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Starting snapdragons and foxgloves from seed.
Small seed tray: bit.ly/Smseedtray
Narrow seed tray: bit.ly/Narrowseedtray
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@sarahmaurer5240 2 года назад

Im a Michigan girl that loves to watch and learn from you! I like you a lot!

@cathypyper3977 2 года назад

“Now because I’m getting impatient.”😂

@TL-cm5bd 2 года назад

I grew snapdragons for the first time last year and I was so shocked when they bloomed all summer and also stayed green til December! I only grew 12 plants last year. This year I’m growing 144! Lol one 72 flat of Madame butterfly mixed and one flat of the rocket seed it saved. I’m so excited!

@monawolfe 2 года назад

Mine came back last year & looks like they might again this year. (5b). They also self seed if you let them but as Erin said they might revert.

@8cupsCoffee 2 года назад

When did you sow them? I sowed today under lights, kinda worried that it's too late 5b Last year we had a frickin frost may 18 😏

@monawolfe 2 года назад

@@8cupsCoffee I winter sowed my 1st batch in Jan 2020, planted out in may & they took off. I sowed more + a diff variety in 2021 but my 2020 batch came back & were even stronger with thicker stems & more upright. I planted more in between AND also had self down seedlings come up. Waiting patiently to see if the 2020 batch comes back. Which is fine if it doesn’t bc the 2021 batch is looking like it will. So either a biennial or short lived perennial in my sunny border 5b.

@mudchuk 2 года назад

I'm in zone 7 and haven't started a single seed indoors yet. It's been a true test of my patience.

@karenbrower9952 2 года назад

Hi Erin. I grow in zone 8A on the south eastern shoreline of Virginia. I winter sowed snap dragons and zinnias and I have babies already. I planted them about mid February. Snap dragons can survive our winters some years. I have had some live a few years. One developed a woody stem!

@jenniferfisher1743 2 года назад

My solution to scratching the itch of plant seeds early has been micro greens. I feed them to my dogs and chickens too. Fast growing and take up very little space under my grow lights.

@msmaddox2918 2 года назад

Snapdragons and foxgloves are the first seeds I started inside too! 💜😊

@GardenKath 2 года назад

I had the same resolution this year. I started some things in milk jugs for the first time, so those are going, but nothing else yet.

@dartlanddunbar5842 2 года назад

Hi Kathleen, my first year for milk jug sowing as well. I also used some two liter soda bottles. I'm in zone 7A and started the first week of February.

@shod61 2 года назад

I’ve been waiting for this video! When you start, I start. I’m in zone 5b, Iowa. I too, have refined my process and made it easier and I have to say I enjoy it so much more. Thanks for a great video.

@rgrdesigns 2 года назад

I'm in Iowa, too and finding this info helpful.

@susanrieske4258 2 года назад

I used the winter sow method for snapdragons and foxgloves. They are in gallon jugs out in my veggie garden.

@dorindafulton 2 года назад

I love foxgloves. Foxy and Camelot variety blooms first year when I start seeds from December and February

@monawolfe 2 года назад

I sowed in bottles *with the caps on* on a sunny window sill and have several seeds growing already. Amazed how fast they germinated. Also winter sowing outside.

@flowerFOG Год назад

As a baby flower farmer, I love you. This may be the coffee talking

@TaureanDreams 5 месяцев назад

😂

@regismonkton 2 года назад

I didn't know that about F1 hybrids- I appreciate now knowing that.

@2prettyfunnythings736 2 года назад

Thanks Erin. ✌🏻🪴

@paulacothren3591 2 года назад

Such good advice to broadcast in a solid seedling tray! That's a very Monty Don approach. And who can argue with Monty Don? You can get better acquainted with the individual sprout and growth habits of each species' seedling , which can be quite different.

@annmariebell4232 2 года назад

Going to try the Rusty Foxglove! Loved watching!

