Sandra asks…
I want to start a garden in the spring….where do I start?
I live in SW Florida, if it makes a difference.
On a canal.
What are some basic steps to begin growing a garden?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Know what your zone is for one, and what will grow in that zone. You can get some free garden catalogs off the internet for ideas. Start off with the easier plants and read up on the various varieties. If there is an agricultural extension center in your county they have should have a Master Gardener to talk to and help you with advice.
Donald asks…
Seeds, bulb & plant catalog?
We used to get a catalog with bunch of plants for sale, but I have no idea what it was called. Anyone know of one?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Stark Brothers, Burpee, Gurneys Seed & Nursery Company, & Park Seed Company were the first catalogs I’ve ordered from years ago.
Stark Brothers http://www.starkbros.com/?fc=1
catalog http://www.starkbros.com/catalog.jsp
Burpee http://www.burpee.com/
catalog http://www.burpee.com/ancillary/catalogrequest.do
Gurneys Seed & Nursery Co
catalog http://gurneys.com/catalog_request_qas.asp
http://gurneys.com/Default.asp?sid=506379&eid=tlp&bhcd2=1205341182
Park Seed Company
cataloghttp://www.parkseed.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?storeId=10101&catalogId=10101&langId=-1&mainPage=CatalogRequest
http://www.parkseed.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?catalogId=10066&storeId=10101&langId=-1&mainPage=page1
From Dave’s Garden: “These 30 companies are currently the most highly rated within their database.
Antique RoseEmporium
http://www.antiqueroseemporium.com/
cataloghttp://www.antiqueroseemporium.com/mailinglist.html
Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co. Http://www.rareseeds.com/
catalog: http://rareseeds.com/catalog/
Bluestone Perennials
http://www.bluestoneperennials.com/b/bp/index.html
catalog http://www.bluestoneperennials.com/b/bp/member/catalog_request.html?id=Sb8TDvyu
Brent and Becky’s Bulbs http://www.brentandbeckysbulbs.com/
catalog http://www.brentandbeckysbulbs.com/spring/helpcenter/catalogue.php
Brushwood Nursery:
http://www.gardenvines.com/catalog/
Buried Treasures http://www.buried-treasure.net/
Chamblee’s Rose Nursery catalog
http://www.chambleeroses.com/ContactUs.html
Classy Groundcovers:
http://classygroundcovers.com/?affl=dg
Direct Source Hostas http://www.directsourcehostas.com/
ECOLAGE: http://stores.homestead.com/ecolage/StoreFront.bok
Forestfarm http://www.forestfarm.com/cart/hardcopy.asp
Garden Crossings LLC http://www.gardencrossings.com/
Garden Store-N-More
http://www.gardenstore-n-more.com/servlet/StoreFront
Gardener’s Supply Company catalog:
http://www.gardeners.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Gardeners-Site/default/Link-Requestacatalog
Hallson Gardens:
http://www.perennialnursery.com/
High Country Gardens http://www.highcountrygardens.com/
Katz Kuntry Kuttins http://www.katzkuntrykuttins.biz/
Lazy S’S Farm & Nursery http://www.lazyssfarm.com/plants.htm
Lee Valley Tools, Ltd.
Http://www.leevalley.com/home/CatalogSelect.aspx?c=2
Logee’s Greenhouses, Ltd. Http://www.logees.com/
Made in the Shade Gardens:
http://www.hostaguy.com/
Oakes Daylilies http://www.oakesdaylilies.com/supplier/home.php?id=s000
catalog http://www.oakesdaylilies.com/supplier/contact.php?id=s000&catreq=1
Old House Gardens – Heirloom Bulbs: , http://www.oldhousegardens.com/
Onalee’s Home-Grown Seeds & Plants:
http://onaleeseeds.bizhosting.com/index.html
Paradise Garden http://www.paradisegarden.com/shop/home.php
Select Seeds Antique Flowers http://www.selectseeds.com/
Sooner Plant Farm (home of Imagine Backyard Trees®)
http://www.soonerplantfarm.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/plants.plants/index.htm
Territorial Seed Company http://www.territorialseed.com/
The Tasteful Garden http://www.tastefulgarden.com/store/pc/home.asp
Touch of Nature, Inc.
Http://www.touchofnature.com/
Article on good & bad plant mail-order companies:
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/gardens/plants-by-mail/
Mother Earth News’s Honor Roll of seed companies offering a good, varied selection of open- pollinated vegetable and flower seeds, as well as untreated and/or organically grown seeds:
1. Baker Creek Heirloom Seed
http://www.rareseeds.com/
2. Bountiful Gardens http://www.bountifulgardens.org
3. Cook’s Garden http://www.cooksgarden.com
4. FEDCO Seeds Http://www.fedcoseeds.com
5. Heirloom Seeds http://www.heirloomseeds.com
6. High Mowing Organic Seeds http://www.highmowingseeds.com
7. Johnny’s Selected Seeds http://www.johnnyseeds.com
8. Natural Gardening Co http://www.naturalgardening.com
9. Nichols Garden Nursery http://www.nicholsgardennursery.com
10. Peaceful Valley Farm Supply http://www.groworganic.com
11. Salt Spring Seeds http://www.saltspringseeds.com
12. Seeds of Change http://www.seedsofchange.com
13. Seed Savers Exchange http://www.seedsavers.org
14. Seeds for the South http://www.seedsforthesouth.com
15. Seeds Trust http://www.seedstrust.com
16. Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
http://www.southernexposure.com
17. Sow Organic Seed Co http://www.organicseed.com
18. Territorial Seed Co http://www.territorial-seed.com
19. Underwood Gardens http://www.underwoodgardens.com
20. Victory Seeds http://www.victoryseeds.com
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Organic-Gardening/2005-04-01/Finding-Great-Garden-Seeds.aspx
Other nurseries & seed companies:
Gardens Alive!
