Hello Linda, I’m a retired flower farmer and use to grow 2,000 square feet of cut flowers. I grew everything from seed, and continue to do so for my vegetable and flower gardens. Here our some tips that may give you success: 1. I use cheap plastic cups and fill them with pre- moistened seed starting soil, leaving one inch at the top. I then sprinkle a packet of seeds onto the soil. I gently press them into the soil. 2. I then sprinkle vermiculite over the seeds according to the depth the seed packet recommends. I gently spray the vermiculite with warm water and put a sandwich bag over the top of the cup and secure with a rubber band. I pull the sandwich bag up to create a mini cloche. I put my seed filled cups in a warm place. My utility room stays a constant 80 degrees. My seeds emerge in3-5 days. 3. Once my plants are about an 1/2 inch tall I remove the bag. Once they grow to an inch or so I prepare a seed tray. I pack the cells with pre-moistened warm soil. Using a pencil i poke a 1/2 inch hole into each cell. I then slide the seedlings from the cup and gently tease them apart, planting a seedling into each cell. I like this method because I don’t waste cell space with seeds that haven’t germinated. 4. At this point it’s time for a little tough love. I move my seedlings into a backroom I have in my barn. We keep this room barely heated. It’s usually around 50-55 degrees. I have a metal culinary shelving unit with 5 shelves and I have basic shop lights hanging from chains above each shelf. I place my trays on the shelf with the shop lights hanging 1 inch above the plants. I keep moving the light up as the plants grow, keeping that one inch distance. 5. I bottom water all my trays every couple of days. Once a week I use a diluted liquid fish fertilizer. As my plant grow they will need to get bumped up to larger cells. 6. When it’s finally time to move your seedlings outdoors it is vitally important that you harden them off. This is a process that takes a week. I start off by putting them in a shady spot for half a day, then a whole day. On the 3rd day they are in a sheltered place that has dappled light. On the 4th day they half a day in the morning sun, then back in the dappled shade. 5th day they get all sun. On the last 2 days I place them in the garden where I will be planting them and they stay out over night. On planting day I make sure they are well watered before planting. I keep my trays of plants in a wagon, it makes moving them in and out much easier. This method of seed starting works great for all my garden vegetables, herbs and most flowers (especially zinnias) as long as the package doesn’t say to plant directly into the soil. If it does say to directly plant into the soil, I moisten the soil with warm water and then sprinkle the seeds and cover with vermiculite that is then moisten. Vermiculite acts like mini mulch, keeping things moist. Also, soak your sweet peas in warm water 24 hours before planting. Sorry this is so long, I truly hope you have success with your seeds this year. Growing your own plants is definitely a game changer!!🌱
I just love watching beautiful Willow. My fur baby will turn 10 years this coming summer and she's as happy and playful as Willow. Have a great week Linda!
I thought about you this week Linda. I live in Milton Florida and we had a snowstorm down here. We got 10 inches of snow in Milton Florida. We’re in the panhandle. I lived in Massachusetts for about 10 years and it was very reminiscent of what we used to wake up to when I lived in Plymouth. Anyway, I love your Vlogs. They’re so wonderful and my husband and I watch them every Sunday morning. I hope you’re having a great day. Thank you for posting.
@@andraskewes5804 yes! I'm in South Alabama and we had about 9" of snow. As I listened to her walking through the snow I was remembering that sound...the squeaky crunch of fresh snow! I hadn't heard that sound since we lived in TN. Our kids made huge snowballs to save in the freezer, of course. We had an army of snowmen after a few days. They loved it and that inspired a renewed childlike joy in my heart, too.
Zinnias are truly delightful flowers-they grow quickly and provide long-lasting beauty in the home. I recently planted some seeds I thought were too old, yet they grew abundantly, almost like weeds. I highly recommend giving them a try! As for us, my gentleman and I are still away from home while he continues his cancer treatments. Next week, we’ll learn the results of his transplant. Thank you so much for your prayers and support. Wishing you a Happy New Year! This year, I’ll be sharing on UA-cam, something I’ve always wanted to do. It’s been on my bucket list for a long time, and I’ve come to realize that it’s never too late. I spent over a year caring for my gentleman, and now it feels like it’s time to focus on some of the projects I’ve been dreaming about. Life can change so quickly-you truly never know what tomorrow holds. 🙋🏻♀️❤️
YES, I was just going to suggest that. This is a perfect time to sow the sweet peas, plus I think you can do that in the milk jug. You would enjoy her channel I think. Enjoy your snow. Good luck. Can't wait for March 12!! Take care.
Love seeing the snow and Willow and am glad that we haven't had any snow here in Seattle yet this year. Snow looks so pretty but can tie everything up so.
