Winter Sowing Seeds - Delphiniums and Larkspur (Poppies too!)

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6 ай бұрын

Have you ever grown Delphiniums from seed? These tall glorious flowers are worth a shot and when you can start a bunch for less than a dollar's worth of seeds why not Winter Sow the seeds! And for good measure, I also share how I show my Poppies in winter.
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@alicehihn3250 6 ай бұрын

You have to be your own advocate for your health. Spent 13 months going to doctor for dizzy spells and finally ended up in ER and it was my heart. Never saw that family doctor again.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

Yes, I agree, speak up loud and clear. I am so glad you found out what the issue was and could get treatment!

@bloomsbyamelie 6 ай бұрын

I love that you share your garden as it is and not wait for perfection. It's something I struggle with- but that resonated with me. The garden is my escape -it's not supposed to be something that brings you anxiety. :)

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes, I hear you, I started to get caught up in it being perfect before videoing and it did start to cause me anxiety and since it is my escape as well I reeled myself back in. I would watch other videos of the perfect gardens and then remind myself, many of those garden youtubers have lots of help, they don't do it themselves. I want to keep it real for the home gardener and that entails accepting it won't look perfect or tidy all the time. And when you are just out enjoying it, whether it is supposedly 'view worthy' is not the point nor important.

@kimberlyn2448 6 ай бұрын

I'm a LDA and I just want to say, I'm so grateful for you that your dentist was so thorough! Not sure if you are a believer but the dentist I worked with would always say "God does a better job then we can" when ever things would change. It was like a surrender and every time I say that to myself I find peace with what comes of the situation. Advocating for our own medical health can be so important! Great reminder and thank you for sharing your message on it. So important. I will add you to my prayers. Ps. Love your videos you put out and I agree I love my garden warts and all!. If my garden looked picture perfect I wouldn't have room in the shed for all the put back tools! Ha.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, and yes, I agree, God does a much better job than we can, no doubt about it. Two thumbs up for warty gardens!

@rhondaschenk5727 6 ай бұрын

Your whole community will be praying for you!!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Prayers are always welcome.

@nancyverburg315 6 ай бұрын

My Larkspur re seed themselves every year so I never know where they will pop up. I also just throw the seeds around as they become ripe after the blooms are done. It's always a great surprise to see them coming up in new places. Zone 7

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

Same here, I have a bunch in pathways. They are a great reseeder and a huge plus is the hummingbirds LOVE them!

@rhondaschenk5727 6 ай бұрын

Oh goodness, Pamela. I’ll be praying for you. Thanks for sharing with us! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

You are welcome, it just came out as I was talking to you, all my garden friends.

@dianecompton2245 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, I all but gave up on sowing delphiniums. After seeing your video I'm going to try again.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

I will share my indoor seed starting for them as well soon. Glad you found this encouraging.

@AlexasGarden 6 ай бұрын

I watched this video and I'm sure these plants will soon show you beautiful flowers. They feel your care and will form sprouts very quickly! I'm glad to be here! Have a good day and feel good!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

I hope so! I know what I do get will be enjoyable.

@AlexasGarden 6 ай бұрын

🏵🏵🏵@@FlowerPatchFarmhouse

@myhanh2454 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@MyAvalonGarden 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 4 ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

@jayjohnson3724 6 ай бұрын

Very nice. Thank you

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

Welcome 😊

@dianazickos5050 6 ай бұрын

👍👍Loved today’s video. Trying to make myself go through my seeds & start winter sowing.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

You can do it! I am heading out to do more too. I am whittling away at it as I can fit it in. But that is the beauty of it, isn't it? You can do a bit at a time.

@JAYNEmM1962 6 ай бұрын

Blessings for a good outcome on you dr visit. Take care

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@maryhart1489 6 ай бұрын

Thank you spreading the "seed" to be your own advocate! Double thumbs up!! 😍

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

So nice of you! Yes, that was for my own benefit as anyone elses, I am the worst, many times at being my own advocate and questioning more firmly.

@francahillseth5248 6 ай бұрын

Praying that you are well!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@kenbrown438 5 ай бұрын

I'm enjoying watching your journey through the seasons !!!! I'm sharing your channel with my friends and family !!!! Thanks for making gardening content !!!! Keep posting , I'll keep watching !!!!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 5 ай бұрын

Thank you and welcome to my channel.

@teinahenderson4182 6 ай бұрын

Good morning Pamela 🤗 Always enjoy your videos. I've been avoiding working outside because of the cold weather... and then watch your videos outside in the snow 😅 I'm like okay, TEINA, buck up! Still so much to do 😂 I am definitely a fair weather flower but I don't have snow here in Jamestown... So no excuses. Sending healing vibes your way ❤

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

LOL, I am right there with you. I am a fair weather gardener too, I am only out in the greenhouse with a heater directed right at me and it is rather like standing in front of a lovely wood fire. I am outside in the cold only for small increments of time. Though sometimes when I get doing the exercise does warm me.

