Re:My flowers in North Carolina
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- From: C* B*
- Date: Mon, 4 Oct 1999 09:32:45 -0400
Hello Dot,
I have quite a "hodge-podge" of experiments in my terraced bed which I am
trying to develop into a cottage garden theme.
When I moved here 3 years ago, I planted a collection of seeds from a local
garden center that were grown for this area. Now, I am enjoying them so
much. I have; cosmos, cleome, peonies (only 2 that were given to me by a
nice neighbor) oriental lilies(star gazers, my favorite), dianthus "sweet
william", coreopsis, shasta dasies, purple coneflower, giant lambs ear,
loosestrife, flox, larkspur, lupine, damesrocket, hostas, columbine,
black-eyed susans, firepink, purple ironweed, bee balm, yellow and magenta
yarrow, batchlor buttons, alchemia, foxglove, native ferns, Japanese
anemone, asters, mums, oriental poppies, iceland poppies, lavendar (not
doing well) , daylilies, jack-in-the-pulpit, and more..more..more..I can
NEVER get too many.
I have gathered a lot of seeds that are fresh and green and have them on
newspapers and paper towels and some have already popped out of their
"covers". I will plant them next week and hope that when I return to the
mountains next May, I will have some new beauties.
Sorry this is so long.....I get carried away when on this subject. My dream
has come true. Nothing gives me more pleasure than looking at, talking to,
smelling, cutting, and savoring my flowers.
I too, will be looking for the expert advice from all you talented
gardeners. Thanks!!
Charlotte in NC zone 7
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Date: Monday, October 04, 1999 12:12 AM
Subject: perennials DIGEST V3 #423
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>perennials DIGEST Sunday, October 3 1999 Volume 03 : Number 423
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>In this issue:
>
> Re:mint
> Re: Eupatorium rugosum "Chocolate" Update
> Re: Eupatorium rugosum "Chocolate" Update
> Re: buying young perennials in vast quantities
> Re: mint
> Re: buying young perennials in vast quantities
> Re: buying young perennials in vast quantities
> Re: Eupatorium rugosum "Chocolate" Update
> Collecting seeds
> RE: Sowing Seeds
> Re: Collecting seeds
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>Date: Sun, 3 Oct 1999 12:30:28 -0500
>From: "Frank Cooper" <gentian@pdnt.com>
>Subject: Re:mint
>
>The way to control mint is to plant it in an open area of the garden not in
>a border or next to the house. The soil needs to be loose and sandy so that
>it does not compact. Every year simply remove 90% of it. In sandy soil it
>will have runners at or near the surface that are easily removed with
>little digging. It's not at all like the chore of digging it up out of a
>border in clay soil. At least it's easier dig up than bamboo.
>Frank Cooper
>central Illinois
>zone 5b
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>Date: Sun, 3 Oct 1999 15:07:19 EDT
>From: PolarisOn@aol.com
>Subject: Re: Eupatorium rugosum "Chocolate" Update
>
>Ditto on the Eupatorium droop! Mine suffered on a day to day basis until I
>moved it -from full day sun to am only. Thriving now!
> Holly
> Zone 7
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>Date: Sun, 3 Oct 1999 15:38:10 -0400
>From: "Lynn Lamb" <plamb5@bellsouth.net>
>Subject: Re: Eupatorium rugosum "Chocolate" Update
>
>We had to move ours from afternoon sun to mostly shade...it looked like
>death, but has transplanted very well and is perking up nicely!
>
>Lynn
>Zone 7b
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>From: PolarisOn@aol.com <PolarisOn@aol.com>
>To: perennials@mallorn.com <perennials@mallorn.com>
>Date: Sunday, October 03, 1999 3:15 PM
>Subject: Re: Eupatorium rugosum "Chocolate" Update
>
>
>>Ditto on the Eupatorium droop! Mine suffered on a day to day basis until I
>>moved it -from full day sun to am only. Thriving now!
>> Holly
>> Zone 7
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>Date: Sun, 03 Oct 1999 17:10:17 -0400
>From: Karen Butner <jbutner@richnet.net>
>Subject: Re: buying young perennials in vast quantities
>
>Hi,
>
>Sorry this response is late, behind in my e-mail! I have a possible
source for
>groundcovers. They carry 130 different groundcovers. The one problem is it
is a
>wholesale source. They have a web site you can look at (click on Catalog).
Prices
>are only available for those "in the trade". If you find something you
like,
>maybe you can find someone in the trade that would place an order/inquiry
for
>you.
>
>A previous response mentioned Pachysandra. I have my sister's catalogue
from one
>year ago. Below are the prices from that catalogue (for comparing).
>
>Pachysandra - 'Green' - Classic Pint = 1-23 for 1.48@; 24-239 for 1.08@;
240+ for
>.98; 2 1/4" pot = 1-69 for 1.02@; 20-279 for .68@; 280+ for .58@; Bare Root
=
>1-49 for .57@; 50-249 for .38@; 250+ for .28@.
>
>They also have Pachysandra in 'Green Sheen', 'Kingwood', and 'Silver Edge'.
The
>prices are different for the different varieties. Not all items are
available in
>all three forms (Classic Pint, 2 1/4" Pot, and Bare Root).
