CA's & SW Gardener's, Let's Introduce Ourselves2

Sharon, Undoubtedly good advice but too late this time. We are expecting a few days of rain down here, and i was in a hurry to get them planted before the rain, so i only soaked them for a few hours and then planted them.
Peroxide has many good uses and benefits, but please explain how they help the seeds, or what is the intended purpose of the treatment.
Ernie

Hi Ernie,
Sorry I've been off line for a while.
I cover the lantana with leaves or mulch if there is a chance of frost, but they normally drop leaves in the winter and regrow from the branches in the summer. Except for the ones that get covered by leaves or mulch.
You are in the same zone as JasperDale, and can ask him, but if what I saw on our recent trip up the coast you don't even have to worry about mulching them. He's always got good info on his area. : - )
Hey Sharon! Missed ya sweetie! : - )
I wish I could answer your question about the Hydrogen peroxide, Ernie. I believe I first heard about it on the Cottage Gardening Forum, for those who start their seedlings indoors. I am not sure, but I believe it helps them to germinate faster.
Best wishes and don't be shy about asking questions. : - )
Walk In Beauty~
SingingWolf

The hydrogen peroxide and water treatment won't hasten germination. It's used to prevent the seed from getting fungus or bacteria...much like when you use it on your flesh when you get a cut.
It's also good to use after seedlings sprout for the same reason.

Thanks JasperDale,
I knew I had it scrambled up, and I'm glad you gave Ernie the right info.
Thanks. : - )
WIB,
SW

We had just enough of a chill last Spring to knock the leaves off of a Guava, but from what i see of the different plants around here, i think it was a rare occurance.

The information on the Peroxide is appreciated, as i am a fan of it, even taking it orally to help me climb mountains. But the problem with killing bad bacteria unless it is absolutely vital, is the danger of killing good bacteria also. With my own body, i try to let healthy resistance develop naturally. When i was a kid, 75 and 80 years ago, we would eat, drink, and do many things that would be considered to cause certain death now, but somehow, our bodies developed an immune system that kept the bad bugs at bay.

Most of the starts and liners i bought for my Nursery in Idaho were field grown, but the material coming out of the Oregon Greenhouses very often have serious bacterial and fungus diseases, which indicate to me that the plants have lost most of their natural resistance.

I do thank all of you, and am very grateful for the help and advise you have given me. I will be asking more questions, because the plant material we work with down here is mostly new to me.

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Hi, just wanted to drop by and say hi. My name is Robyn and this is my first year gardening. I had great luck with seeds growing. Except I had no idea what I was doing and ended up with tall things in the front, etc. I pulled everything out and have started over. I've planted lots of seeds that said to fall sow. I've gone crazy for gardening. I have a large, long bed out front right next to the street. It's about 25 feet long and six feet wide. I'm planting lots of different things. I thought if I did too much of something it would look boring. Plus this way I will be able to find out what I really like. I have found out that I love coneflowers. I have only been a member here for about 4 weeks and am so glad I found this site. It's a relief to find out that there is a place where my gardening addiction is normal. I look forward to getting to know everyone and there gardens. Robyn

I haven't been posting for some time now. Just wanted to let you know I'm still here, mostly lurking around. I have planted sweet peas again and they are doing very well. They loved the rain we had. By spring I should have some beautiful flowers. I'm so looking for an early spring. Pegi

Hi, I'm Lynne. I live in USDA zone 10, Sunset zone 24, in Los Angeles. I became interested in California native plants and drought-tolerant gardening about 3 years ago, and we bought our first home 18 months ago... so we're only just getting started!

We've practically planted a botanical garden on our small lot. I don't have much of a sense for design (so I'm always trawling the web for design inspiration), but I know what plants I like, and I pretty much go crazy at the nursery.

So far, highlights in our CA natives / drought tolerant garden include: a young blue palo verde, a young ceanothus "concha," a couple of Allen Chickering salvias, a pitcher sage, a western redbud, two varieties of fremontedendron, sagebrush, scrub brush, a manzanita "little sur," two NZ tea trees, some coastal buckwheat, a LOVELY Indian mallow, and many, many other plants that we look forward to seeing into their second year on our property and many more just planted this fall.... it is becoming my little dream come true and I never expected I could be so excited about birds, hummers, and bees.

Looking forward to getting to know you all!

Welcome Lynne. It sound like a wonderful plot of land.

Welcome Lynn. I am the crazy lady that lives in Las Vegas and have an English Garden. But it's water usage is low because I deeply mulch. Enjoy this crazy bunch.

Sharon, aka, Mother Winter

Mother, we are not crazy. We are garden addicts. Just very passionate about our choice of way to spend our free time. LOL

And how to spend our resources.

