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The listing, Blue Rose of Sharon seeds (3) has ended.

I cannot remember for positive the exact name but I believe it is "Blue Satin" If I can get the snow cleared away to find the tag, I will come in and post the name.

I am having my computer worked on this weekend and I might not be able to log in to answer any questions unless I can use the person's computer that is going to be working on mine.

Questions & Comments

I know these are hardy to zone 5, but I'm willing to take a chance.

Nov 2nd, 2011 at 6:42:57 PM PDT by

What zone do you live in? These are hardy to zone 5 thru 9. Temps that go as far as -20 and -10 degrees.

Nov 3rd, 2011 at 6:30:54 AM PDT by

I'm in zone 4a... but I've heard you can make higher zone plants work in micro climates and with a little extra care. I've had a green thumb for a while, so I think I'm going to try it. I have a couple of spaces that would work. I've got potted tender annuals that have survived the first two frosts so far and are doing really well in these areas.

Nov 4th, 2011 at 11:10:07 AM PDT by

That's what I do. I'm a zone pusher and find where you have warmer spots on your property including next your house. After awhile, you will find spots that will take plants that are for higher zones and will make it. It really incourages the wider variety of plants to grow. It is November and I still have dragon fruit cactus, tequila agava cactus and other plants growing We have had more than a few nights with temps at 20 degrees now. I love experimenting!

Nov 4th, 2011 at 11:30:54 AM PDT by

Oh, to live in a place where I could pull off keeping dragon fruit cacti outside, or sew winter crops directly in the soil in my veggie garden (I grow lots of veggies inside during the winter, just about anything that stays small and in a 5" or smaller pot). I love Minnesota, but these years spent gardening in the short growing season up here has left me feeling like I'm in a cage.

Nov 4th, 2011 at 5:30:32 PM PDT by

I have felt that way also bbg. I live in a valley in upstate Pa almost to the New York State line where it is cold! The dragon fruit cactus or other plants do not live outside all year...this is just an experiment as I have found some warmer spots (micro climates) around the yard and by the house...it is so far that I'm able to keep some alive this far into the year is amazing and I'm studying on how long they can make it. There are some veggie seeds you can do winter sowing with. One site that might really help is www.wintersowing.org It gives you a zone to click on then shows you what seeds will survive your winters and will come up in spring. Plus they have great extras you might want to check out. :)

Nov 5th, 2011 at 5:03:39 AM PDT by

I miss spelled...it is www.wintersown.org

Nov 5th, 2011 at 5:05:03 AM PDT by

Oh thank you!

Nov 5th, 2011 at 10:59:36 AM PDT by

I went through wintersown and ended up on the gardenweb forum for winter sewing. I spent about three hours taking in all of the information, printing things out, and bookmarking things.

I also pulled out about five milk jugs from the recycle.

Nov 6th, 2011 at 7:47:44 AM PST by

Cool! GardenWeb is a really wonderful place to learn from many novice growers on so many varieties of plants and on gardening. Wintersown should have come up...not sure what I am missing in getting the info out to you. There you can receive many kinds of different seeds (a lot are for free, just pay the postage) then other seeds for a donation....it is a really good deal!

Nov 6th, 2011 at 3:16:22 PM PST by

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