Monday, November 24, 2008

Poinsettia pics

Here are pics of the poinsettia I grew at the campus greenhouse. I think it turned out much better than what you'd find in the stores. It was a very rewarding experience, given the strict requirements poinsettias have.





Friday, November 21, 2008

Seeds for spring

This afternoon I walked back into the garden, which is now hunkering down into slumber for the winter, and picked seeds from my Euonymus alatus "Burning Bush" and Nandina shrubs. I decided a few days ago that I would see if I could grow them from seed, MAYBE by chance discover a new variety. So I pulled a bunch of seeds, extracted the seed from the berries, and mixed them with damp Promix soil in large ziplock bags. They'll be in the fridge for a few months, as Nandina and Euonymus seeds require a chilling period in order to germinate. I will report my findings over the next several months. In the meantime, I will have pics up tomorrow or Saturday of the poinsettia I grew at the campus greenhouse, and the Christmas cactus.