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Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus 'Madame Butterfly Mix') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Winter Garden |
Light needed for germination. Azalea style, double petals on ht. 26–36". Lush, fluffy, Victorian style to this snapdragon in Group 3–4 "main season" or "all season". AAS winner. Flowers are edible, a lovely, if slightly bitter garnish for salads, desserts, and drinks. Use sparingly. |
March 13, 2021: Seeds sown (Winter sowed, new variety. Swallowtail Garden seeds. Sowed variety MADAME BUTTERFLY BRONZE) February 2, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter Sown in jug, from saved seed from previous year. ) February 24, 2023: Seeds sown (Winter sowed in Dixie Cups in WS tote currently in greenhouse. Note: Group 3-4, all season snapdragon.) March 5, 2023: Seeds sown (Madame Butterfly Bronze, Swallowtail Seeds, planted indoors in cell pack trays, no heat mat suggested. Keep at 50-65 degrees for germination.) May 2, 2023: Transplanted (Transplanted several to root trainer containers in greenhouse.) May 22, 2023: Transplanted (Bought three plants at Argus on May 21st. Planted them in the front yard Star Magnolia garden.) |
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Goatsbeard (Aruncus) |
Have New plants and seeds Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers Winter Garden |
Obtained seed from Jan. 2022 seed swap. New to me in 2022. Goatsbeard plants like part shade, moisture and need shelter from the hot afternoon sun. In the northern range of their hardiness, they can take full sun; however, they will require consistently moist soil and will likely burn during any sort of drought. Spent flower stalks can be left on the plants through the winter for visual interest, but should be cut back before new foliage emerges. |
February 1, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter sown. Needs light to germinate. Protect from afternoon sun. ) May 28, 2022: Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) (Did not germinate. Will try again using Swallowtail or other similar purchased seed. This seed was from a seed swap and may not have been viable.) |
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Wild Indigo (Baptisia 'Cherries Jubilee') |
Have Foliage for Bouquets Perennials Winter Garden |
April 15, 2021: Transplanted (To sunnier spot by the antique cultivator, backyard) | |
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Purple Bergenia (Bergenia purpurascens) |
Want Perennials Winter Garden |
Pairs well with Euonymus, like var. Moonshadow - Bergenia purpurascens 'Irish Crimson' (Purple bergenia 'Irish Crimson') Lovely in the winter garden, along with Hamamelis Mollis 'Pallida and red twig dogwoods. |
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Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan') |
Have Cottage Garden Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers Winter Garden |
Grew well enough in 2023. Interested to see how robust it is in 2024. Seed from Swallowtail Garden Seeds, 2022. Winter Sowing January 2022, Red Cups and Tote Method. |
January 23, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter Sowed seeds in Tote - Red Cup containers. Seed from MIgardener. ) June 20, 2022: Transplanted (Transplanted into a large, white pot before traveling. In late July the plants are doing well but are still small. It may need several years to get to full size, like Green Twister.) |
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Witch Hazel (Hamamelis 'Pallida') |
Want (Thinking about it)Shrubs and Trees Winter Garden |
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Witch Hazel (Hamamelis 'Ruby Glow') |
Want (Thinking about it)Shrubs and Trees Winter Garden |
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Lenten Rose (Helleborus Gold Collection® Ice n' Roses Picotee) |
Have Feature plant New plants and seeds Shade Garden Winter Garden |
April 14, 2021: Obtained plant (New for me in 2021. Purchased at Turner nursery. ) April 15, 2021: Transplanted (Planted in the shade of a Magnolia in the new southeast front garden.) February 11, 2023: Plant emerged (Flower buds emerging) |
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Hellebore (Helleborus Gold Collection® Ice N' Roses Red) |
Have Feature plant New plants and seeds Perennials Shade Garden Winter Garden |
New for 2021. Purchased at the local Turner's nursery. | April 15, 2021: Transplanted (Planted in the shade of a Magnolia in the new southeast front garden.) February 11, 2023: Plant emerged (Flower buds emerging) |
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Lenten Rose (Helleborus Wedding Party™ Confetti Cake) |
Have Feature plant New plants and seeds Perennials Shade Garden Winter Garden |
April 13, 2021: Obtained plant (Purchased at Lucas Nursery, Plymouth, Michigan) April 15, 2021: Transplanted (Planted in the shade of a Magnolia in the new southeast front garden.) |
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Stinking Hellebore (Helleborus foetidus) |
Have Feature plant New plants and seeds Perennials Winter Garden |
