u/lefteardud
r/longisland r/dogs r/Hosta r/Cutflowers r/gardening r/NativePlantGardening r/FloralDesign r/dahlias r/HomeImprovement r/gaytravel r/NoStupidQuestions
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What do you plant that lasts into September/October? (7b)
This was the first year I’ve grown flowers in the garden with the intention of harvesting them. I grew cosmos, gomphrena, snapdragons, zinnias and dahlias.
The problem I’m having is that my dahlias are really getting going now in mid-September, and for the sake of arranging the other pickings are slim (save for gomphrena).
Are there any suggestions for flowers that will fill their roles in late summer and fall?
u/lefteardud — 25 days ago
▲ 219 r/Cutflowers
Giant marigolds are *delivering* lately.
We’re far enough into the season where the stems are thick enough that the weight of the flowers don’t cause the stems to buckle and bend. I wasn’t going to plant these next year, but this might change my mind. I’ve also been struggling to find a use for this vase. I think I figured it out!
u/lefteardud — 1 month ago
Used some of my fennel in a cut flower arrangement 3 days ago and today I see that I accidentally brought a small friend inside. Best way to proceed?
The piece of plant they’re attached to is detached and will die. Do I place this piece back in the garden with hopes it’ll relocate itself?
EDIT: Small friend is tucked away nicely among branches of same plant. Lesson learned- no more fennel for cut flowers. Cross your fingers there are no hungry birds in vicinity.
u/lefteardud — 2 months ago
▲ 264 r/Cutflowers
Today I didn’t follow some of the arranging “rules” I’ve been following all summer. Happy with the product!
u/lefteardud — 2 months ago
▲ 2 r/gardening
About the shrub toward the corner.
My head says to get rid of it (a lot of upkeep, a lot of real estate, mosquito home).
My heart feels a little guilty.
Thinking about replacing it with a native female winter berry (ilex verticillata) with a male nearby.
I’d love some food for thought, or some thumbs up/thumbs down-ing on that plan.
u/lefteardud — 2 months ago
▲ 182 r/dahlias
Probably not the first “first one ever!” post this season. Also probably not the last. But, as a newbie, damn, does it feel good.
u/lefteardud — 2 months ago
▲ 124 r/Cutflowers
First year. I honestly… can’t believe this. In an AMAZING way. (But also, if anyone has a beginners resource on arranging, please send my way!)
u/lefteardud — 3 months ago
Culver’s root and solidago reaching out to each other. (Also, that shade of yellow in real life is… stunning actually)
u/lefteardud — 3 months ago
▲ 152 r/Cutflowers
Been basking in this subreddit. Tis the season! Here’s some haul from this morning.
u/lefteardud — 3 months ago
▲ 24 r/NoStupidQuestions
How did Germany wind up with so many distinct names across different languages?
Between Deutschland, Germany, and Alemania… how did this happen?
In comparison, it’s all “Canada,” or “Kanada” for that country.
u/lefteardud — 4 months ago
▲ 15 r/Cutflowers
Posted something similar last week. Round 2: playing with height, foliage, and vase size. Looking for a tall “statement” flower (maybe an orange or a white) that I can grow next year. Would love suggestions from you fine folks!
u/lefteardud — 4 months ago
One of the first arrangements I’ve ever made. This one’s special because it’s the first one with flowers (snapdragons) I grew from seed!
I know, I know- that hydrangea is chunky. And the color palette is a stretch. But I’m proud of it.
Any constructive tips or pointers would be so welcome!
u/lefteardud — 4 months ago
First sighting this season (7b, Long Island). Just… joy.
u/lefteardud — 4 months ago
Still rather new at this. Looking for schools of thought on clipping spent stalks (namely my eastern columbine that’s lost all its flowers for the season).
To cut or not to cut…
u/lefteardud — 4 months ago
Tell me what you know about trellises. Dream: 3-4 trellises along this fence with either clematis, coral honeysuckle, or both. (NY/Long Island. Most of this bed gets 8+ hours of sun this time of year.)
What recs or tips can you share about weathering and longevity? Any manufacturers/brands to seek or avoid? How about securing it to a fence like the one I have? Clearly very new at this, so I appreciate your input!
u/lefteardud — 4 months ago