square peat pots. I did not cover the flat but will keep it inside until germination occurs.
Once that happens I will post here again. Has anyone else grown this variety from seed?
Sheri
January 11, 2006 – The entire batch of seeds I planted germinated today. I have now moved them into the cool greenhouse with the other cool weather seedlings. Sheri
November 20, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
January 9, 2007 – These have been in my unheated greenhouse. I have germination and the seedlings look quite strong. They only have their first two seed leaves so far but considering the only heat they get is from the sun I think this is progress. Sheri
Viola Bambini Mixed ColorsNovember 20, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
These are from Thompson and Morgan. They are 6 inches tall, hardy in zones 6 to 9 and come in pastel pink, apricot, yellow, blue, copper, brone, bright red and lavender with whiskered faces.
Sheri January 9, 2007 – These have been in my unheated greenhouse. I have germination and the seedlings look quite strong. They only have their first two seed leaves so far but considering the only heat they get is from the sun I think this is progress. Sheri
Viola cornuta Skippy Blue/Yellow F1
January 26, 2006 – Every year it seems that I get more unusual seeds that don’t get germinated due to lack of room for peat pots. This year I have decided to try to germinate some of my seeds in paper towels. Not only can I fit numerous paper towels in one of those plastic shoe boxes with a lid but I can check them every few days to see what has germinated. Once they do germinate I will pot them up into peat pots but in the meantime I think this will save a lot of room.
This is just one of the many seeds that I have already put into a damp paper towel to give this a try. Sheri
January 30, 2006 – I have germination today. I will be potting these seeds up into peat pots later this evening. Sheri
November 21, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
Sheri January 9, 2007 – These have been in my unheated greenhouse. I have germination and the seedlings look quite strong. They only have their first two seed leaves so far but considering the only heat they get is from the sun I think this is progress. Sheri
Viola wittrockiana Promise Pure Lilac Shades F1January 26, 2006 – Every year it seems that I get more unusual seeds that don’t get germinated due to lack of room for peat pots. This year I have decided to try to germinate some of my seeds in paper towels. Not only can I fit numerous paper towels in one of those plastic shoe boxes with a lid but I can check them every few days to see what has germinated. Once they do germinate I will pot them up into peat pots but in the meantime I think this will save a lot of room.
This is just one of the many seeds that I have already put into a damp paper towel to give this a try. Sheri
January 30, 2006 – I have germination today. I will be potting these seeds up into peat pots later this evening. Sheri
November 21, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
Sheri
January 9, 2007 – These have been in my unheated greenhouse. I have germination and the seedlings look quite strong. They only have their first two seed leaves so far but considering the only heat they get is from the sun I think this is progress. Sheri
Viola CutyJanuary 26, 2006 – Every year it seems that I get more unusual seeds that don’t get germinated due to lack of room for peat pots. This year I have decided to try to germinate some of my seeds in paper towels. Not only can I fit numerous paper towels in one of those plastic shoe boxes with a lid but I can check them every few days to see what has germinated. Once they do germinate I will pot them up into peat pots but in the meantime I think this will save a lot of room.
This is just one of the many seeds that I have already put into a damp paper towel to give this a try. Sheri
January 31, 2006 – I have germination today. I will be potting the germinated seeds up later today. Sheri
November 21, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
These are from Thompson and Morgan. They are hardy in zones 6 to 9. They grow six inches tall.
Sheri
January 9, 2006 – These have been in my unheated greenhouse. I have germination and the seedlings look quite strong. They only have their first two seed leaves so far but considering the only heat they get is from the sun I think this is progress. Sheri
Viola wittrockiana Promise Yellow/Red Wing F1January 26, 2006 – Every year it seems that I get more unusual seeds that don’t get germinated due to lack of room for peat pots. This year I have decided to try to germinate some of my seeds in paper towels. Not only can I fit numerous paper towels in one of those plastic shoe boxes with a lid but I can check them every few days to see what has germinated. Once they do germinate I will pot them up into peat pots but in the meantime I think this will save a lot of room.
