Day 169
UPDATE#30
Grower update
Update #30
My next cup of aerogarden tea (after the lavender dries a bit)
GrowLog
SuccessfulMixed AeroGarden Flower Display with Kratky Transfers and Dried Flower Tea
Grow log by petunia · Original thread
30 visual updates62 photos90 replies
View recapCrop🌸Flowers
Varietychamomile, lavender, calendula, dianthus, gazania, marigold, snapdragon, stock, cascading petunia
MethodAeroGarden hydroponics, Kratky hydroponics
EquipmentAeroGarden Bounty, Kratky containers
Plants-
AudienceBeginners
What you can learnA beginner-friendly record of a mixed flower AeroGarden, showing staggered germination, bloom progression, simple cutting propagation, transfer to Kratky containers, and practical use of dried blooms in tea.
Actions:1 Pruning1 Planting1 Transplant1 Harvest
Useful practices
- taking snapdragon cuttings and planting them
- moving established flowers to Kratky containers
- collecting and drying fallen blooms
- using dried chamomile and lavender flowers for tea
Problems encountered
- slow or failed germination of calendula and stock
- uneven growth and domination by marigold or snapdragon
- limited space in a single Bounty
- difficulty posting updates after relocation
*The days were calculated automatically and approximately.
Conversation
S
I love seeing photos of your projects as they mature. The tea is especially nice.
S
You are doing well with these. And look at those leaves for your tea.
P
My first cup of flower tea was surprisingly delicious so I'm looking forward to the next one. May actually get two cups out of this next bunch
P
The kratky has been a game changer for me (especially with just one bounty).It was so pleasing to see the flowers thriving after moving them out of the aerogarden
Day 169
UPDATE#29
Grower update
Update #29
New petuniaOpen petuniaSnapdragonLavenderNew Gazania on the way (kratky)
Conversation
P
Yes! They are growing lovely in the kratky. Will be starting a bunch of plants and aerogarden and moving them outside in the spring
Day 169
UPDATE#28
Grower update
Update #28
Kratky mega cherry tomato plant is still hanging in there!I just found new potential flowers tonight!
Day 131
UPDATE#27
Grower update
Update #27
Actions taken
TransplantBegan transferring established flower plants out of the Bounty into Kratky setups.
HarvestSaved dropped blooms and dried them for tea.
Good Morning!Better internet access is on the way soon!Adjusting to relocating and looking forward to planning my outdoor garden and aerogarden.My one humble and happy bounty is doing well. I started to transfer some of the flowers to kratky.In the meantime, I dried the flowers that have dropped off and am experimenting with my first cup of tea using the dried flowers! Here are a few glamour shots of my current flowers (and kratky mega tomato plant):
Conversation
S
A nice variety of flowers you have. Also let us know how your tea was.
S
Your photos are gorgeous! And how was the tea?
P
The tea was awesome! Better than the gourmet herbal blends from supermarket. Starting to dry the next set of blooms
P
This opened up just today!flic.kr/p/2kvLNjH
S
Looks like summer.
S
Have any more opened?
P
flic.kr/p/2kDdoH1
Day 127
UPDATE#26
Grower update
Update #26
This room smells beautiful. Hope to post from computer instead of phone soon
Conversation
S
Your garden is a delight. Wish I could smell it!
P
It smells absolutely heavenly!
Day 100
UPDATE#25
Grower update
Update #25
Finally, a bloom is in sight!!
Conversation
S
What a stunning color combination!
P
Day 110flic.kr/p/2kjKahE
S
It looks more like a meadow than an Aerogarden. Congratulations!
P
Happy holidays!flic.kr/p/2kkE4Q2I will log on my computer soon so I can post my pics properly
Day 92
UPDATE#24
Grower update
Update #24
Gazania on the way!!Drats! Can't post pics from my phone! :(Will post the pics later on
Conversation
U
Looking forward to more photos of your bright flowers,Petune!
Day 81
UPDATE#23
Grower update
Update #23
Quick update! Really enjoying my Aerogardens - especially the blooms!! (teasing me every morning!)(finally, Lavender!)(a beautiful bouquet!)
Conversation
S
Pretty colors
U
I am looking for those Gazania buds to burst open!
S
So beautiful and cheerful! It amazes me the difference having plants growing in Aerogardens brightens up and enlivens a home.
Day 70
UPDATE#22
Grower update
Update #22
Day 70 (update) Apparently, I can dry the blooms from most of these flowers and make tea
Conversation
S
Absolutely gorgeous!!!
U
Love the colors! So pretty.
Day 58
UPDATE#21
Grower update
Update #21
These blooms are so wonderful!!
Conversation
S
Stunning! Love the color mix.
U
is that some white lavender I see? (Sounds like an oxymoron) Pretty garden colors!
P
Yes. I was hoping it would turn lavender, lol - It already smells beautiful!
Day 55
UPDATE#20
Grower update
Update #20
Blooms peaking out
Conversation
S
Just lovely! A living bouquet!
