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SUSAN HAS SUCCESSFULLY PLANTED THE LISTED SEEDS
IN HER NATURALIZED FLOWER GARDENS!
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All $8.00 per package including mailing.
Packaging ranges from 4 to 7 grams.
Generally over two times the number of seeds per commercial
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SUSAN HAS SUCCESSFULLY PLANTED THE LISTED SEEDS
IN HER NATURALIZED FLOWER GARDENS!
ZONE 8
Purchase by email
[email protected]
All $8.00 per package including mailing.
Packaging ranges from 4 to 7 grams.
Generally over two times the number of seeds per commercial
package depending on the size of the seed itself.
Subscribe
For the Spring 2025 Garden Open House
SPRING GARDEN TOUR 2025
Earth Day
Tuesday April 22, 2025
Noon to 6pm
905 North Foch St
575-895-1407
[email protected]
BLUE FLAX
Linum prenne Spring 12" 
CALIFORNIA POPPY MIX
Spring 10" Eschscholzia californica Splendid Mix 
WILD ZINNIA
Zinnia peruviana Midsummer thru 3 AVAILABLE |
SCARLET FLAX
Linum grandiflora rubrum Spring 12" 
SULPHUR COSMOS
Mid Season to Fall 15" Cosmos sulphureus 
MEXICAN HAT
Ratibida columnifera Late Spring into Summer Prairie Coneflower 2' - 3' |
SHOWY EVENING PRIMROSE
Spring 10" Oenothera speciosa 
ROCKET LARKSPUR
Delphinium consolida Spring 2' Wild Delphinium 
BLUE MOON CROCUS
Crocus vernus Sprng Bulb 8" 2 Packages of 10 Bulbs Available. First Quality UNAVAILABLE UNTIL FALL 2025 |
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'HOW TO' NOTES AND INFORMATION
TIPS FOR PLANTING WILDFLOWER SEEDS
Fall/Spring 2024 - Fall 2025 – A Note from Susan
Presenting my seed list for naturalizing this fall, based on what has thrived in my garden over the past several years and my years of experience. Naturalizing seeds not only helps create a self-sustaining wildflower meadow but also enhances biodiversity and supports local ecosystems.
I typically broadcast wildflower seeds in the fall, allowing nature to play its role in the germination process.
However, here we are in February 2025. We’ve had little moisture this winter. I do occasionally sprinkle, but I don’t follow a set schedule. After all these years, I’ve learned to trust my instincts—when I walk around the garden, I just know when it’s time to water.
Gardens and interior landscapes have always spoken to me, and they still do. Seeds are little embryos; they need moisture to awaken. Not soggy—just damp.
Key Planting Tips:
• Choose Your Location Carefully: Select a spot in your garden—gravel or not—where you can easily monitor and water the seeds as they grow. This ensures flowers mature and reseed naturally. I have had good luck with the gravel in my gardens.
• Water Gently: Use a garden hose with a fine spray nozzle or a sprinkler set to a gentle mist. The goal is to moisten the top 1–2 inches of soil without causing puddles.
• Moist, Not Soggy: Keep the soil moist but not overly saturated. Too much water can wash seeds away, while dry soil prevents proper seed contact.
• Scatter Evenly: Distribute seeds evenly over moist soil. Mixing seeds with sand helps with even distribution, especially for tiny seeds.
• Light Watering After Planting: Lightly water the area again to settle the seeds into the soil—avoid heavy watering that could displace them.
• Do Not Cover the Seeds: Wildflower seeds need light for germination, so leave them uncovered.
Seasonal Watering & Care:
In our dry climate, we water trees monthly during winter. During these times, I also set out the sprinkler to water our wildflower hill, the area fronting the hill, and even gravel areas to support seed germination.
In the fall, I typically leave most stems intact, as native bees nest in their hollow stems. Nature also helps disperse seeds from summer flowers throughout fall and winter. However, after this past late summer’s intense heat, I cut the stems down, leaving most on the ground. If tidying up, consider moving cuttings to another area—they provide cover and often contain seeds.
Looking Ahead:
By the second year, you’ll notice new growth as early as October. You can begin adding new seeds following the same watering guidelines, adjusting based on weather conditions.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in an airtight container in cool, dry conditions until planting.