I look forward to your videos every Sunday, you always offer good advice and inspiration. I Love however that you never forget to include the magical moments in your world and inspire me to look for them as well! Greetings from Southern California, we are enjoying some rain (finally) and a break from the horrible fires. Sweet Willow tromping through the sparkling snow is just what I needed this morning!
Great video, Linda.... Willow looks like a young pup as she runs from the woods to the house! I've always said that even if you live in an apartment and have no yard you can put herbs and flowers on a windowsill or on a deck and grow all kinds of things! I think there is nothing prettier than sweet peas in a New England Cottage Garden, and I'm really looking forward to seeing your kitchen garden as it progresses. Stay warm and thanks again for a lovely video! 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷
Linda, you should try winter sowing your sweet peas. This is my first year doing so & people rave about the results. I also sowed perennials. There are plenty of videos here on UA-cam about how to winter sow. You just need seeds, potting soil, and some kind of clear jug. I don’t drink milk, so I bought empty jugs from the water refill station at the store. That would be a fun video! Sending you all my love from frost cold Idaho 🖤
You have so much to look forward to this year with the barn and outdoor renovations. Your creativity is endless and your kind spirit shines through in every video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with your viewers.
Making another comment… 😊 When you post there’s so much I want to say… talking about kitchen gardens, I’ve had for many years, a vintage book “Kitchen Gardens” that Tasha Tudor illustrated. ❤ I watched Carla’s video this morning showing Tasha Tudor’s home. That’s why I’ve watched you for over 5 years. I relate to many of your styles/interests. 🪴☕️❤❄️
Good Morning Miss Linda! With regards to the seeds, I am NOT an expert but I do believe that perhaps the Sweet Pea seeds might give a better result if "soaked" in water overnight which is what is needed for Morning Glory seeds before you sow directly in the ground. Their shell is very sturdy and easier to break through if soaked. :) I'm really excited to see what your trees and garden will look like this year. I LOVE Zinnias and I highly recommend Benery's giant zinnias. They are just gorgeous and I've had such good luck with them. I literally just throw them in the garden (sometimes on top of bark mulch), spread them in with metal rake and when they start to sprout up, I thin them out..sometimes taking the "now" seedlings and planting in other places. Those combined with Dahlias = big smiles!! PS. I hope you are continuing to recover.
I love that you are changing your attitude about seed growing. It's the power of positive thinking or as some say today, manifesting what you want. It was very cold and snowy in Michigan. Schools here were closed for 3 days. I cleaned and reorganized a clothes closet that was on my "to do" list. It was a good use of my time while stuck indoors. Hope the seeds sprout!
Hi Linda! Good luck with the seeds. I am so looking forward to seeing what is going on in your gardens this year. I hope you start early spring with the lilacs and bulbs and to right on through the summer. Stay cozy! 😊
Very interesting about the seeds , sweet peas are a wonderful flower so fragrant I always have them in my kitchen window box and I love that sweet Willow 😍💖😍💖 she is very beautiful and her eyes are full of love for her mommy thanks for sharing I learn so much from you God bless.
Hello Linda.. Can't wait to see your beautiful flowers 🌹 this year..They are always beautiful..Love seeing Willow always.. Can't wait to see your next video and how the seeds are doing.. Until next time..
Greetings from South Carolian! Early in your video this week we had 6 inches of snow! It has now partially melted and looks a little like your yard! With respect to starting seeds; I have had the most success with using a heating pad set on low in front of a window. It makes the soil warm, which is what the seeds need most. And being in a window gives them the sun they need when the leaves sprout. I'm no expert but when I did it it worked well. My best to you, Ben and Willow!
I had the same question as you about old seeds. A horticulturist friend of mine says they will sprout when they are a year old, but not all of them. A lesser percentage of them will sprout. And even less the third year. But he says go ahead and try!
Linda. I always enjoy and appreciate your videos. For me personally, it helps me when you think about ideas that take into account aging in place. I’m working on my house with that in mind too. There’s so little written about how to consider aging.
Linda, thank you for another enjoyable video. In the middle of this frigid and snowy winter, it is nice to hear you talk about planting seeds and gardening. You bring joy, hope, and inspiration. Looking forward to next Sunday's adventure. You make Sundays even better. God bless your "kindred spirit". Robert
Linda, I always learn new things when I visit your channel. Now you have me thinking of seeds, lol! Willow is just precious and I got a kick out of you outdoors in your fur coat. Stylish even when outside! :) Exciting about the sweet peas splitting. TFS, friend! ❤❤❤
this last snowfall was just gorgeous! I love the soft powdery snow. I too hold on to seeds and then end up throwing them because I figure they're probably no good anymore. So I'm in your boat, Linda. Can't wait for Spring!