S
Look at all these lovely blooms about to open and the ones that did are pretty
U
I have my eye on what appears to be a snapdragon in the back..I love those!
P
I think the snapdragons are going to dominate. They are breathtaking!
P
I love walking by them in the morning. It's such a treat!
P
It's perfect! I thought the flowers would be mostly yellows and orange but pink seems to be the theme. Love love love fresh flowers!
Day 46
UPDATE#19
Grower update
Update #19
Actions taken
PruningRemoved snapdragon cuttings for propagation.
PlantingInserted the cuttings into growing media.
I took cuttings from Snapdragon and they planted them. Doing well so far!
Conversation
S
What a lovely flower garden! I love the colors so far!
S
Pretty soon you will have many happy blooms to sit back and enjoy
U
Yay! Looking good.
Day 46
UPDATE#18
Grower update
Update #18
MarigoldMore blooms on the way!
Day 46
UPDATE#17
Grower update
Update #17
Petunia on the way!!!
Day 35
UPDATE#16
Grower update
Update #16
Day 35 - Light, cameras . . . Action! SNAP DRAGONLAVENDER - smells delightful alreadyCHAMOMILEGAZANIA PETUNIA DIANTHUS
Conversation
S
Promises of glorious color! I dudn't realize that chamomile had such lacy leaves. Or that you could smell lavendar so soon!
P
Aerogarden advertises that it's German Chamomile but it looks like Roman Chamomile to me
Day 35
UPDATE#15
Grower update
Update #15
Marigold has a BLOOMS on the way
Day 34
UPDATE#14
Grower update
Update #14
The whole cast of flower characters
Conversation
S
What a happy looking lot they are!
S
Nice ensemble. All taking their place and ready to perform.
Day 21
UPDATE#13
Grower update
Update #13
Here is the whole company of flowers . . .Hoping CALENDULA fares well . . . I'm resorting to extra steps:(MADAM STOCK is still hanging out under the label)
Conversation
S
I am really anxious to see the stocks. I bought some seeds, but have never grown them.
P
Me too. Stock is really really taking it's time rising above the label.May be a case of Stage fright
S
LOL! i love the way you personalize your plants.
P
100% love and enjoyment. My gardens are a (needed) form of stress relief
S
Yes plants are a happy place for us too. I have found Piper sniffing at them. She will not eat, she just likes to sniff.
S
Awwwww.
Day 21
UPDATE#12
Grower update
Update #12
The Latest cast member from under the grow cap . . . CASCADING PETUNIA
Day 19
UPDATE#11
Grower update
Update #11
MS. MARIGOLD is spreading out nicely (seriously dominating the west wing!)
Conversation
S
She looks healthy. I bet she will produce tons of flowers!
P
I hope so! I LUV flowers. I'm all giggles waiting for everything to bloom!!
Day 19
UPDATE#10
Grower update
Update #10
Guess Who came from under the grow cap today?? [20 days]LAVENDER
Day 18
UPDATE#9
Grower update
Update #9
Today's Debutante:DIANTHUS (a promising lovely young sprout) Day 18
Day 17
UPDATE#8
Grower update
Update #8
Today's Spotlight debut:LADY SNAPDRAGON
Conversation
S
A star is born!
S
Hello Lady
Day 16
UPDATE#7
Grower update
Update #7
Look at Ms. Marigold dominating!! (Day 16)
Conversation
P
Hi Zyphax: Totally agree!I will let you know about the tea
S
I have had yum, tea
S
Way to go, Miss Marigold!
Day 16
UPDATE#6
Grower update
Update #6
Gazania is stretching out (Day 16)
Day 16
UPDATE#5
Grower update
Update #5
Introducing . . . CHAMOMILE (Day 16)
Conversation
U
I feel like chamomile is a good one to grow. I like things that are beautiful and functional. Anyone know if the variety in the kits makes good tea?
Day 13
UPDATE#4
Grower update
Update #4
Gazania debut!
Conversation
S
This will be fun to watch. I have never grown gazanias.
P
You've got a front row seat to your photo happy forum mate!! I'm looking forward to seeing this lovely grow 🙂
Day 8
UPDATE#3
Grower update
Update #3
Day 8 Ms. Marigold is showing off because everyone else is still under the grow caps!
Conversation
S
Can't wait to see the color!
P
Me too! I want a rainbow of flowers!
Day 3
UPDATE#2
Grower update
Update #2
Yay! Marigolds on the way!!!
Conversation
S
Can't wait to see the colors. And their foliage is so pretty!
Day 1
UPDATE#1
Grower update
Update #1
Hi I'm Petunia, an AGA newbie. Wandering around the forum and decided to pop into Flowers to see all of the great ideas I am growing ChamomileLavendarCalendulaDianthusGazaniaMarigoldMixed SnapdragonStock &Cascading Petunia I also inherited a rose bush in my backyard that I'm nursing back to beauty:
Conversation
S
very nice.
S
It is beautiful! So happy to see someone falling in love with gardening.