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On Mon, 20 Jun 2005 18:00:11 -0400, "Jean B." wrote:
Vox Humana wrote: I understand about the fear of propagating plants from seeds. A few years ago I found some seeds at deep discount so I gave it a try. Nearly all of the seeds sprouted, and I only lost a dollar or two on the seeds that didn't. The return on investment was enormous. This time of year you will find stores clearing out their seeds. You can get some sterile potting medium and sow the seeds in a margarine tub. You don't need a lot of equipment and since it is warm and sunny outside, you can just start them outside and skip the lights and mess indoors. 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. 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. Growing from seed is a lot of fun and pretty easy once you get used to it. That said, there is nothing wrong with buying plants. Bluestone Perennials and Springhill Nursery both sell very small plants (in cell packs or bare root). Hmmm. Have been looking at Bluestone. I forget how folks rate Springhill and will check that out first.... 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. Swyck |
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