Here at LCGC we believe that until a plant is ready to be planted we won’t sell it! That has been the case with impatients and veggies this year.
Since our weather has changed over the years it seems to stay hotter longer in the fall than previous years. It’s because of that reason we should wait until a more permanent weather change is imminent before selling cooler weathered flowers, plants, and veggies.
Almost 20 years ago Black Olive East and Living Color Garden Center began the price wars on 4.5″ impatients at .59 cents each. Before you knew it we started a campaign that even the big box boys (home depot) jumped on it!
Currently in the big box operations you can find almost anything on the shelves and ready for your home…..but before you go buying crazy you should know that even though some items are for sell it doesn’t necessarily mean they will thrive right now.
If you have doubt about the survival of your seasonal flowers, herbs or veggies just buy a few of them and test them first before making a big investment in plants that may fail the fall.
Again I stress the design of potted gardens for many of your herbs and seasonal flowers. It gives you patio garden a homey look and cozy welcome to your guest.
When planting your impatients this years here’s a DiG iT TiP to give you great success!
DiG iT TiP: when planting your impatients only plant ¾ of the root ball in the ground. This will ensure the plant does not rot and dissolve as you may have seen happen before.
I always add a ½ scoop of Osmocote time release to each plant at the root ball. It makes all the difference in the size, the flowering, and the longevity of the plant.
Good Luck and Get Dirty Gardening,
KC_
That right folks!! Herb and Veggie gardening season is quickly arriving! I would say that my best experience was to wait until about the 3rd week of October to get the best performance and the most productive crop from my edible garden!
Yes there are some garden centers that are currently selling and promoting herbs and veggies and that’s ok. It’s just that the cooler it gets the better performance and less care your crop will need.
DiG iT TiP # 1. Potted gardens are definitely the way to go! Refer back to my potted garden post that povides DIY step by step instructions.
DiG iT TiP #2. Plant Marigolds in pots near it to add color as well helps control insects naturally. STAY ORGANIC!
DiG iT TiP #3. Place your containers in the East facing sun for the warmer/longer days and the West facing sun in the cooler/shorter days.
DiG iT TiP #4 . Stay away from terracotta and any porous pottery, this will help keep moisture in at the root system longer and not heat up so hot while sitting in the sun.
Get the kids and the whole family involved on home grown herbs and veggies. Do you research, invest in books, and enjoy your crop!
Herb and Veggie gardening is a hobby that gives back physically and emotionally. It provides me with a sense self confidence and pride to know that something I’ve planted and nurtured can nourish me. The more care I give my crop, the more my crop gives me back! Everything should be so easy!
DiG iT TiP #5. Shop at Living Color Garden Center for the BEST selection in herb and veggies this year! We promise to search the market for your unique needs! If you have any suggestions of items you would like to see us carry this year hit me back on this blog!
GeT DiRtY GaRdeNinG !!!!
KC-