I'm so excited to get my Columbine seeds winter sown! Which varieties of Columbine do you have in your garden? Or will you be planting some Columbine in your garden this year? I'd love to know! 😊🌸
Hi Melissa! I love Columbine as well. It's hard to find such a pretty flower that thrives in shade. Next year, I'm planning to "shop" my plant nursery and plant Columbine in more areas of my yard. 😊🪻💞
There were wild columbine here in the flowerbed when we purchased. They never really took off until the oak tree got bigger and even though they like shade one ended up in the sunny veg garden 40’ away. It was a hardy specimen also. I’m thinking I will try a clear tub over some flower seeds in the bed that flowers seem to gravitate to. I never planted any of those flowers and it is half full of them.😅. Maybe they would like some buddies😄. Only thing is I don’t want to punch holes in the tub so will need to monitor that. We also have those cute monsters called voles 😏. Your columbines were gorgeous!🎉. I have the leprechaun from Bakers and Mrs. Scott heirloom from Renee’s and will bloom this year. Really looking forward to the foliage on leprechaun and different colors than the natives we have. 💡Oh wow, as I was finishing your vid and was just thinking I could separate some of my old containers and just put the lid on areas I plant direct to the flowerbeds. Lol, always looking forward to an easier cheaper way. I’m running out of soil for indoors and contemplating mixing my own as what’s available locally is not the greatest and think I can make it cheaper. 🙌🏼
I like your clear tub idea for some flower seeds. The two varieties of Columbine that you grew from seed last year will surely look pretty this year. Very exciting! Yes - definitely use old milk jugs for direct winter sowing outside. It would work out great! Definitely trying mixing your own potting mix. It's cheaper in the long run and you can make so much more with very few ingredients. I've been doing it for a few years now. I especially love that you can make a mixture that works for you. In other words, it doesn't have to be 100 percent exact like anyone else. Trust me - your plants will be fine as long as they have the proper amount of water, airflow, and fertilizer. Good luck, friend! 😊🌺
Hi Carla. They sure are a welcome flower in spring! Two years ago they hardly sold in my plant nursery because they weren't blooming but then last year they were a huge hit when they were blooming. As soon as the blooms faded, a few people still bought plants but nothing like the spring rush. I'd like to get seeds of different colored ones just to add to my inventory since I mostly have different shades of either purple or pink. 😊🌸
Hi John! You need to give Columbine a try! Most of the ones that I have face downwards but I'm pretty sure there are some varieties that have their faces pointing up. Such a lovely springtime flower! Happy New Year to you and your family as well, friend! 😊🌼
@ thank you! Some day we’ll have to meet half way and have lunch. Are you familiar with the book Gardenways, The Joy of Gardening?, by Dick Raymond? A lot of great information with some fun gardening projects. Like how to grow a pumpkin with someone’s name grown into it or how to grow a cucumber in a bottle.
I’m going to need to get some Columbine seed. It’s one I have now sown…I had it in my head it would be a tricky one….but sounds like it’s an easy. 👍. P.S. - I think green is your color.
Yes definitely give Columbine a try! You can't beat this plant in the spring and especially in areas with shade. Thanks so much about the green. I love wearing hats outside to protect my face from the sun. I love wearing hats indoors to cover my grays and to somewhat hide the wrinkles on my face. 😅🌸🧢
I have mixed color columbine that I winter sowed a few years ago. It'is planted in an area of dappled sun next to my gravel driveway. The summer before last I noticed new pants growing right in the gravel. I was surprised they would grow there. I transplanted them back into the garden and they flowered beautifully last summer. I'm not sure if I'll WS anymore this year but I dd save seeds. Thanks again for the video.
Hi Maureen. You're very welcome! I told myself I wouldn't WS any Columbine seeds this year since I have plenty of plants, but then I figured - why not. I'm planning to shop my nursery and plant a bunch in different areas of my yard, so between that and selling some, I"ll need to replenish my supply. But yes, they definitely seed themselves around so you can dig freebie plants and move them as needed. 😊🌸
I'm so excited to get my Columbine seeds winter sown! Which varieties of Columbine do you have in your garden? Or will you be planting some Columbine in your garden this year? I'd love to know! 😊🌸
I love the native red variety.
I’m starting columbines for the first time with winter sowing! I have a giant blend. They’ve always been one of my favorite plants ❤
Hi Melissa! I love Columbine as well. It's hard to find such a pretty flower that thrives in shade. Next year, I'm planning to "shop" my plant nursery and plant Columbine in more areas of my yard. 😊🪻💞
There were wild columbine here in the flowerbed when we purchased. They never really took off until the oak tree got bigger and even though they like shade one ended up in the sunny veg garden 40’ away. It was a hardy specimen also.