I love sweet peas as well! The fragrance is heavenly! I was glad to have found a variety that takes to direct sowing. Be careful if you have a rabbit problem like I do, the sweet peas are like crack to them! I was able to save some of the plants with fencing until they were established. Isn't it fun thinking about spring and our gardens?!
Linda just date your seed packets on the front of the package when you receive them. That way if you don’t get to planting any particular spring you can have a better idea about the viability of the seeds. And YES, DO follow Garden Answer! My GO TO garden channel for 7yrs+! 😊
Hi Linda, looking forward to seeing your seedlings planted in your beautiful garden this spring. Also, I watch Josie as well. Love her content and her gorgeous old manor house in the Cotswolds.
Hi Linda. I so enjoy spending my Sunday mornings with you. Try soaking the sweet pea seeds over night in warm water, you may have more open up. Another idea to look into is planting by the phases of the moon. The best garden I ever had was planted that way. You got this! 😊 Look forward to seeing your new garden I the spring. I
I'm excited about your garden. Great idea putting it in right outside the kitchen. I have started flower seeds for spring indoors with some good results. I'm sure your garden will be lovely!
As usual another great video!!! I love Martha Stewart videos on how to plant sweet peas. She plants them every year on march 17. Can’t wait to see all your plants
Your kitchen garden sounds wonderful! I have a vintage kitchen garden book. Love reading the history. In the 60’s a gardener mentioned to me not to plant sweet peas in or near edible plants due to them being poisonous... (?) Glad you’re feeling better! ❤☕️🪴❄️
@brendaw53. That is a really good tip on the sweat pea! Thank you so much. I'll add ... boy they LOVE to spread too. The heat of the summer is fun to hear the seed pods popping.
wow super helpful video today. I was gifted a large order of seeds last Christmas but didn’t get them all in the ground. I thoughtI wasted them. I am going to try your technique to see if I can still use them.
Good morning, Linda. How do you have so much energy? You have inspired me to get up earlier to begin my day. Maybe not as early as five, but the wee hours seem to be a more productive time. The snow was beautiful. Did you find out what little animal made the heart shaped tracks last week? The best blueberry muffin recipe that I have found is in a Williams-Sonoma cookbook. Probably online somewhere. Ben Davis apples! Who was the original Ben? Might be fun to know. A friend of Jonny Appleseed? 😉 Have a great week.
Be careful with garlic chive, it will grow in every nook a cranny of your garden. I pull it out everywhere in mine. Like mint keep it contained in a container, just saying. Willow is so beautiful.
Hey Linda. You were talking about your butter staying hard. I was just recently told about something called a French butter bell (they are on Amazon) I found mine in a local store. They allow you to keep your butter soft and fresh when sitting on the counter. It's a double container, you add water and that acts as a barrier. It's a funny little thing, but it works! Take care
Good Morning from Texas! I love the apple trees idea and can't wait to see them planted. We planted asparagus when we lived in the country and it did wel, but, takes a while to become maturel. I hope yours does well too. I enjoyed the video this morning. I think we missed the snow in our area thank goodness.
One year I decided to direct sow poppy seeds onto the snow. I saw Laura from Garden Answer do it and was curious. I sprinkled some seeds in the snow in February and I got a few flowers by summer...pretty exciting. A fun experiment in the dead of winter! (PS I too watch Josie...would love her greenhouse, sigh). Lastly, does anyone have a good cornmeal muffin recipe...mine turn out too dry to eat.
I will be doing the same hopefully this week or next. My poppy seeds arrived, and we have a new snowfall, but I need to find a great spot where I can get them to the soil and not bark mulch or a place that has weed blocker. I think there is a great spot near my peonies and the colors will look beautiful together.
Love your channel Linda and how you refer to us as kindred spirits. Your muffins look fantastic but may I suggest a healthier oil than canola? Another channel on here has enlightened me about consuming seed oils (Dr Eric Berg) so I have switched to using avocado oil in my baked goods. I hope you welcome the tip as I’ve gotten some wonderful ones from you.
Amiga Linda, you mentioned Jordan Marsh blueberry muffins. Do you have recipe for those muffins? I used to work for Jordan Marsh in Boston 52 years ago and I remember those delicious muffins when you mentioned them. Please share recipe and I enjoy your channel so much
Linda, I had just one cherry tree that didn’t produce fruit and learned it needed pollination from a compatible cherry tree. Google: “which cherry trees are compatible” & you’ll get a list. I have just one tree again on a new property but I don’t know what variety it is, so I’ve gotta figure that out! There’s other reasons, too, like lack of nutrients, weather, etc that you can look up. Also, some sweet pea growers think nicking & pre-soaking sweet pea seeds before planting helps germination. Good luck with your seed starting! I’m going to do some myself!
