I am thinking of mixing it with some potting soil and putting it back into the cells, maybe half and half. Another commenter recommended mixing it with perlite in a container and soaking it in a container then reloading in the cells. I may try that too.
Thank you pam,so very interesting its very important all the fidly parts of sewing seeds znd dealing with those fungus nats very irritating little things,,love watching all the interesting things you do,gardening,chickens 🐔 painting, ect,oh yes i also like to sew,i think we have seasons of doing, its not possible to fit everything'in all the time is it,,i just remember ed my neighbour up the lane was starting some of his hollyhocks for me i will look forward to those,,pam thankyou so much for all your hard work filmed to share with us.i really do appreciate it,and yes i love your paintings too.xxtake care ,from uk.
I am so glad you are enjoying it all. My girls are really laying a lot of eggs lately so I must be treating them right. I wish I could let them out to roam more but the last time I did that one of my Olive Eggers went missing. Next day I spotted a pair of coyotes roaming around so I have not doubt they got her. Glad you are getting some hollyhocks from your neighbor, how sweet of him to start you some.
I have two of those hydrophobic seed starting trays to plant seeds. I think I will dump the soil into a bucket and dry to moisten the soil that way--with warm water and dab of non-bacterial, nor natural dish soap. I have 50 winter sown jugs so far. Indiana 6a. Your coneflower painting is very good. The darker green background makes the flower head standout. Hope you are feeling better soon. Thx
Todays video I share how I tackle that stubborn seed starting mix in that tray. It has worked great and for me was easiest. Thank you for your kind words on my painting, I think if I varnish it that will help the colors for me.
I started my geraniums this way. Put them in a ziplock bag in a wet paper towel and sat them on my bottom seed starting shelf in semi-darkness. On the 3rd day transplanted the sprouts to cells. All 36 seeds germinated and now I have 36 geraniums to pot up and find a place to put them! Lol I will have to give delphiniums a try.
I love starting geraniums from seed, it works so well. I restrained myself this year as I had so many last year I ran out of pots and just gave away tons.
Thank you, I really don't think it is my creating the videos I just ramble random thoughts that cross my mind when things are such a conundrum. But self care is paramount and I am old enough to know that I need to put my health first, so I try to be mindful of the fact that I am getting older.
Good morning Pamela! 😊 appreciate the update on your health. I pray you're able to identify the blood pressure issues quickly 🙏🏻 as well as reprieve from migraines! I've had migraines all my life, and they can be so disruptive. Thanks for sharing your process! I did some direct sowing of my poppy seeds fingers crossed 🤞🏻
my delphinium seed are new from johnnys.. its been 3 weeks under grow light and warm temp... i had 1 come up... yesterday got fed up sowed more.. then... i got 20 this morning 😂😂 i think they heard i was piss ahaha. they took forever to germinate even if i didnt cover them.. i work from home i check them 20 times a day..lolll
Great, ya sometimes they like to surprise us but I am so happy they came up for you! I am hoping mine will succeed. It seems some years I do better than others.
I think the background of the echinacea is pretty. It makes the flower pop. You will probably need to mix that seed starting mix with your potting soil to get it to rehydrate. Just dump into your big round pan and get your hands dirty…😊
My experience is that stress is what all doctors say when they don't have a clue --I guess it sounds more professional-haha! Your paintings are very beautiful! I'd be happy to take any paintings that you're not fond of-😉
Thank you. I do know that my BP always goes up in winter because I really don't enjoy it at all, I need to start taking a tropical trip each winter to help. I was told I have SAD back in the 1990's and it is a pain in the patoot when it hits.
I love your channel! About the seed starting kit fail - just dump the dehydrated seed start soil out, mix with perlite & hydrate with water by hand in your handy mixing bowl! Voila 32 more cells for plants 🌱 😂💚
Yep, finding the balance is key. I am having a lot of fun with the paintings and I do find them de-stressing. While doing them I have to focus and everything else fades into the background.
Another great video, lots of good information for seed starting. I am going to try a bit of winter sowing this yr, I never did it before so we will see how that goes. I do hope you are feeling better and get your blood pressure down to where it should be.
Thank you so much and I wish you success with winter sowing. Just know that some years are better than others as they are really subject to the weather. Last year was a flop for me because we got so much snow (9 feet) that it smashed all my containers and they opened up which damaged everything. This year we have been getting mostly rain with a smattering of snow here and there so I have high hopes that it will be much more successful.
