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Barbara Labine replied to J Mikutis's discussion 'Tips to start a vegetable garden from seeds' in the group Midwest Gardeners

Just came back from our library,grabbed alot of garden info,one artical was on how to make your own seed tape!This is so easy!Because the seeds are very small,the soil is dark,can't always see where they went,when your trying to seed your…

May 1, 2010

Marianne Barrowman replied to J Mikutis's discussion 'Perennials in Containers' in the group Container Gardens

Some daylilies will make it in pots too. I've had Stella de Oro in one for years. I'm sure many others would survive too, because I have so many daylilies that now and then one gets left above ground for the winter and they usually make…

Aug 3, 2009

Christine Gambacorta replied to J Mikutis's discussion 'Perennials in Containers' in the group Container Gardens

Hi Jen, I live in Cary, NC & have several perrenials in containers..2-nandina for some winter green on my deck, for summer--2 hydrangeas with vinca, cannas that come up every yr, deer grass, and a dwarf alberta spruce & spiral juniper. Use a…

Aug 2, 2009

Kris replied to J Mikutis's discussion 'Perennials in Containers' in the group Container Gardens

I did lilies in a container, brought into garage over winter, took out and overplanted them with pansies in Spring - they lasted for several years (maybe 3) ... last year they must have gotten too cold or perhaps they just didn't get enough…

Aug 2, 2009

Judith Clausen replied to J Mikutis's discussion 'Perennials in Containers' in the group Container Gardens

I live in zone 5b in Denver, maybe not as cold and humid as Wisconsin. I've had good luck with perennials, especially clematis, hosta, heuchera, chives, asters, lilies (although I treat these like an annual with new bulbs every fall because I…

Jun 27, 2009

Hedy Caldwell replied to J Mikutis's discussion 'Perennials in Containers' in the group Container Gardens

Have you considered a heat tape under your pots?

Jun 22, 2009

Carolyn Wakefield replied to J Mikutis's discussion 'Perennials in Containers' in the group Container Gardens

I had a gerbera daisy last year in a pot on the deck and I brought it in for the winter. It looked a little limp and leggy by the end of the winter, but I put it outside and fed it and cleaned it up and it is looking healthy now. No sign of any…

Jun 16, 2009

Ilse Daniel replied to J Mikutis's discussion 'Perennials in Containers' in the group Container Gardens

I've heard that a good way to protect container plants during the cold is to wrap the containers with bubble wrap. Of course the best protection is to bring them inside if you can.

Jun 5, 2009

Dee Dee Sanford replied to J Mikutis's discussion 'Perennials in Containers' in the group Container Gardens

Jen, I live in Chicago and I have been reading about perennials in containers this year because I live in a condo with a relatively small planting space and growing trees in both the front and back creating more and more shade in the ground growing…

May 30, 2009

J Mikutis replied to J Mikutis's discussion 'Tips to start a vegetable garden from seeds' in the group Midwest Gardeners

Thank you so much for breaking down the growing season. This is a tremendous help, as are all the tips from everyone. I appreciate everyone's input and this was especially helpful. Looks like I have my planting planned for me and I pray for…

May 5, 2009

Jan Carroll z/7a replied to J Mikutis's discussion 'Perennials in Containers' in the group Container Gardens

My guess is that in Wisconsin it gets too cold for them over the winter. The roots might be freezing. I do some plants here in GA in containers. They are in large pots and as long as they are a hardy variety they seem to do fine. I have evergreen…

May 4, 2009

Donna Clark replied to J Mikutis's discussion 'Tips to start a vegetable garden from seeds' in the group Midwest Gardeners

If you go with beans, my vote is for the bush varieties. They grow easily from seed and you don't have to mess with supporting any vines. This year I'm trying sugar snap peas in containers on the deck, with the intention of letting the…

May 4, 2009

Joanne Davis~~top of Z6/IL replied to J Mikutis's discussion 'Tips to start a vegetable garden from seeds' in the group Midwest Gardeners

Soil temps determine seed germination. I'm in Southern IL, and here are the seeds and months on my schedule, give or take depending on weather . Spring months/cooler temps: lettuces, radish, peas, onion sets, spinach April: potatoes,…

May 4, 2009

J Mikutis replied to a. foshee's discussion 'herbs in pots' in the group Container Gardens

I always grow my herbs in pots, including sage, cilantro, and basil. I've never had any problems and always love the turn out. When the weather turns, I can bring them inside and extend the growing season just a little bit longer.

May 4, 2009

Perennials in Containers

Has anyone had success with perennials in containers? I planted several last year and some have not come up but the same types are in the raised beds and coming up great. Don't know if the containers are too small or if the plant just is not climate appropriate.Any advice would be appreciated. PS...i live in Wisconsin.Thanks,JenSee More

J Mikutis added a discussion to the group Container Gardens May 4, 2009

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