Sylvia has been busy getting a jump start on work in the
Herb Garden. Here is her latest update
on this year's plans for plants she is starting from seed:
The lavender cotton (Santolina) is out of the frig and on the
heat pad
(see previous blog for more information on this plant).
The rosemary has germinated only
sparsely, but they were old seeds. Some
seeds are viable for many years while others may be good for only one
season.
Lots of purple coneflower
seedlings under the light now. Their
seed leaves are unfurling. These are the
very first embryonic leaves that emerge from the soil. Their true leaves will
follow.
The woad (Isatis tinctoria) and the pink perfume lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) were soaked
overnight to open their germination locks.
The angelica (Angelica archangelica) is in the frig for 30 days cold treatment. (photo above is angelica)
Other seeds started are marjoram,
germander, arnica, and anise hyssop.
There will be lots of new plants
for the garden, some in the dye plant row, others in the traditional medicinal
and culinary areas. I hope that there will be lots of visitors to the garden
this year.
Volunteers would be nice too! When the time comes, we would love to have help planting the seedlings. And there is always a need for careful cleanup of dead materials. If you'd like to volunteer to help in the Herb Garden, download the volunteer form or contact our current volunteer coordinator at campbelle@woldumar.org.
Content provided with permission by Sylvia Colles. Questions for
Sylvia (about the garden) may be relayed by contacting director@woldumar.org; emails can be readily forwarded to her.
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