Purple Hige and Coleus, Greenhouse Update

General gardening, Japanese Morning Glory

My purple Hige morning glory is blooming beautifully, and I notice that thanks to the mild weather, they are staying pretty all day long. The coleus cuttings I brought in from my garden are thriving, taking root and growing well, adding color to my indoor space. In the greenhouse, I can see tiny green tomatoes and sweet peppers developing, while the fruit trees are steadily growing. I am looking forward to not only the fresh vegetables that will soon be on the menu but also the bright canna blooms that are just weeks away, adding even more beauty to my garden!

Purple Hige Japanese morning glory
Purple Hige Japanese morning glory
Purple Hige Morning Glory late in the day
The Greenhouse on 12/24/2025
Burgundy and Pink Coleus
Stained glass Coleus
Burgundy ans Pink Coleus
Pink, White and light green coleus

Starting Spring Flowers from Seeds

General gardening, Spring Flowers

I am so tired of buying bulbs and having them rot or be destroyed by pests. They are expensive too! This year, I decided to save money. I am going to use my early blooming daylilies for the front flower bed and start some flowers from seed. On November 22nd, I started my first batch of seeds. I used Miracle-Gro potting soil with a little extra compost, perlite, and vermiculite added. It was still quite warm in my zone 8b garden, so I started them inside my garden shed under grow lights. Now, after a month they are ready to transfer to my cold frame since we have a cold front coming in. My lavender sprouted poorly, so I plan to experiment with winter sowing this year.