Set up an easy seed germination experiment to watch how plants grow with your kids! Investigate what factors affect seed growth.

Perennial herb growing to 45cm. Clump forming shrub with lavender/blue spikes of flowers over a long period. Soft grey/green wrinkled leaves. Good for container planting. Tolerant of poor soil conditions and hot, dry weather. Often used as an insect deter

These can be planted in cold climates 6-8A in fall or winter for a spring emergence or 8B+ for germinating now. An extremely low maintenance plant, Muhly Grass is tolerant of most any soil, drought tolerant, handles very warm and quite cold conditions and produces plumes of stunning pink every late summer lasting into autumn. It is very attractive when not blooming as well with rich green small rounded blades. Muhly Grass is a perennial in zones 6-11. It remains evergreen in zones 8+ and returns in spring in zones 6-7. In colder climates, trim the foliage in late winter just before new spring growth emerges. Fast growing it makes for a stunning display in any landscape. Grows 3 feet tall and wide. This is for 30 seeds All of my seeds are tested and guaranteed. Most of my seeds are fresh off of my own plants.

This cottage garden favorite is a must if you love cut flowers. The large 'powderpuff' flowers are sweetly fragrant, and bloom in shades of pink, lilac, violet, white & yellow. The blooms will attract an array of beneficial insects including bumblebees, butterflies, hummingbirds and lady bugs. Amberboa is grown as an annual flowering plant that will grow quickly & bloom heavily during the summer up until the first frost. Native to the Middle East and Mediterranean regions, this flower has been popular in gardens since the 1600s because of its fragrant blossoms. Its common name, "Sweet Sultan," comes from its origins in the Eastern countries under the rule of the Ottoman Sultans. It belongs to the the same botanical family as its English cousin Bachelor's Button, or cornflower. ~ planting ~ Since Sweet Sultan does not transplant well, direct sowing is the best method. Sweet Sultan seeds should be stratified prior to sowing. This can be achieved by placing the packet of seeds in the fridge for 2-3 weeks. After stratification, the seeds can be started either indoors, or directly outdoors. If started indoors, sow in peat pots, 6 to 8 weeks prior to the last frost, at a depth of 1/4” under topsoil. Transplant or direct sow outdoors when the weather is warm and all danger of frost has passed. Germination should take place within 14-20 days. Sweet Sultan prefers full sun and dry to well-drained soil. ~ growing ~ Keep the soil evenly moist, but do not overwater. Water the plants carefully to avoid getting the foliage wet; excess moisture on the leaves can cause disease. Grows well in cold climates, as well as tolerating heat and drought. These flowers attract bees and butterflies. ~ harvesting ~ For cut flowers, cut the stems just when the blossoms are beginning to open. The flowers will stay fresh for 6-10 days. Sweet Sultan flowers also make excellent dried flowers. About Nimble NiteCap: • Heirloom Seeds • Organic Seeds • Non-GMO Seeds • Open Pollinated Seeds • Untreated Seeds • US Grown Seeds • growing instructions included •Regular testing is conducted to uphold the highest germination standards, all the while employing appropriate seed storage techniques. Sustainable Packaging & Shipping: • NimbleNitecap seeds are packed in eco-friendly, compostable seed packets. Seed packets are printed in house with vegetable-based inks on biodegradable, recycled materials. (Small plastic bags are infrequently used to prevent the loss of very small seeds.) • All orders are carefully packed and shipped with tracking via USPS First Class (or Priority, if selected) in padded ECOENCLOSE recycled and reusable mailers, or double-walled recycled boxes to protect your items in transit. Most orders ship out the same or next business day! Please note that this time may be extended during peak season. • FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more & Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seed packets you order.

I spoke on the phone with a U.S. expert on hummingbirds to ask if there were any new diseases or an upswing in reported deaths of these amazing beauties.

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Snapdragon ‘Chantilly Light Pink’ Antirrhinum majus Spires of coral, pale pink, peach, and bronze. An open faced variety in a delicious colour palette. Beautifully scented flowers held up on long, strong stems. Excellent vase life and a must-grow for bouquets and floral design. Early, open-faced flowers. The soft-pink blooms add a delicate touch to arrangements. The plants are suitable for growing in spring, fall, and winter in the greenhouse or in the field. Group 1–2: performs under short days and low temperatures. Details: Plant type: annual Height: 36-48” Site: full sun Days to maturity: 100-110 days Plant spacing: 9-12” Pinch: when 4-5” tall Approx seeds per packet: 20 How to Grow: Start seed indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost; sow seeds indoors in trays and transplant once weather has warmed. Harvesting/Vase Life: Snapdragons should be harvested early, before they can be pollinated by insects, when just the bottom 2-3 flowers are open. Expected vase life is 7-10 days and flower food is recommended.

