22-06-2005, 02:05 AM
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On Mon, 20 Jun 2005 18:00:11 -0400, "Jean B." wrote:
Well, I did buy some seeds, and I will try to think of them as an
experiment. I had the brilliant idea (or not) that plastic egg cartons
would make nice little greenhouses....
You'd think so, but they are shallow and tend to dry out quickly.
Too bad.
Yes, I think I am already seeing that. Actually, right now I am trying
to root some esoteric grass seeds in bits of sponge, having read some
comments on that....
Styrofoam cups, with holes in the bottom, in gallon ziplock bags (with
slits in the bottom for drainage) make for good greenhouses. Just
open the ziplock for ventilation so you don't fry the seedlings.
I'll try that.
Growing from seed is a lot of fun and pretty easy once you get used
to it.
Obviously, it would be a good thing to master, since it opens up a lot
more possibilities--and is cheaper than buying the plants.
I like Bluestone for the perrenials. Don't expect a lot until the
second year. I'd pass on the shrubs -- too small and will take years
to get going.
Oh too bad! I guess I will just have to buy that nice shrub I saw and
somehow dig a big enough hole for it.
--
Jean B.
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