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Globe Thistle (Echinops ruthenicus 'Platinum Blue') |
Have Everlastings and Suitable for Drying Foliage for Bouquets Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
January 26, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter Sown in two jugs. Seeds from Swallowtail seeds.) | |
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Japanese Anemone (Eriocapitella hupehensis 'Pretty Lady Emily') |
Have Cottage Garden Cutting garden New plants and seeds Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
January 22, 2023: Seeds sown (Seeds from DnD seed exchange. Hybrid method, growing indoors for 2 weeks, then out into the cool air, then greenhouse at low temp, just over 32 degrees.) April 8, 2023: Seeds germinated (Spotted first germinated seed. Jug is indoors, sometimes on a heat mat. Currently off the heat mat, 65 degrees approx.) |
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Golden Yarrow (Eriophyllum confertiflorum) |
Have Heirloom and Heritage New plants and seeds Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers Prairie |
Yarrow - Golden Yarrow, very hardy perennial known for its medicinal value. Yellow Version of the classic flower, loved by pollinators. Source: Free Heirloom Seeds | February 21, 2023 - February 20, 2023: Seeds sown (Sown in CSS Project Grow garden, west inside border.) |
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Erythroniums (Erythronium) |
Want (Love to have)Bulbs, corms, tubers (spring, summer) Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
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Red California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica 'Red Chief') |
Have Annuals New plants and seeds Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
From Jan. 2022 Seed Swap. Planting using a spring sow, vented dome method. Don't know which of the red cultivars this is, but will post photos after it blooms, assuming success. | March 31, 2022: Seeds sown (Planted using a spring sow, vented dome method. ) |
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Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium) |
Have Cottage Garden Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
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Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum) |
Have Everlastings and Suitable for Drying Foliage for Bouquets New plants and seeds Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Back of border, Plant Height: 3 to 8 feet (.9-2.4m) Plant Spread: 2 to 4 feet (.6-1.2m) Flowers in summer to early fall |
March 2, 2021: Seeds sown (Winter sown, seeds from Urban Farmer) April 19, 2021: Seeds germinated (Germination approx date. Did well winter sown.) June 20, 2021: Transplanted (Pricked two out to grow on in pots. Planting the rest in front gardens.) July 11, 2022: Bloomed (Arrived home after two weeks away. This winter sown plants are blooming in the front gardens.) |
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Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) |
Have Spring Ephemeral Cottage Garden Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers Shade Garden |
Has been growing in some shaded areas of our backyard for some time. Self-seeding. Now that we've lost two significant, large shade trees, I will keep an eye out of where it is self-seeding and growing with the installation of three replacement, but smaller trees. | |
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Bitterweed (Helenium amarum) |
Have Annuals Heirloom and Heritage New plants and seeds Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Dwarf Helenium, Native ANNUAL. 8-12 inches tall, space 1 foot. Needs light to germinate. 2022 seed. | January 31, 2023: Seeds sown (Winter sown in Dixie cups, WS tote. Seed from 2022 seed swap. Plan for front yard addition to Helenium garden section.) June 15, 2023: Potted up (Transferred seedlings to Earth boxes to grow on to larger size while on vacation.) |
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Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale) |
Have Cottage Garden Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Seed from Swallowtail Gardens. Needs lots of sun. May grow from 3-5 feet tall. Make sure to water in the summer months, Do not let it get too dry. Is a star of the late summer garden. Divide clumps every 3-4 years to invigorate them. Using mulch to help retain moisture. Overwintered successfully in 2021-2022. Growing more from seed in 2023. | March 19, 2021: Seeds sown (Winter Sown. Seeds from Swallowtail Garden, 50 seeds. Very tiny and lightweight. Needs light to germinate.) April 23, 2021: Seeds germinated (Not a lot of plants, but enough germinated.) June 7, 2021: Transplanted (After a slow start, these plants took off. Seem to grow best staying moist. Transplanted in peach tree garden, full sun.) May 4, 2022: Plant emerged |
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Sunflower (Helianthus 'Italian White') |