Great to hear! I have got plenty more to sow, I am just trying to behave myself and not get started too early, it only ends up being more work with not much gain. But I admit it is tough.
@@FlowerPatchFarmhouse I understand needing to control the urge to plant too soon. I’m in London Ontario…Canada..our last frost date is similar to yours.. third week in May. Mind you I’ve started my peppers, petunias, larkspur and geraniums. Have done some winter sowing…with still plenty more to begin….not till Mid March.
I love your channel; watch every post you have. I love the paintings great job!! I also wanted to ask if you have been checked for sleep apnea? That can raise blood pressure and it is such an easy fix. I hope you feel better soon and get some rest.
Thank you. Yes, I have been tested for sleep apnea and I don't seem to have it. So who knows. But we will keep on researching. Thank you for following along here, I appreciate you!
I love to sew as well, I just haven't in a long while. I do want to get my machine out and sew up some curtains for my Primrose cottage soon (aka painting studio). I find sewing very relaxing too.
I hope your chiropractor can help with your migraines. I have heard that having proper cervical and spinal alignment can help to lower your blood pressure.
Thank you, I have heard that too, I usually go once a month but I went in sooner hoping he could help with the headache. And it did, also putting heat on the neck muscles that were so tense helped too, I slept very well last night and what a difference a good nights rest makes!
I had to get rid of the fungus gnats and eggs in the potting soil I have been using, in this video at the 4:47 minute mark I show you how I do it: ruclips.net/video/z5OBM1vt_qY/видео.htmlsi=NhmE-DJ5U2nBzkFt
For those of us who know what damage gnat larvae can do we will continue to cook the eggs 😅 I recently had seen a larvae ready to become an adult-its was huge! Got rid of them in all plants. Used insecticidal soap. The M Bits will need to be scraped off as they are molding. Just seen a video by a prominent creator that states sterilized soil is not necessary and they were growing in a GH. The larvae will eat outside as well as inside and I can’t handle them flitting about everywhere so I will bake the buzzards. Wow, that soil was dry! I should get started today, been waiting. A bit of snow tonight and the back to upper 30s and 40s.
I use only the water from the mosquito bits (when I take the time to make it) and strain off the actual bits as they do mold and are so yucky when they do! Well, sometimes I get lazy and don't treat the soil and I pay for it.
YES! They seem to have decimated several of mine so last year the ones I got started I planted into the ground in larger pots, 2 gallon size like I did the Lilies in this video: ruclips.net/video/WtF6hNStGlw/видео.htmlsi=mZEBqAeAlMT7w6Dg Or you can create a gopher cage for them or buy them. I need to put a link in the description box for some cages that were reasonably priced on Amazon and they have worked well for me, definitely easier than making them yourself.
Sure, her name is Rachel and I will try and get her in the shot in an upcoming video. Our male, her brother, has decided to take up residence with a neighbor, he comes by to visit now and again but refuses to stay here. He is obviously happy and very healthy so we let him. But we also miss him. He used to be my garden buddy following me around while I video'd and getting into the camera.
Do you know if delphiniums need darkness to germinate? because I've heard people say it but the seed packets never say so and I always have a hard time with them
No, as mine have germinated just fine with light. Here are the instructions straight from the Delphinium website: "Keep in an airy, light place." So I that is a 'no, they don't need darkness.'
Love the orange painting!
What if you dump out the grow medium into a pan and wet it and replace back into the cells$
I am thinking of mixing it with some potting soil and putting it back into the cells, maybe half and half. Another commenter recommended mixing it with perlite in a container and soaking it in a container then reloading in the cells. I may try that too.
I love your paintings!! Fantastic work!!
Thank you so much 😀
Love your paintings.
Thank you so much 😀
I love the coneflower painting! They are both lovely.
Thanks so much 😊
Thank you pam,so very interesting its very important all the fidly parts of sewing seeds znd dealing with those fungus nats very irritating little things,,love watching all the interesting things you do,gardening,chickens 🐔 painting, ect,oh yes i also like to sew,i think we have seasons of doing, its not possible to fit everything'in all the time is it,,i just remember ed my neighbour up the lane was starting some of his hollyhocks for me i will look forward to those,,pam thankyou so much for all your hard work filmed to share with us.i really do appreciate it,and yes i love your paintings too.xxtake care ,from uk.