Hi Linda! I think, but I might be wrong, I told you about Josie a few years ago. She sure loves her micro greens too! lol! We love our weather don’t we here in New England! I have watched the weather since “ Don Kent” in Boston😂
Linda just so you don't get discouraged i want to ahare that growing lavender from seed is very hard you can try of course but it doesn't work. I just gave up and bought mine at my local nursery.
Always look forward to your videos after church, I’m not good at growing seeds either, l am to impatient to do that plus l forget to water them if they are in the house.( l need Mother Natures help!) also l noticed your grill has a foot of snow on it,please get a grill cover, your grill will thank you for it.
Hi Linda just FYI you can sow poppy seeds in the snow! Have been gardening from seed for many years! Good luck! We have about 15 heirloom apples. This is the First year we got fruit. We put cages up and wrapped them so rabbits don’t get them. We have blueberries, cherries and peaches! Enjoy your gardening experience.
Since you don’t have a kitchen door, why don’t you plant your kitchen garden closer to your side door and plant a flower garden in front of your kitchen window? I’d rather look at a flower garden than a raggedy vegetable garden which is what we usually get by August. Anyway, I’m looking forward to seeing the new fence and garden and the orchard!
That was discussed during our kitchen renovation since it used to be a door a long time ago. We were going to do a porch where we’re doing the garden. A door there would be awesome.
I've scored my sweet pea seeds to help with germination. Have you thought about fencing the new garden to align with the walkway? It will be very pretty.
Hi Linda, programme on BBC that my husband Loves is gardeners world. It is available on youtube also. Monty the main presenter also presents then coverage in the RHS Chelsea Flower Show some good tips and viewing all types of viewers gardens? Love your vlogs 🫶
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Hello Linda,
I’m a retired flower farmer and use to grow 2,000 square feet of cut flowers. I grew everything from seed, and continue to do so for my vegetable and flower gardens.
Here our some tips that may give you success:
1. I use cheap plastic cups and fill them with pre- moistened seed starting soil, leaving one inch at the top. I then sprinkle a packet of seeds onto the soil. I gently press them into the soil.
2. I then sprinkle vermiculite over the seeds according to the depth the seed packet recommends. I gently spray the vermiculite with warm water and put a sandwich bag over the top of the cup and secure with a rubber band. I pull the sandwich bag up to create a mini cloche. I put my seed filled cups in a warm place. My utility room stays a constant 80 degrees. My seeds emerge in3-5 days.
3. Once my plants are about an 1/2 inch tall I remove the bag. Once they grow to an inch or so I prepare a seed tray. I pack the cells with pre-moistened warm soil. Using a pencil i poke a 1/2 inch hole into each cell. I then slide the seedlings from the cup and gently tease them apart, planting a seedling into each cell. I like this method because I don’t waste cell space with seeds that haven’t germinated.
4. At this point it’s time for a little tough love. I move my seedlings into a backroom I have in my barn. We keep this room barely heated. It’s usually around 50-55 degrees. I have a metal culinary shelving unit with 5 shelves and I have basic shop lights hanging from chains above each shelf. I place my trays on the shelf with the shop lights hanging 1 inch above the plants. I keep moving the light up as the plants grow, keeping that one inch distance.
5. I bottom water all my trays every couple of days. Once a week I use a diluted liquid fish fertilizer. As my plant grow they will need to get bumped up to larger cells.
6. When it’s finally time to move your seedlings outdoors it is vitally important that you harden them off. This is a process that takes a week. I start off by putting them in a shady spot for half a day, then a whole day. On the 3rd day they are in a sheltered place that has dappled light. On the 4th day they half a day in the morning sun, then back in the dappled shade. 5th day they get all sun. On the last 2 days I place them in the garden where I will be planting them and they stay out over night. On planting day I make sure they are well watered before planting. I keep my trays of plants in a wagon, it makes moving them in and out much easier.
This method of seed starting works great for all my garden vegetables, herbs and most flowers (especially zinnias) as long as the package doesn’t say to plant directly into the soil. If it does say to directly plant into the soil, I moisten the soil with warm water and then sprinkle the seeds and cover with vermiculite that is then moisten. Vermiculite acts like mini mulch, keeping things moist.
Also, soak your sweet peas in warm water 24 hours before planting.
Sorry this is so long, I truly hope you have success with your seeds this year. Growing your own plants is definitely a game changer!!🌱
For us amateurs thank you!
You definitely need your own UA-cam channel!
