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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
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 Posted - Jan 07 2015 : 08:11:58 AM
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I was planning on starting my own flowers from seed this year to cut down on chemical fertilizers being introduced to my garden space. I love growing petunias but can't find the old fashioned kind I'm used to buying from the nursery. All I can find so far are the Easy Wave, Tidal Wave, Shock Wave and The Original Wave, varieties of Petunia's. Anyone know where I can get some original, old fashioned, regular petunia's?
Also, this is my first year planting my flowers from seed. Those that have done this before, is it better to plant directly into the pot you want the flowers in or should I plant them in starter pots then transplant into the pots? Thanks for your help!
Mothers are those wonderful people who can get up in the morning before the smell of coffee. ~Author Unknown
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2015 : 08:46:22 AM
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I plant direct into the pots I over seed too to make them very full.
Diana
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6947 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 07 2015 : 09:17:40 AM
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I do both - start seeds inside & sow outside directly into containers or the ground. The seed packet will tell which way is recommended for particular flower.
This year I am starting dwarf zinnias inside.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
898 Posts |
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
2349 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2015 : 06:18:40 AM
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Krystle, maybe check with the Seed Savers Exchange. There are always people networking to share their treasured seeds.
Catherine
Sister #76 (2005)
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt.
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wildflower17
True Blue Farmgirl
3043 Posts
Judy
KY
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2015 : 6:01:59 PM
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Hey Girls!!!We are having a seed swap this year if any of you would like to join...I enjoyed reading the posts:):):)
Hugs!
Judy
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened"...
"Country Girl at Heart...Blessed Beyond Measure"!!!
Farm Girl #5440
Farm Girl of The Month September 2013 |
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csmartyonline
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Carole
Clarksville
TN
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 03:13:18 AM
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wildflower17
True Blue Farmgirl
3043 Posts
Judy
KY
USA
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Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 06:17:29 AM
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Carole...The Seed Swap signups end March 20th...Please go to the Swap part of the forum and read about it there...I hope you will consider joining us for this fun swap:):):)
Hugs!
Judy
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened"...
"Country Girl at Heart...Blessed Beyond Measure"!!!
Farm Girl #5440
Farm Girl of The Month September 2013 |
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