August 3, 2001, Newsletter Issue #82: Looking Ahead

Tip of the Week

In late September or early October, plant pansies, stock and violas from seed. When they reach 3 inches in height, set out in the garden. In sheltered spots, they can bring color to the winter garden right through to spring
Around August you can take cuttings of favorite annuals for indoor winter flowers.
Coleus, geraniums, impatiens, wax begonias, and fuchsia
are among the easiest bedding plants to root.
In milder southwestern areas of the country, fall is an excellent time to start planting sweetpeas for spring. Plant them near fences, trellises or teepees for a fragrant mass of delicate spring color.
Plant bulbs of the hardy amaryllis or magic lily in August as soon as received. They will produce foliage in the spring that dies down by late summer. Clusters of six to nine lily-like, pink flowers borne on 3-foot stalks appear in August. The bulbs will live almost indefinitely and grow better if not disturbed.

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