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Awww. Thanks so much, friend! 😊💞🌸

Hi Dawnita. Thank you so much, friend. I truly appreciate your feedback on my video as well as your support. Happy gardening! 😊🙏🏼🌸

You're the third one so far to say they are growing Wala Wala. I so need to get those seeds! 😊

@ My sister loves red but WW always does the best here for me.

TGIF John! It sounds like you're in good shape for your seed starting season. I'm excited to finally be starting seeds indoors! 😊🌱

@@budgetgardeningvitaThe fun has begun!

Hi Peggy. That sure is exciting! I love onions and jalapeno peppers on small naan pizzas. I'm hoping to eat plenty of those this year! 😋🧅🌶️🍕

Hi Janice! The more I hear about walla wall onions, the more I want to get their seeds. Lol. That's great that you were able to collect your own seeds. Good luck! I'd love to hear if those seeds germinate for you. I mean they should but still, let me know! 😊🧅

@@budgetgardeningvitaI’m interested in outcome also. Just remember sweet onions don’t keep long and I end up freezing those.

Hi Marlene! Thanks so much for your feedback on my videos. I truly appreciate your kind comment! 🙏🏼 It sounds like a great variety of onions that you'll be growing. I'll surely make update videos once the onions get going. 🧅 Happy gardening, friend! 😊

Hi Maureen! You still have plenty of time. Go ahead and sow more seeds. It sounds like you'll be growing a nice variety of onions. Good luck with this second batch, friend! 🤞🏼😊🧅

You're very welcome! I really should try some walla wall onions. It sounds like you'll be growing some great onions this year. Thanks for sharing, friend! 😊🧅

Hi there! I have a plant nursery on my property where I sell flowers & vegetable plants from spring through fall. I have a listing for it on Facebook Marketplace and people stop by with appointments. 😊🌸

Thanks I will take a look

Hi Tammy. How exciting! Definitely get them planted soon since they take a long time to grow from seed. I'll be making a video soon when I sow my wax begonia seeds. 😊🌷

Hi Christine. That variety of begonia is very pretty! I'm crossing my fingers for you and your begonia seeds. Do you have them on a heat mat? Also, have you kept the seeds moist? You don't want them to dry out. I don't put fine vermiculite on my begonia seeds but honestly it's probably a good idea just because the seeds take so long to germinate and the vermiculite holds some more moisture in. Don't give up. If seeds don't germinate, try sowing more, put them on a heat mat, and make sure they don't dry out. Good luck, my friend! Keep me posted. 😊💞🤞🏼

I'd love to know how many days it takes for your non stop begonias to germinate. Do you have them on a heat mat and did you sprinkle vermiculite on them? I've never sprinkled vermiculite and my begonia seeds germinate fine but I imagine it's a good idea since the seeds are so small, surface sown, and take a while to germinate. I'm holding off on sowing impatiens for at least another week or two. Last year they and my wax / fibrous begonias got HUGE and were all blooming inside. I know that's not a bad thing but I'm still holding off. I need to look back and see exactly when did I start both of those last year. I don't have anything under my heat mats. It may be a good idea for you to try though. By the way, when is your last frost date? I'm curious since you also have coleus going. Did you start those from seed? 🌸

