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HollerGirl56
True Blue Farmgirl
1334 Posts
Barbara
Flat Top
WV
USA
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 Posted - May 02 2020 : 11:46:54 AM
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My friend just planted snap dragons for his summer flowers. They look beautiful now---but do they bloom all summer---I have no experience with them at all. Don't understand if they are just spring and early summer bloomers.
Old Age Ain't No Place For Sissies!------Bette Davis |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - May 02 2020 : 11:55:46 AM
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Barbara...they do bloom all Summer and even into early fall. They are so very pretty and colorful !! Are you thinking about planting some?
I am getting ready to plant some Lavendar Moonflowers (they are a Morningglory). I have the seeds soaking in water for 24 hours, then I
will go plant them. They are so pretty! Another Old Fashioned Flower that I enjoy!
Hugs and Smiles,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Member since Feb. 2010
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
Aug 2018-Farmgirl of the Month
LOVE YOU TO THE BEACH AND BACK!
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HollerGirl56
True Blue Farmgirl
1334 Posts
Barbara
Flat Top
WV
USA
1334 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2020 : 2:44:50 PM
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Thank you Peggy---yes I do want to try some. They are beautiful--but I just always thought they were spring flowers. People always told me that and I guess I believed it. I love to try new things---but only if I ask people who have actually tried these things.
Old Age Ain't No Place For Sissies!------Bette Davis |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4715 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - May 02 2020 : 7:06:27 PM
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I have always been a fan of snapdragons. They will reseed and return the next year providing their soil isn't disturbed. I hope your friend has good luck with his.
Dawn in IL
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - May 02 2020 : 8:54:44 PM
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Peggy... ?Lavender Moonflowers?? OH My Stars!!! where did you find the seeds? I have only grown the white ones,, when they bloom at dusk, they smell like baby powder to me,,,
I had no I dear there were lavender ones... where did you find the seeds..
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2020 : 8:56:30 PM
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HG56,,, when my daughter was a little girl,, I would gently squeeze the sides of the snap dragon flower and use a funny voice,, as if the snap dragon was talking... oh I miss those simple summer days...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2862 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - May 03 2020 : 08:06:52 AM
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| Grace, my neighbor lady growing up had gorgeous flowers and we always did the same thing to the snapdragons. So funny |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6802 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6802 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2020 : 1:32:56 PM
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Okay girls when you're through playing with snapdragons you can eat them. They are one of the edible flowers. I grew snapdragons once and put them in fruit salads along with nasturtium blossoms. I haven't grown them in years - maybe I should put them on my list for next year's garden.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2133 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - May 03 2020 : 3:58:00 PM
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Mom did the same thing; talking snapdragons. So naturally I did it for my kids too.
Judith
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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HollerGirl56
True Blue Farmgirl
1334 Posts
Barbara
Flat Top
WV
USA
1334 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2020 : 05:11:45 AM
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Hi Grace---do you girls mean climbing moon flowers or the ones in bush form? The bush forms are available in purple and yellow too. Check out the Seeds'n' Such catalog. I love them. Although they were not taking orders the last time I tried to order---too many people wanting seeds. So glad I ordered early---but even then about three things I wanted were out.
Old Age Ain't No Place For Sissies!------Bette Davis |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6802 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - May 04 2020 : 05:49:23 AM
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Yes Grace you may play with your food (snapdragons) after you wash your hands and behind your ears.  
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6517 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - May 06 2020 : 1:19:22 PM
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Snap dragons can even grow down here in Florida and they really are so colorful and hardy. Barbara, if you can't get any seeds this year for snapdragons, maybe you can make a note somewhere to get them next year for sure.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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