@rbrown2746 2 года назад

I love Foxgloves, so under used. Snow thimble, aand Apricot beauty are some favorites

@juliafiore120 2 года назад

Good morning, Erin ☀️ Isn’t it so hard to wait?! 😆 Boston girl here so, I’ve still got to slow my roll but, I think I’m going to try the winter sowing method to fill my itch! Have a Blessed Day 😊

@aongv Год назад

Snaps were great wintersowed. I'll have to try foxglove.

@regismonkton 2 года назад

Hello Erin. I'm still pretty new to growing snapdragons and foxglove. I live in central MD. Zone 7a. I just surface sow the snapdragon seeds in Dec./early Jan. I refrigerate the foxglove seeds until Apr./May and that's when I sow them in pots to get them started before I transplant them in a shady area.

@georgette9097 2 года назад

Hi Erin! I did this method you are showing with my tomato seeds last year because I ran out of room and was desperate to get them going. Then I realized how nice it was! Definitely going to do more seeds this way. Thank you for sharing what you experience with us! (MN zone 4a)

@lindafraser1396 2 года назад

Great timing. Thanks for posting this video today Erin. I also sowed my snapdragons, foxgloves, and pansies today. Could you possibly video when you plant the foxglove and snaps out in your garden? I’d be really interested to see the date you plant them out. 🌻🌷

@artistinagarden 2 года назад

Oh Erin I understand your discipline with waiting to start seeds. The seed start burnout by April is a real thing when you start too early!! I have been distracting myself with microgreens this year. It has filled that need to grow something. They are fast growing and short lived, saving my patients and time for next month when we are in full seed starting mode!

@graylagran7443 2 года назад

Hi! I am winter sowing for the first time because I cannot invest in indoor heat mats, grow lights, the space, etc. I will keep the outside stuff outside and may the strongest bloom 🌺 I have included snapdragons and foxglove, and one jug is already labeled Mystery 2/25 due to 🍷

@TheImpatientGardener 2 года назад

Well now you need to report on that Mystery plant!

@graylagran7443 2 года назад

@@TheImpatientGardener I think it’s dahlia, I found an empty seed packet on the counter 😂

@TheImpatientGardener 2 года назад

@@graylagran7443 This is more entertaining than finding out what’s in random Amazon packages that show up after late night shopping.

@Starfishjn 2 года назад

Always helpful! I will be utilizing the toothpick method. Also, I grow a ton of foxglove in 7a for beauty and because they are a great deer deterrent for the entire garden. I direct sow seeds anywhere I can (typically in an underutilized part shade area) then thin, move the babies around in the spring or fall, whenever I have time.

@karenlopez5441 2 года назад

Do you strategically put the foxgloves around the garden as a deterrent? I’m always looking for deer solutions!

@Starfishjn 2 года назад

@@karenlopez5441 yes! I’m sure you know that foxglove is called digitalis and that’s what they make heart medicine out of. So it makes the deer’s heart race. The mothers do not want the babies sampling that. I try to put it any place that is an entryway into my yard that the deer use, as well as next to things they might be interested in

@karenlopez5441 2 года назад

@@Starfishjn Thanks! I have some in my cut flower bed and obviously no mammals touch it but I did find slugs eating it which surprised me. I have a lot of areas to block from deer but I might try some spots. My yard is pretty open but maybe near my roses at least.

@Starfishjn 2 года назад

@@karenlopez5441 Try sprinkling some coffee grounds around them. Slugs cannot digest that. If you don’t drink coffee Starbucks will save them for you if you ask for free.

@ahavarichardson5426 2 года назад

Watching while up potting Snapdragons now! Lolz I use the same germination method as yourself. I started sowing them in autumn. I have many in the ground. All different ages. Now hoping for beautiful blooms! TFS Erin.

@regismonkton 2 года назад

I'm planning to grow some of the same foxglove varieties which you are growing. I got many seeds for different things from Select Seeds last year and this year too. I'm planning on growing almost all of the varieties of poppies which they have available. This year, I'm going to sincerely try to get started scabiosa, gaillardia, Maltese Cross, gilia, honeywort, and much more (all from Select Seeds).

