tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post6575021128263317712..comments2024-03-10T14:50:10.475-04:00Comments on Red House Garden: The Easy Way to Start Seeds - Winter Sow Them!Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-91855143023052954722014-02-22T23:34:16.411-05:002014-02-22T23:34:16.411-05:00Dear Indie,
I love the balloon flower. That is rea...Dear Indie,<br />I love the balloon flower. That is really pretty!Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461600014446853297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-4708815924151051102014-02-10T00:00:38.267-05:002014-02-10T00:00:38.267-05:00Tell Southern Meadows to go snoop through her neig...Tell Southern Meadows to go snoop through her neighbor's recycle bin. I have no shame... It's clear that you tried this while you were still in the south but has it worked up in the frozen tundra with all that snow?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-78350088123289115142014-02-08T21:18:22.991-05:002014-02-08T21:18:22.991-05:00And it's nice to be able to do a bit of garden...And it's nice to be able to do a bit of gardening early! It makes me a little less stir crazy to be able to order some seeds and plant them even though there's snow outside!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-61566155713786911792014-02-08T21:17:31.974-05:002014-02-08T21:17:31.974-05:00Good question! What is perennial down South is not...Good question! What is perennial down South is not necessarily perennial up here, so it might affect what seeds you would want to use winter sowing for. Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-41768220869623599192014-02-08T21:13:20.203-05:002014-02-08T21:13:20.203-05:00Yeah, those are better started inside. I guess yo...Yeah, those are better started inside. I guess you could probably start them outside a few weeks before the last frost date, if you didn't have the room or light setup to start them indoors - you'd just have to be careful and take them back in if there's a cold snap. Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-66487874226770252122014-02-08T21:10:38.974-05:002014-02-08T21:10:38.974-05:00True, I usually keep my seedlings in a partially s...True, I usually keep my seedlings in a partially shady spot. Also by the time spring rolls around the duct tape is falling off the containers anyway and it's time to start cracking the lids! I've been getting a little stir-crazy here, too. I'm ready to get outside and garden!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-71357210073583181472014-02-08T21:09:25.248-05:002014-02-08T21:09:25.248-05:00Ha, I didn't notice that before, but I do like...Ha, I didn't notice that before, but I do like to plant flowers that will attract the butterflies, birds, and bees! Now that I'm back to square 1 with my garden, I have a good amount of space to fill. I need to find someone who wants to get rid of some seedlings! :)Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-59431829793492919322014-02-08T20:54:10.262-05:002014-02-08T20:54:10.262-05:00Wonderful idea for starting seeds early. I start ...Wonderful idea for starting seeds early. I start seeds too, but not until April in the greenhouse. These are tips I will surely try. There's nothing like having seedlings to make you feel spring is close. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-4156873155922830542014-02-07T14:28:10.128-05:002014-02-07T14:28:10.128-05:00Great tutorial, Indie. I've done this before w...Great tutorial, Indie. I've done this before with varying degrees of success. As you say, some plants are more amenable to this than others. I wonder how it will work now that you are farther north? I know it can be done - just wondering if the plants that it succeeds with will be different. Sarah/ Galloping Horse Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863804034201109102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-7284638885502305822014-02-07T06:25:19.987-05:002014-02-07T06:25:19.987-05:00Really good information for those wishing to get t...Really good information for those wishing to get the hardy annuals of to a good start.. As you say it wont work with those semi hardy annuals which enthusiast use for Summer bedding schemes.Alistairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104382970502166560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-25593946546511974932014-02-06T09:18:32.611-05:002014-02-06T09:18:32.611-05:00I've tried winter sowing in the past with mixe...I've tried winter sowing in the past with mixed results. Your suggestions for which seeds to plant are good ones, Indie; I've found that the perennials that need cold stratification work the best. Also, you have to be careful when it warms up not only to keep them watered, but to make sure they get some air when the sun is hotter. I've been so stir-crazy lately I've been thinking about doing some winter sowing, too--maybe that should be on the agenda for today!