@bc.dorian 6 ай бұрын

I use a small Dremel drill to put holes in my winter jugs, it works well! Just wanted to share that. :). Wishing you the best as you deal with your health issues, thank you for sharing!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

I have a Dremel, I will have to try that, thank you.

@kenbrown438 5 ай бұрын

Is your Dremel drill rechargeable or plug in !!!!????

@Bandaid17 5 ай бұрын

Me too.

@hetty2974 6 ай бұрын

Hello there lovely garden lady, oh it does look beautiful doesn't it,that snow,.really enjoyed your video, lots of lovely seeds,yes i think they would be lovely to try,,i will try some seeds in the house,,i must say your greenhouse is a lovely place for you to work during the winter weather, looks a busy little green house,,hope and pray for the little seeds to do well,great funspreadingseeds on thesnow,😊..thankyou pam,.im late today, not be too well. Thinking i will re watch tomorrow, take care,xxheather,

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

So sorry you are not well, get better and take care!

@donnasmalley3713 6 ай бұрын

So fun! Good on you for seeing about your health. I hope the tests come out good and that kind dentist caught the situation in time

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, I already have appointments for further testing. Onward and upward.

@fromseedtobloommedia9340 6 ай бұрын

I can attest the wet paper towel in a baggie definitely works, I’ve used it for years!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

Good to know! I was shot down by so many for that trick, but if it works I am sticking to it. Thanks for letting me know it works for you as well.

@fromseedtobloommedia9340 6 ай бұрын

@@FlowerPatchFarmhouse Chilling my seeds in the refrigerator 1st has worked form me but only 50% of the time; however I paid a lot of money for some special delphinium seeds and I will be using the ziplock and winter sow because I’ve had nearly 100% germination rate. They are missing out and wasting money by not following your advice.

@bjbrown6488 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, my first time here. Enjoyed watching. May try some dedelphinium.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

Please do! I wish you success with growing Delphs, the are so stunning in the garden.

@kenbrown438 5 ай бұрын

Wow , your green 🏠 house is super duper !!!!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊It is 20 years old and with the gophers tunneling under it, it is no longer level so that has caused some issues but it has been a great little greenhouse for me, I have loved having it and it was worth every penny!

@kenbrown438 5 ай бұрын

@@FlowerPatchFarmhouse : put ☕ coffee grounds 👇 down the gofper holes !!!!

@lindylou3519 6 ай бұрын

Oh wow! Your dentist is amazing! You truly do have to be your own medical advocate. I can vouch for that. Plus these days with a shortage on drs it’s just getting plain scary. I’m in zone 8b in central GA & we usually start our winter sowing in Feb. I LOVE the kind of seeds that you can just throw out in the garden & grow! lol

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

Toss and grow are the best. I did that in my front border with daisy and rudbeckia seeds this last Fall and it should be fun to see how they do. I was digging in that bed a lot after tossing the seeds so who knows!

@gardenstatesowandsew 6 ай бұрын

Good luck at the dr. Great dentist ❤. The flowers are going to be so beautiful

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗 I hope they do well this year. Last year was a bust because of all the heavy snow.

@cynthiagustafson2541 6 ай бұрын

I have used the 4 for $1 seeds with great success!!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

Isn't that so fun? The coleus I grew last year from the cheap seeds were outstanding and I intend to sow more this year.

@uponcallicohill3096 5 ай бұрын

I can’t wait to try this! I’ve never ever had any luck with either of these!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 5 ай бұрын

I hope it works for you. You never know which method will work best in your garden conditions until you experiment!

@user-zj2pu8oo3n 5 ай бұрын

I do this method with them but I surface sow put a black 12:00 bag over it and put it next to my wood burning stove. In 10 days they are sprouting and i pot them up❤ Never fails!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 5 ай бұрын

Good to know!@@user-zj2pu8oo3n

@JAYNEmM1962 6 ай бұрын

I do my delphinium that way to .last year my second yr delphinium were just gorgeous. My favorite flower. But if you have any wind tie them up.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

Yes, they do get top heavy and will blow over easily. Thank you!

@dustyflats3832 5 ай бұрын

I grew forget me nots last year and I think the seeds are like Velcro as some flower in that area clung to my clothing and thought it was those stick tights until I realized I didn’t have that weed by the house, but was by the FMNs.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 5 ай бұрын

How funny! I love Forget Me Nots and have a big packet of seeds. I need to sow them soon!

@dustyflats3832 5 ай бұрын

@@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 😆it was the first time I grew them and I guess they don’t want to be forgotten as they were all over my sleeve. I didn’t know that. They are pretty though.

@kenbrown438 5 ай бұрын

I've seen that putting a 3 inch layer of sand in the bottom of your milk jug works !!!!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 5 ай бұрын

I haven't used sand but I have put an inch of perlite at the bottom before.

