Thank you for actually showing how to sow these seeds. Most videos show the plants after they’ve germinated, but it’s important to show what depth to sow the seeds.
I feel behind too but not due to keeping up with the Joneses as you put it. We are already in ninety degrees and it’s hard to start seeds in that weather. But such is life in the tropics. I wouldn’t change it for the world! I’m just going to keep plugging along.
The Dutch Irises are gorgeous! You're saving so much money by starting from seeds. I've grown spoiled as I've aged and either direct sow into the garden or go to the nurseries to find the plants already started. I grew up on a farm where we started everything from seed either in greenhouses (hot beds) or direct sow, so, even though it costs more, I indulge myself and peruse the nurseries for what I need. BTW, my Bluestone Perennial order ships this week!!!
Thanks for this honest assessment of where you are at right now. I can totally relate to being behind and overwhelmed at times and this is one of those times. I tried starting some gomphrena with the winter sowing method but none of my seeds sprouted. I think I planted them too deep, after watching this I'm going to try another round. Thanks Amanda!
Isn’t it great that we can get seed starting kits sized for home gardeners, not just the ginormous ones for flower farmers? Now we get colors too. Not everyone starts seeds in a basement. Or even has a basement.
Yea!!! I love your flower arranging, and I'm glad you're starting!! I love even the simplest of arrangements. I, too, bought the same seedling trays since I'm just growing for myself, but I've had a heck of a time getting strawflowers to germinate this year. I'm on my 3rd try and not yet ready to give up. I'm wondering if it's my seed starting mix. The purple irises I have are from rhizomes (maybe Siberian), and they spread big time, and mine don't bloom until May. But when they do, there are a lot to cut from! I hope I can pair some with my hot pink peonies in an arrangement. Glad you found what you needed to keep going. I'll be watching to see the progress and those beautiful arrangements!!
@She's A Mad Gardener That's good information. The first 2 tries are with new seeds (Eden Brothers), the 3rd try is the new and some old. I just checked, and the old seeds (1 year) are sprouting. Isn't that crazy! Thankfully, I'll have something to put in my garden plan. Of course I threw in a ton of seeds into the trays to try and get anything and now I'll have to do all that editing.😕 (Of course, both packs came with a ton of seeds.)
I don't grow gomphrena only because I don't have the space for them. The pink and white gomphrena will look like a flower girl bouquet. I am just wondering if any one wanted to use your purple gomphrena bouquets for their wedding. Enjoy the rest of your day.
Your Dutch Irises are beautiful! As always, your flower arrangement came out so lovely. We actually may have a product that can help you with your gardening, would love to know if you'd like to try. If you're interested, you can check your DM/inbox for more info 😊
Thank you for actually showing how to sow these seeds. Most videos show the plants after they’ve germinated, but it’s important to show what depth to sow the seeds.
Glad it was helpful!
love those little kits
Thanks!
Message heard loud and clear. :D I needed that. Thank you!
You are so welcome ❤️
Wonderful video! I love those little seed starting trays.
Thank you! 😊
Love your content Amanda. Take care of yourself. 🌱
Thank you! You too!
Beautiful color nice arrangement as well ❤❤❤
Thank you! 😊
I'm feeling exactly the same way, so probably going to scale back a little and enjoy what I have 😊
I wish I had that type of restraint lol I'm sure at some point I will but I have so many places I want to grow so many more beautiful things 😂
You and me both!
Beautiful irises! Love the new flowers you planted.
Thanks so much 😊
I feel behind too but not due to keeping up with the Joneses as you put it. We are already in ninety degrees and it’s hard to start seeds in that weather. But such is life in the tropics. I wouldn’t change it for the world! I’m just going to keep plugging along.
Gardening in the tropics is it own entity … so much to consider and deal with!
The Dutch Irises are gorgeous! You're saving so much money by starting from seeds. I've grown spoiled as I've aged and either direct sow into the garden or go to the nurseries to find the plants already started. I grew up on a farm where we started everything from seed either in greenhouses (hot beds) or direct sow, so, even though it costs more, I indulge myself and peruse the nurseries for what I need. BTW, my Bluestone Perennial order ships this week!!!
PLANT MAIL is the best!!!
Thanks for this honest assessment of where you are at right now. I can totally relate to being behind and overwhelmed at times and this is one of those times. I tried starting some gomphrena with the winter sowing method but none of my seeds sprouted. I think I planted them too deep, after watching this I'm going to try another round. Thanks Amanda!
You got this! And you are so welcome!
Isn’t it great that we can get seed starting kits sized for home gardeners, not just the ginormous ones for flower farmers? Now we get colors too. Not everyone starts seeds in a basement. Or even has a basement.
I have no concept of a basement 😂 I’ve never lived in a house with one!
Yea!!! I love your flower arranging, and I'm glad you're starting!! I love even the simplest of arrangements.
I, too, bought the same seedling trays since I'm just growing for myself, but I've had a heck of a time getting strawflowers to germinate this year. I'm on my 3rd try and not yet ready to give up. I'm wondering if it's my seed starting mix.
The purple irises I have are from rhizomes (maybe Siberian), and they spread big time, and mine don't bloom until May. But when they do, there are a lot to cut from! I hope I can pair some with my hot pink peonies in an arrangement.
Glad you found what you needed to keep going. I'll be watching to see the progress and those beautiful arrangements!!
I’ve found that my strawflower seeds don’t keep more than a year .. how old are yours?
@She's A Mad Gardener That's good information. The first 2 tries are with new seeds (Eden Brothers), the 3rd try is the new and some old. I just checked, and the old seeds (1 year) are sprouting. Isn't that crazy! Thankfully, I'll have something to put in my garden plan. Of course I threw in a ton of seeds into the trays to try and get anything and now I'll have to do all that editing.😕 (Of course, both packs came with a ton of seeds.)
Hi! Love following you! How did the Saponaria do? I have some seeds I’d like to start. Arkansas zone 7a
They germinated but unfortunately I missed watering them and they shriveled and died … I’ll be trying again!
I don't grow gomphrena only because I don't have the space for them. The pink and white gomphrena will look like a flower girl bouquet. I am just wondering if any one wanted to use your purple gomphrena bouquets for their wedding. Enjoy the rest of your day.
Gomphrena is great for wedding designs.
Your Dutch Irises are beautiful! As always, your flower arrangement came out so lovely. We actually may have a product that can help you with your gardening, would love to know if you'd like to try. If you're interested, you can check your DM/inbox for more info 😊
Thank you! 😊