Let's Make My Seed Starting Calendar : Flower Hill Farm

Hi Flower Friends! It's Nicole from Flower Hill Farm- let's talk about how I plan when to start my seeds. Cool flowers work a little differently in colder zones-- I will tell you what I do!
2021 Printable Week Calendar : www.wheniscale...
Google Document: Week by Week Fill In Chart: docs.google.co...
Directions for Google Document: Make a copy of the document and you can fill it in for yourself! You can also download it and print it out to use if you prefer to hand write.
Google Spreadsheet: docs.google.co...
Directions for spreadsheet: Make a copy of the spreadsheet and fill in your details!
Join this channel to get access to perks:
/ @flowerhillfarm
Find my merchandise here at flowerhillfarmny.com
Send a gift to Flower Hill Farm:
www.amazon.com...
#cutflowers #sunflowers #gladiolus #flowerfarm #farmerflorist #flowerhillfarm #dahlia
The Rusted Garden Grow Light Video : • Purchasing LED or Fluo...
My Grow Lights: www.lowes.com/...
My shelves: www.lowes.com/...
Amazon Affiliate Links to products I use:
Mr. Mister amzn.to/3ihsCT0
Mantis Tiller: amzn.to/2Y45kqP
Germination Heat XL Mats: amzn.to/311G2f3
Ponytail Sun Hat: amzn.to/3gI3DGS
Dickie's Belt: amzn.to/2ChFybe
Neptune's Fish Emulsion Fertilizer: amzn.to/3a3lsOk
Cover for Water Tank : amzn.to/2XAsvZS
Hortanova Flower Netting: amzn.to/2X6s2hJ
Ultrasonic Animal Repellent: amzn.to/332QPaj
Cool Flowers: amzn.to/2OU63pQ
Fiskars Clippers: amzn.to/2BBjZlA
Fiskars Pruners: amzn.to/3g2T1lz
Cafeteria Trays: amzn.to/3g3dgQl
Chapin Sprayer: amzn.to/30ECcXE
Captain Jack’s Dead Bug: amzn.to/39v75SN
Organza Bags for Dahlias: amzn.to/32JbLCR
Vegetables Love Flowers: amzn.to/2ZUSay5
Soil Blocking Kit: www.thegardene...
Calendar image from freepngimg.com/
Hi Flower Friends! It's Nicole from Flower Hill Farm- today
Join this channel to get access to perks:
/ @flowerhillfarm
Find my merchandise here at flowerhillfarmny.com
Send a gift to Flower Hill Farm:
www.amazon.com...
#cutflowers #sunflowers #gladiolus #flowerfarm #farmerflorist #flowerhillfarm #dahlia
The Rusted Garden Grow Light Video : • Purchasing LED or Fluo...
My Grow Lights: www.lowes.com/...
My shelves: www.lowes.com/...
Amazon Affiliate Links to products I use:
Mr. Mister amzn.to/3ihsCT0
Mantis Tiller: amzn.to/2Y45kqP
Germination Heat XL Mats: amzn.to/311G2f3
Ponytail Sun Hat: amzn.to/3gI3DGS
Dickie's Belt: amzn.to/2ChFybe
Neptune's Fish Emulsion Fertilizer: amzn.to/3a3lsOk
Cover for Water Tank : amzn.to/2XAsvZS
Hortanova Flower Netting: amzn.to/2X6s2hJ
Ultrasonic Animal Repellent: amzn.to/332QPaj
Cool Flowers: amzn.to/2OU63pQ
Fiskars Clippers: amzn.to/2BBjZlA
Fiskars Pruners: amzn.to/3g2T1lz
Cafeteria Trays: amzn.to/3g3dgQl
Chapin Sprayer: amzn.to/30ECcXE
Captain Jack’s Dead Bug: amzn.to/39v75SN
Organza Bags for Dahlias: amzn.to/32JbLCR
Vegetables Love Flowers: amzn.to/2ZUSay5
Soil Blocking Kit: www.thegardene...

