That is fantastic. I had a tomato mishap and just planted them again. I haven't grown stock, but they smell heavenly. And who doesn't just adore snapdragons? Awesome!
Thank you for your winter sowing challenge video back in January (or February). I did it for first time this year. Winter sowing gave me a hope of spring, something to look forward to even sky was gray and heavy. My lupine seeds were the most successful , sun flower seeds in orange juice jag did great too. I mainly used large plastic pot and covered with plastic. Cucumber seeds also did well in small plastic containers they use for strawberries, grapes, etc. with already had holes. Thank you !
So exciting to see so much content from you, Sue! I can't wait to see your garden this season. You have inspired me so much to overhaul my garden. The winter seemed to end so quickly, but I was still feeling so down... Demotivated by how many invasive shrubs I have to try to remove - so many with prickers! But I watched your newest garden tour video as I was getting ready for work this morning, and all day all I could think about was just tackling those shrubs so I could get to the fun part - tilling out big patches of grass for flower beds, seeding my clover lawn, one day having a cut flower garden. I did tackle the shrubs with my husband tonight, and a bit of vitamin D and sweat did us both some good. Hope you are enjoying some warm, sunny weather soon! I am in WI - close to the same spot on the 'mitten' as you are in Michigan. We have had some very nice spring days interspersed with rain, delaying the tilling plans but definitely keeping the neighbors' gardens happy.
Oh my goodness I love your note. It sounds like you are off to a great start! Sometimes, just getting started is all we need, isn't it? I appreciate your kind note of encouragement and I am so happy you are here. Yay Wisconsin!
Impressive to see the ziplock bags worked. Your seedlings look great. Update on my first year winter sowing. Most germinated. But, my Swiss chard looks very sad because I didn't plant them soon enough. My snapdragons and poppies are very tiny, and the borage has two that germinated. Go figure. It's time to start the warm weather seeds. Things are so early this year in Michigan. Does it seem like we're playing catchup? Thank you for sharing your successes. I'm definitely hooked on winter sowing now too.😊🌱
Thanks for your note. It sounds like you had great success this season. Those tiny seeds will start growing before you know it. That is exactly what happened with my begonia seeds. I am also hooked on Winter sowing and plan to do a lot more next year.
Hi. I did a short video which shows me using milk jugs. This season I will use the ziplocs. It was much easier. I use a coffee filter along the bottom of the bag after I make the slits so the soil stays in the bag. Just be sure to add at least 3-4 inches of soil. I also like using larger containers like you use for storage that are rectangular. I thought they were easier than milk jugs. Here is a link to the short video th-cam.com/users/shorts2pJXgJdcTZE
I tried the bags threaded on marshmallow sticks last year and they didn’t perform, actually all WS did bad in full sun last year. I’ve since realized to plant mid March and set on east side of house and brought them out to south side once temps stabilized. It’s been too warm the last 2 winters. The results were very good this year following that practice. Can’t wait to figure out if I have foxgloves or Canterbury bells as they look alike 😅.
Isn't it funny how similar the baby plants look until their true leaves develop? That is funny. Your tip about not placing the bags in a warm spot is excellent. Mine were in a semi shade area that stays fairly cold all season.
Hi, I didn't record a tutorial for the ziploc bags, but I think I can describe it here. You place potting soil (regular potting soil, not seed starting soil) in the ziploc. You need to use a box cutter or knife to slice some drainage holes in the bottom of the bag. I lined the bottoms with coffee filters too so the soil wouldn't fall out. You also make some cuts along the top part of the bag so that water and snow can make their way into the bags when the bags are sealed during the winter. Once the weather gets warm, you need to open the bags during the day so the seedlings don't get too hot. Once the seedlings are big enough and the threat of frost is past, you can plant them into the garden. No need to harden them off since they are already used to being outdoors.
Seedlings are so exciting! I love that you used plastic bags, something new to me.
Me too!! I didn't expect it to work, but the seeds did great.
Nice job, Sue.
Thanks so much Peggy! How's your garden doing this season?
@@GardenMoxie my garden is doing well. I planted and transplanted recently, and now we’re getting tons of rain. Things literally grow overnight.
@@PeggyMills That's fantastic. There is nothing better for new plants than a nice rain.
I’m also doing lots of seed starting this year. My tomatoes, snapdragons& stock are ready to be planted in the garden! 🌱🌱
That is fantastic. I had a tomato mishap and just planted them again. I haven't grown stock, but they smell heavenly. And who doesn't just adore snapdragons? Awesome!
The ziploc bags did great. I will definitely try that. Thanks for this update on your seedlings. 🌱 ☀️
I was shocked. And there isn't an easier way to grow plants from seed than Winter sowing. I will be doing more of this next season.
Thank you for your winter sowing challenge video back in January (or February). I did it for first time this year. Winter sowing gave me a hope of spring, something to look forward to even sky was gray and heavy.