Welcome Lynne!

Ahh, Robyn, now I have a name name, not just DG moniker, to know you by. Of course you have been on other DG Forums.

Sharon, I have heard you speak of plants by name, but never realized the 'English Garden' design. Generally that would be considered kinda crazy in the desert, but you know the way to make it work for you!

Welcome to the newby's! Don't listen to what anyone says about us...we're not that bad!!
Hi Lynda, Hi Pegi!!

Hmmmm...I thought we were crazy...in a fun sort of way. Jo

According to my daughters I'm beyond crazy. They like the end results when everything is blooming but don't see any reason to need sssooooo many seeds. Or to did up grass to put in another bed. or......

I did promise myself this year, No More Beds. So far so good. I just made a few wider. Sharon.

LOL. Widing a bed is in no way the same as adding another bed so you are safe.

crazy is good :)

Well first I think you have to be crazy to even attempt to garden in Las Vegas. Then even crazier to continue year after year. But after more than 40+ years gardening in Las Vegas, I think I know what I am doing....LOL.. Sharon

Just jumping in here to wish one and all a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy and safe New Year.

Same to you Pegi!

Ditto, and I will add: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!! Jo

Boy,
after reading the posts above, I'm glad I started the new thread. Welcome newbies! : - )
Sharon always good to hear from you.
Jo, you know I love hearing from my RoadRunner! : - )
Speaking for myself I never met a flower I didn't like. Some I like better than others, though.
I am trying to preserve native plants and habitat on part of our farm. We grow Christmas Trees on part of the farm too, but mostly mixed 9a and 9b zones. I'm a zone pusher, but I do have a gh which helps. : - )
According to my counselor I have finally achieved my goal. His words, not knowing my goal.
"You're one of that quirky, eccentric Mensa Group."
I don't care about the Mensa part, but I've also wanted to be a quirky eccentric. LOL!
Wished you a Happy B.day on your B.day thread on the CA forum, Pegi, but I want to know what you decide to do with your special day? Have a good one, okay?
Wishing everyone, a Very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!
Walk In Beauty~
SingingWolf

Hoping the Southern California group can get together next year. We are a great group of people!

I'm not new, but it has been so long since I have visited a forum here at DavesGarden, maybe I should re-introduce myself.
But most of all!
Merry Christmas everyone!!!
I live out near one of the largest coastal marshes on the west coat. The Elkhorn Slough, a beautiful place with a mild climate. I am actually in rolling hills covered with oak trees which border it's eastern edges. So we have had some frost damage lately. Some of my cinerarias have been toasted, but none of the ones under the oaks or near the house.
Glad to see some familiar names here.
Hope everyone has a most wonderful day :)
PC

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!! My DG friends are some of the bestest!

Merry Christmas to all.

Well I have a wonderful Christmas day. Our daughter, SIL and children came over and I cooked prime rib. It was close to perfect but I still bought one to big. We only have prime rib on Christmas and of course, the day after.

My prayers for all of us are hope, safety and good health. Sharon

Pedricks, welcome back, I remember you!
Christmas was a good one here, hope everyone elses was enjoyable...mmmmm Sharon, prime rib sandwiches for the week!

Hi, I'm new to DavesGarden. Been living on the coast of California for the last 40 years. In a tiny little town called Moss Landing on Hwy 1. About midway between Santa Cruz and Monterey. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! Marion

Welcome to DG.

Marion, do you know how fortunate you are to be living where you are?!?!?!??!
Welcome!

The coldest I have ever been was one night on the beach in Monterey. But being from Las Vegas I was not used to humidity. LOL.

Welcome Cat. You will enjoy these wonderful people. What do you grow?

Sharon.

Yes, I am very lucky to live out here. Life on the coast is expensive, but worth it! I love to go birding and this area is a real treasure. It can get pretty cold sometimes! A recent cold snap toasted my hydrangeas and lantanas. But they will grow back. I grow all kinds of stuff. My favorites though, are my herbs, fruits, and vegetables. I have a big winter veggie garden going right now and the root crops love the sandy soil here.

Just popping in to wish all a very Happy, Healthy and safe New Year.

Happy New Year everyone. Half of California is here in Las Vegas celebrating. Cops and highway patrol are every where. Be safe and healthy. Sharon

Happy New Year everone! Spent the day out playing in the dirt. Pulling weeds so I won't have as many come spring time.

Happy New Year to all of my friends here!

Happy new year all. It's a great day for gardening in sunny California.

We've had three beautiful days in a row! Spent new years eve and new years day where I belong, out playing in the dirt! Pulling weeds, planting winter color, and getting beds ready for this spring.