You are that good! 😊
@@sherriianiro747 Thanks😊
It’s awesome to see Willow doing so good and happy!❤️❤️❤️
Great video Linda. ❤ Good luck! You are a GREAT Farmer !(repeat often).
I’ve tried to grow sweet peas so now I am going to try again. Thank you for all your information.
Live your videos ❤😂
Can’t wait to see the new orchard & garden!
I just love watching beautiful Willow. My fur baby will turn 10 years this coming summer and she's as happy and playful as Willow. Have a great week Linda!
I thought about you this week Linda. I live in Milton Florida and we had a snowstorm down here. We got 10 inches of snow in Milton Florida. We’re in the panhandle. I lived in Massachusetts for about 10 years and it was very reminiscent of what we used to wake up to when I lived in Plymouth. Anyway, I love your Vlogs. They’re so wonderful and my husband and I watch them every Sunday morning. I hope you’re having a great day. Thank you for posting.
I am just 30 minutes south of you :)
@@andraskewes5804 yes! I'm in South Alabama and we had about 9" of snow. As I listened to her walking through the snow I was remembering that sound...the squeaky crunch of fresh snow! I hadn't heard that sound since we lived in TN. Our kids made huge snowballs to save in the freezer, of course. We had an army of snowmen after a few days. They loved it and that inspired a renewed childlike joy in my heart, too.
@ whereabouts. I used to live in Gulf Breeze. We moved to Milton last fall
Good morning,I’m so glad you’re feeling better…I think your kitchen garden sounds wonderful and good luck with your seeds test…
Zinnias are truly delightful flowers-they grow quickly and provide long-lasting beauty in the home. I recently planted some seeds I thought were too old, yet they grew abundantly, almost like weeds. I highly recommend giving them a try!
As for us, my gentleman and I are still away from home while he continues his cancer treatments. Next week, we’ll learn the results of his transplant. Thank you so much for your prayers and support. Wishing you a Happy New Year!
This year, I’ll be sharing on UA-cam, something I’ve always wanted to do. It’s been on my bucket list for a long time, and I’ve come to realize that it’s never too late. I spent over a year caring for my gentleman, and now it feels like it’s time to focus on some of the projects I’ve been dreaming about. Life can change so quickly-you truly never know what tomorrow holds. 🙋🏻♀️❤️
Linda, maybe you should watch Garden Answer with Laura to help you out with your seed growing she's also great! ❤
YES, I was just going to suggest that. This is a perfect time to sow the sweet peas, plus I think you can do that in the milk jug. You would enjoy her channel I think. Enjoy your snow. Good luck. Can't wait for March 12!! Take care.
She’s closer to the Rusted garden on UA-cam. He’s in New England too.
Garden Answer is a great place to learn more about your garden.
Nicole from "Flower Hill Farm" is also a great resource. She would always be posting seed starting before she bought her nursery (NY).
@@joyceschneider8377 Yes, I thought the same! Great minds think alike. 😉🌱
Love seeing the snow and Willow and am glad that we haven't had any snow here in Seattle yet this year. Snow looks so pretty but can tie everything up so.
I look forward to your videos every Sunday, you always offer good advice and inspiration. I Love however that you never forget to include the magical moments in your world and inspire me to look for them as well! Greetings from Southern California, we are enjoying some rain (finally) and a break from the horrible fires. Sweet Willow tromping through the sparkling snow is just what I needed this morning!
Thanks for the fun video, Linda! Makes me excited to start my own seeds!
Great video, Linda.... Willow looks like a young pup as she runs from the woods to the house! I've always said that even if you live in an apartment and have no yard you can put herbs and flowers on a windowsill or on a deck and grow all kinds of things! I think there is nothing prettier than sweet peas in a New England Cottage Garden, and I'm really looking forward to seeing your kitchen garden as it progresses. Stay warm and thanks again for a lovely video! 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷
You can do it, Linda!🎉 Seeds do take a little attention. Don't let them dry out and don't water too much. Bottom watering works best for me.
What a treat to see your video today Linda . Love all you do! Time for me to start my micro greens. Thanks for giving me that push.😀
Linda, you should try winter sowing your sweet peas. This is my first year doing so & people rave about the results. I also sowed perennials. There are plenty of videos here on UA-cam about how to winter sow. You just need seeds, potting soil, and some kind of clear jug. I don’t drink milk, so I bought empty jugs from the water refill station at the store. That would be a fun video! Sending you all my love from frost cold Idaho 🖤
You have so much to look forward to this year with the barn and outdoor renovations.
Your creativity is endless and your kind spirit shines through in every video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with your viewers.