My lupine seeds were the most successful , sun flower seeds in orange juice jag did great too. I mainly used large plastic pot and covered with plastic. Cucumber seeds also did well in small plastic containers they use for strawberries, grapes, etc. with already had holes.
Thank you !
Great job! I'm glad to hear your seeds did well. So exciting!
So exciting to see so much content from you, Sue! I can't wait to see your garden this season. You have inspired me so much to overhaul my garden. The winter seemed to end so quickly, but I was still feeling so down... Demotivated by how many invasive shrubs I have to try to remove - so many with prickers!
But I watched your newest garden tour video as I was getting ready for work this morning, and all day all I could think about was just tackling those shrubs so I could get to the fun part - tilling out big patches of grass for flower beds, seeding my clover lawn, one day having a cut flower garden. I did tackle the shrubs with my husband tonight, and a bit of vitamin D and sweat did us both some good.
Hope you are enjoying some warm, sunny weather soon! I am in WI - close to the same spot on the 'mitten' as you are in Michigan. We have had some very nice spring days interspersed with rain, delaying the tilling plans but definitely keeping the neighbors' gardens happy.
Oh my goodness I love your note. It sounds like you are off to a great start! Sometimes, just getting started is all we need, isn't it? I appreciate your kind note of encouragement and I am so happy you are here. Yay Wisconsin!
🌱 Love your videos Sue! Enjoying from PA!
🌺🌿🏡🌺🌿
Hi Carol and thanks so much for the note. PA has the best gardens!
Great success, seedlings are looking so good!
Thanks so much!
Simple gardening 😊
Isn't it the best?
Very impressive seedlings.
Thanks so much! I can't wait to get these into the garden.
Impressive to see the ziplock bags worked. Your seedlings look great. Update on my first year winter sowing. Most germinated. But, my Swiss chard looks very sad because I didn't plant them soon enough. My snapdragons and poppies are very tiny, and the borage has two that germinated. Go figure. It's time to start the warm weather seeds. Things are so early this year in Michigan. Does it seem like we're playing catchup? Thank you for sharing your successes. I'm definitely hooked on winter sowing now too.😊🌱
Thanks for your note. It sounds like you had great success this season. Those tiny seeds will start growing before you know it. That is exactly what happened with my begonia seeds. I am also hooked on Winter sowing and plan to do a lot more next year.
Very nice work...I have subs
Thanks so much!
Thank you. 😊
You're welcome. You asked your question at the perfect time 😂
Awesome. And thanks for being such a good speaker. Makes a huge difference. Did you have to practice that or did it come naturally?
Thank you. I laughed at your note because I cringe every time I hear the sound of my own voice. Thank goodness not everyone feels that way ..ha ha.
Is there a part 1 of this video? I am going to do this method this season instead of a direct sow. THANKS!
Hi. I did a short video which shows me using milk jugs. This season I will use the ziplocs. It was much easier. I use a coffee filter along the bottom of the bag after I make the slits so the soil stays in the bag. Just be sure to add at least 3-4 inches of soil. I also like using larger containers like you use for storage that are rectangular. I thought they were easier than milk jugs. Here is a link to the short video th-cam.com/users/shorts2pJXgJdcTZE
I tried the bags threaded on marshmallow sticks last year and they didn’t perform, actually all WS did bad in full sun last year. I’ve since realized to plant mid March and set on east side of house and brought them out to south side once temps stabilized. It’s been too warm the last 2 winters. The results were very good this year following that practice.
Can’t wait to figure out if I have foxgloves or Canterbury bells as they look alike 😅.
Isn't it funny how similar the baby plants look until their true leaves develop? That is funny. Your tip about not placing the bags in a warm spot is excellent. Mine were in a semi shade area that stays fairly cold all season.
Do you have fungus. Problems using the jugs? Nice videos
Thank you. I didn't have fungus problems with the milk jugs. I just find them awkward to use. I prefer the larger plastic storage bin or ziplocs.
Could you please link the tutorial for planting the ziplock bags?
Hi,
I didn't record a tutorial for the ziploc bags, but I think I can describe it here. You place potting soil (regular potting soil, not seed starting soil) in the ziploc. You need to use a box cutter or knife to slice some drainage holes in the bottom of the bag. I lined the bottoms with coffee filters too so the soil wouldn't fall out. You also make some cuts along the top part of the bag so that water and snow can make their way into the bags when the bags are sealed during the winter. Once the weather gets warm, you need to open the bags during the day so the seedlings don't get too hot. Once the seedlings are big enough and the threat of frost is past, you can plant them into the garden. No need to harden them off since they are already used to being outdoors.
@@GardenMoxie Thank you, that's a great explanation. I will definitely try that next winter!😀
@@mrsrover8997 I'd love to hear how it goes.