Crimson clover is a good choice for those who would like to use an annual clover as a cover crop. Crimson clover fixes up to 200 pounds of nitrogen per acre, and prefers well-drained, loam soils with good organic matter content for best results. The seeds and flowers are edible. Seeds can be sprouted and used in salads or sandwiches. They can also be dried and ground into flour. Flower heads can be used fresh or dried as a tea. Sow in late summer so that plants can become established before cold weather comes. In cold climates, crimson clover can be planted in early spring instead of fall. Broadcast seed into cultivated soil so that the seeds are about 2 inches (5 cm) apart and one-half inch (1 cm) deep. No thinning is required. Flowers are frost-resistant down to 0 degrees F. Species: Crimson Clover Days to Germination: 5 - 11 Type: Annual Days to Bloom: 80 Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade Brand: TomorrowSeeds Seeds Packed For: 2024

Non-GMO OpenPollinated  Bachelor Button Flower Seeds  Also known as corn flower. A self seeding annual that is very easy to grow. Bachelor Button were brought to the U.S. in the 17th century from Europe. Grown by Thomas Jefferson is his garden in Monticello. A beautiful addition to your garden that will support honey bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and birds! Blooms throughout the growing season. Very easy to grow. Edible flowers, great for decorating salads & desserts. Non-GMO Annual Sun: Full Seed Count: 100 Days to Maturity: 70 -75 Plant Size: 2' - 3'  Edible Ornamental Medicinal Deer Resistant  Attracts : Bees, song birds, butterflies, beneficial insects Excellent for cut flowers Open Pollinated  Neonicotinoid-free Growing Tips: Transplanting is not recommended.  Thrives in cool weather.  Fast blooming, grows easily & self seeds.

Spring is right around the corner so now is the time to get ready. This packet contains 70 pages of spring and flower games and activities that teach word families, building cvc words, nonfiction writing, making a table of contents and index, sight words, tree map, web, labeling, making words, comp...

Just because something is a weed, doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful and even though the height of its beauty has faded, the swamp rose mallow (swamp hibiscus) has something to offer in…

This bird is quite at home in cities and towns, readily using nest boxes and bird feeders. Learn how to spot this songbird in your backyard.

Use Alternative Lawn Blend wildflower seeds as an alternative to lawn. It forms a low-growing, dense ground cover composed of fine fescues, flowers, and clover species, and provides a colourful and less demanding alternative to traditional grass lawns. This incredibly beautiful blend contains thirteen species that will fill in spaces fairly rapidly and return to bloom from year to year. It stays low growing like a carpet of colour, and attracts beneficial insects and butterflies over a very long bloom period. Recommended rate of application: 115g per 1,000 square feet. Hardy to Zone 4. Wildflowers and Regionality Blend Ingredients. Fescues, flowers and clover Colourful Easy to grow Re-grows for several years Keep the seeded area as evenly moist as possible to help the seeds germinate and the young seedlings become established. Weeds need to be kept under control. Once they are growing, most mixes will not require additional water except in long periods of hot, dry weather. All of our mixes should re-grow for several years, but will eventually benefit from re-seeding. In late summer, many of the components will produce seed heads that can be harvested and replanted the following spring. Step 1: Timing Try to direct sow wildflower seeds during the period two weeks before, and eight weeks after, your last average frost date. Sowing when there is some risk of minor frost may improve germination. Wildflower seeds can also be sown in the autumn, but a certain percentage of seeds to may be lost to water, birds, and animals. To make the most of the annual species, direct sow in early spring. Step 2: Starting Site Selection: If there are already no plants (including weeds) growing in the planting site, there may be a problem with the soil. Possible issues may be soil fertility, lack of drainage, or the need for soil amendments to improve texture. In such spots (eg, beneath a cedar tree), few plants will thrive, including wildflowers. Site Preparation: Remove as much existing vegetation as possible through pulling or tilling under in order to minimize competition. Loosen the soil by scraping, raking, or tilling. Wildflower blends will not usually take if planted into existing lawn because the thatch prevents their contact with soil. Seed Application: In small areas, seeds can be scattered by hand. In larger areas, you may want to employ a lawn spreader or some other mechanical means. We recommend adding 1-2 parts clean, dry sand to 1 part wildflower seeds which will help the seeds spread evenly. Do not use beach sand, as it usually contains salt. It may be wise to spread most of the seed, but to save some for filling in bald spots at a later date. Seeds must come into contact with the soil in order to germinate. Do not bury seeds more than 2-3 times their thickness. Planting rates: Aim for a planting density of 70 seeds per square foot. 90g of seeds will cover 1,000 ft². Use 4kg per acre. 500g covers about 5,500 ft². If seeding an area where site preparation and weeding are not possible, double this rate. Step 3: Growing Keep the seeded area as evenly moist as possible to help the seeds germinate and the young seedlings become established. Weeds need to be kept under control. Once they are growing, most mixes will not require additional water except in long periods of hot, dry weather. All of our mixes should re-grow for several years, but will eventually benefit from re-seeding. In late summer, many of the components will produce seed heads that can be harvested and replanted the following spring.