[@janicemonts293]

This was the first live video of you I had seen 3 years ago. I am still here following you along. You are awesome I have used your spreadsheet every year. Love love love your content. Oh and excited I got your 2024 calendar ( I am in Alberta Canada). Keep doing what your doing!

[@captcyn]

I use a Rite ‘n the Rain notebook for my garden journal because like you I take take it outside with me. If it gets wet, no problem!

[@hoofprintfarmri]

OMG you are an OCD persons dream! Thank you a thousand times over! I am a teacher and embrace your spreadsheets!!! Your heart is so genuine, thank you! I even added you in my prayers tonight :)

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Happy to help!

[@helenachase5627]

You are receiving many compliments for good reason. You are so intelligent , focused , passionate and fearless. Plus extraverted what a combination.

[@tracymarsh9142]

Yay! Cow pots! They make those near me. They’re great, and so are the people 😊😊

[@michelleguelfi3460]

Thank you SO much!!! I have had mental overload on trying to figure out a system to keep track of everything and then, BAM, a flower goddess was sent to me to make it all simple and make sense!!! Thank you for the tools my Flower Goddess!!!! Oh, it was the first time my husband had heard you, he was making dinner and you were cracking him up!! I said, I told you she was funny!!!!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Ha! I am glad you found the tools helpful! Too funny~

[@Bandaid17]

Thanks for clearing up the date thing. I get so many calendars in the mail that I dedicate one just to start dates but I count my weeks (and days) opposite of yours LOL. FreshCutKY did a vid about her favorite seed companies also. Botanical Interest is one that I like. LMZ rocks. I keep reading /rereading her books and learn something new each time. Thank you for your sharing all your knowledge. There is always something to learn from an experienced gardener/farmer. Here's to a successful 2021 (on so many levels)!!

[@FieldFarmForest]

I'm so sad missed your live. Thank you for all of your information. I'm a stay at home mom now, with a special needs child. I'm already planning on a full garden of greens for green clean food and I've always sold the odd handful of flowers at the Farmers Market and it occurred to me I need to plant some cut flowers intentionally. You have inspired me. I'm going to stick to about 6-8 flowers with a plan for some perennials. I started with the top 10 video from "You can't eat the grass", that's how I found you. I have been a Johnny's Seed customer for 25 years so I feel ahead of the game a bit. I am a big Bluestone Perennial girl too. I have a feeling you are going to see me a bit. I live in the UP of Michigan and "they" say I am zone 5 but I used to live 550 miles south and that IS zone 5 so I do everything as a zone 4b. (we got 3 feet of snow in April last year). I just ordered Lisa's Cool Flowers while I was sitting here! Thank you again! -Kirsten Edited to say: I always plant baptesia outside in the fall.

[@hollyk4690]

I like the idea of numbering the weeks of the year, identifying your last frost date, taking a look at your seeds and counting backwards for early sowing. It’s something I can wrap my brain around. I’m really enjoying your content, keep it coming!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thanks so much Holly!

[@bloominginct6109]

Just finished creating my seed chart! 70 varieties so far 😳😳 (oops!). 🌸💕🌸 THANK YOU so much for sharing your organization plan, as I am completely incapable of creating a spreadsheet on my own 🙄🙄 Now, I just need get a magnifying lens so I can read the print version. 😉🤣 🤓Seriously, you are so kind to invest so much time and energy to help us all! Thank you again!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

You are so welcome!

[@Who_Else]

I'm just watching this now. I'm a little bummed that the link isn't your updated 200 list. Lol. Thank you for all the help though!

