Josephine can I please get a phlox from you?
North Central Texas RU October 16th, (Trade Thread)
Josephine, I would love to have a Carolina phlox, heartleaf skullcap, and cedar sage.
Josephine,if there is still a Heartleaf Skullcap, I would love one.
O.K. Steph, Pat and Anna, I will reserve those for you.
If anyone has salvias surviving and could share cuttings, I'd love to try to root some.
I saw some 'Lady in Red' volunteers blooming yesterday if anyone wants that one. I can take a few cuttings of these salvias: regla (mountain sage), microphylla 'Hot Lips," and darcyi (red mountain sage).
This message was edited Oct 13, 2011 5:12 PM
I have a few different colored salvia greggis. Would you prefer if I snip them the day of the RU or try to start rooting them now? Is the cut bottle method still the best way?
I am looking for seeds of the native clematis texensis.( scarlet, leatherflower) I realized that I have many clems, but no native ones.
Thanks, Anna. Since it's only a week until the swap, why don't you just bring the cuttings and I'll start them when I get home. White is the only color of Salvia greggii that I have left. I'm still using the cut bottle method since it is so easy and works well for me.
What is 'the cut bottle method' ?
I was going to dig more plants today, but too wet! Amazing!!
I am sure others can fine tune this info, but basically, you take a small plastic bottle (taller as opposed to wider) like for soda or water. You cut it in half leaving a little nib so it stays attached, fill the bottom with moist potting soil , stick a pencil in then out to make room for the cutting. So now you have a little dome to keep the rooting humid. I am not sure if you put any holes in the bottom or not.
Yes, it is amazing that it is too wet to go and dig! Oh lovely rain!
Thanks Anna :)
I do something similar with my cuttings. I put them in a small container and then put them in a produce bag. Tie the top off and set in the window sill. I've also put them on top of the fridge; anywhere where they can get warm. It makes like a terrarium.
How do you keep them from molding?
Banana, clemetis is pretty difficult to start from seed. If you want one, best to order to plants.
C
I don't let a lot of condensation build up inside. I also sprinkle in some horticultural cornmeal on top.
Giving:
cholla-Dennis(rooted) & blue (unrooted)
cedar sage - patrob (only 1 survived)
4 heartleaf scullcap - 2 promised to stephanie and patrob
zexmenia - patrob (have some extras I am bringing if anyone wants them)
cona coffee elephant ears - patrob and banana
I will bring whatever else I find this Monday.
I cant remember what I asked for but am sure I will come home with some plants regardless...
I know that they are hard to start, but it will take longer to find a plant to buy! I am on a waiting list at Brushwood.
LOL I have been on that waiting list for over a year! Never been contacted once about their plants.
I have gotten in stock notification for a few. I had heard they had moved and then there was an act of Round up vandalism that killed off alot.....so you see, at this point, seeds would be good!
I updated my little list, lol
:-S
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/p.php?pid=8828247
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Deb, I don't have anything on your want list, but may I please get the Blue Crown Passionvine from you?
Deb, I can bring you some Phlox pilosa and Pink Skullcap.
Deb, could I get a white salvia farinacea and a passion vine, if you have another?
Alrighty everyone! I've updated my list with trades. Please check it to be sure I've got you down for everything you want.
For those I'm giving the Nepeta to, I hope they make it!
Someone had Pitcher Sage. Can I get some please??
Stephanie, I offered cuttings of pitcher sage. Do you want cuttings?
That'll work. I can try to root them.
I've got you on my list, Stephanie.
Yes to Phloxy p. & Skullcap Stephanie. Tyvm!
Pat and Catz- I will plan to bring y'all one each
Apparently you all have enough Obedient and Petunia... I still had to thin them.
Please don't forget to bring Tables, Chairs, Wagons and Door Prizes and of course food and plants.
Josephine.
Oh, and yes Pat, I'll save the White Salvia f. for you. (:
Thank you Deb :)