Garden Angel program and seeds from Chile

check written and envelope addressed...will be in the mail in the morning. Thanks Dave and Ursula!! Jo

Cash in envelope ready for the morning here too.
Thankyou both, Ursula and Dave :D

In the morning will drop it off at the postoffice! thank you so much, Ursula, this was fun! doris

Envelope went out yesterday. Thanks, Ursula!

10 down, 9 to go! The first 10 envelopes arrived today at the post office, and I turned them around and sent off those 10 seed packages this afternoon.

I'll keep checking the post office and I'm sure the rest will arrive tomorrow or the next day.

Dave

Dave, I had planned on doing a silent auction at our next RU in September of this year. The idea was that all money would go toward this angel fund. Just wanted to communicate this with you and see if that sounds good to you or not.

Thanks.

Dave, I just sent mine out. Sorry I am late. Hubby forgot to mail it. On its way!

Mine went out too....

Ursula; I would like to take this opportunity in thanking you for offering this to DG gardeners/friends. Looking forward in starting the seeds, plus helping out other gardeners who would like to join, but maybe just short of funds at the time.
What a wonderful idea you had. :) I'm willing to support any worthy cause.

Dave, thank you also. Received the seeds yesterday in the mail.


Jeepers; here I have been looking and trying to find information on the seeds; forgetting that you had posted the links here on your thread. Now I can check on the ones that I couldn't find. Thanks for posting those as well Dave. :)

One question tho:
How does one grow these seeds? Planting insturctions;sun, shade, type of soil,how tall,etc.

This message was edited Feb 26, 2004 7:36 AM

Coco, thank you very much for your kind words.

I will check my reference books and give you all some info. on these seeds during the weekend.

Happy Gardening!

hey finally got mine in the mail

got my seeds today, thanks to both of you!

This message was edited Feb 26, 2004 3:39 PM

I received my seeds today too. Thanks Dave & Ursula.

:^)
Molly

I got my seeds today. Thank-you so much both of you.:)

Hello!

As Coco suggested, I have compiled some information that will help you to germinate, grow and cherish your "Chilean Garden", as follows:

The information provided for each plant proceeds from the book Flora Nativa de Valor Ornamental, Chile Zona Centro by Dr. Paulina Riedemann. Dra. Riedemann and her students at INACAP tested best propagation conditions of each species for many years and the advice given is for the best results they obtained.

Please keep in mind that these trials were made outdoors, in our Mediterranean climate. If you have growing-lights, etc., you will have to adjust the conditions.

· Alonsoa meridionalis (Maske Flower) scarlet/orange (100 seeds) P [HYPERLINK@www.ujf-grenoble.fr]
Herbaceous perennial up to 1.5 m, scarlet flowers during spring and summer. The seed-pod resembles a small chili pepper. Loves full sun. Do not over water.
Propagate from seeds in Autumn (stratify) in a mix of: one portion compost, half a portion regular garden soil(dirt) and half a portion sand (river-sand). Transplant once the plant has two true leaves.
The plant can be used as a single isolated plant, in a mixed border, in containers and balconies, under shrubs that are not too dense.

· Alstroemeria ligtu ssp simsii, orange (20 seeds) P * [HYPERLINK@www.ujf-grenoble.fr]
Herbaceous rhizome up to 70 cm. Blooms late spring/early summer. Full sun or part shade. Do not over water. Do not expect it to flourish the first year from seed. Once a year, in Fall, fertilize with well rotten manure. Lift every three years to divide rhizomes.
Propagate from seeds in Autumn (stratify) in a mix of: one and a half portions(measures) of regular garden soil(dirt), half a portion compost and one portion sand (river-sand). Transplant carefully (in order not to damage the rhizom) only when the plants reach 5 cm, using the same mix.

· Cassia multiglandulosa (syn. Senna multiglandulosa), lovely shrub with clusters of golden-yellow flowers (30 seeds) P
This evergreen shrub reaches up to 3 m and is very drought and saline winds resistant. Loves full sun.
Propagate from seeds in Autumn (stratify) in a mix of: 1/3 sand, 1/3 regular garden soil(dirt) and 1/3 compost. Transplant once the plants have 2 true leaves.

· Cistanthe amaranthoides, succulent groundcover for dry spots, magenta flowers (50 seeds) P [HYPERLINK@images.google.com]
No information available. This succulent proceeds from the Atacama Desert (the driest desert in the world), so I suggest full sun and little water.

· Conanthera trimaculata, exotic indigo blue bell-shaped flower with a black *eye* on three of it’s 6 petals (50 seeds) P * [HYPERLINK@images.google.com] The flower is much prettier than the only picture available on internet.
Herbaceous corm. Up to 60 cm. Loves full sun and rich, well drained soil. Do not over water. Do not expect them to flourish before 3 years from seeds. Once a year fertilize with well rotten manure.
Propagate from seeds in Autumn (stratify) in a mix of: 1/3 compost, 1/3 vermiculite and 1/3 sand. Transplant (using the same mix) the second year to give the corms the chance to develop.
Plant among other bulbs in beds, containers or pots. Good cut-flower.