[@rebeccah8912]

NICOLE you are an ANGEL!!!!! I appreciate his soooooooooooo much! This is going to help me a lot! I'm in the same zone as you but in SD/MN I dream to have what you have...(well maybe not as big) I am so thankful for your knowledge and am excited to keep going. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

[@katherinebanks457]

I absolutely am thrilled that I found your channel! You are my people!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

YES! Hi Katherine. We need to stick together! LOL

[@jeanninemorgan3526]

I have never seen negative comments from the Garden Answer crew. They are kind and generous.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

🥰💐 yay

[@FlowerHillFarm]

I expected this much- great community 💐

[@brankenflowery8416]

Thank you again, your helping me a lot I have three kids and I have to study at night. I creating my entire business plan now and will build out my farm starting this fall in southern Missouri zone 6B. We can over winter out dahlia and glads with a thick layer of mulch..

[@barbarafegley1279]

Thank you for clearing up the date thing. I wondered about that too because flowers started inside need to be hardened off outside too. Loved your video thanks for the podcast recommendations.

[@Kelli.Hicks.5]

This was such a fun chit-chat. I'm bummed I missed it live. Hopefully I'll be able to catch the next one.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

I’m hoping to do one every Wednesday!

[@jeanninemorgan3526]

Loved spending this time “with” you. Printed out your materials while I watched. Will be putting them in my garden binder. Thank you 😊

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Awesome! Thank you 💐🌻

[@jeanninemorgan3526]

@@FlowerHillFarm weird Dr. Who moment as through the magic of video and time you respond as I watch you 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FlowerHillFarm]

😂

[@sharonloves]

Am I too late to say thank you for explaining the cool flower sowing. Lol thanks so much😘

[@tibmartiekenitzer7843]

Yeah the Johnny's catalogue is so nice! So helpful♡

[@FlowerHillFarm]

I think so too!

[@marieberg9694]

had to watch later than live, just wanted to tell you that I love watching your channel and so glad I found you!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thank you Marie

[@sharongeorge4096]

Nicole...THANK YOU SO MUCH for the recommendation of Get Growing Girl... I work as an Insta cart shopper in the off-season and so I’m always looking for something else to listen to on the radio. I absolutely love these girls! I can’t wait to hear your interview with them!💗💗💗

[@lauraleblanc647]

The spreadsheet is very helpful- I like the "week" instead of "before frost date" switch-up; I've never looked at it that way before and it'll definitely be simpler to think in those terms once I get the hang of it.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sharongeorge4096]

This is GREAT! I wasn’t understanding the “week” thing at first (I mark my calendar backwards) but this will be much easier!! Thanks so much!! Now to get the tiller out so I can direct sow!!

[@JosExotics]

hee hee, I have 120 different seed packs to start for my flower garden this year LOL

[@bethhubbs9937]

Yeah, "Control+F' is the best. I use it all the time. I also love the Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, etc.

[@jacieherbison22]

Raven's Edge Thanks for these sheets. I was just thinking I needed to get organized, even though we have just been covered in snow on central Vancouver Island, BC! Your advice about the calendar weeks is great. I am a wannbe zone 8 as all the charts say I should be, but micro climates make me more a zone 7. Way more seeds to start this year. I just can't seem to resist the seed racks and catalogues. Now to get everything entered and then....

[@patriciacole8773]

This amount of organization is challenging.

[@brandi4111]

Thank you for the Live!! You are the best! Another great podcast is Porch and Prairie, you can find it under the blog tab on their website. They are a husband and wife flower farmer/florist business. The podcast is focused on the business, gross margin, and profitability aspect of it. Start with # 1, soooo good. I completely have a different mindset when it comes to pricing stems after adding in the "labor". These flowers don't grow on their own!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thanks! I’ll check them out

[@jin8339]

@ Dorothy Hunt ❤️❤️❤️ Great job in making that personalized diary. You go girl !! 🎉❤️🌹🌸🌺 Very, very thoughtful and very beautiful !

[@FlowerHillFarm]

It was so thoughful. I adore it.

[@LifeatSycamoreRidge]

Just getting around to watching this and already appreciate it so much!