>
>Classic Groundcovers
>800-248-8424
>405 Belmont Rd
>Athens, GA 30605-4905
>e-mail sales@classic-groundcovers.com
>website www.classic-groundcovers.com
>Fax 706-369-9844
>Local 706-543-0145
>in business since 1963
>
>Karen
>Mansfield, OH
>z5a
>
>Jeaa1224@aol.com wrote:
>
>> Does anyone know of reliable sources that sell very young perennials in
large
>> quantities at good prices? We've got hundreds of ground cover plants to
add
>> to the newly created berms next spring, among other things. I've just
>> received Hortico's catalogs and that's my only source so far but their
prices
>> seem to be good for liners and such.
>>
>> TIA
>>
>> Joanie
>> Z.5a
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>Date: Sun, 3 Oct 1999 17:24:02 EDT
>From: Jeaa1224@aol.com
>Subject: Re: mint
>
>Frank:
>
>That's wonderful advice on controlling mint...I can't wait to try it next
>year. Where
>were you last spring??
>
>Joanie
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>Date: Sun, 3 Oct 1999 17:42:53 EDT
>From: Jeaa1224@aol.com
>Subject: Re: buying young perennials in vast quantities
>
>Karen:
>
>Thanks for the info...this is the greatest variety I've seen offered yet at
>these prices.
>I'll check it out.
>
>Joanie
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>Date: Sun, 03 Oct 1999 19:00:48 -0400
>From: Dean Sliger <deanslgr@kode.net>
>Subject: Re: buying young perennials in vast quantities
>
>Karen Butner wrote:
>
>> Classic Groundcovers
>> 800-248-8424
>> 405 Belmont Rd
>> Athens, GA 30605-4905
>> e-mail sales@classic-groundcovers.com
>> website www.classic-groundcovers.com
>> Fax 706-369-9844
>> Local 706-543-0145
>> in business since 1963
>
>Great site, Karen -- thanks!!
>
>On the lighter side, I think I'm going to have to purchase some Ajuga
genevensis for
>my non-grass lawns. According to their description it "tolerates full
sin." ;-)
>
>Can't have too much of that!
>
>Dean
>
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>Date: Sun, 3 Oct 1999 21:15:49 EDT
>From: Meum71@aol.com
>Subject: Re: Eupatorium rugosum "Chocolate" Update
>
>In a message dated 10/3/1999 2:10:27 PM Central Daylight Time,
>PolarisOn@aol.com writes:
>
><< Ditto on the Eupatorium droop! Mine suffered on a day to day basis until
I
> moved it -from full day sun to am only. Thriving now!
>
> Holly
>
> Zone 7
> >>
>
>With the plants I purchased I received tags with the plants of Eupatorium
>'Chocolate' The tags said full sun-This seemed wrong to me, because the
>species E. rugosum is a wood land plant, growing under the cover of trees.
>You cannot always trust the tags you get when you buy a plant.
>
>My plants look great in open shade with periodic sunlight threw out the
day.
>
>Paul
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>Date: Sun, 3 Oct 1999 21:17:40 -0400
>From: "Charlotte Bedsole" <shalee@m-y.net>
>Subject: Collecting seeds
>
>Hello all,
>
>I will be brave and ask a question, rather than my usual browsing and
>learning from all you very nice and "experienced "gardeners. I really
enjoy
>all the helpful information I get here. Thanks to all.
>
>I'm a rather new gardener in my present location. I'm in the western
>mountains of North Carolina....what a glorious place and now the leaves are
>gorgeous!!
>
>My question: Can I collect seeds from my perennial flowers before they are
>dry on the plant? I have a lovely display of beauties...very proud of them
>. I suprised myself with this being my second year of experimenting at
this
>altitude (5000 feet) and with plants that are new and different to me. I'm
>more of a seasoned tropical gardener. So........I would like to collect
>seeds now, while some are still not dried. Is this a reasonable thing?
>Should I plant the seeds (the dried ones) in October or early November
>before the snow and cold begin, rather than waiting until Spring? I leave
>this summer home in November and don't return until the following May.
>
>Thanks for any suggestions. "A day in the garden is a HAPPY day"
>
>Charlotte in NC
>
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>Date: Sun, 3 Oct 1999 22:09:38 -0400
>From: meygarden <meygarden@madbbs.com>
>Subject: RE: Sowing Seeds
>
>Charlotte:
>
>I'm so glad you asked the question. I have been holding on to
>hollyhock seeds and didn't know whether or not there was a chance
>of planting them and seeing any development. I will also wait to read
>the expert's advice!
>
>Martha
>SW NY, Zone 5
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>Date: Sun, 3 Oct 1999 22:21:18 -0500
>From: "dot" <cdpierce@intop.net>
>Subject: Re: Collecting seeds
>
>Charlotte,i always let my seed dry on the stalk, i think if you gather them
>before they dry,they may not be mature,at least that is what i have always
>thought,what kind of flowers do you have? i have made many trips to western
>North Carolina,it is a very beautyful place,would love to come see the
>folage this year.
>Your friend in gardening.
>Dot
>N.E. Ms.
>zone 7
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