Making another comment… 😊 When you post there’s so much I want to say… talking about kitchen gardens, I’ve had for many years, a vintage book “Kitchen Gardens” that Tasha Tudor illustrated. ❤ I watched Carla’s video this morning showing Tasha Tudor’s home. That’s why I’ve watched you for over 5 years. I relate to many of your styles/interests. 🪴☕️❤❄️
Good Morning Miss Linda! With regards to the seeds, I am NOT an expert but I do believe that perhaps the Sweet Pea seeds might give a better result if "soaked" in water overnight which is what is needed for Morning Glory seeds before you sow directly in the ground. Their shell is very sturdy and easier to break through if soaked. :) I'm really excited to see what your trees and garden will look like this year. I LOVE Zinnias and I highly recommend Benery's giant zinnias. They are just gorgeous and I've had such good luck with them. I literally just throw them in the garden (sometimes on top of bark mulch), spread them in with metal rake and when they start to sprout up, I thin them out..sometimes taking the "now" seedlings and planting in other places. Those combined with Dahlias = big smiles!! PS. I hope you are continuing to recover.
Lots of great things ahead! Can’t wait!
I always look forward to watching your videos after I get home from church.
I love that you are changing your attitude about seed growing. It's the power of positive thinking or as some say today, manifesting what you want. It was very cold and snowy in Michigan. Schools here were closed for 3 days. I cleaned and reorganized a clothes closet that was on my "to do" list. It was a good use of my time while stuck indoors. Hope the seeds sprout!
Hi Linda! Good luck with the seeds. I am so looking forward to seeing what is going on in your gardens this year. I hope you start early spring with the lilacs and bulbs and to right on through the summer. Stay cozy! 😊
Very interesting about the seeds , sweet peas are a wonderful flower so fragrant I always have them in my kitchen window box and I love that sweet Willow 😍💖😍💖 she is very beautiful and her eyes are full of love for her mommy thanks for sharing I learn so much from you God bless.
You’re so much fun Linda it’s nice being your friend
Hello Linda.. Can't wait to see your beautiful flowers 🌹 this year..They are always beautiful..Love seeing Willow always.. Can't wait to see your next video and how the seeds are doing.. Until next time..
So enjoyed this video. Linda I am the same with buying seeds and then not planting them. So excited for all your upcoming plans !! 😊😊❤❤
Love it , best wishes to you all ❤️
It's going to be fun watching your gardens grow!
Greetings from South Carolian! Early in your video this week we had 6 inches of snow! It has now partially melted and looks a little like your yard! With respect to starting seeds; I have had the most success with using a heating pad set on low in front of a window. It makes the soil warm, which is what the seeds need most. And being in a window gives them the sun they need when the leaves sprout. I'm no expert but when I did it it worked well. My best to you, Ben and Willow!
I am excited for all your plans. Have faith with seed starting.
I had the same question as you about old seeds. A horticulturist friend of mine says they will sprout when they are a year old, but not all of them. A lesser percentage of them will sprout. And even less the third year. But he says go ahead and try!
Yes! In Sunday's video. I share some of the seeds that sprouted from 2022.
Linda. I always enjoy and appreciate your videos. For me personally, it helps me when you think about ideas that take into account aging in place. I’m working on my house with that in mind too. There’s so little written about how to consider aging.
Linda, thank you for another enjoyable video. In the middle of this frigid and snowy winter, it is nice to hear you talk about planting seeds and gardening. You bring joy, hope, and inspiration. Looking forward to next Sunday's adventure. You make Sundays even better. God bless your "kindred spirit". Robert
Linda, I always learn new things when I visit your channel. Now you have me thinking of seeds, lol! Willow is just precious and I got a kick out of you outdoors in your fur coat. Stylish even when outside! :) Exciting about the sweet peas splitting. TFS, friend! ❤❤❤
this last snowfall was just gorgeous! I love the soft powdery snow. I too hold on to seeds and then end up throwing them because I figure they're probably no good anymore. So I'm in your boat, Linda. Can't wait for Spring!
Looking classy out there Linda! Faux fur coat and Jammie’s is my jam!! ❤
I love sweet peas as well! The fragrance is heavenly! I was glad to have found a variety that takes to direct sowing. Be careful if you have a rabbit problem like I do, the sweet peas are like crack to them! I was able to save some of the plants with fencing until they were established. Isn't it fun thinking about spring and our gardens?!
Oh boy! Bunnies showed up two years ago. This will be interesting lol
Linda just date your seed packets on the front of the package when you receive them. That way if you don’t get to planting any particular spring you can have a better idea about the viability of the seeds. And YES, DO follow Garden Answer! My GO TO garden channel for 7yrs+! 😊
Thank you, I will do that! I have been watching Laura since her first show. Love her and her channel.