[@katrienvh4289]

Nicole, I think you mean Georgie from Common Farm Flowers? She's also on youtube, really like her content and she does online workshops.

[@helenachase5627]

Now I realise why my stocks are the only seedlings doing well in my porch during some freakish weather. Zone 3 b . We still have snow last week of May.

[@cherylwhitesell2522]

Hi. I believe according to Swan Island Dahlias, do not use high nitrogen fertilizer. Use bone meal or low nitrogen #. We have been growing them no for years. Works for us. Like your videos.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thanks for sharing!

[@rosemarydunn3037]

You are amazing 🤩 I wish I could be more like you 🤗 you make people so happy 😁

[@patriciacole8773]

We all have different talents. And character types😊🌸❣️

[@tiffanytaylor3]

Thank you so much for this! You have no idea what a life saver this is. I just got all my seed orders (which is way bigger than ever and have had them all layedout trying to group them together...ugh ..not exactly working..lol 😱🤯🤪 you are my oh so loved flower leader friend... leading the flower friends fearlessly through the seed sowing season. 🤗

[@rocketcityplannergirl]

Watching on the replay. Just ordered seeds from Botanical Interests and they shipped in 2 days. First seed order to arrive.

[@rocketcityplannergirl]

Also...so glad I purchased one of Dr A’s books before he sold out! He wrote me an email and he’s autographing the book. He’s so awesome!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Awesome!

[@jenniewilliams1668]

Baby, this is Super Scientific!!! Wow. So useful. I feel like I attached my roller skates to a train! Also - great point about the first year work paying off for the calendar - every year is like a revelation anyway in the garden. (I didn't get any Stock because I figured if you hadn't raised it yet, I'll try it LATER). Yeah, Let's Grow Girls is funny and I'll love hearing you on that show. They do wrongly pout about their British weather but they have a hint of self awareness... I am basking in your sunlight. Thanks so much for everything that you do. Warmest regards Jennie of Oneonta

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Buckle up- Jennie! 💐💕

[@stephaniecampbell3015]

Great video! Very helpful - I garden for pollinators and I am always looking for new flowers to grow.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

So nice of you- it's hard to choose which ones to grow because they are all so great!

[@sandiesorchids9387]

Hi Nicole

[@margaretmininger9406]

Ooooooooo, BAPTISIA!!!!!! I love baptisia! Would love more info on growing them!

[@brookekangas4496]

Thank you for cool flower debate I was one of the confused one

[@ThatHulyerKid]

Just caught up on this while I did jobs in the garden, thank you so much for the shout out!! I can’t wait for your episode to go live I think people with love it!! (Sarah AKA half of the Let’s Grow Girls team!)

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Oooooo love your pic Sarah! Gorgeous. I feel like I might have been a little shy with you guys! I hope it came out ok 👌 💐

[@ThatHulyerKid]

Flower Hill Farm it’s from my long gone beauty queen days 😂😂 I’ll have to make a flower channel!! Oh no I’m sure it will be great, but would be amazing to have you back at some point!

[@janiefunk5144]

Thanks so much for sharing your online resources!

[@StnMxFabio]

Gracias for sharing!!! It was really helpful 🤗

[@SoilandMargaritas]

This was SO great! So fun chat!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

I had so much fun! Thanks for joining

[@meaganwarren8068]

Thanks for the clarification on plant out dates. I was sure that what it meant buuuuut double guessed myself at times!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

So many times I’ve double guessed! I was so afraid to put them out early but it’s what will make them thrive!

[@brendawhiteside5040]

I enjoy your ideas

[@nancyweaver1157]

Love these videos! So much information!😄

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thank you!

[@pickinanddiggin9128]

Thank you so much for sharing this info!

[@mrsc2983]

Hi...debz here from australia

[@rhondapelletier2141]

Watching this a month late, but STILL made me SMILE.............”” peewee Herman”” 😅🤣😃.........WITH a British accent......Omg!!! 🤪

[@marybois-byrne6729]

Waterville's post office is large by Maine standards, but not gigantic!

