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Mon jardin 2009
Sheriff Roland:
the Dbl Blm Colombine are beginning to blossom. One variety (the one I like calling 'albino') caught the attention of a visiting lady yesterday. Unfortunately, it's growing in a crack in the pavement so there's no way I can pot it up.
The pictures didn't turn out for that one, but the pink ones came out just fine ...
injest:
oh my god...he even has flowers growing in the CRACKS of the pavement!!
Zander:
Yes Aquilegia / Columbine like to grow in gravelly soil, indeed the best way to get the seed to germinate is first rub it gentle between two sheets of fine sandpaper. This creates little grooves in the casing making it it easier for it to absorb water and germinate. This is why you often find it in cracks, it's the rubbing of the seed case - taught to me by my grandfather xx years ago.
injest:
--- Quote from: Zander on May 23, 2009, 07:35:11 am ---Yes Aquilegia / Columbine like to grow in gravelly soil, indeed the best way to get the seed to germinate is first rub it gentle between two sheets of fine sandpaper. This creates little grooves in the casing making it it easier for it to absorb water and germinate. This is why you often find it in cracks, it's the rubbing of the seed case - taught to me by my grandfather xx years ago.
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do you have a garden, Zander? Sounds like you know your stuff!
Zander:
Oh yes I have a small garden but never enough time (never enough!) you know how it is. I also hate the hard work involved ;D but I love the results.
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