I am so glad you are enjoying it all. My girls are really laying a lot of eggs lately so I must be treating them right. I wish I could let them out to roam more but the last time I did that one of my Olive Eggers went missing. Next day I spotted a pair of coyotes roaming around so I have not doubt they got her. Glad you are getting some hollyhocks from your neighbor, how sweet of him to start you some.
I have two of those hydrophobic seed starting trays to plant seeds. I think I will dump the soil into a bucket and dry to moisten the soil that way--with warm water and dab of non-bacterial, nor natural dish soap. I have 50 winter sown jugs so far. Indiana 6a. Your coneflower painting is very good. The darker green background makes the flower head standout. Hope you are feeling better soon. Thx
Todays video I share how I tackle that stubborn seed starting mix in that tray. It has worked great and for me was easiest. Thank you for your kind words on my painting, I think if I varnish it that will help the colors for me.
I started my geraniums this way. Put them in a ziplock bag in a wet paper towel and sat them on my bottom seed starting shelf in semi-darkness. On the 3rd day transplanted the sprouts to cells. All 36 seeds germinated and now I have 36 geraniums to pot up and find a place to put them! Lol I will have to give delphiniums a try.
I love starting geraniums from seed, it works so well. I restrained myself this year as I had so many last year I ran out of pots and just gave away tons.
I love your videos very much. I am sorry that they may be causing you health problems. Please take care of your self.
We will be ok with out them.
Thank you, I really don't think it is my creating the videos I just ramble random thoughts that cross my mind when things are such a conundrum. But self care is paramount and I am old enough to know that I need to put my health first, so I try to be mindful of the fact that I am getting older.
Your paintings are beautiful ♥️
Thank you, it is a great way to relax and I am learning new to me techniques. Which was the goal!
Good morning Pamela! 😊 appreciate the update on your health. I pray you're able to identify the blood pressure issues quickly 🙏🏻 as well as reprieve from migraines! I've had migraines all my life, and they can be so disruptive.
Thanks for sharing your process! I did some direct sowing of my poppy seeds fingers crossed 🤞🏻
You are welcome and thank you for your concern. I do hope you get great results on your poppies!
Check all your teas, black liquorice raises blood pressure if consumed often
Love, love, love..
Thank you! Glad you found it helpful or inspiring!
my delphinium seed are new from johnnys.. its been 3 weeks under grow light and warm temp... i had 1 come up... yesterday got fed up sowed more.. then... i got 20 this morning 😂😂 i think they heard i was piss ahaha. they took forever to germinate even if i didnt cover them.. i work from home i check them 20 times a day..lolll
Great, ya sometimes they like to surprise us but I am so happy they came up for you! I am hoping mine will succeed. It seems some years I do better than others.
I think the background of the echinacea is pretty. It makes the flower pop. You will probably need to mix that seed starting mix with your potting soil to get it to rehydrate. Just dump into your big round pan and get your hands dirty…😊
Thanks that is what I am going to do, I was hoping not to have to do that but it is what it is!
My experience is that stress is what all doctors say when they don't have a clue --I guess it sounds more professional-haha!
Your paintings are very beautiful! I'd be happy to take any paintings that you're not fond of-😉
Thank you. I do know that my BP always goes up in winter because I really don't enjoy it at all, I need to start taking a tropical trip each winter to help. I was told I have SAD back in the 1990's and it is a pain in the patoot when it hits.
I love your channel! About the seed starting kit fail - just dump the dehydrated seed start soil out, mix with perlite & hydrate with water by hand in your handy mixing bowl! Voila 32 more cells for plants 🌱 😂💚
Thank you, I had thought of mixing it with my potting soil but I think I like your idea better. I may do a bit of both and see what works best.
Thanks for sharing some garden tips!
You are most welcome!
Love the paintings!! Glad to hear your tests went well. We’re here for you no matter how many days you decide! No pressure!
Yep, finding the balance is key. I am having a lot of fun with the paintings and I do find them de-stressing. While doing them I have to focus and everything else fades into the background.
Another great video, lots of good information for seed starting. I am going to try a bit of winter sowing this yr, I never did it before so we will see how that goes. I do hope you are feeling better and get your blood pressure down to where it should be.
Thank you so much and I wish you success with winter sowing. Just know that some years are better than others as they are really subject to the weather. Last year was a flop for me because we got so much snow (9 feet) that it smashed all my containers and they opened up which damaged everything. This year we have been getting mostly rain with a smattering of snow here and there so I have high hopes that it will be much more successful.