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-22358011540456607472014-02-04T19:23:20.611-05:002014-02-04T19:23:20.611-05:00I see you are planning for butterflies and humming...I see you are planning for butterflies and hummingbirds with your seedlings. I have done winter seeding, but have run out of space. Now I am eliminating seedlings rather than adding them. Ha. We just had a woman give this presentation at our garden club. I was not there, but the ladies said it was a good demonstration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-42028501973179647952014-02-04T16:12:19.740-05:002014-02-04T16:12:19.740-05:00Yeah, when I started winter sowing, I realized I&#...Yeah, when I started winter sowing, I realized I'd better start saving up containers early for all my seeds! I have a big shelf in the garage full of milk jugs and juice bottles that I've been saving since fall :)Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-15457078696537418152014-02-04T16:09:54.580-05:002014-02-04T16:09:54.580-05:00Interesting, that's all they seem to sell up h...Interesting, that's all they seem to sell up here. Juice bottles and plastic salad containers work pretty well, too. I have heard that winter sowing does make plants hardier, though I don't have any scientific evidence for that. It might be like how you are supposed to run your hands over tomato plants that are grown indoors to simulate wind, and that is supposed to make them stronger. They have more exposure to the elements!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-53734717286333741082014-02-04T12:09:46.334-05:002014-02-04T12:09:46.334-05:00I'm so glad you posted this! I have been savi...I'm so glad you posted this! I have been saving 2 liter soda bottles for this purpose, and it's good to know what seeds are good candidates. I've got 2 mini greenhouses, but a lot more seeds than that to sow this year. I can't wait to get started :) _emily_rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044004465736417388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-9704077701736166692014-02-03T15:51:38.839-05:002014-02-03T15:51:38.839-05:00I took a class on this a few years back but never ...I took a class on this a few years back but never did try it. I have a hard time finding milk containers that are opaque and will let in light. I wonder if winter sowing will make the plants one grows hardier? Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-67375747665418268962014-02-03T09:44:10.619-05:002014-02-03T09:44:10.619-05:00I've heard about that, too. What do you cover...I've heard about that, too. What do you cover them with? I'm afraid the wildlife would make off with all my seeds, with my luck! I'm definitely interested to hear how it works for you. I hope you get a lot of seedlings!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-29174961119233522652014-02-03T09:42:20.904-05:002014-02-03T09:42:20.904-05:00I was so thrilled when I found out about it, as it...I was so thrilled when I found out about it, as it is such a great idea, and so economical! And I previously never started those seeds that require refrigeration and such - now they are easy.Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-51196372184738949522014-02-03T09:41:02.875-05:002014-02-03T09:41:02.875-05:00Yeah, I usually save up my milk jugs and other pla...Yeah, I usually save up my milk jugs and other plastic containers during the fall, and then after Christmas start planting my seeds. It is nice to get a head start on the garden in winter!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-55191412356449933362014-02-02T21:24:13.891-05:002014-02-02T21:24:13.891-05:00I keep thinking I'll do this and I just don...I keep thinking I'll do this and I just don't. But it certainly makes a lot of sense. I did try fall seed planting this year, though. I scattered several types of native plant seeds in certain spots in my garden. Can't wait to see the results. Looks like you've had success with winter sowing!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-32951399114218882662014-02-02T20:12:09.292-05:002014-02-02T20:12:09.292-05:00I have never seen this before. Great idea, and it ...I have never seen this before. Great idea, and it looks very easy!debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-71244473376787407942014-02-02T17:32:15.874-05:002014-02-02T17:32:15.874-05:00I have seen this but never tried it...perhaps next...I have seen this but never tried it...perhaps next winter will be the perfect time as I will have more time to check it out...Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-63599283004575033142014-02-02T14:03:49.657-05:002014-02-02T14:03:49.657-05:00You should definitely try it. It is so much easie...You should definitely try it. It is so much easier than starting seeds indoors. Once I tried it, I was hooked!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-31813304858690305882014-02-02T14:02:37.155-05:002014-02-02T14:02:37.155-05:00It is so economical and easy. Growing seeds indoo...It is so economical and easy. Growing seeds indoors takes so much more fussing!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770960028868336157.post-32853355404040357832014-02-02T14:01:45.985-05:002014-02-02T14:01:45.985-05:00Ha, I think most of gardening involves 'taming...Ha, I think most of gardening involves 'taming the wild'!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.com