When it rains gravity is pulling each raindrop towards the ground so we thought we would use gravity to help us make rain cloud art.

¿Quieres contribuir a salvar de la extinción a una de las especies más hermosas del planeta? Aquí te decimos cómo puedes hacerlo.

Heliamphora Pulchella - Sonnige Sumpf-Kannenpflanze, Gelbe Schlauchpflanze, Sarracenia Flava, Trompeten-Kannenpflanze, Gelbe Trompete - Seltene fleischfressende Pflanzensamen Dieses Angebot gilt für 5 Samen der Sumpf-Kannenpflanze (Conophytum sp). Dies ist eine seltene fleischfressende Tierart. Suchen Sie nach einem Rabatt in unserem Etsy-Shop? Besuchen Sie www.wonderseeds.ca/discount um einen 10% Rabatt zu erhalten. Dies kann sogar auf alle Verkaufsartikel in unserem Etsy-Shop angewendet werden. Dieser Rabatt ist INSTANT .... kein Warten auf eine E-Mail. Das beste ist.....dieser ist für immer einlösbar, es handelt sich nicht um einen einmaligen Rabatt!!! Wir verkaufen nur frisch geerntete Samen von kleinen Züchtern, Hobbyisten und Sammlern. Die Auflistung gilt für 5 Samen Heliamphora sind hauptsächlich Mittelgebirgspflanzen. Sie bevorzugen kühle Tage um 75 / 83F und Nachtzeit fallen in der Nähe von 55-60F für den Erfolg. Die Pflanzen vertragen wärmere Temperaturen recht gut, da die Luftfeuchtigkeit sehr hoch ist. Weil sie viel Licht benötigen, suchen viele Züchter nach Im Innenbereich können Sie mit LED- und T5-Lichtern einen großen Erfolg erzielen. Feuchte, helle und gute Luftzirkulation sind der Schlüssel. Die Gattung Heliamphora umfasst etwa 25 Arten, die in den Tepui-Bergen im Hochland von Guayana in Venezuela endemisch sind. Alle Arten sind endemisch in isolierten Gebirgszügen, die als Tepuis bekannt sind. Diese Sandsteinformationen werden auch als Tisch bezeichnet Berge, und jeder ist von den Dschungeln unten isoliert. Das Wetter kann kalt und regnerisch sein, aber wenn die Sonne rauskommt, kommt die Licht ist sehr stark. Heli kommt vom griechischen Wort helios, was 'Sonne' bedeutet, daher werden sie auch Sonnenkannenpflanzen, Sumpfkannenpflanzen oder Süden genannt Amerikanische Kannenpflanzen. Sie geheimen süßen Nektar, der Beute anzieht. hauptsächlich kleine Insekten. Die Kannen sind in feiner ummantelt nach unten zeigende Haare, die Beute tiefer ins Innere leiten. Diese Haare machen ein entkommen unmöglich. Die Insekten ermüden und fallen in die Pflanzen Verdauungsflüssigkeit. Enzyme zersetzen und nehmen die Nährstoffe auf. BITTE BEACHTEN SIE, DASS SIE MIT DEM KAUF VON UNS EINVERSTANDEN ZUSTIMMEN, BESTELL-UPDATES UND SHOP-NACHRICHTEN PER E-MAIL ZU ERHALTEN.

Paint flowers like Eric Carle. Extension activity for The Tiny Seed.

April showers are more fun with these adorable spring crafts for kids.

The warmth of a sunny spring day brings out all of Mother Nature’s beauties. Celebrate spring by creating these delightful painted paper tulip gardens. Supplies Needed White drawing paper (90…

The Ocean Printables Bundle features hundreds of pages of ocean printables focused on ocean animals, the beach, and shells. Ideal for kids ages 2-8. Perfect for an ocean unit study.