@dorothyv2863 5 ай бұрын

I've had NO luck in growing delphiniums or larkspur!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 5 ай бұрын

I am sorry. They must not be suited to your climate. They are such a treat to grow.

@user-cd7nm3yx3b 6 ай бұрын

Just a suggestion...at the beginning of each video if you could state which zone you are in and what date you are planting in the jug. I would find this especially helpful. Thank you.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

Noted, thanks for the suggestion.

@shannonwilhelm5320 6 ай бұрын

Black Knight Pacific Giant Delphinium

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

thanks!

@HoosierDaddy_ 6 ай бұрын

There's no true blue better than delphinium! Those should be just great when they come up!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

Yes, I agree! I hope they germinate well. It is reputed that fresh seeds germinate best and these I got last Spring so I may have to try again!

@HoosierDaddy_ 6 ай бұрын

@@FlowerPatchFarmhouse * I'm sure they will be great!

@moniquegodon5712 6 ай бұрын

Hello Pam. I never would have thought that a dentist could have identified blocked arteries!! And why doesn’t our family doctors have those x-ray gadgets in their offices? They certainly have a lot of us boomers coming through their doors😂 I just love delphiniums but they don’t survive more than 2 years in my soil. Do they need lots of moisture?

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

Two years is average for many of the delphiniums, most varieties are consider bi-ennials. Mine do well with average moisture and did not seem bothered with drought. I do have irrigation but it was restricted. The dentist didn't actually tell me I had blocked arteries, just that there was shadowing on the x-ray and I should talk to my Dr. about the possibility and to get further testing done.

@kenbrown438 5 ай бұрын

I'm curious to know if starting your seeds in ☕ coffee grounds works !!!!

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 5 ай бұрын

I have never heard of that. I should give it a try.

@kenbrown438 5 ай бұрын

@@FlowerPatchFarmhouse ,: you can get free ☕ coffee grounds from ⭐ bucks ; ask them to put them in a double bag , so , they don't leak in your car !!!!

@theropesofrenovation9352 Ай бұрын

How cold do they have to be. I'm in Florida and it doesn't get frost much,

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse Ай бұрын

For starting the seeds I hear that a few weeks in moist soil in the fridge aids in germination. But to have them be perennial for you also takes some cold in winter, or so I have read. They tend not to like hot and humid conditions but I often push the limits of plants and try them before I write them off no matter what anyone says about them. Sorry I can't be more help.

@theropesofrenovation9352 6 күн бұрын

@@FlowerPatchFarmhouse Thank you!

@verawallace9055 6 ай бұрын

I winter sow forget me not but i would like to get the one that comes back year after year perennials

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

Mine reseed so readily that I haven't tried the perennial ones but I should since I do love them so much.

@barbaracole4314 6 ай бұрын

R u starting them so early cuz u have a G H? Otherwise maybe in the very early spring indoors? Didn't know that delphinium reseed it's self , will have to try them, but have to start indoors

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

No, I start them with winter sowing because it works so well and I don't have to put them under lights or do much of anything for them to grow. I will wait to start some indoors as I will need to decide what I will have room for on my light racks.

@alw5101 6 ай бұрын

What zone are you in?

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

I am in Zone 8b but that has little bearing on my growing these, it is more my growing conditions. Zone conditions can vary widely even in the same zone.

@carolyost6733 6 ай бұрын

Doesn't your tera cotta pot crack in your cold?

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 6 ай бұрын

The one I shared at the end? That one is the broken pot that I used for my succulent garden and no it doesn't crack anymore than it is already. So far...

@Bandaid17 5 ай бұрын

If I had a nickel for every time I told a person to go to another doctor I’d be a millionaire. Some of the botched diagnoses and/or ignorance stories are unbelievable. If they don’t know what they’re dealing with they should have the good sense to send you to someone who can. I’ve been a nurse for 50 years and I think I’ve heard everything.

@FlowerPatchFarmhouse 5 ай бұрын

I am sure you have heard everything. Finding a primary care Dr around here is tough and to be fair mine, has tried just about every medication on me for high BP but I seem to react negatively to them all. I get angioedema with many meds anymore and it is scary. So if we can't treat it that way we really need to find the cause. I do know that is goes very high in winter as I have SAD and winter is tough to get through for me. Just wish my health insurance would pay for a couple weeks in the Bahamas, I know my Dr would prescribe it if they did.

@dustyflats3832 5 ай бұрын

I took all 4 of our parents to Dr visits and I can tell some stories. It’s awful and scary. Now the latest thing is they are too burned out from answering online visits and messages that was suppose to speed things along-and they are charging to answer some messages. It’s like we all have to be a Dr now.

@dustyflats3832 5 ай бұрын

@@FlowerPatchFarmhousein your area close to Oregon I believe there should be many homeopathic doctors as I think there is a college in OR. Either that or some chiropractors also are in that field. I filled many pill boxes for parents. It seems once you have something out of balance they are all too much of a hurry to cookie cut your path. One pill be gets another until the liver says No More. Wish you well.