These are a couple mums from my Valentines Day bouquet. (Thanks hubby :) They remind me of a beautiful mum my parents grow (Chrysanthemum Sheffield Pink) that I'd like to have in my garden. Since I found a bunch of milk bottles in my neighbor's recycling bin today, I think I'll mail order these seeds (and some other perennial flowers) and set up a few more winter sowing bottles.
- Oops, looks like Sheffield Pink doesn't breed true from seed. I'll have to see if my parents can divide theirs. For the bottles, I think I'll sow dill, thyme and rudbeckia.
I always look forward to my 'Sheffield Pink' in the fall. These photos are lovely, especially the pink one!
ReplyDeleteOur Chrysanthemums are out in flower in May for our Mother's day in Australia.
ReplyDeleteCan you tell me more about sowing in a milk bottle? Will you leave the plants there? What are the advantages over sowing in the ground? Is this just container gardening, or something different? Thanks! I enjoy your blog and am learning lots.
ReplyDeleteVery nice shots!
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