Even if the melons cross-pollinate, you wouldn't know until you planted the saved seed. Then next seasons fruit might be "strange". If you have...
With pumpkins, first you will see all male flowers. Then you see both sexes. The females do have what looks like a baby squash below the blossom....
The cactus in the pic is definitely not Prickly Pear (Opuntia). Check out some pics of Echinocereus. These cacti are known as Hedgehog Cactus or...
It looks like some variety of Polygonum (Smartweed). You would have to see which ones grow in your area.
I believe Trudi mailed out over 30,000 envelopes last yr. She does an unbelievable job. She has sent me some great varieties. There are 2...
I have several varieties of scented geranium and I put them in the window all winter also. Like others have said, be careful of over watering.
I believe thats a dahlia. If you dig up the corm after it dies back, you can replant it next yr.
I agree with Sjoerd. That's some type of Bee Balm (Monarda)
That's definitely not a sunflower. The leaves would look more heart shaped. My first thought was that the plant is Pokeweed.
Thanks,Biita. Maybe I will try making butter from heavy cream for Thanksgiving. Sjoerd, have you ever thought of growing potato from seed? I...
They do look delicious. :) I especially like the shape of the "La Ratte".
I must have at least 6 types of Scented Geraniums that I overwinter inside. They will flower in late winter. And Geraniums are one of the easiest...
You can use straw too. Yes, hay and straw are different. Straw is not eaten, just used for bedding. Hay can be used for both. Straw will be more...
Impatiens will not come true from saved seed. They are all hybrids. To keep that strain, you have to overwinter cuttings.
No pumpkins in Norway? Oh my. :'( Is this because of the DTM or another reason, like mildew problems?
Yep, just hay. The only part of the tater in the ground is the roots.
I actually use spoiled hay to "earth up". I place the seed taters directly on the ground and cover with at least 6-8 in of hay. I use additional...
That Bolivian Rainbow is so pretty. I love when it has all the different color stages on one plant. The Primavera has a nice shape to it. Kinda...
Well the pods remind me of Johnny Jump Up. Those pods send the seeds flying far from the plant. I guess I'll find out soon enough. lol
I received both varieties in trades. :-D :stew1: Trading seed is a great way of trying new things you might not normally buy. In my experience,...
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