This is just one of the many seeds that I have already put into a damp paper towel to give this a try. Sheri
January 30, 2006 – I have germination today. I will be potting these seeds up into peat pots later this evening. Sheri
November 21, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
Sheri January 9, 2007 – These have been in my unheated greenhouse. I have germination and the seedlings look quite strong. They only have their first two seed leaves so far but considering the only heat they get is from the sun I think this is progress. Sheri
Viola wittrockiana Promise True Blue F1January 26, 2006 – Every year it seems that I get more unusual seeds that don’t get germinated due to lack of room for peat pots. This year I have decided to try to germinate some of my seeds in paper towels. Not only can I fit numerous paper towels in one of those plastic shoe boxes with a lid but I can check them every few days to see what has germinated. Once they do germinate I will pot them up into peat pots but in the meantime I think this will save a lot of room.
This is just one of the many seeds that I have already put into a damp paper towel to give this a try. Sheri
January 30, 2006 – I have germination today. I will be potting these seeds up into peat pots later this evening. Sheri
November 21, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
Sheri
Pansy Banner Daffodil Mixed HybridNovember 21, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
These are from Thompson and Morgan. They are a hardy perennial that grows six to eight inches tall. They come in four colors: orange, primrose, yellow and white.
Sheri Pansy Petite Bronze HybridNovember 21, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
These are from Thompson and Morgan. They are a hardy perennial that grows six to eight inches tall.
Sheri Pansy x wittrockiana Flameco F1 HybridNovember 21, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
Plant height will be six to eight inches.
Sheri Viola cucullata Striata AlbaNovember 20, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
This variety is from Thompson and Morgan. The flowers are pure white and 1 inch in size. The plants are 4 to 6 inches tall and hardy in zones 5 through 8.
Sheri Viola cornuta Sorbet Orange DuetJanuary 26, 2006 – Every year it seems that I get more unusual seeds that don’t get germinated due to lack of room for peat pots. This year I have decided to try to germinate some of my seeds in paper towels. Not only can I fit numerous paper towels in one of those plastic shoe boxes with a lid but I can check them every few days to see what has germinated. Once they do germinate I will pot them up into peat pots but in the meantime I think this will save a lot of room.
This is just one of the many seeds that I have already put into a damp paper towel to give this a try. Sheri
November 20, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
I have had trouble getting these to germinate in the past so hopefully this time I will be successful.
Sheri
Viola velour Blue Bronze (mini Pansy)January 18, 2006 – HI, I planted some of these seeds last night on top of some Jiffy Peat Pellets. These are the kind that expand when you add water. I have never had much luck using these but had quite a few laying around so I thought I would try them again. Has anyone grown this variety? What propagation method did you use and how long did they take to germinate?
Thanks,
Sheri January 30, 2006 – I have germination. These will be moving to the cool garage greenhouse later today. Sheri
November 20, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
Sheri
Viola cornuta Skippy Purple Improved F1January 3, 2006 – I just sowed seeds of this on top of a homemade soil mixture made up of peat moss, vermiculite and perlite. I mix it so that I can easily see all three ingredients. I did not use vermiculite on top this time around. I put the soil mixture into those little square peat pots. I did not cover the flat but will keep it inside until germination occurs.
Once that happens I will post here again. Has anyone else grown this variety from seed?
January 18, 2006 – I have germination! Sheri
November 20, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
Sheri Viola Baby LuciaNovember 20, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
This one is supposed to be a hardy perennial in zones 6 to 9. It is from Thompson and Morgan. The height is 6 inches and it has miniature lavender-blue flowers.
Is anyone familiar with this variety?
Sheri Viola Prince JohnJanuary 18, 2006 – HI, I planted some of these seeds last night on top of some Jiffy Peat Pellets. These are the kind that expand when you add water. I have never had much luck using these but had quite a few laying around so I thought I would try them again. Has anyone grown this variety? What propagation method did you use and how long did they take to germinate?
Thanks,
Sheri
November 20, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
I have had trouble getting these to germinate in the past so hopefully this time I will be successful.