@freakyjmt 2 года назад

I just started my snaps this week. My Dalmatian foxglove about a month ago. I’m thinking one more tray of foxglove this week. I’m also patiently waiting to plant seeds. 🤷‍♀️

@balticgardening4002 2 года назад

I always love to watch your exciting videos. Many greetings from my garden at the Baltic Sea :) Daniel

@ElderandOakFarm 2 года назад

I did the same thing Erin! I usually do the same thing- start seeds too early, theu get rootbound & unhappy, then they are always attacked by pests because theure so stressed, & Im sick of them or overwhelmed by april! So I am starting everything exactly when the seed packet says to start them! I'm proud of myself! I'm proud of you too! It can be jard to do when you're si excited to get the season going! 👏

@clairetrimby111 2 года назад

The impatient gardener getting impatient 🤣 love it! Great video im having good luck with winter sowing 🌱🌱

@upnorth21 2 года назад

I am trying Rusty Foxglove again this year, no luck last year with winter sowing. Would love to see how you incorporated into your garden. I have never seen in pictures, but looks cool in pics

@laurasuitter2442 2 года назад

Love those flowers! I have seeds for the first time of the Rusty and Milk Chocolate foxgloves. They look interesting. I’ve seen them in magazines which got my attention. I am in zone 7b GA. I start mine in the summer and plant in the Fall. Have had good luck with that.

@emmaderuiter5192 2 года назад

6b here Southern Ontario Canada First robins this past week and 6 a.m. wakeup call this morning lol Must wait bit longer but going to do microgreens indoors in meantime and some swiss chard sowing outside with that milk jug method for first time & oh yeah! Throw some poppy seeds around outside. Cheers!

@didisinclair3605 2 года назад

I sowed Apricot Beauty and Dalmation peach last year; the Apricots germinated very well, put on a lot of growth in the garden last summer. Fingers crossed they bloom this year. The Dalmation Peach ... not one germinated. Woe!!!! I ended up buying some because I love them so much.

@Sunny14136 Год назад

I like that small tray method you showed here!

@rosemacdougall2967 2 года назад

My favorite way to grow foxgloves in my zone 5a Atlantic, Canada is to sprinkle the seeds in the fall where I want them to grow. Come on spring!!!

@amywilliamson9778 2 года назад

So nice to see you! I started Dalmatian peach foxgloves and peach snapdragons too. Can’t wait to see your garden wake up!

@denisefair2584 2 года назад

Hi Erin, I started the same foxgloves for the first time last week, I have a few popping up and they are the tiniest little sprouts. It so cute and makes me so excited for spring. You're my favorite garden channel, you use dahlias they way I do/try to do and use them intermixed in the garden. Happy Gardening

@mattbrigner4815 Год назад

You should try germinating in a damp paper towel that's placed in a Tupperware container..

@ignaciaforteza7731 2 года назад

Me too!!! Too much keeping up with seedlings for long and that makes me sad. I love nearly ALL flowers 💐 You are great and inteligente with all you pass on to us and lots of fun 🤩🌷🌹🌺🌸🌻🥀💐😃

@v.mishrasart43 2 года назад

Excellent👍👍👍👍

@mariangraham9074 2 года назад

Where did you find those little trays? That seems like a great idea to save space.

@mdwalker3034 2 года назад

Yes, please let us know source of the mini trays!

@TheImpatientGardener 2 года назад

Sorry I added that info to description but here it is (small ones are sold out but offering an option as well): Small seed tray: bit.ly/smseedtray Narrow seed tray: bit.ly/narrowseedtray

@mariangraham9074 2 года назад

@@TheImpatientGardener There a problem with those links in vid description & here. Not sure outs something you can help with but thanks.

