The time has come to start flower seeds. I am starting about twice as many seeds this year as I did last year…..as I was doing my seed starting calendar….yes i feel super professional, ha ha, I am thinking….space, I need space to plant all of these babies.
I do have my garden spots for this year planned but I think I might need to do a little shuffling around to fit all the plants in. I plan to squeeze most of the plants a bit closer together then I had them last year.
Starting seeds indoors
I washed all my seed trays in bleach water to kill any left over bad stuff from last year. These trays worked great for me, but next year I would like a soil block maker.
The potting soil should be moist, not soaking wet.
After I filled the trays I went over all the holes with my fingers and pressed slightly down to pack the soil. I then added more soil to fill the holes. This helps keep the plug firm for transplanting. After adding the seeds according to the directions on the package, I watered from the bottom and put the plastic dome on the trays.
Here the seeds are in front of a sunny window. Some seeds like warmer soil so those ones are on a heat mat.
Starting Ranunculus
Ranunculus flowers are so beautiful. They are an early bloom and do not like hot weather.
I did not grow these pictured here, but am crossing my fingers that I can!
They came looking like tiny dried little octopus. I soaked them in water for 6 hours and then put them in a tray of vermiculite and covered them with potting soil. Now I am waiting for them to sprout roots so I can plant them. I will keep you posted on the progress.
Here are some lovely iris’. I have a whole new appreciation for this old-fashioned flower!! They have such an amazing scent!!
This little raised bed is where I have planted my sweet peas. I didn’t realize that they had such an attitude. I am thinking that they are a little behind then most so I am not sure if I am going to get any flowers from them or not. Lesson for next year. Do not start inside as early, they got a little leggy and plant them out a little earlier in the season…….and give them a little cover.
This is just a random shot of my side garden. I am loving the spreading Sedum.
The dusty miller is doing pretty good. I think I need to start these a little earlier next year.