Simply..flowery....

27/7/2019

At last the black pots are filling out even if the sweet peas are a bit slow (but deliciously scented)

Petunia Apple Blossom, lime nicotiana, white ammi majus, lobelia and bacopa and sadly I cannot remember the name of the sweet pea which is a pity as I would like to grow it again!

Tender mina lobata is making a striking contrast with geranium Rozanne in the big nut brown pot.

It is
warm and humid here with rain forecast for the whole day which makes me feel a bit lethargic. Good for the garden if not for me!

4 Comments

Linda

27/7/2019 08:38:33 am

I had a feeling it was easy to keep sweet pea seeds until next year, so I looked this up. ( You need to allow the plant to form and grow pods first)

Bring the seedpods indoors and remove the seeds from the pods. Line a flat surface, such as a countertop or cookie sheet, with newspaper and let the seeds dry for about three days. Once dry, put them in a freezer bag or Mason jar with a tight-fitting lid to keep them dry. Store them in a cool place until planting time.
Saving Seeds From Sweet Peas - How Do I Collect Sweet Pea Seeds ...

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/.../sweet-pea/collecting-sweet-pea-seeds.htm.

Worth a try?

Freda

27/7/2019 02:06:57 pm

Definitely worth a try! Thank you Linda. I can't really think why I have not tried it before as I do collect seed from some other plants.

Susan (Dorset)

29/7/2019 12:05:55 pm

I do like your painted bamboo supports, as a backdrop to your planting.

Re the humidity. I've invested in a (Trotec TTK72E) portable dehumidifier, which I just use for say, half an hour, when it's very humid and I feel lethargic.
It is making a big difference to my comfort & energy levels.
It might be worth considering, if it's often humid in your area, Freda.

Freda

29/7/2019 02:46:25 pm

Thank you for that Susan, it's really good to know it makes a real difference.

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