@ I sowed geranium, NS begonias and impatiens 2/4. I just checked 2/7 and 1 geranium is up and with magnifying glass I think the impatiens are starting. I did sprinkle a tiny bit of vermiculite on geraniums but they are still visible to get light. I did not use vermiculite on begonias or impatiens. I’m not a huge fan of vermiculite on top as I’ve had it turn green if too thick-holds water too much and depending on if it’s fine, which I have right now. The coleus I took cuttings last fall, rooted in water and potted up. I’ve since took cuttings off of that to gain control of it. It may be how I treat NS begonias this fall. Last frost 5/12 but we don’t plant out warm crops/flowers till 6/1 because that last week of May there is a Huge chance of frost in our low elevation-I no longer want to cover everything, too much work and worry. Z5a, WI. I just was reviewing notes from last year and I’m going to count back my starting dates from week of 6/1 which is actual transplant date not frost date. I number each week backwards. My best advice is always keep a journal. I use a cheap annual planner from Menards as it has plenty of room for notes with each month. I use to use a free calendar-it works but note area is short-something I have to get more organized on 😂. I like to keep track of sow dates, germination dates, and how they perform (fast/slow growers, ect) and weather especially major events/temp changes. Knowing how a plant grows comes from experience and helps when knowing when to sow for your area. Definitely backing off on tomatoes, peppers and petunias again. I’m hoping to have the redo of greenhouse done in time. I was happy to realize that by the time I start tomatoes that the onions will be transplanted out. Some hot peppers need a few more days than sweet peppers. I’m aiming at not having blossoms and over grown plants by 6/1 and think this might be the year. I’ve never kept such exact organized notes until 3 years ago and think I finally have a grip on it, 😄 and I’ve been gardening for quite awhile and just winging it. It’s difficult when we see others starting seeds and you feel like you’re behind-now when I feel that way I look at my notes for my garden and the pressure is off and I have control. I think the heat mats are working fine with heavy trays now that I’m seeing germination. Connecting 3 mats to one controller was something I was experimenting with last year and they seem to be working with a splitter, but not sure if they do using a power strip. Not a lot of info out there, just know to not exceed wattage for controller.

@dustyflats3832 Thank you for the detailed information. I agree with you that it's always tempting to start seeds when we see others on RUclips starting them. But you're right, we have to hold off and sow our seeds when the time is right for our area. ☺️💞🌸

Hi there. I have videos that show how to collect the seeds from begonias as well as many other plants. That's ok. Be on the lookout for seeds this year and try growing them next year. It'll be something fun to look forward to. 😊🌸

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Hello neighbor! Are you enjoying the snow today? I've been busy winter sowing more perennials. Great day for it! 😊🌱❄️

I’m at work until 6. I put 5 milk jugs out last weekend and have many more to go. Catching up on some prior videos of yours. I’m in Derry

@Chefabs911 At least the snow has pretty much stopped so your commute home shouldn't be too bad. Happy winter sowing and thanks for reaching out. I look forward to hearing more from you. 💞☺️

Hi Carla! That's correct - tuberous begonias are not hardy in my zone 5b garden. They are only hardy in zones 9-11. I have been overwintering the tubers for years but it has also been fun starting from seed. I'll definitely make update videos once the little seeds germinate! 😊🌷

Hi Beth! I love begonias. Tuberous begonias look great in pots and wax / fibrous begonias look awesome in the landscape. I rely heavily on both in my yard and even overwinter the tuberous begonia tubers each year which is a great way to save money. You should definitely consider this plant in your yard. 💞😊

Hi John! It makes me happy and grateful that you call me sis. I never had a brother so thank you for that. 🙏🏼 Yep - we're getting the same weather as you here - snow and ice. Ugh! I purposely made no plans to go out today due to the weather. But how can you say no to your weekly Starbucks run? I'm glad you made it home safely. I use Miracle-Gro for my flower seedlings and I use Alaska fish emulsion for my vegetable seedlings. I have a turtle but I've heard it's not safe to use that water. Fish waste is totally fine, though. 🐢🐟😊

@ we have way too much in common not to be related (sister from another mother is my guess). Thanks for the tips, still say when the weather gets better we will have to meet for a beefalo burger in Manchester. Hopefully my ugly mug won’t scare you.

Hi Rose. Great points! Thank you for mentioning that. 😊🌷

Thanks so much! 🌸😊

Hi Rose! Some echinacea seeds need 1-2 months of a cold period (and some don't need any at all). I say go for it! The fun thing about collecting seeds (even from hybrid plants) is that you may make a fun, unique plant. Happy gardening, friend! 😊🌸

Hi Jane. I'm so glad you're trying winter sowing, neighbor! It's snowing here in New Hampshire and you better believe I'm continuing to winter sow. 😊 Many perennial seeds need between 1-2 months of a cold period (consistently below 40 degrees Fahrenheit) so you should still be ok sowing those through the month of February. As far as vegetables (and annual flowers) go, you can sow those any time really during the winter (once temps are consistently below freezing). This generally happens 'around' Winter Solstice. The seeds sleep and are dormant this whole time. The key is when tender plants germinate / sprout, you may need to protect them on the days/nights that we get a freeze otherwise you'll lose them. I just haven't gotten around to sowing seeds for tender plants but I will probably in March into April. I'll be winter sowing cold tolerant flowers this week (I made a video on which ones I'll be sowing). If I wanted to sow cold tolerant veggies, some good choices would be lettuce, spinach, kale, Brussel sprouts, Swiss chard, arugula, beets, peas and brassicas would be a great choice during February. But again, you could sow every seed including heat-loving plants now and they would be fine. It all comes down to time. I hope that all makes sense. 🌸🌷

