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Re: OT: Geraniums, Overwintering

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Here I sit at 6700ft and real winter temps...I would appreciate some info on the question of how to bring geraniums through the winter.
Phil Petersen in good old Wyoming...

Patricia Santhuff wrote:

> Square Foot Gardening List - http://www.flinet.com/~gallus/sqft.html
>
> Okay, so there are no geraniums in my sq ft beds, but I do love them and was
> hoping someone could help me out with some overwintering advice.
>
> I've looked in my few flower type gardening books, to no avail. Usually I
> just buy new ones each year, but I'm particularly fond of these -- fabulous
> colors including a neon fuschia (honest!)  -- and would love to overwinter
> them. I know it can be done. I've also taken cuttings which are doing
> nicely, but hey! I want it all. For me, there would be no such thing as *too
> many* geraniums. :-)
>
> I've been babying the parent plants all fall by bringing them in when our
> several frosts hit. But I realize I can't do that and they probably need and
> want a dormant period anyway, right?
>
> So, can someone tell me the best way to overwinter them? I did see a piece
> on Martha Stewart about taking them out of the soil completely and hanging
> them upside down somewhere. That seems real scarey to me. And I don't think
> I got (or caught) quite enough info to feel comfortable doing it even if it
> is a good way to do it.
>
> So, what's the best way to do this?  Any help (ANY!) greatly appreciated.
> Reply privately if you'd prefer not to post to the list with this OT subject.
>
> TIA,
>
> Patricia Santhuff
> Zone 7b, West Georgia
>
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