Sheri Viola xwilliamsii Angel BlackJanuary 26, 2006 – Every year it seems that I get more unusual seeds that don’t get germinated due to lack of room for peat pots. This year I have decided to try to germinate some of my seeds in paper towels. Not only can I fit numerous paper towels in one of those plastic shoe boxes with a lid but I can check them every few days to see what has germinated. Once they do germinate I will pot them up into peat pots but in the meantime I think this will save a lot of room.
This is just one of the many seeds that I have already put into a damp paper towel to give this a try. Sheri
November 20, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
I have had trouble getting these to germinate in the past so hopefully this time I will be successful.
Sheri Viola soroia FrecklesJanuary 18, 2006 – HI, I planted some of these seeds last night on top of some Jiffy Peat Pellets. These are the kind that expand when you add water. I have never had much luck using these but had quite a few laying around so I thought I would try them again. Has anyone grown this variety? What propagation method did you use and how long did they take to germinate?
Thanks,
Sheri
January 26, 2006 – Every year it seems that I get more unusual seeds that don’t get germinated due to lack of room for peat pots. This year I have decided to try to germinate some of my seeds in paper towels. Not only can I fit numerous paper towels in one of those plastic shoe boxes with a lid but I can check them every few days to see what has germinated. Once they do germinate I will pot them up into peat pots but in the meantime I think this will save a lot of room.
This is just one of the many seeds that I have already put into a damp paper towel to give this a try. Sheri
November 20, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
I have had trouble getting these to germinate in the past so hopefully this time I will be successful.
Sheri Viola xwilliamsii Angel Frosted Yellow BlotchJanuary 26, 2006 – Every year it seems that I get more unusual seeds that don’t get germinated due to lack of room for peat pots. This year I have decided to try to germinate some of my seeds in paper towels. Not only can I fit numerous paper towels in one of those plastic shoe boxes with a lid but I can check them every few days to see what has germinated. Once they do germinate I will pot them up into peat pots but in the meantime I think this will save a lot of room.
This is just one of the many seeds that I have already put into a damp paper towel to give this a try. Sheri
November 20, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
I have had trouble getting these to germinate in the past so hopefully this time I will be successful.
Sheri
Viola King Henry
January 18, 2006 – HI, I planted some of these seeds last night on top of some Jiffy Peat Pellets. These are the kind that expand when you add water. I have never had much luck using these but had quite a few laying around so I thought I would try them again. Has anyone grown this variety? What propagation method did you use and how long did they take to germinate?
Thanks,
Sheri
November 20, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
I have had trouble getting these to germinate in the past so hopefully this time I will be successful.
Sheri Viola odorata Queen Charlotte
January 3, 2006 – On December 19, 2005 I placed some peat pellets I acquired inside a small plastic seed baggie and wet them down until they expanded. I then placed one seed inside each hole in the peat pellets. I sealed the bag and have placed it in the house near the wood burner where it will get light and heat. Sheri
January 18, 2006 – HI, I planted some of these seeds last night on top of some Jiffy Peat Pellets. These are the kind that expand when you add water. I have never had much luck using these but had quite a few laying around so I thought I would try them again. Has anyone grown this variety? What propagation method did you use and how long did they take to germinate?
Thanks,
Sheri
January 26, 2006 – Every year it seems that I get more unusual seeds that don’t get germinated due to lack of room for peat pots. This year I have decided to try to germinate some of my seeds in paper towels. Not only can I fit numerous paper towels in one of those plastic shoe boxes with a lid but I can check them every few days to see what has germinated. Once they do germinate I will pot them up into peat pots but in the meantime I think this will save a lot of room.
This is just one of the many seeds that I have already put into a damp paper towel to give this a try. Sheri
November 20, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
I have had trouble getting these to germinate in the past so hopefully this time I will be successful.
Sheri
Viola xwilliamsii Angel Tiger Eye
January 18, 2006 – HI, I planted some of these seeds last night on top of some Jiffy Peat Pellets. These are the kind that expand when you add water. I have never had much luck using these but had quite a few laying around so I thought I would try them again. Has anyone grown this variety? What propagation method did you use and how long did they take to germinate?