@kimfox5186 2 года назад

Am definitely sitting it out this year until probably the beginning of April. It's the first year I've left it so long but yes the hardening off process can be difficult when the nights are too cold and you become a slave to those seedlings 🌱

@TheImpatientGardener 2 года назад

Yes. Exactly. I am so sick of them by April.

@Cerotis203 2 года назад

I'm so glad I found your channel! I've never before grown anything myself and this is such an inspiration. I know I'm pushing it, zone 5a-ish, but I sow couple of sweet peas among other things, even though it's waaaay too early for them. Mainly because I'm just curious to see and my garden is going to be my condo's greenhouse-like balcony anyway ^^ Thanks for your feel-good videos and advice

@kathrynmettelka7216 2 года назад

In 8b Austin, Texas, my bachelor buttons are sprouted in the.ground as is some lettuce. Winter sowing jugs have germinated seeds of snapdragons, scabiosa, fever few and other cool weather crops. Could not start in fall because it was in the 80s till Christmas. I have mixed feelings about that warm weather. Good luck in WI. My garden impatience time is July to October since heat is a killer.

@barbnitecki4407 2 года назад

Be sure to show us how you pluck out the snap dragons once they come up. I have some ready lol

@HowsItGrowing 2 года назад

Great video Erin! I just took a break from doing the same to watch. So with you on starting later this year. We have the same manicure. 😆💅🏻

@TheImpatientGardener 2 года назад

🤣 Yes It’s the new fashion in nails.

@kathyfrench2686 2 года назад

Love watching you. How did you know I was sewing? Making a golf cart seat cover. Looking ahead.

@valeriewitwicki1392 2 года назад

Love those flowers and this idea! Where did you find the seed trays? I’ve been looking for something like this!

@tinachristensen1760 Год назад

I'd like to know that too.

@karunald Год назад

I tried Dalmation Peach and yea - I'll always grow it till I die. :)

@TheImpatientGardener Год назад

It’s so good!

@farehashaikh3129 2 года назад

New gardener here... why do seedlings get started separately. Can we just seed them in a pot that we will grown the plant in?

@TheImpatientGardener 2 года назад

Great question! You certainly can with some larger seeds, but some seeds and therefore their seedlings are so tiny that it's nearly impossible to manage the water properly in a larger pot, and seeds HATE being overly wet.

@babsstrijkert5365 2 года назад

Oh i did everything almost opposite hahaha started them early in the dark in regular pottingsoil. They're crowded cause I didn't expect succes, but they're doing great :')

@theresaodwyer2026 2 года назад

Would love to see your grow light setup! You are so inspiring! Do you dome cover the foxgloves?

@yolandapierce4258 2 года назад

I dumped a whole packet of Snapdragons into a strawberry container lol I need to thin them, but I really hate doing that :( We will absolutely plant every single one of them.

@karinichols3715 2 года назад

Just curious if you will take us along when you plant out the foxglove? I'm in Janesville WI and I'm wondering when it will be time to plant out and if I'll need cover for them.

@jessicamoran8962 2 года назад

Where did you get the green mixing tray that is holding your seed starting soil? I've looked in your Amazon store and didn't see it listed. I've searched Amazon and all sorts of other things come up.

@sonjaszachta810 2 года назад

Home deposit sells containers that I think will work much the same way. I bought one to try. They are black, about 6” tall x maybe 24” long. I think they are meant to use for feeding small farm animals, but I thought it would fit easily in our wheelbarrow, and I can use it in the garage, to miss soils for trays or pots without making a huge mess. Hope that helps. They weren’t very costly either. 😁

@lauriesickles5393 2 года назад

I was wondering as well...

@heidikozar2287 2 года назад

Looks like the one I purchased at Gardeners Supply years ago, but I think they still have them.

@kimbar11 2 года назад

When will you plant the snapdragons and foxglove outside? How much before your frost free date? I’m nervous about trying the cool flower technique. I’m in 5b Chicagoland so your similar climate will help me understand. Thanks!