[@atefbasha1809]

About the first deaseis to important some Ornamental and Aromatic plants!!!

[@judiauerbach1511]

We love watching your channel. My husband and I watch you when we eat lunch. You make us smile and laugh and you teach us at the same time. Keep it coming! Thank you for sharing your spreadsheet process. Would you consider sharing your full spreadsheet with us. i have bought so many seeds on your recommendation so the info would be mostly the same. I know you have spent a lot of time filling in all the info from the seeds packets already. Why reinvent the wheel if the work is already done. Just wondering.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Hi Judi! I'm not so sure I would be willing to share my complete list. It is a ton of work and part of the process! I think it makes me appreciate things more when they aren't just handed over to me-- does that makes sense? Anyway-- some things I will keep to myself!

[@judiauerbach1511]

You are so right it is a lot of work! But you can’t blame a girl for trying. LOL. I already have a data base of my seeds which is based on weeks before or after frost. I like how you organized yours by weeks in the year.....genius. I will have to see if I can convert minedto the weeks in the year method. Love your channel and watch faithfully. ❤️😍

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thank you Judi! And I don’t blame you for trying 😄😉💐

[@stephaniewarren9285]

I live 20 mins from Johnny’s and mine isn’t even here yet lol! Waterville post office is not small!

[@stephaniewarren9285]

Also they are looking for seed packers on their job opportunities! I got my order in two packages. One had two packs of seeds I’m assuming from the local store and there were zero seeds in the envelope 🤣 my other order has not arrived yet!

[@canadiangirl5159]

I'm zone 3b in central Alberta and my last frost date is May 24. My sweat peas had started wonderfully from seeds last year, but after I had planted them outside, they stagnated and stayed like that the rest of the summer. No growth and no blooms.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

That's a bummer!

[@louann7268]

I went to the johnnys seed website to order their catalog and they are not excepting any seed orders from home gardeners. Only commercial growers.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

I saw that. Sorry!

[@louann7268]

@@FlowerHillFarm no problem

[@jagvipers777]

Hi Nicole! I know this video is a year or more old, but I'm just watching it. I've watched it a couple times! I am the same zone as you. I'm trying to wrap my head around this cool flowers thing. (I am on a wait list for Lisa's Cool Flowers book as it is out of stock). When I look at Johnny's website, I was following along with your example of snapdragons. You said start seeds 4-6 weeks before week 12 because you can start planting outside 4 weeks before the last frost date (week 16). When I look at the cool flowers chart on Johnny's website, it says snapdragons are winter hardy zone 5, so that diagram shows you can start 6-8 weeks before last frost date. I'm confused. Does the book go into more detail? I'm thinking of getting it on kindle until I can get the hard copy.

[@crysland1868]

Thank you so much the info is much appreciated!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

You are so welcome!

[@kellyrolfe4363]

ACE HARDWARE sells Pro-Mix here in New Hampshire

[@jin8339]

I went last week to Tractor Supply but they are waiting for more shipments. Good to know now I prefer buying in store. Thanks !!

[@aprilwilliams6418]

What a great video! I am going to get a lot of use from this THANKS... Sad i missed the first hr as I was on the old one waiting like a loser lol I can't get used to the time difference.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Ugh! We tried to let everyone know - it was an odd glitch that wouldn’t let me go live on that link. Hopefully you could catch the replay!

[@aprilwilliams6418]

@@FlowerHillFarm don't you worry!!! It was all me, I should have been smarter LOL

[@SikkimeseGardener]

Hello from Sikkim! Could you please answer some queries I have. I live in the eastern Himalayan region and don't really have or know about last frost dates. I don't get snow but it gets cold upto say 2-3 Celsius in the winters which is right now. I want to try lisianthus, platycodon, acquilegia seeds and want to know if I have to start them indoors and when to start them. Temp will start to warm up by Feb end and summers are max 26-28 C. Help! And thanks for the great videos, I am learning a lot.