Thanks,
Sheri
January 26, 2006 – Every year it seems that I get more unusual seeds that don’t get germinated due to lack of room for peat pots. This year I have decided to try to germinate some of my seeds in paper towels. Not only can I fit numerous paper towels in one of those plastic shoe boxes with a lid but I can check them every few days to see what has germinated. Once they do germinate I will pot them up into peat pots but in the meantime I think this will save a lot of room.
This is just one of the many seeds that I have already put into a damp paper towel to give this a try. Sheri
February 9, 2006 – The seeds have germinated today. I will pot them up and move them into the greenhouse later today. Sheri
November 20, 2006 – I planted some of these seeds today in a cell pack. I put my regular mix of potting soil in and then added vermiculite to the top. I put the seeds directly on top of the vermiculite. I am going to place the cell pack into the unheated greenhouse as soon as I am finished planting it.
Sheri
Viola Frosted Chocolate
March 12, 2006 – This year I have decided to try to germinate some of my seeds in paper towels. Not only can I fit numerous paper towels in one of those plastic shoe boxes with a lid but I can check them every few days to see what has germinated. Once they do germinate I will pot them up into peat pots but in the meantime I think this will save a lot of room. This is just one of the many seeds that I have already put into a damp paper towel to give this a try.
As always I would love to hear from anyone who is growing this.
Sheri March 20, 2006 – I have germination. Sheri
Viola wittrockiana Promise White/Blotch F1
January 26, 2006 – Every year it seems that I get more unusual seeds that don’t get germinated due to lack of room for peat pots. This year I have decided to try to germinate some of my seeds in paper towels. Not only can I fit numerous paper towels in one of those plastic shoe boxes with a lid but I can check them every few days to see what has germinated. Once they do germinate I will pot them up into peat pots but in the meantime I think this will save a lot of room.
This is just one of the many seeds that I have already put into a damp paper towel to give this a try. Sheri
January 30, 2006 – I have germination today. I will be potting these seeds up into peat pots later this evening. Sheri Viola wittrockiana Promise Deep Orange F1
January 26, 2006 – Every year it seems that I get more unusual seeds that don’t get germinated due to lack of room for peat pots. This year I have decided to try to germinate some of my seeds in paper towels. Not only can I fit numerous paper towels in one of those plastic shoe boxes with a lid but I can check them every few days to see what has germinated. Once they do germinate I will pot them up into peat pots but in the meantime I think this will save a lot of room.
This is just one of the many seeds that I have already put into a damp paper towel to give this a try. Sheri
January 30, 2006 – I have germination today. I will be potting these seeds up into peat pots later this evening. Sheri Pansy Mixed Colors Pelleted
January 26, 2006 – Every year it seems that I get more unusual seeds that don’t get germinated due to lack of room for peat pots. This year I have decided to try to germinate some of my seeds in paper towels. Not only can I fit numerous paper towels in one of those plastic shoe boxes with a lid but I can check them every few days to see what has germinated. Once they do germinate I will pot them up into peat pots but in the meantime I think this will save a lot of room.
This is just one of the many seeds that I have already put into a damp paper towel to give this a try. Sheri Viola
January 26, 2006 – Every year it seems that I get more unusual seeds that don’t get germinated due to lack of room for peat pots. This year I have decided to try to germinate some of my seeds in paper towels. Not only can I fit numerous paper towels in one of those plastic shoe boxes with a lid but I can check them every few days to see what has germinated. Once they do germinate I will pot them up into peat pots but in the meantime I think this will save a lot of room.
This is just one of the many seeds that I have already put into a damp paper towel to give this a try. Sheri Viola Jewel Yellow
January 26, 2006 – Every year it seems that I get more unusual seeds that don’t get germinated due to lack of room for peat pots. This year I have decided to try to germinate some of my seeds in paper towels. Not only can I fit numerous paper towels in one of those plastic shoe boxes with a lid but I can check them every few days to see what has germinated. Once they do germinate I will pot them up into peat pots but in the meantime I think this will save a lot of room.