@patricialucas6358 2 года назад

Hi Kim I’m also in Chicagoland. I grew peach and cream foxglove for the first time last year. I started seed 2nd week of March. They took a while to get going but planted them out Memorial Day weekend directly into ground. They bloomed and were lovely. Sat the tray outside a little bit as the weather was starting to warm up to transition them. Foxglove are beautiful 😍

@kimbar11 2 года назад

@@patricialucas6358 thank you for the information!

@cnorovich48 2 года назад

Hey Erin, I’m a recent fan of snapdragons myself. Always thought they were sort of scraggly looking, and overdone in so many gardens. But the one you started was really pretty, and if it’s that hard working, I’m in! I’m about 40 miles south of you and live in a downtown area, (above commercial spaces we rent out) with limited ground space. I grow my vegetables in pots on my rooftop to save the in ground space for perennials. I love mixing annuals with my perennials to guarantee color all season. Do you have any snapdragon suggestions, ones you prefer, that would be tall enough to be noticed mixed in my perennial garden? I liked the flower on the one you started in this video. My garden has a cottage garden feel, so I think they’d be perfect. BTW, they’ll get plenty of sun. I’m a new follower and have really enjoyed your content. Thanks for any suggestions.

@terrikim4992 2 года назад

Where do you purchase the small boxes you just planted?

@joyworthen 2 года назад

Ditto on this ask…

@heidikozar2287 2 года назад

Me too! I’ve been scouring the internet for them ever since I saw Monty Don planting in them years ago. Where did you find these Erin?

@TheImpatientGardener 2 года назад

Sorry I added that info to description but here it is (small ones are sold out but offering an option as well): Small seed tray: bit.ly/smseedtray Narrow seed tray: bit.ly/narrowseedtray

@TheImpatientGardener 2 года назад

Sorry I added that info to description but here it is (small ones are sold out but offering an option as well): Small seed tray: bit.ly/smseedtray Narrow seed tray: bit.ly/narrowseedtray

@amydeeds6248 2 года назад

I’m growing onions from seed and from starts this year and we will see which is easier! I agree that some things are just a pain to grow from seed and take up too much room. How early can you plant foxglove starts outside? Do the nights need to be above freezing? I’m in Michigan and we end up with snow showers in April still. Thanks 😊

@marlaschaefer2544 2 года назад

What marking pen works best for labeling tags/long term?

@jessicaeiss2541 Год назад

With the Dalmation peach and being an F1, how do they get more of the same seeds then? Or are there large fields of only that planted together (like sunflowers), so that the probability will be higher? With my foxglove at home, I let the flower stalks mature on the plant and then just shake them frequently... I have SO many babies to move this spring, but they started growing under the main plants last fall, so they'll bloom this year for me. Going to try snapdragons for the first time this year too

@campbellps55 2 года назад

It would be nice to know your last estimated last frost date. I live in 5b but I understand all 5b are not alike.

@campbellps55 2 года назад

Ha ha you just gave the last frost date! Thank you! It is close to mine. Thank you for your great videos…

@cherylwiltshire8859 2 года назад

I know I should have been concentrating on seed starting with this video but I am redoing my kittens I became mesmerized by the tile behind you in this video. What is the type and color and where did you purchase it, please, thank you?

@TheImpatientGardener 2 года назад

It's a 1" square mother of pearl tile that I found online at some story I think in Key West after I became obsessed at having something like that. But that was back in 2013.

@cherylwiltshire8859 2 года назад

@@TheImpatientGardener Thank you. I love it, I can see why you were obsessed with it!

@fabricandflowers83 2 года назад

I bought the peach foxglove from Johnnys. Can I gona ahead and sprinkle them out in the garden? Im in Oregon zone 8

@kathleenberkheiser264 2 года назад

Where did you get your mini seed trays. I have noticed a lot of English gardeners use them for seed starting.