[@amysheeran8985]

Hey Flower Friends, this year has been crazy and as a Special Education Teacher the roller coaster ride of zoom has my brain fried! I need your help!!! I want to make Mother's day gifts for the kid's mother's whom have been so supportive during all this. I'm going to have the kids decorate flower pots, (dollar store find). Now what seeds can I start that will bloom come May 9th or sometime in May. Thank you so much in advance!! **I do have grow lights**

[@rhondapelletier2141]

What a wonderful idea❤️I was sp Ed aide in classroom for over 30 years❤️...............gerber daisies or snapdragon...OR give each child a daffodils bulb or.Hycinthia bulb, goes soo fast, but the bulbs need to be put into the refrigerator for at least a week or two before hand.....good luck!

[@terisutton2906]

So, when you talk about Steve cracked me up. It sounds like you are talking about yourself (Steve) in third person.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

😂 we are basically one person. 😂💐👩🏻‍🌾🌻

[@InTheGardenWithClaudia]

Dang it I missed your live today, but I'm happy you posted it. Okay on the real though, why the heck are all of our seeds stuck in the same place?! 😂 Also, were are such savages, there's literally no Eucalyptus anywhere. 🤣 I am like bargaining with a friend who has some seeds of it. I should be happy though because all of my eucalyptus from last year are still growing strong since we've had such a mild winter here in Oregon. 😍 AND OMG that gift!?!?! Are you kidding me!!! That is the CUTEST gift ever!!!!!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

It really was the best gift! 💐

[@bloomandco.designworks3869]

@ Coast to Coast Home and Garden I had a really hard time finding Eucalyptus also, but found some at David’s Garden Seeds and they germinated for me in 5 days! They shipped super quick, too! I highly recommend them & happy growing to you! 🌱

[@sandysaleh3339]

Question - 1) poppies - anyone cold Moist stratify poppy seeds? 2) Do people use pea inoculant?

[@katiemccarthy3920]

I thought of a question after your live session, which was great, thank you!... What do succession plant and when? Could that be an added column on your spreadsheet? Thanks!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Hi Katie! It’s on there already- but sort of hidden. In the weeks column, if there is more than one week those are my successions. You can add any column you like if you copy the spreadsheet and type away!

[@katiemccarthy3920]

@@FlowerHillFarm So cool! Thank you for sharing all your tricks, tips and resources!

[@92584wa]

Thanks , Great tool

[@katiescalamities9002]

Seriously girl, you and I are flower 🌼 soul sisters! Can't stop, won't stop bahaha

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Woohoo! 💐

[@rhondapelletier2141]

Lmao......Waterville , Maine...... land of the lost, LOL (my dad was born there).....I’m in Connecticut, lol

[@edwardirlpowell4780]

Hi! Love your channel. Your vibrant blue eyes make all of your bouquets pop. Please tell me the name and variety of the gladiolus you have been planting, and where you purchased them. I can’t seem to find the beautiful colors you have been showing.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thank you! I purchased a mix from Nagels

[@edwardirlpowell4780]

Have you been using the “commercial mix, or the pastel mix? I can’t tell on their website which you use. Thanks for your fast response! Best of luck to you and your beautiful farm!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Commercial. I did order the pastel for this season though!

[@AKgirl95]

Do we cold stratify all seeds? Only one seed packet recommended it.

[@MrsRoper2015]

Seedsavers.org has some bulk seeds. They are great!

