There are... Physostegia virginiana Crown of Snow Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Robbiae' And a couple of Heleniums and babys breath, neither of which i can remember the varieties of from memory. All currently still in 9cm pots in the unheated greenhouse, should be safe potting these on and keeping them in the greenhouse away from the squirrels?
I had to go out - sorry! @Stevedaylilly has helped you though All of those are hardy - apart from Gypsophila normally. Is that the usual annual one or a new, perennial? Baby's Breath You could leave all of those in the greenhouse no problem. I leave tiny plants outside, no protection, in all weathers. I usually tuck them in amongst evergreens and shrubs in borders. I now have a lttle greenhouse, so I would possibly use that, but I've got various things in tiny pots which will just be left against a wall.
We've already had half a dozen frosts here, plus several nights of 3 or 4 degrees, and we get regular snow. Those would all be fine, but as you have the greenhouse, stick them in it and then you don't have to worry
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks again @Fairygirl and @Stevedaylilly for your welcome advice, I have much to learn! Thinking on, should i have created a new thread for these questions outside of the SGC thread or are they Ok being asked where they were?
It's fine if people are already looking in - but, yes- a new thread with a relevant title is always better as there could be a lot more advice and suggestions available
If you have any probs, or are still worried about potting on etc, just start a thread so that it can be readily seen by lots of people As a wee addition to Steve's comments about watering- dry cold is always easier for plants to deal with than wet cold. Good luck with them
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hi guys, I am design student from Loughborough university, currently
doing a project to encourage people to grow their own plants/food from seed. I was wondering why you dont just try and grow from seed? If you have a moment, i have set up a survey and would be really interested your thoughts, opinions & experiences of caring for plants, germinating seeds & growing your own
food! It should only take a few minutes, really looking forward to
hearing your thoughts!
Thanks,
Hannah
No offence @hannahmburrage, but it isn't always that simple. Some - in fact many - plants are propogated by division. They don't always come true from seed, so if you like a plant, seed isn't always the solution.
Plus, growing conditions and climate can make it harder.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
What I have enjoyed is trying plants out that I wouldn't have taken a chance on before. The SGC is good for that as they often deliver well rooted plants grown the previous year and they can be divided.
This thread has mainly been to pass on codes and I am sure it will get busy again next Spring. I have certainly benefitted from it, but at this time of year I don't have a code to forward.
if you read the forums @hannahmburrage you will see that many/most posters do grow from seed but I wish you well in your endeavours.
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Physostegia virginiana Crown of Snow
Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Robbiae'
And a couple of Heleniums and babys breath, neither of which i can remember the varieties of from memory.
All currently still in 9cm pots in the unheated greenhouse, should be safe potting these on and keeping them in the greenhouse away from the squirrels?
@Stevedaylilly has helped you though
All of those are hardy - apart from Gypsophila normally. Is that the usual annual one or a new, perennial? Baby's Breath
You could leave all of those in the greenhouse no problem. I leave tiny plants outside, no protection, in all weathers. I usually tuck them in amongst evergreens and shrubs in borders. I now have a lttle greenhouse, so I would possibly use that, but I've got various things in tiny pots which will just be left against a wall.
We've already had half a dozen frosts here, plus several nights of 3 or 4 degrees, and we get regular snow. Those would all be fine, but as you have the greenhouse, stick them in it and then you don't have to worry
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thinking on, should i have created a new thread for these questions outside of the SGC thread or are they Ok being asked where they were?
If you have any probs, or are still worried about potting on etc, just start a thread so that it can be readily seen by lots of people
As a wee addition to Steve's comments about watering- dry cold is always easier for plants to deal with than wet cold.
Good luck with them
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hi guys, I am design student from Loughborough university, currently doing a project to encourage people to grow their own plants/food from seed. I was wondering why you dont just try and grow from seed? If you have a moment, i have set up a survey and would be really interested your thoughts, opinions & experiences of caring for plants, germinating seeds & growing your own food!
It should only take a few minutes, really looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
Thanks,
Hannah
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Some - in fact many - plants are propogated by division. They don't always come true from seed, so if you like a plant, seed isn't always the solution.
Plus, growing conditions and climate can make it harder.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
This thread has mainly been to pass on codes and I am sure it will get busy again next Spring. I have certainly benefitted from it, but at this time of year I don't have a code to forward.
if you read the forums @hannahmburrage you will see that many/most posters do grow from seed but I wish you well in your endeavours.
Please enter code GW21 at checkout on plants to pre-order only.
This may be of interest if you wish to order now for Spring delivery.