I’m thinking I will try a clear tub over some flower seeds in the bed that flowers seem to gravitate to. I never planted any of those flowers and it is half full of them.😅. Maybe they would like some buddies😄. Only thing is I don’t want to punch holes in the tub so will need to monitor that. We also have those cute monsters called voles 😏.
Your columbines were gorgeous!🎉. I have the leprechaun from Bakers and Mrs. Scott heirloom from Renee’s and will bloom this year. Really looking forward to the foliage on leprechaun and different colors than the natives we have.
💡Oh wow, as I was finishing your vid and was just thinking I could separate some of my old containers and just put the lid on areas I plant direct to the flowerbeds. Lol, always looking forward to an easier cheaper way. I’m running out of soil for indoors and contemplating mixing my own as what’s available locally is not the greatest and think I can make it cheaper. 🙌🏼
I like your clear tub idea for some flower seeds. The two varieties of Columbine that you grew from seed last year will surely look pretty this year. Very exciting! Yes - definitely use old milk jugs for direct winter sowing outside. It would work out great! Definitely trying mixing your own potting mix. It's cheaper in the long run and you can make so much more with very few ingredients. I've been doing it for a few years now. I especially love that you can make a mixture that works for you. In other words, it doesn't have to be 100 percent exact like anyone else. Trust me - your plants will be fine as long as they have the proper amount of water, airflow, and fertilizer. Good luck, friend! 😊🌺
I love columbine. It is such a welcome flower in early spring!
Hi Carla. They sure are a welcome flower in spring! Two years ago they hardly sold in my plant nursery because they weren't blooming but then last year they were a huge hit when they were blooming. As soon as the blooms faded, a few people still bought plants but nothing like the spring rush. I'd like to get seeds of different colored ones just to add to my inventory since I mostly have different shades of either purple or pink. 😊🌸
Thank you this is so informative! Loving your channel! ✌️🩷🌈🐢🌱🌻🐝🦋
Thanks so much! I truly appreciate the comment and your support, friend! 🙏🏼💗🐦🌹
thank you ! I will try winter sowing now
Hi Colleen. You're so welcome! Winter sowing is so much fun. I am trying to limit myself to a handful of milk jugs a day. 😅🌱
I am going to try this method next week cross your fingers 😊
Hi Diana. Yay!! I will have my fingers & toes crossed for you! 🤞🏼Please update me in the spring. I want to hear some good news, friend! 🌸😊
Not one I’ve played with before but it’s very tempting. Happy new year to you and your family.
Hi John! You need to give Columbine a try! Most of the ones that I have face downwards but I'm pretty sure there are some varieties that have their faces pointing up. Such a lovely springtime flower! Happy New Year to you and your family as well, friend! 😊🌼
@ thank you! Some day we’ll have to meet half way and have lunch. Are you familiar with the book Gardenways, The Joy of Gardening?, by Dick Raymond? A lot of great information with some fun gardening projects. Like how to grow a pumpkin with someone’s name grown into it or how to grow a cucumber in a bottle.
I’m going to need to get some Columbine seed. It’s one I have now sown…I had it in my head it would be a tricky one….but sounds like it’s an easy. 👍. P.S. - I think green is your color.
Yes definitely give Columbine a try! You can't beat this plant in the spring and especially in areas with shade. Thanks so much about the green. I love wearing hats outside to protect my face from the sun. I love wearing hats indoors to cover my grays and to somewhat hide the wrinkles on my face. 😅🌸🧢
I have mixed color columbine that I winter sowed a few years ago. It'is planted in an area of dappled sun next to my gravel driveway. The summer before last I noticed new pants growing right in the gravel. I was surprised they would grow there. I transplanted them back into the garden and they flowered beautifully last summer. I'm not sure if I'll WS anymore this year but I dd save seeds. Thanks again for the video.
Hi Maureen. You're very welcome! I told myself I wouldn't WS any Columbine seeds this year since I have plenty of plants, but then I figured - why not. I'm planning to shop my nursery and plant a bunch in different areas of my yard, so between that and selling some, I"ll need to replenish my supply. But yes, they definitely seed themselves around so you can dig freebie plants and move them as needed. 😊🌸
I'm trying pink petticoat this year.
I just looked up a picture of the pink petticoat columbine. That looks super pretty! 🦋