Valentines Day and Communions!

Time to start thinking of Valentines Day!  Stop in to Make Someone Happy at 608 Monauk Hwy in Bayport.  We will work with you to create a beautiful bouquet for your special someone!

And, keep us in mind for your upcoming communion.  We have beautiful bouquets and center pieces for your daughter's special day.

 

 

 

Pansies and Violas

Edible Pansies!

**In Victorian times, pansies were supposed to be the flowers of lovers. The word pansy is derived from the French, "pensee," which means "thought." When near pansies, it was believed that one could hear their lover's thoughts. They were a popular ingredient in "love potions". Hmmm, that's a thought!


Need a fun, after the holidays, project??  You can start your pansies and violas from seed now.    I love having a little spring inside my house in January. 

 

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                                              For organic seeds, go here: Johnnys Seeds


For pansies, I suggest growing organic, the flowers are edible!  Perfect for salads or to decorate cakes.  Recepies to follow! 

                                                                       


 You will need

.Seeds
.Seed starting Pots
.Sunny window
.Organic potting soil

Pansies are a cool weather flower. They make a great contaner companion to spring bulbs.  They can withstand cold nights and some of the newer varieties can even withstand snow.

These seeds need to germinate in the dark.
Start seed about 6-8 weeks before transplanting. Violas can withstand some freezing temperatures, so cold climate gardeners can pick a transplant date that is about 4 weeks before your last expected frost date.  .

1. Use an organic potting mix.
   
2. Moisten the mix and fill your flats or pots to about 1/4 inch below the top edge.
   
3. Sprinkle 2-3 seeds in each cell or pot and cover lightly with more moistened potting mix. Note: Violas need darkness to germinate, so cover the seeds completely.
   
4. Set in a warm (65 -70 degrees F. / 18 - 21 degrees C.) location and keep moist. Seeds should begin to germinate in 10 - 14 days.
   
5. Once the seeds sprout, move them to a sunny window or place under plant lights.
   
6. When the first true leaves appear, thin the pot or cell to the strongest looking seeding by pinching or cutting the others at the soil line.
   
7. At this point, a temperature of 55 - 60 degrees F. / 13 - 15 degrees C. is fine. You can also begin feeding your seedlings with an organic water soluble fertilizer.

Moving Your Viola Seedling Outdoors - When temperatures and weather permit transplanting outdoors, let the seedlings get adjusted to the change by hardening them off.

1. Move the seedling to a shaded or protected location outdoors.
   
2. Leave them outdoors for about 4 hours the first day and increase the time outside by 1-2 hours each day, slowly moving them into brighter light. The seedlings will tell you if they are unhappy by their appearance.
   
3. Make sure the soil stays moist. Outdoor winds can dry pots quickly.
   
4. Seedlings can be transplanted into the garden or containers after about 10 - 14 days of hardening. Just be sure the weather isn’t taking a down turn. Violas can withstand some frost.

Also, for your enjoyment...

A chart of edible flowers and their taste.  Edible Flower Chart

Winter Whites

Paper whites

Bring a little spring into your home.  I love forcing bulbs and putting them around my house after the Christmas tree comes down. To me, they represent hope and hapiness for the new year!  We have paperwhites, hyacinths, amyrillis, daffidils and tulips.  Stop by and say hi!
Make someone Happy  605 Montauk Highway, Bayport, New York  631 472 2500

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Welcome to my new blog!  My name is Dora and I own Make Someone Happy in Bayport.  We are a well established "small town" business. We are all ready for Christmas with wreaths, roping and lots of pine center pieces.  We have a lot of vintage and gardening gifts that would be perfect under your tree!  If you live local we are having a  20% off SALE today!  Stop Bye and say Hi! 

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