@TheImpatientGardener 2 года назад

Sorry I added that info to description but here it is (small ones are sold out but offering an option as well): Small seed tray: bit.ly/Smseedtray Narrow seed tray: bit.ly/Narrowseedtray

@gardingyrl3501 2 года назад

Where did you get your square containers with bottom holders

@TheImpatientGardener 2 года назад

Sorry I added that info to description but here it is (small ones are sold out but offering an option as well): Small seed tray: bit.ly/Smseedtray Narrow seed tray: bit.ly/Narrowseedtray

@rbthegardennannyllc4219 2 года назад

I haven’t had much luck with winter sowing but I did try one container out doors and giving it another try. I sowed some Snaps in February and they are coming up. They are tiny and was wondering how long I should leave them under the heat mat? I took the dome off. Also I have a lot in a cell and I wondered if I should clip off and leave (or transplant to those cells that are empty) one per cell? Thanks for sharing and your response in advance.

@TheImpatientGardener 2 года назад

As soon as the snaps germinate take them off the heat mat. They like to grow in a bit cooler.

@rbthegardennannyllc4219 2 года назад

@@TheImpatientGardener didn't know that. Thanks so much. How long should they be in the 72 cells before I change them? They are germinating really well but still very tiny!

@katedorman7042 2 года назад

My stupid fat hand hit the the thumbs down…IF there was a seven thumbs up button I would hit it constantly for you and your fantastic content. I m so sorry if that messed with your algorithm.

@creekandeggs 2 года назад

When you saved the dalmatian peach foxglove seeds what happened? It is an F1 hybrid listed as perennial some places and a biannual other places. So if it will not produce the same seed the next year or following why is it not listed as an annual? Also what happens when you let it spread seed when it comes up or will not be the same? I don't understand how they can list it as a perennial or biannual if it won't be the same. Please let me know garden answer never said anything and she saves the seeds for the dalmatian series. This is my first year with the dalmatian series for the reason of flowers the first year so I'm just curious. I don't want a different foxglove where I am putting it so if it will not flower the same the next year or following should I rip it out after the season? Please let me know. I appreciate it.

@frasersgirl4383 2 года назад

Do you have a link for those little seed sowing trays you used???

@TheImpatientGardener 2 года назад

Sorry I added that info to description but here it is (small ones are sold out but offering an option as well): Small seed tray: bit.ly/Smseedtray Narrow seed tray: bit.ly/Narrowseedtray

@frasersgirl4383 2 года назад

@@TheImpatientGardener gosh, that link says it doesn’t work……🥺🥺🥺

@TheImpatientGardener 2 года назад

@@frasersgirl4383 Argh! Let me check

@TheImpatientGardener 2 года назад

These are correct (same as they other ones but I've confirmed these a second time): Small seed tray: bit.ly/Smseedtray Narrow seed tray: bit.ly/Narrowseedtray

@gardingyrl3501 2 года назад

Where did you purchase your seeds from

@TheImpatientGardener 2 года назад

Sorry I added that info to description but here it is (small ones are sold out but offering an option as well): Small seed tray: bit.ly/Smseedtray Narrow seed tray: bit.ly/Narrowseedtray

@gardingyrl3501 2 года назад

Actually I was inquiring about the seed companies where you purchased the Seeds from, thank you

@TheImpatientGardener 2 года назад

@@gardingyrl3501 Whoops sorry! I was copying and pasting the answer about the seed tray and your question was caught up in that. I get seeds from many, many different places. The ones I’m sowing here came from Johnny’s Selected Seeds, Select Seeds and Geo Seeds. Also I shop at Jung Seed, Renee’s Seed, Botanical Interests and many others.

@gardingyrl3501 2 года назад

@@TheImpatientGardener I recognized Johnny's, but didn't recognize the green package

@lavendercrowl5695 2 года назад

What is she saying when she says... I don't know about you but I been finding hard 2? Buying? What? Seed mix? Don't understand what she's trying 2 say.

@TheImpatientGardener 2 года назад

Seed starting mix.