April 13, 2021: Obtained plant (Bought from Home Depot (last one they had) - New to me in 2021. Lucked out and got great deal on this special plant.) April 15, 2021: Transplanted (Planted in the shade of a young peach tree in the new northeast front garden.) |
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Lavenders (Lavandula) |
Have Herbs Perennials Winter Garden |
I've had good success amending the soil with gravel (grit, if I can find it) and sand. It really helps. NO fertilizer, to reflect lavender's ability to grow will in the dry, poor soils of its native Mediterranean climate. There can be loss of plants after a severe winter or a damp, humid summer. SIZE: Mature Size 2–3 ft. tall, 2–4 ft. wide Hardy Lavender can double in size each year for first 3 years. It continues growing, then at a slower pace until age five. They are considered full-grown after three years. NOTE Toxicity: Lavender can be toxic to pets like dogs and cats. Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Dry, well-draining |
March 27, 2021 - March 26, 2021: Seeds sown (W / Spring sowed in a pot, will place in cold frame in a few days. DT seed.) January 22, 2023: Seeds sown (Planted in WS jug with other Delphinium, 1/2 and 1/2. Listed as "True Lavender" on Ferry Morse seed packet.) |
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Monkey Grass (Liriope muscari 'Variegata') |
Have Ground Cover and Creeping, Trailing Plants New plants and seeds Shade Garden Winter Garden |
Liriope muscari 'Variegata' Blooms in Late Summer, See COLLAGE Will collect seeds. Note: Propagation: Divide clumps at the roots by hand from late autumn to early spring. Sowing: Difficult. Ensure seeds are free of any fruit pulp as it contains phenolic growth inhibitors. Try winter sowing Stratify in warm water for one day. Space seed every 1 inch (2.5 cm), lightly cover with grit to about 1/4 inch (6 mm) deep. Germinates at about 70 to 75°F (21 to 24°C) in the spring. Shear leaves back to the ground at the start of spring - Can use a mower . Provide shelter from cold winds in cooler areas. Further Information Best used for: Ground cover, Borders, Butterfly gardens. Family: Asparagaceae (Asparagus family) |
April 26, 2021: Obtained plant (Purchased from Lowe's locally) September 28, 2021: Transplanted (Planted in new light shade garden) |
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Ruby Grass (Melinis nerviglumis 'Savannah') |
Have Grasses and Plumed plants Winter Garden |
May try again sowing in a humid dome with Dixie cups and heat mats in 2023. Note: Set plants 2 - 3 feet apart Beautiful annual. Have planted again for 2022. Note warm zones only: Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11 Plant Height: 6-18 inches Plant Spread: 12-18 inches |
March 14, 2021: Seeds sown (Winter sowed, seed from Swallowtail Gardens) January 26, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter Sowed two jugs of seeds, one jug with 2021 seed from Swallowtail (2020 year) and one with fresh seed collected from the 2021 plants for 2022 year, with fuzzy case still attached. Will compare.) March 5, 2023: Seeds sown (Swallowtail 2022 seed sown in green cell packs indoors and in the greenhouse. Note: Set plants 2 - 3 feet apart) March 18, 2023: Seeds germinated (Germinated in small green tray packs indoors. Moved to greenhouse March 24th.) May 16, 2023: Transplanted (Planted in the front yard mailbox garden. A favorite *annual* from two years ago. Growing again because it is such a lovely, pretty grass that may look lovely in cut flower arrangements. Research it though as I read that the seed heads are fragile and easily shatter, yet it makes a nice dried seed head.) |
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Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella damascena) |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Winter Garden |
Third year growing this annual. Dollar Seed seed for 2022. Short-lived plant. Plant these again for the fall. ALSO: when they resow, you'll have blooms through fall. Sow when the soil temperature is 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The plant thrives in temperatures between 65 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Fertilizer: Add a general-purpose fertilizer to the soil when planting Nigella damascena, and then fertilize it once a month afterward. Don't need to cover the seeds with soil, but DO pressed down slightly. Kept soil moist. 2-3 weeks to germinate. Does fine WSown. Best sows in a sunny location. Thin seedlings so they're spaced 2 to 9 inches apart. |
March 5, 2022: Seeds sown (WS in a jug. ) April 13, 2022: Seeds germinated (Excellent for winter sowing and will self seed in future years. Gather seed pods to ensure new sprouts for each year) June 15, 2022: Bloomed (See collage photo for blooms of blue and white. Feathery and lovely in a mixed border.) March 25, 2024: Seeds sown (Planted at Johnson Project Grow) |
| Curly Parsley (Petroselinum crispum var. crispum 'Triplex - Moss curled') |
Have Annuals Herbs New plants and seeds Winter Garden |
March 7, 2022: Seeds sown (WS in jug.) |
