Month: June 2011

Saving seeds

But sometimes we miss a ripening pod – and the seed spills  – poor photo. but see the shiny black seeds in the grit…But all is not lost – see next pictures.

Saving seed

There has been some discussion about seed saving in recent postings and I respond late – this is my seed bench at present. Some pods on growing plants in  pots are in nets to avoid loss of seed. Other seed ripening in…

soil sterilization

Thanks to all who commented on my problem.  I’ve decided to drench the row where the bulbs died with Clorox, and the rows adjacent to that row with Cleary’s or Chipco. Mary Lou