This is just one of the many seeds that I have already put into a damp paper towel to give this a try. Sheri Viola Miniola Purple Heart
January 26, 2006 – Every year it seems that I get more unusual seeds that don’t get germinated due to lack of room for peat pots. This year I have decided to try to germinate some of my seeds in paper towels. Not only can I fit numerous paper towels in one of those plastic shoe boxes with a lid but I can check them every few days to see what has germinated. Once they do germinate I will pot them up into peat pots but in the meantime I think this will save a lot of room.
This is just one of the many seeds that I have already put into a damp paper towel to give this a try. Sheri Pansy White with Dark Purple Face
January 26, 2006 – Every year it seems that I get more unusual seeds that don’t get germinated due to lack of room for peat pots. This year I have decided to try to germinate some of my seeds in paper towels. Not only can I fit numerous paper towels in one of those plastic shoe boxes with a lid but I can check them every few days to see what has germinated. Once they do germinate I will pot them up into peat pots but in the meantime I think this will save a lot of room.
This is just one of the many seeds that I have already put into a damp paper towel to give this a try. Sheri Viola Blue on Blue
January 26, 2006 – Every year it seems that I get more unusual seeds that don’t get germinated due to lack of room for peat pots. This year I have decided to try to germinate some of my seeds in paper towels. Not only can I fit numerous paper towels in one of those plastic shoe boxes with a lid but I can check them every few days to see what has germinated. Once they do germinate I will pot them up into peat pots but in the meantime I think this will save a lot of room.
This is just one of the many seeds that I have already put into a damp paper towel to give this a try. Sheri Pansy Universal Citrus Hybrid Mixed Colors Winter Flowering
January 21, 2006 – Hi, I tried an experiment today. I went outside and planted these seeds directly in the garden. It may be a bit early but I have had seeds of this variety germinate one year later on their own outside so I figured I would give it a try. Has anyone else direct seeded in January in a colder climate? I am zone 5 which was changed to zone 6 this year.
Sheri
Viola tricolor – Johnny Jump Up
January 21, 2006 – Hi, I tried an experiment today. I went outside and planted these seeds directly in the garden. It may be a bit early but I have had seeds of this variety germinate one year later on their own outside so I figured I would give it a try. Has anyone else direct seeded in January in a colder climate? I am zone 5 which was changed to zone 6 this year.
Sheri Viola Violin Purple and White
January 21, 2006 – Hi, I tried an experiment today. I went outside and planted these seeds directly in the garden. It may be a bit early but I have had seeds of this variety germinate one year later on their own outside so I figured I would give it a try. Has anyone else direct seeded in January in a colder climate? I am zone 5 which was changed to zone 6 this year.
Sheri
Pansy Swiss Giant Mixed Colors
January 21, 2006 – Hi, I tried an experiment today. I went outside and planted these seeds directly in the garden. It may be a bit early but I have had seeds of this variety germinate one year later on their own outside so I figured I would give it a try. Has anyone else direct seeded in January in a colder climate? I am zone 5 which was changed to zone 6 this year.
Sheri Pansy F1 Hybrid Cello Violet Face
January 21, 2006 – Hi, I tried an experiment today. I went outside and planted these seeds directly in the garden. It may be a bit early but I have had seeds of this variety germinate one year later on their own outside so I figured I would give it a try. Has anyone else direct seeded in January in a colder climate? I am zone 5 which was changed to zone 6 this year.
Sheri
Viola koreana Sylettas – Cyclamen Leaf Violet
January 3, 2006 – On December 19, 2005 I placed some peat pellets I acquired inside a small plastic seed baggie and wet them down until they expanded. I then placed one seed inside each hole in the peat pellets. I sealed the bag and have placed it in the house near the wood burner where it will get light and heat. Sheri
January 18, 2006 – Hi, I planted the last of these seeds last night on top of some Jiffy Peat Pellets. These are the kind that you add water to and they expand. I will let you know how it goes. Sheri Pansy Satin Boudoir
January 3, 2006 – On December 19, 2005 I placed some peat pellets I acquired inside a small plastic seed baggie and wet them down until they expanded. I then placed one seed inside each hole in the peat pellets. I sealed the bag and have placed it in the house near the wood burner where it will get light and heat. Sheri
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