It’s really enjoying this series of seed starting. I’ve learned so much. Thank you.
Great to hear! I have got plenty more to sow, I am just trying to behave myself and not get started too early, it only ends up being more work with not much gain. But I admit it is tough.
@@FlowerPatchFarmhouse I understand needing to control the urge to plant too soon. I’m in London Ontario…Canada..our last frost date is similar to yours.. third week in May. Mind you I’ve started my peppers, petunias, larkspur and geraniums. Have done some winter sowing…with still plenty more to begin….not till Mid March.
I love your channel; watch every post you have. I love the paintings great job!! I also wanted to ask if you have been checked for sleep apnea? That can raise blood pressure and it is such an easy fix. I hope you feel better soon and get some rest.
Thank you. Yes, I have been tested for sleep apnea and I don't seem to have it. So who knows. But we will keep on researching. Thank you for following along here, I appreciate you!
Painting is not a talent I received. I relax using my sewing machine. Love all the information in your videos. Thank you and have a relaxing evening.
I love to sew as well, I just haven't in a long while. I do want to get my machine out and sew up some curtains for my Primrose cottage soon (aka painting studio). I find sewing very relaxing too.
Nice paintings! Feel better soon🩷🩷🩷
Thank you so much!
I love those seed starting trays but I don't use the 'soil' that comes with it. I use my own.
I can see why! I am going to rejig this thing and make it work.
I hope your chiropractor can help with your migraines. I have heard that having proper cervical and spinal alignment can help to lower your blood pressure.
Thank you, I have heard that too, I usually go once a month but I went in sooner hoping he could help with the headache. And it did, also putting heat on the neck muscles that were so tense helped too, I slept very well last night and what a difference a good nights rest makes!
Thank you for sharing. I love your style of gardening! I’m curious as to what you mean by sanitizing your soil?
I had to get rid of the fungus gnats and eggs in the potting soil I have been using, in this video at the 4:47 minute mark I show you how I do it: ruclips.net/video/z5OBM1vt_qY/видео.htmlsi=NhmE-DJ5U2nBzkFt
Lovely paintings. I say I can’t draw a straight line with a ruler .
Thank you! I can't draw to save my life either but thankfully with impressionism straight lines are frowned upon.
I heard a glass of water with teaspoon of ginger powder helps with headache/migraine.
Thank you, I will definitely give that one a try tonight!
😊 ❤❤
Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.
use ivory dish soap in your plant water to get rid of fungus gnats
I will try that. Thank you.
For those of us who know what damage gnat larvae can do we will continue to cook the eggs 😅
I recently had seen a larvae ready to become an adult-its was huge! Got rid of them in all plants. Used insecticidal soap. The M Bits will need to be scraped off as they are molding.
Just seen a video by a prominent creator that states sterilized soil is not necessary and they were growing in a GH. The larvae will eat outside as well as inside and I can’t handle them flitting about everywhere so I will bake the buzzards.
Wow, that soil was dry! I should get started today, been waiting. A bit of snow tonight and the back to upper 30s and 40s.
I use only the water from the mosquito bits (when I take the time to make it) and strain off the actual bits as they do mold and are so yucky when they do! Well, sometimes I get lazy and don't treat the soil and I pay for it.
Do the gophers eat your Delphinium? Trying to decide where to put mine
YES! They seem to have decimated several of mine so last year the ones I got started I planted into the ground in larger pots, 2 gallon size like I did the Lilies in this video: ruclips.net/video/WtF6hNStGlw/видео.htmlsi=mZEBqAeAlMT7w6Dg
Or you can create a gopher cage for them or buy them. I need to put a link in the description box for some cages that were reasonably priced on Amazon and they have worked well for me, definitely easier than making them yourself.
Pam, can we see your sweet kitty? I love him meowing ❤
Sure, her name is Rachel and I will try and get her in the shot in an upcoming video. Our male, her brother, has decided to take up residence with a neighbor, he comes by to visit now and again but refuses to stay here. He is obviously happy and very healthy so we let him. But we also miss him. He used to be my garden buddy following me around while I video'd and getting into the camera.
@@FlowerPatchFarmhouse I remember him!
Do you know if delphiniums need darkness to germinate? because I've heard people say it but the seed packets never say so and I always have a hard time with them
No, as mine have germinated just fine with light. Here are the instructions straight from the Delphinium website: "Keep in an airy, light place." So I that is a 'no, they don't need darkness.'