Have Annuals Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Saved seed from this plant November 20th, 2020. Originally purchased from Park Seed in 2019 & grown at Project Grow community garden summer 2020. | May 31, 2021: Seeds sown (Planted in cell packs. Growing from collected seed in 2021.) |
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Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) |
Have Everlastings and Suitable for Drying Foliage for Bouquets Heirloom and Heritage Herbs New plants and seeds Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
January 23, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter Sowed seeds in Tote - Red Cup containers. Seed from MIgardener. ) March 29, 2022: Seeds germinated May 11, 2022: Transplanted (Growing fine. Small plant transplant from Red Cup tote. Winter Sown.) February 1, 2023: Seeds sown (New sowing, WS in Dixie cups in tote. Seed from MIGardener) |
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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.) |
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Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum 'Alaska') |
Have Cottage Garden Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
March 7, 2021: Seeds sown (Winter sowed. Had grown this plant for years at our former home. With pruning, it may have sturdier stems. Cottage fave. Inexpensive DT American Seeds. ) November 10, 2023: Transplanted (Approx. date. Dug up a large clump, divided, and planted at Johnson, Project Grow.) December 8, 2023: Maintenance performed (Dug up a large clump in front of the front porch, divided into 3 and gave it away.) December 17, 2023: Transplanted (Dug up a large clump by the peach tree, divided into 3 and planted at CSS Project Grow by the sign.) |
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Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) |
Have New plants and seeds Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Winter Sown Jan 10, 2021 Seed From DnD Seed Swap NOTE: According to research published by Chicago Bot Garden (https://www.chicagobotanic.org...) this species of Liatris and several others are self-incompatible. You need at least two plants blooming at the same time plants to collect any good seed, and at that, there will still be many infertile seeds. When saving seeds remember that the seed coat is produced even when a fertilized embryo is not present, so seeds may look "normal". To check a seed see if it bends in your fingers, if it does it is empty. Good seed should be solid and not bend once dried. |
January 11, 2021 - January 10, 2021: Seeds sown (Winter sown, Seed from DnD Seed Swap) |
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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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Blue Flax (Linum perenne) |
Have Cottage Garden New plants and seeds Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers Prairie |
New seed in 2021, Livingston seed (bought at Ace Barnes Hw) Needs full sun. Best planted enmass. | March 27, 2021: Seeds sown (W / Spring sowed in a pot, will place in cold frame in a few days.) February 26, 2022: Seeds sown (In paper pots, lasagna pan tray, Winter Sown) April 11, 2022: Seeds germinated (Growing in paper pots. In May, still very small plants.) April 11, 2022: Transplanted (Neglected this plant, but transplanted it into a larger pot and then into the new front gardens. In 2022, in April, it started growing well again as a two year old plant. In May it is doing very well. Hoping to get more seed grown starts growing by June.) January 14, 2023: Seeds sown (Winter Sown. Requires Light, Stratification. Seed from DnD seed swap #9. ) May 15, 2023: Bloomed (Perennial plant in front yard garden in full bloom. ) August 1, 2023: Harvested (Collected seed) March 25, 2024: Seeds sown (At Johnson Project Grow, by the North fence, wildflower area) |
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Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) |
Have New plants and seeds Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Winter Sowed on 1-2-2021 and 1-30-2023. Seed from DnD Seed exchange. Lobelia, Front Yard Garden, Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) Bloomed in late August, Front yard gardens Striking color. |
January 2, 2021: Obtained plant (Winter Sowed on 1-2-2021. New seed from DnD Seed exchange.) August 17, 2022: Bloomed (Caught sight of this plant's lovely August blazing blooms as we were leaving on vacation. They were they when we returned. Plant gets sun but is also in an area where it gets more moisture and attention, near Helenium (also needs more water) and is near our second rain barrel. Location, location, location!) January 31, 2023: Seeds sown (Planted from a 2021 and 2020 seed packet, seed swaps. Recommend to refrigerate seed to store. Winter sown in Dixie cups, WS tote.) March 30, 2023: Seeds germinated (Sprouts spotted in winter sowing tote. It will be a low of 18 degrees tonight (!) yet these seeds and sprouts are tough and are protected inside the WS tote. ) June 15, 2023: Potted up (Transferred seedlings to Earth boxes to grow on to larger size while on vacation.) |
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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) |
