Monday, October 31, 2011

Flower farming


The beginnings of my flower farm.

This year we put in 300 seeds of 
Zinnias.  I purchased most of my
seeds through Johnny Seeds.

Learning to deal with 
drought issues here, is something
I must get accustomed to. There
were times I thought the flowers
were going to die. Due to the lack
of moisture in the summer months.



The one good thing that came from
my first year in growing flowers
is collecting seeds.
So, before the rain came last week
I cut off every flower head that I could
find. Then, when my intern came we
worked on getting the seeds put in
envelopes.





I have to say most of my inspiration has come
from this book. 



3 comments:

  1. I would like to grow a flower garden. It is so much more enjoyable to pick flowers for inside the home than it is to buy them and to be able to use your own seeds.

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  2. Because you showed an interest in sharing seeds while visiting my blog
    www.ladyfarmersseedswap.blogspot.com , I am cordially inviting you to attend the first official Lady Farmer's Seed Swap and Share beginning tomorrow Friday November 4th at 12 noon Pacific Daylight Time!
    I hope you can join me in a joyful little time of gardening fellowship!
    Kind Regards!
    Raeann ~ the Lady Farmer

    You can also find me at ~
    www.ladyfarmerparables.blogspot.com

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  3. Hello again!
    Yes, the seed swap is still going on. I still have some of the seeds I have listed and a couple of the ladies that commented have some seeds, too. Please take a peek and let me know if there is anything that you would like. Or follow the other gals to their blog and ask about theirs. And if you have anything that you would like to list, please do so in the comments!
    Blessings!

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