· Desfontainea spinosa, beautiful shrub from our rain-forests; looks much like Ilex (Holly) but has much prettier flowers (30 seeds) P [HYPERLINK@images.google.cl]
Evergreen shrub, up to 2.5 m. Shade, partial sun, blooms during summer. Grows fast from seed (50 cm the second year). Flourishes the 5th year from seed. Requires very rich and well drained humid soil. Keep foliage humid.
Propagate from seeds in Autumn (stratify) in a mix of: 1 portion compost, 1 portion acid soil and half a portion sand. Apply fungicide. Transplant (using the same mix) when the plants have reached some 10 cm. Otherwise you will lose a great percentage.

· Eccremocarpus scaber / Chilean Glory vine (100 seeds) P [HYPERLINK@www.ujf-grenoble.fr]
Climber. Up to 5 m. Full sun. Do not over water. Requires well drained soil and neutral or slightly acid pH.
Propagate from seeds in Autumn (stratify) in a mix of: 1 portion compost, 1 portion sand and half a portion regular garden soil. You can also sow them directly in Spring.

· Phycella ignea (red) & Phycella bicolor (red & yellow) mix, pretty bulb plant with trumpet shaped flowers (30 seeds) P * [HYPERLINK@images.google.cl]
Bulb. Up to 50 cm. Full sun. Do not over water. Do not expect them to flourish before the third year if grown from seeds. Require rich well drained slightly humid soil. Lift bulbs every 4 to 5 years.
Propagate from seeds in Autumn (stratify) in a mix of: 1/3 compost, 1/3 vermiculite and 1/3 sand. Do not transplant (using the same mix) before the second year to give the bulbs the chance to develop.
Can be planted under low shrubs, in containers or pots and is a very good cut-flower.

· Sisyrinchium striatum, purple veined yellow flowers (50 seeds) P [HYPERLINK@images.google.cl]
Rhizome. Up to 1 m. Full sun, medium water. Flourish the first year grown from seeds, increasing the amount of flowers during the next years.
Propagate from seeds in Autumn (stratify) in a mix of: 1/3 compost, 1/3 regular garden soil and 1/3 sand. Transplant (using the same mix) when the plants have reached 5 cm.

· Tropaeolum brachyceras, lovely climber with yellow flowers, produces a tuber (20 seeds) P * [HYPERLINK@www.bulbsociety.com]
Tuber. Climber up to 2 m. Blooms from late winter to mid spring. Require well drained slightly humid soil, neutral pH, high luminosity and full sun. Also require support to climb. Will bloom the second year if grown from seed.
Propagate from seeds in Autumn (stratify) in a mix of: 1 portion compost, ½ portion regular garden soil and 1/3 sand. They will germinate January /February (in the northern hemisphere) and should not be transplanted before one year, after they have lost their foliage and have formed a tuber.

Seeds are here!! Thanks so much Ursula and Dave!! Thanks for the great info too, Ursula. :)

edited to add: I printed out the instructions to save them and only missed by one page where to start printing. (pg. 13-17) Is there a way to know what page to start in if you want to print something in the middle of a thread? I suppose I should have put this in a different forum? dum-dum here!

This message was edited Feb 27, 2004 9:51 AM

Thank you so much Ursula for the wonderful planting instructions. This will help out alot come planting time.

Kooger,

Highlight what you want to print. Then go to File, Print, and click on Selection. Only the part that you selected will be printed.

Oh-h-h, the light goes on..... thanks pins! that sure helps! And people on DG are much kinder than sons when they explain something to you!!

LOL kooger ;)

Thanks for all the info Ursula. Mine haven't made it across the pond yet, but it's great to have that to read and anticipate :)

I received my seeds today. Thanks ever so much Ursula and Dave. Jo

I received my seed today! Thanks to all who worked on this project!

Delisa

I know the forum is closed and I am sorry I missed it but had to make a comment. It really does my heart good to see something like this happening here at DG, it's nice to know so many care.

Windsurffer,i'll share my seeds with you when i get them.



Edited for spelling

This message was edited Feb 27, 2004 5:14 PM

DAve, did you get my money? You definitely should have by now. PLMK if you didn't.

Oh Bitty you have touched my heart and I thank you for you kindness but I swear I don't need anymore seeds.
I just want to say thanks to all the ones that did participate in this, it's so nice to see people sharing with others.
I would have donated the $5 that is all I meant.
Thanks again for your kind offer.


This message was edited Feb 27, 2004 11:39 PM

Dave ,
Did you get my check? Please lmk

Elva

Dave, did you get mine? doris

Thank you Dave, (and Ursula)............ my seeds arrived today!! I'm so glad that there are directions (now on this forum) on how to grow them too. You all think of everything!!

I think there are still two more that I have not yet received - FYI. djm I know yours went out on Thursday I think.

I didn't go to the post office yesterday to check but I'll try to get there today.

dave

Got my seeds, Thank you Ursula and Dave.

I have just compiled a Word document with Ursula's seed, growing instructions, and hyperlinks. If anyone wants a copy just email me please and I will email a copy to you.

Delisa

I would love to have one. Thanks so much for doing this!

yes, yes!!! please i would love one to. will e-mail you my address. thanks mary

delisa, you got mail!!!

sorry about the double! I hit twice.

Thanks a lot Delisa - I've emailed you too :)

Please Delisa, may I have a copy? thank you much.
My seeds came today. thank you also, Dave (and Ursula)

I just want to add that if you need to email me directly because I cant send an attachment through the Daves mail. In case I missed anyone who wanted a copy.

Delisa

PS I have already planted my cassia seed!

This message was edited Feb 28, 2004 10:43 PM

Dave,did you get mine?Thanks