Thank you so much for your kind comment. I appreciate the feedback on my videos. Happy gardening, friend! 😊💗🪻

Yes! Gardening is one big experiment and it's good to try multiple methods and not give up. Some plants are worth the extra effort, and Delphiniums and Lavender are two that are definitely worth that extra effort. Good luck my friend! 🤞🏼💞

Well... I'm not holding much hope for those very old seeds. But it's now or never lol. Different seeds have different shelf lives. For your seeds, you could always look up what the shelf life is for each kind of plant, or you could do what I do and just use them up. Onion seeds are only viable for 1 year or so, so those are definitely seeds you don't want to hold onto. Good luck, friend! 🤞🏼😊🌸

Awww. Thanks, Valerie! 😊🐈

What a great idea to put a small leaf rhododendron in a container. I have some that are very small and I may transplant a few in containers. Do you leave yours out all winter long or do you put it in a shed or something? 😊🌼

You're very welcome, friend! 😊🌸

It really is so dainty! I only have a few pots of it but am hopeful that once I plant it out in the landscape it can start spreading. 😊🌼

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Hi Marybeth. Yay - that's awesome! I love the Sea Holly in my yard. Such a pretty flower! 😊🌷

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Hi Carla! 'Basket of Gold' reminds me of alyssum except it's yellow. I really do love it and hope to divide it in the spring. It'd also be nice to collect seed from it this year. Oh I love, love, LOVE Hellebores! I do have a few of them in my yard and I included them in my early spring blooming perennials video that I made a few days ago. I even had success dividing those so now I have more! Thank you in regards to my kitties. They're so cute and because of that I'm ok with them hanging out with me in the videos. 🥰🐈‍⬛🐈

@@budgetgardeningvita I like the new variety of hellebores with more upright facing flowers. I believe Monrovia markets them. Your kitties are like ours, they want attention when you’re in the middle of doing something. And of course we give it to them 🥰

@carlas872 I should invest in them. They're worth the money. I'll be on the lookout for the spring. A purring cat on your lap is priceless! 😻

Hi Brian. Thanks so much for the feedback and support. 😊🙏🏼

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Thanks so much. That iris is just so striking and sweet! I can tell they need to be divided which is a good problem to have so I plan to divide and move them around this year. I'm already looking forward to next year when they've been divided and hopefully blooming even better. The joys of gardening! 😅🪻

Thanks so much! I appreciate the feedback. 😊💗

@budgetgardeningvita I'll be rewatching too.

Thank you so much. I appreciate the support. You are very correct. In many videos, I do state that if deer are hungry, they will browse or eat any plant. I forgot to state that in this video. But it's a very valid point, friend. 🙏🏼😊🦌

Hi there. I prefer to plant them out in similar / same groupings so that they have more of an impact in the garden. I think it's more of a personal choice. Some people like the mixed look in the garden. Honestly I think both ways look great. Poppies are such a great plant to have blooming. 😊🌸

Hi there. Welcome to my page! And thank you. I really do enjoy this set up for seed starting. 😊🌸

Hi Jen! Awwww. Thank you! She sure did! Sweet kitty! 💗

She sure did! Gotta love our pets. 😊😻 I was surprised I had that many plants blooming in mid-spring. I bought Trillium last year but they're still in my plant nursery. I plan to get them in the landscape this year. 🌷

It definitely sounds like you have challenging situation on your and between the deer and rabbits. We have deer also but they pick and choose what they want and from certain areas of the yard lol. No rabbits yet but I've heard they are in New Hampshire so unfortunately I think it's just a matter of time before they find my yard. I love peonies so much. This is the year I plan to divide and move a ton of them. I have a lot and I want more. 🥰