Fall/Spring 2024 - Fall 2025 – A Note from Susan
Presenting my seed list for naturalizing this fall, based on what has thrived in my garden over the past several years and my years of experience. Naturalizing seeds not only helps create a self-sustaining wildflower meadow but also enhances biodiversity and supports local ecosystems.
I typically broadcast wildflower seeds in the fall, allowing nature to play its role in the germination process.
However, here we are in February 2025. We’ve had little moisture this winter. I do occasionally sprinkle, but I don’t follow a set schedule. After all these years, I’ve learned to trust my instincts—when I walk around the garden, I just know when it’s time to water.
Gardens and interior landscapes have always spoken to me, and they still do. Seeds are little embryos; they need moisture to awaken. Not soggy—just damp.
Key Planting Tips:
• Choose Your Location Carefully: Select a spot in your garden—gravel or not—where you can easily monitor and water the seeds as they grow. This ensures flowers mature and reseed naturally. I have had good luck with the gravel in my gardens.
• Water Gently: Use a garden hose with a fine spray nozzle or a sprinkler set to a gentle mist. The goal is to moisten the top 1–2 inches of soil without causing puddles.
• Moist, Not Soggy: Keep the soil moist but not overly saturated. Too much water can wash seeds away, while dry soil prevents proper seed contact.
• Scatter Evenly: Distribute seeds evenly over moist soil. Mixing seeds with sand helps with even distribution, especially for tiny seeds.
• Light Watering After Planting: Lightly water the area again to settle the seeds into the soil—avoid heavy watering that could displace them.
• Do Not Cover the Seeds: Wildflower seeds need light for germination, so leave them uncovered.
Seasonal Watering & Care:
In our dry climate, we water trees monthly during winter. During these times, I also set out the sprinkler to water our wildflower hill, the area fronting the hill, and even gravel areas to support seed germination.
In the fall, I typically leave most stems intact, as native bees nest in their hollow stems. Nature also helps disperse seeds from summer flowers throughout fall and winter. However, after this past late summer’s intense heat, I cut the stems down, leaving most on the ground. If tidying up, consider moving cuttings to another area—they provide cover and often contain seeds.
Looking Ahead:
By the second year, you’ll notice new growth as early as October. You can begin adding new seeds following the same watering guidelines, adjusting based on weather conditions.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in an airtight container in cool, dry conditions until planting.
Some of My Favorite Resources:
From American Meadows
https://www.americanmeadows.com/content/wildflowers/how-to/wildflower-seed-planting-instructions
Floret Farm Tour: Seed-Starting in the Greenhouse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=his23ZD5zCE
Gives a Winter Mini Course - Free
https://workshop.floretflowers.com/2024-dahlias-fall-mini-course-opt-in
Floret Farms is a favorite of mine!!!
Happy Gardening!
ABOUT
Susan A Christie
University of Minnesota, B.A Cultural Anthropology/Art
University of Minnesota, Post-Graduate Horticulture
Minnihon, The Japanese Cultural Center, Minneapolis, MN
Zhejiang Academy of Art, Hangzhou, China
Greenhouse Manager
Manager/Buyer Large Plant Warehouse
Warehouse/Installation Manager Large Projects
Writer/Creator Publishing House for How to Books. Horticultural Book Series
Organization/ Nursery and Landscaping Northern NM
From American Meadows
https://www.americanmeadows.com/content/wildflowers/how-to/wildflower-seed-planting-instructions
Floret Farm Tour: Seed-Starting in the Greenhouse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=his23ZD5zCE
Gives a Winter Mini Course - Free
https://workshop.floretflowers.com/2024-dahlias-fall-mini-course-opt-in
Floret Farms is a favorite of mine!!!
Happy Gardening!
ABOUT
Susan A Christie
University of Minnesota, B.A Cultural Anthropology/Art
University of Minnesota, Post-Graduate Horticulture
Minnihon, The Japanese Cultural Center, Minneapolis, MN
Zhejiang Academy of Art, Hangzhou, China
Greenhouse Manager
Manager/Buyer Large Plant Warehouse
Warehouse/Installation Manager Large Projects
Writer/Creator Publishing House for How to Books. Horticultural Book Series
Organization/ Nursery and Landscaping Northern NM
