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Flower Seeds

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Date: 06/28/2004 Topics: Gardening > Seeds | Readers Request > Gardening  
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Just started A flower garden. I spent A Lot of money on annuals. I would like to know if there are any web sites that show you what flower seeds look like so next year i won't have to spend so much money. I'm sure there must be several sites. I am not too good on the computer though. Thanks,

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Post By mrsmootoo (Guest Post) (09/02/2006)
Flower seeds:
After the flower blooms and dies, often a type of pod will form. Once dry (very dry) and a little open you can see the seeds in the pods. You can save the complete pod in an envelope or empty the seeds into an enevelope (marked with the name of the flower-I forgot one year to mark the envelope) to plant next spring. Don't forget the planting instructions (either found on the original seed packet or on-line).
I just found out that straw flowers are not to be covered with soil as they need the light to germinate-learn something new every day!
There are some flowers, like the Chines Lantern, that forms a sheath like leaf with the seeds between the layers. You can see the seeds thru the sheath of the chinese lantern.
Azaelas and Rose, Rhodedenron bushes etc., I feel, are better purchased. Many people do start the bushes from cuttings at the joints. but can be difficult to start.
Nuts are the seeds of the trees and bushes.
Hope this helps. Happy gardening.


Post by bhscarlett (1) | (06/07/2005)
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Post by Lizaixi (4) | (06/29/2004)
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Too true, perennials seem to cost more to start with, but you get results much sooner, just don't forget a lot of perennials can be grown easily from seed. Or better still, beg cuttings of flowers you like in your family's. friends', or neighbours' gardens. Most gardeners are happy to share their plants with you as well as some of their own gardening expertise.
Some good on-line sites to give you some ideas:
http://www.gardensablaze.com
http://www.organicgardening.com
http://www.grow-your-own-garden.com
http://www.thompson-morgan.com
Happy gardening,
Lizaixi


Post By VAH777 (Guest Post) (06/29/2004)
NEXT YEAR SAVE YOURSELF ALOT OF MONEY AND BUY PERENNIALS. THEY COME BACK YEAR AFTER YEAR AND ARE JUST AS BEAUTIFUL, IF NOT MORE. HOPE THIS HELPS YOU. BURPPEE.COM HAS A GOOD CATALOG THAT SHOWS YOU PICTURES OF PLANTS AND TELLS YOU ALITTLE ABOUT EACH ONE, IF YOU ARE NEW AT THIS. YOU CAN ALSO ORDR A CATALOG FOR YOUR HOME--FREE.


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