Http://www.gardensalive.com/default.asp?sid=100309&eid=&bhcd2=1205347805
Harris Seeds http://gardeners.harrisseeds.com/catalog.asp
Jackson & Perkins http://www.jacksonandperkins.com/gifts/store/BECHomePageView?storeId=10053&catalogId=10005&langId=-1
https://www.jacksonandperkins.com/gifts/store/BECCatalogRequestView?storeId=10053&catalogId=10005&langId=-1&krypto=Pxq6jEcjtKR3BL9ZfzKXEv01A7lkOpbIanrvmL%2BCvV8Kn8U5ZTIgv33ecrKD%2FHUSI%2FDBW6ei6Ec%3D
Jung Quality Seeds http://www.jungseed.com/
Nichols Garden Nursery http://www.nicholsgardennursery.com/
Plant Delights http://www.plantdelights.com/
Richter’s http://www.richters.com/
Raintree Nursery http://www.raintreenursery.com/
Songsparrow Perennial Farm http://www.songsparrow.com/
Van Bourgondien http://www.dutchbulbs.com/
Vesey’s Seeds http://www.veseys.com/us/en/
WhiteFlower Farm http://www.whiteflowerfarm.com/
Brecks
http://brecks.com/category.asp?c=40&sid=714159&EID=112707BR&eicioi=328677&bhcd2=1205338781
Greenwood Nursery
http://www.greenwoodnursery.com/page.cfm/10372
Wayside Gardens
http://www.waysidegardens.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=10151&langId=-1&mainPage=toptenpage
Spring Hill Nursery
http://springhillnursery.com/Default.asp?
Mark asks…
How tall can daffodils grow?
Does anyone know how tall daffodils can grow to?
And does anyone know how tall the tallest daffodil was/is?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Well, garden catalogues claim some bulbs grow up to 65cm
If you’re prepared to stake them for support-sure you could make them grow taller.
Last year some of my Lily bulbs which were advertised to grow to 55-60cm grew to about 110 cm’s.
You just need something to lean them against though !
Daffs get blown over by the wind quite easily, and as they seem to flower only at the top, I’m not sure what the advantage would be in havng taller ones….
M : )
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William asks…
Any one know where I can find informaion on how to grow your own tea?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Check with Nichols Garden Nursery. In the past they have carried tea trees, and may still. They can help with information about growing, harvesting and processing.
If you’re talking about herbal teas, Nichols also has a wide selection of herbs and information about them.
Maria asks…
Does anyone know of a book or website I can find the history of tea?
I am trying to find a Book or website that can give me history and how to grow your own Tea.
GardenersCardiff answers:
I hope the links below help. There are some books too (at amazon):
History:
Tea: Addiction, Expliotation, and Empire by Roy Moxham
Empire of Tea by Alan MacFarlane
The tea companion by Jane Pettigrew
Michael asks…
how to make aloevera and green tea gel?
i got this book called how to grow your own drugs by james wong and in the book(which is super kool)it tells u how to mkae lozenges gels and teas…but i want to know .can i make gell for my face with green tea aloevera stuff and vegtable gelatin
GardenersCardiff answers:
There is a ‘recipe’ for a gel on the link, perhaps you can adapt it?
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Donald asks…
Hey do you guys know of any good plant or garden catalogs that are free printed and delivered in the U.S.?
Thank you and have a great day
GardenersCardiff answers:
Free Plant and Seed Catalogs
Burpee Catalog
Dixondale Farms Catalog
Gardens Alive! Catalog
Garden Trellises Catalog
Glasshouse Works Catalog
Gurney’s Seed & Nursery Co. Catalog
Harris Seeds Catalog
High Country Gardens Catalog
Jackson & Perkins Catalog
Johnny’s Selected Seeds Catalog
Jung Quality Seeds Catalog
Nichols Garden Nursery Catalog
Park Seed Catalog
Natural Catalog
Plant Delights Catalog
Richter’s Catalog
Raintree Nursery Catalog
Shepherd’s Seeds Catalog
Songsparrow Perennial Farm Catalog
Stark Brothers Catalog
Territorial Seed Catalog
Van Bourgondien Catalog
Vesey’s Seeds Catalog
Wayside Gardens Catalog
WhiteFlower Farm Catalog
http://freebies.about.com/cs/booksmagazines/a/seedcatalogs.htm?terms=jackson+and+perkins
Just click on the ones you want and order them online
David asks…
Does anyone really grow hydroponic 5 ft tall tomato plant indoors with grow lamps like garden catalogs suggest?
GardenersCardiff answers:
HAHAHA!! NO!! But if you call it anything other than tomato plant you’ll get kicked out of the grow shop.
Carol asks…
Gardening Bulbs website or catalog?
Does anyone know of a website or free catalog (besides the Michigan Bulb Co or Wayside gardens) that offers bulbs or plants for sale THAT ALSO offers them in a package with a guide blueprint of what to plant where. For example: A Garden Bulb Variety Mix that has some bulbs that bloom in Spring, in summer, in Fall, etc..and a Map of where to plant what. Thank you.
GardenersCardiff answers:
Hi:
There are two companies on my website that both sell bulbs. Dutch Gardens from Holland and Park Seed Company from the United States. They are both very good companies and provide excellent bulbs, seeds and plugs. I will link you to my affiliate page and also my site map. Feel free to browse through the site map page as it has everything that is on the website. There may be some information for you on suggestions and tips for planning, prepping and planting.
I hope this has helped some and good luck to you. If you need more suggestions, please feel free to contact me at the website. Have a great day!
Kimberly
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.com/Affiliate.html
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.com/Site.html
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