Hi @Linda. I think that little birdie in the lilac was a Tufted Titmouse. They are so sweet! Happy Sunday.
Hi Linda, looking forward to seeing your seedlings planted in your beautiful garden this spring.
Also, I watch Josie as well. Love her content and her gorgeous old manor house in the Cotswolds.
Getting excited about seeds, this is going to be my year😁🤗
Hi Linda. I so enjoy spending my Sunday mornings with you. Try soaking the sweet pea seeds over night in warm water, you may have more open up. Another idea to look into is planting by the phases of the moon. The best garden I ever had was planted that way. You got this! 😊 Look forward to seeing your new garden I the spring. I
Hi Linda, I enjoyed the video! Can't wait to see if the seeds open!! Have a great week.
I'm excited about your garden. Great idea putting it in right outside the kitchen. I have started flower seeds for spring indoors with some good results. I'm sure your garden will be lovely!
Another enjoyable episode. If your seeds sprout, I want to try some that I've had for awhile. Thanks for an enjoyable afternoon.
As usual another great video!!! I love Martha Stewart videos on how to plant sweet peas. She plants them every year on march 17. Can’t wait to see all your plants
Omg you really got the snow.We’re just starting to melt here in South Jersey it is beautiful 😊
Your kitchen garden sounds wonderful! I have a vintage kitchen garden book. Love reading the history. In the 60’s a gardener mentioned to me not to plant sweet peas in or near edible plants due to them being poisonous... (?) Glad you’re feeling better! ❤☕️🪴❄️
@brendaw53. That is a really good tip on the sweat pea! Thank you so much. I'll add ... boy they LOVE to spread too. The heat of the summer is fun to hear the seed pods popping.
wow super helpful video today. I was gifted a large order of seeds last Christmas but didn’t get them all in the ground. I thoughtI wasted them. I am going to try your technique to see if I can still use them.
I truly enjoyed your video today,I will believe I can plant from seed. 👏🏻❤️
Good morning, Linda. How do you have so much energy? You have inspired me to get up earlier to begin my day. Maybe not as early as five, but the wee hours seem to be a more productive time. The snow was beautiful. Did you find out what little animal made the heart shaped tracks last week? The best blueberry muffin recipe that I have found is in a Williams-Sonoma cookbook. Probably online somewhere. Ben Davis apples! Who was the original Ben? Might be fun to know. A friend of Jonny Appleseed? 😉 Have a great week.
Linda you might want to check out winter sowing. Its a lot easier than starting seeds inside your house and I've had great results.
Be careful with garlic chive, it will grow in every nook a cranny of your garden. I pull it out everywhere in mine. Like mint keep it contained in a container, just saying. Willow is so beautiful.
Hey Linda. You were talking about your butter staying hard. I was just recently told about something called a French butter bell (they are on Amazon) I found mine in a local store. They allow you to keep your butter soft and fresh when sitting on the counter. It's a double container, you add water and that acts as a barrier. It's a funny little thing, but it works! Take care
I have one and will give it a try! I have a covered butter dome I use now and that also keeps is cold since the glass is cold LOL.
Good Morning from Texas! I love the apple trees idea and can't wait to see them planted. We planted asparagus when we lived in the country and it did wel, but, takes a while to become maturel. I hope yours does well too. I enjoyed the video this morning. I think we missed the snow in our area thank goodness.
OMG!!! I don’t think I’ve ever been in weather colder than 20 degrees
One year I decided to direct sow poppy seeds onto the snow. I saw Laura from Garden Answer do it and was curious. I sprinkled some seeds in the snow in February and I got a few flowers by summer...pretty exciting. A fun experiment in the dead of winter! (PS I too watch Josie...would love her greenhouse, sigh). Lastly, does anyone have a good cornmeal muffin recipe...mine turn out too dry to eat.
I will be doing the same hopefully this week or next. My poppy seeds arrived, and we have a new snowfall, but I need to find a great spot where I can get them to the soil and not bark mulch or a place that has weed blocker. I think there is a great spot near my peonies and the colors will look beautiful together.
I take it Willow is back to hear old wonderful self!!!
There are expiration dates on seed packets
If stored properly, you can grow much past the expiration date. In a perfect environment, seeds can be viable indefinitely.
Love your channel Linda and how you refer to us as kindred spirits. Your muffins look fantastic but may I suggest a healthier oil than canola? Another channel on here has enlightened me about consuming seed oils (Dr Eric Berg) so I have switched to using avocado oil in my baked goods. I hope you welcome the tip as I’ve gotten some wonderful ones from you.
