Grow log by Shawn · Original thread
What you can learnA complete compact-flower diary covering rapid germination, peroxide cleanup, early budding, scent, colour variation, and end-of-bloom decisions.
*The days were calculated automatically and approximately.
spring has definitely arrived in shawn's house
Looove that. And also the perfect heights. Nice how that played out.
I think I need ot dead head some. They are drying out. But I do not know if they grow back @cornne??? Any suggestions or tips?
All I recall is that they spread and spread. I really don't remember deadheading at all. And I hardly fed the plants.They lasted quite a long time and near the end got thin and spindly rather than dry and browning up. From your recent photo they look 'pretty-perfect' to me and the ones in the front are getting ready to get larger and fill out.
They're so beautiful. A nice thing about the AG's is that plants that wouldn't do so well here in Alaska, or would only be here for the summer can be enjoyed inside and all year. Do you still like the fragrance from these? I love fragrant flowers.
Yes I do still like the smell
Some of the flowers are drying up. So I think I am going to terminate this one. Would I grow it again, YES! I am going to start a new flower garden so I can enjoy it as I recover. I think I am going to plant something bright and fun.
That’s a great idea for your recovery. Got any type in mind yet?
I have some seeds coming but if they do not show up by tomorrow I think I will plant the Watercolor Silks Dahlias I have from Renees. I have coming Fairy Garden, Aloha Mix, and Profusion AAS Zinnia Mix.
Nice selection. That Aloha is really beautiful. I'm bummed about the Honey Scented Alyssum, though. I loved those flowers.
They're so beautiful. I wish I had scads of disposable money. I'd get a bunch of AG's.
Ikr?! Plus, while we’re indulging in wishes, I’d like an entire grow room to go along with that. Plus custom stands/furniture/displays, and ample outlets to plug them all in. Anyone with a magical ponytail, now’s the time to do your thing. Shawn those are very pretty, and I like the colors you got more than what came in my packet.
When my last "baby", (age 21) moves out, I'm commandeering her room as a grow room and office. I'll put in a day bed for overnighters, but I want that room!
WHen my daughter moved out, Mark took over the room for his office and music room.
Husbands.
These continue to impress me. They are filling out really nice. @cornne, did you snip any out or do they continue to bloom and fill in?Pictures to come.
OMG!!!!! Beauty to Behold!!!! What of a fragrance?
Wow, so pretty. If I had more AG's, I'd do flowers.
Every day these fill out more and more and have gotten a little taller as well. I am even noticing two colors in some of the pods which is nice. As for the fragrance, it is a nice honey one. I guess you can refer to it as a floral honey but not unpleasant.I do not want to over do the photos so will post one in a few days when it fills out more.
getting there
That’s going to be super pretty.
YES! They will be covered before you know it..I think the flowers are sensing Spring advancing!
Eagerly awaiting some colorful , Springy Blooms!
I am looking forward to seeing the colors in this garden! All came up! YES!
Dump and refill done as well as give nutes. Picture to follow.
Depending on how these grow I may (or may not) remove a pod or two. @cornne, any suggestions? Do you think 6 pods will be ok> Should I thin each pod if too many germinate?
First post on brand new Computer! Ta Da! I am downloading the camera driver so I can post some photos tomorrow.But yes...go for a full garden! I think they will bush out and mound out beautifully and be flor-ific! Can't wait to see some springy blooms!
YAY! Are you enjoying the computer? I hope so!