[@PapercraftingAdventures]

Hi again! :) So... I was on the live chat and I thought this was straight in my mind but it's not. lol! So... if I want to start sweet peas, for example, and they take about 75-85 days, and can be planted out as seeds 5 or 6 weeks before last frost, and take "12-28 days" to germinate (!!), do I add on the germination time to the 75-85 days? Or is that 75-85 days including the germination? I'm in zone 6b and wondering if I should start them now or wait. Once I'm clear on this, I think I'll be good to go on the whole when to start seeds thing. Thank you so much!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Nope. 75-85 or whatever days to bloom includes germination

[@KaylaNeece]

Do you have a list of recommended nurseries to order from?

[@chrifel7127]

if you put the whole seed packet into the fridge what happens to the seeds you‘re not sowing? can i do the stratification process over and over again without hurting the seeds? or is it just a „once and done-project“?

[@FlowerHillFarm]

I left my sweet peas in the fridge all year. I think they are fine

[@chrifel7127]

@@FlowerHillFarm thanks for the info! maybe i should try to start with the least expensive seeds.......just in case it goes south 😬

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Good plan!

[@cynthiaparrish3738]

Hi Nicole, I have a question about Bells of Ireland. I bought seeds from Johnny's and Floret and they both list to plant 10-12" apart or 12" apart and I see on your chart that you grow them 6". I would love to be able to sow them that close. Have you grown them this close successfully? Thank you for all the information you are so willing to share. I binge watched all your videos when I found you. Can't wait for all the beautiful blooms! #Moonshadowflowerfarm

[@FlowerHillFarm]

I don’t plant anything that far apart. Johnny’s spacing isn’t typically for farming. I know one farmer who spaces everything 4 inches and does great!

[@cynthiaparrish3738]

Oh! That is so great!!! That means I can grow more!!! Same for Amaranth?

[@FlowerHillFarm]

The amaranth is probably the farthest spacing - mine got huge this past year with extra room (some seedlings died) so I’m probably going to try a 9 inch spacing for those this year

[@cynthiaparrish3738]

Then I’m going to give that a go. I have way more seeds than I have space to grow so it’s exciting to know I can grow more than I was expecting to be able to. It does get very humid here in Georgia so that is a bit of a concern but I won’t know if I don’t try. Wish me luck!!! Thanks!!! It’s so cool to be able to get one on one advice and answers from such an amazing grower. I really appreciate it.

[@annedwards358]

which varieties of flowers do you save seeds from?

[@gardeningjunkie2267]

If you're starting seeds indoors, how are they hardening off for cool flowers? I understand how this would work for fall planting but not late winter planting. Can very young plants handle the cold coming from the warm indoors? I'm just curious as to how this would work as I only do winter sowing currently (plants are never started indoors) but would do indoors if they don't need hardening off.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

There is a week before I plant out that they are hardened off. I use my porch and a greenhouse

[@minimeguju6868]

Hello smiley flower, did you share you spreadsheet in any shot? Did I miss it? If not, it would be good to see how you organize spreadsheets

[@FlowerHillFarm]

It’s in the description!

[@minimeguju6868]

@@FlowerHillFarm I’m blind, thx

[@blakesblooms]

I'm so mad I missed this

[@FlowerHillFarm]

So sorry! I'll be doing more soon.

[@taniabudge5418]

When you plant your snapdragons outside in April, what do you do if we get snow that covers them? I live in Oswego county and there are many times we get snow like you do.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

They can handle the snow usually without any issues.

[@xixiincanada3057]

I missed the live🥲🥲🥲 Where could I find the spreadsheet 😭😭😭

[@FlowerHillFarm]

It’s in the description!

[@urbangardeningandchickenke1018]

Great

[@claytoncurry4374]

Where do you get your dahlia tubers? Do you ever get any on long field garden? I see Home Depot, lows, Walmart and ocean state job lot carry their tubers to sell but idk if they are in good conditions. I really wanna try growing dahlias this year I just don’t know where to get good ones. Thanks

[@claytoncurry4374]

Actually the brand is from van zyverden idk if they’re good or not with reviews lol

[@debrahockenberry5440]

What zone are you in? Just wondering so I can adjust the weeks to plant. Thanks for doing this for all of us flower lovers. BTW I am in zone 6B up near Lake Ontario in western NY.