Description If you want a perfect pure white, single-flowered variety, then look no further. This cheerful daisy-like bloomer is an excellent choice. Of all the annual plants you can grow in your cutting garden, few are more productive per square foot than cosmos. The more you cut, the more they bloom. Details Plant type: annual Height: 42 to 48 in Site: full sun Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days Plant spacing: 12 in Pinch: when 8 to 12 in tall Seed Sowing & Growing Notes Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Cosmos can also be direct-seeded once the weather has warmed. Harvesting/Vase Life Harvest when buds are just cracking, but haven’t fully opened. For double varieties, let open halfway before picking. Expect a vase life of 5 to 6 days.

In cooler weather, Red Metamorph's flowers are a deep burgundy, but when the weather warms, watch as splashes of yellow appear on the petals! Then when cooler weather comes back around, the blooms change back to solid burgundy. Beautiful as a garden hedge, this French marigold is stout and dense at about 2'-3' tall. French marigolds are edible, but with a very strong flavor similar to its pungent scent. Prolific bloomer attracts beneficial insects.

Hands-on gardening activities for preschoolers, perfect for springtime! Art projects, free choice, and lessons about gardens.

A collaborative blog by Pre K and Kindergarten specialists. Child growth and development, information, free printables.

Pickles, salad dressing, seafood, potatoes, and cucumbers: these are just a few things that Dill taste great on.  Good reason to grow this graceful plant: The umbel of delicate yellow-green flowers attracts beneficial insects, from pest-eating wasps to colorful butterflies. Dill requires at least 1 inch of water per week. Start seed indoors in a sunny location 2 weeks prior to warm weather. Seed can be sown directly into garden when soil is warm. Transplant outdoors in full sun when seedlings display 4-6 leaves and weather is warm. Zones 3-10 All seeds are packaged and for the current growing season. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER SEED LISTINGS

Teaching Science/Weather/Tornado through fun activities. Students will have a great time searching for the 35 hidden words.Components: - 1 Word Search in ink- 1 Word Search in color- 1 Word Search Solution in ink- 1 Word Search Solution in color "Word Search: Tornadoes" Word List:AIR, CLASSIFICATIO...

Description This delightful mix is filled with large, showy blooms that have fluted, tubular petals resembling seashells. Flowers come in a sweet pastel mix of pink, rose, white, carmine, and other unique bicolors. A fun addition to the cutting garden or flower border and one of the easiest and most productive cut flowers per square foot you can grow. Details Plant type: annual Height: 36 to 42 in Site: full sun Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days Plant spacing: 12 in Pinch: when 8 to 12 in tall Seed Sowing & Growing Notes Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Cosmos can also be direct-seeded once the weather has warmed. Harvesting/Vase Life Harvest when buds are just cracking, but haven’t fully opened. For double varieties, let open halfway before picking. Expect a vase life of 5 to 6 days.

If you love having birds in your garden all year-round, have a look at these tips for keeping them fed, safe, and happy as the snow comes down.

Note: Fall shipping for all Peony will be early-mid October.Peonies are top performers in any garden. The Sorbet Peony is a robust plant with a heavy flush of buds and blooms each and every year. Sorbet is a beautiful and lustrously colored varieties in the Peony family. The blooms are five inches tall and wide with three layers of petals in pastel colors. They are long-lasting and proliferate, yet compact making them ideal for cutting. Blooming in midseason - from late spring to early summer - plants reach just three feet tall and wide, and are well-branched, but not sprawling. Perfect for accents or borders, the Sorbet Peonies are exceptionally hardy and stand up to adverse weather admirably. Peonies are amongst the longest lived perennials, with some plants lasting for generations. The Sorbet Peony also offers you three seasons of color combination. New spring foliage is a reddish color, bright blooms appear in late spring and early summer; and in the fall, foliage turns to a lovely bronze and purple. Add this unsung beauty to your cut flower arrangements or dry for an everlasting look.

Mosaic Bird seed feeder for small song birds made from Eastern Red Cedar which is resistant to weather and insects. Easy to fill and ready to hang Accented with ceramic flowers and tiny jeweled insects. Garden art

To help you make addition fun, hands-on and engaging we added a spring flower set of play dough mats (or activity cards) to our collection! Your students will use fine motor skills to make petals for each flower and then find the total on their mat (totals up to 20). A recording sheet has been included as an option. Flower Pot Pinning Page If you are doing 'flowery' things in your classroom presently, why not do a 'pinning page' - to also strengthen fine motor skills. You can find a FREE one on my blog - just click on the image below to find it. Happy Flower Directed Drawing We have a happy flower directed drawing too! It is perfect for teaming with our free action rhyme finger play - 10 Happy Flowers and the craft from our Premium Coloring Club! Pages like this can be found in my monthly Directed Drawing packets. I am just putting the finishing touches on the May-June set and I will have the year complete. A 'cutie-patootie' set is also in the works! I hope you have had a fabulous weekend my friends. Thank you so much for stopping by!