Growing Scented Geraniums
TIPical Mary Ellen : Episode TIP-1207 -- More Projects »
Plants can be started with cuttings (figure A). Just pinch off the bottoms and push into the soil. Start them with two to three leaves in a soil-less mix (perlite and peat moss). Add bottom heat by placing the plants on a heating pad. Roots should appear in about 10 days. Transplant into pots at least eight inches wide and deep. Water and then mist when dry. Plant in clay pots because they allow the soil to dry out. Plastic containers should be avoided--they keep in too much moisture and can tip over easily in the wind. Choose a potting soil mix that contains soil, peat moss and perlite.
Create a miniature bouquet called a tussie mussie (figure B). Place a flower in the center and wrap in herbs (fresh or dried), and a base of scented geraniums. Wrap floral tape around the bouquet to hold it in place. Pinch off the geraniums and herbs in four-inch lengths. Place the bouquet into a doily and wrap the ends in wet paper towels. Wrap aluminum foil around the towels. These will keep for about two weeks. After the flowers have wilted, hang upside down to dry for a decoration.
Guests Theresa Mieseler
Herb Expert
Shady Acres Herb Farm
7815 Highway 212
Chaska, MN 55318
Phone: 952-466-3391
Website:
www.shadyacres.com Also in this Episode
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