[@debrahockenberry5440]

Watching now and got my answer. Thanks!!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Best of luck Debra!

[@debrahockenberry5440]

@@FlowerHillFarm Thanks Nicole. :)

[@sherylgardiner7]

I missed it..shoot what are the names of the podcast and clubhouse.. so when is a good time to turn the plants lights off..

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Clubhouse is Flower Farmers I think. Podcast is Let’s Grow Girls. My lights are on 6am-10pm

[@ericameadows5423]

Hi. How do I access the Google sheet?

[@gardengatesopen]

❤

[@heatherbright7214]

I have never grown eucalyptus before, are they hardy or do you have to replant them each year? I live in zone 6a or b.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

They are not usually hardy in your zone. Some have successfully overwintered it with mulch and a shelter.

[@nancyverburg315]

can't beat GEO prices though

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Fact! 💐

[@almostanurse297]

It's a 100$ minimum for free shipping, otherwise there isn't a minimum =)

[@urbangardeningandchickenke1018]

I will request you to announce live streaming next time I wish I could have joined live

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Good morning! I'm so sorry you missed it! It was announced and scheduled a few days ahead of time. If you click the "notification bell" you should have been notified- I will be doing another one soon!

[@urbangardeningandchickenke1018]

@@FlowerHillFarmThank you very much, good evening from Pakistan here. I have just subscribed your channel, hope from now onwards will not miss your stuff

[@elaineelmore9522]

Did you use Fort Vee as ‘compost’ in Lisa’s recipe? Or just use straight Fort Vee???

[@FlowerHillFarm]

I used straight Fort Vee last year. I am not using it this year. It was great but very expensive

[@tambradugger5270]

What web do u go to reserach a list of flowers that need cold stratification? Iam only finding list with a few listed

[@FlowerHillFarm]

I googled each seed individually and did research to make my list!

[@tambradugger5270]

@@FlowerHillFarm thanks lady ❤🌻

[@heatherbright7214]

Wait, Sunflowers Steve has videos!!!, where?

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Just the ones on my channel! He does not have any other ones.

[@savannahbaltrusch9481]

Hi, I saw that you have used Fort vee soil like lots of other people and you all rave about it!! I was wondering if you used the Jonny 512 mixture, it’s 8$ cheaper! First time soil blocking and very excited to try!!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

I have not used Johnny’s but I agree Fort Vee is pricey! I’m currently using Lambert. I’m sure Johnny’s stuff is great! Try it out!

[@savannahbaltrusch9481]

@@FlowerHillFarm thank you!! Happy Gardening!!!

[@eileenmcnutt9159]

who is Geo?

[@traviesabeads]

Anybody else gardening in zone 8b???I am in central TX and I am trying for first time Lisianthus and dahlias 😬 😬😬any advice would be greatly appreciated 🌺🌺🌺

[@elisabethsay4543]

I’m on the line of 7 & 8. I’ve never grown lissies but dahlias are very rewarding! Good supports are your friends and definitely pinch them. The stems are sometimes hollow so pay extra attention to the forecast so you avoid cutting before a rain storm. They are thirsty and hungry. I did organic granular at planting and a light bi-weekly feed with an organic water soluble fertilizer. It’s humid here so I space mine out at 18 inches. I hope this helps you. Good luck!!! 🤗

[@bloomandco.designworks3869]

I’m in zone 8b in Southern Oregon. I’m trying Lissies for the first time this year (in soil blocks). I started them last week and am keeping my fingers crossed! And Dahlias do great here! The Dahlias I started from seed last year actually did better than the tubers I planted. Depending on your variety, I’d go with 6-10” spacing & DEFINITELY pinch for more blooms. I had bigger, more vigorous plants that were in full sun compared to the ones that had part shade. Happy growing! 🌱