Amiga Linda, you mentioned Jordan Marsh blueberry muffins. Do you have recipe for those muffins? I used to work for Jordan Marsh in Boston 52 years ago and I remember those delicious muffins when you mentioned them. Please share recipe and I enjoy your channel so much
We have to start...somewhere ❤
I had never smelled sweet peas until I visited Balmoral last year. Apparently sweet peas were the Queen’s favorite flower.
I love the scent of them! I worked for a florist that used them a lot in arrangements.
Linda, I had just one cherry tree that didn’t produce fruit and learned it needed pollination from a compatible cherry tree. Google: “which cherry trees are compatible” & you’ll get a list.
I have just one tree again on a new property but I don’t know what variety it is, so I’ve gotta figure that out!
There’s other reasons, too, like lack of nutrients, weather, etc that you can look up.
Also, some sweet pea growers think nicking & pre-soaking sweet pea seeds before planting helps germination.
Good luck with your seed starting! I’m going to do some myself!
Thank you! I have always soaked my sweet peas, but I have never nicked, them.. Something to try!
I was laughing when you said it’s eleven degrees Saturday here was zero from canada
Hi Linda! I think, but I might be wrong, I told you about Josie a few years ago. She sure loves her micro greens too! lol! We love our weather don’t we here in New England! I have watched the weather since “ Don Kent” in Boston😂
It’s bass ackward! I have the T-shirt. Good luck with your garden.
Linda just so you don't get discouraged i want to ahare that growing lavender from seed is very hard you can try of course but it doesn't work. I just gave up and bought mine at my local nursery.
Always look forward to your videos after church, I’m not good at growing seeds either, l am to impatient to do that plus l forget to water them if they are in the house.( l need Mother Natures help!) also l noticed your grill has a foot of snow on it,please get a grill cover, your grill will thank you for it.
You had your mink but where was poor Willow's sweater? He looked so cold in that snow. He is such a sweetheart. Take care.
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Hi Linda just FYI you can sow poppy seeds in the snow! Have been gardening from seed for many years! Good luck! We have about 15 heirloom apples. This is the First year we got fruit. We put cages up and wrapped them so rabbits don’t get them. We have blueberries, cherries and peaches! Enjoy your gardening experience.
All your seeds can handle sprinkling them in your soil when it warms up. Zinnias are tough. I always deadhead them and replant next season.
Thank you!
Pajamas and a "fur" coat. Haha. That sounds like something I would do too.
I also keep all my seeds in photo albums
Check the packages they have expiration dates on them. Don't want you to become frustrated if you plant them and nothing happens
When decorating fabric is too stiff for my taste, I wash it gently to remove the finish. That usually solves the problem nicely.
I tried the butterfly pea seeds twice. Followed all the directions. Not one seed sprouted. Wishing you better luck!
What seed company were you ordering from?
I watch Josie from the Cotswolds also and Laura from Garden Answer, enjoy their channels.
Hello. Antiques road show, crystal bridges museum of art, hour 3. Painting by Asher Brown Durand. KINDRED SPIRITS!!! Beautiful painting. Worth 35 million?
Since you don’t have a kitchen door, why don’t you plant your kitchen garden closer to your side door and plant a flower garden in front of your kitchen window? I’d rather look at a flower garden than a raggedy vegetable garden which is what we usually get by August. Anyway, I’m looking forward to seeing the new fence and garden and the orchard!
Hi! The front garden will be mostly herbs and flowers. The big vegetables will be out back.
You could change out of the windows,for a door with a full length window, to go out to your garden, I understand EXSPENSIVE
That was discussed during our kitchen renovation since it used to be a door a long time ago. We were going to do a porch where we’re doing the garden. A door there would be awesome.
I've scored my sweet pea seeds to help with germination. Have you thought about fencing the new garden to align with the walkway? It will be very pretty.
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Be careful with borage. Can be invasive and hard to get rid of.
Thank you! I am trying not to plant anything that can be a nuisance.
Linda, please don't use canola oil - I've read it's not fit for human consumption. It's a highly processed seed oil that is considered very unhealthy.
We were just talking about that! Thank you. We are making some changes and I will be restocking my avocado oil.
Are you familiar with Garden Answers on UA-cam? You will learn a ton from her.
From Laura’s beginning!
It scares me when Willow goes out with you and she doesn’t have her orange vest on.!
At my age the apple tree take 5 years I probably won't be here
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LOL!
I love my Linda fix!
Hi Linda, programme on BBC that my husband Loves is gardeners world. It is available on youtube also. Monty the main presenter also presents then coverage in the RHS Chelsea Flower Show some good tips and viewing all types of viewers gardens? Love your vlogs 🫶
Thank you! I will take a look!