Cosmos and Marigolds and Thyme 2009

I should have noted this earlier, but did not get a chance to note it until now. For future reference, cosmos have shallow roots and can get a bit untidy. The gutter wasn't working properly this year and the water from the gutter spilled out over them causing the stems to fall over. The stems did not right themselves up, but continued to grow prostrate along the ground while the main stem threw off several upright stems which then flowered. They were planted too early this year and was only able to come into bloom once before the frost killed them.

The marigolds from the marigold/sunflower mix seemed to do well. The seed packet seems to be a mix. There were red marigolds with orange accents and solid orange marigolds. I wish there were more of the solid orange ones. The lighter colors seem more cheery.

I planted Park Seed's English Thyme seeds with Miracle-Gro Seed Starting Potting Mix in Jiffy pots about a week ago. I had them on a heating mat at first, but took them off the heat since the package states, "Place in a cool location." They are starting to come up now, but some of them seem to have white fuzz on them indicative of damping off. I took the plastic cover off of the plastic shoe box they are in. Hopefully that will help to air them out and prevent seedling rot.

This summer I also bravely re-potted the orchid that I brought from Lowes thanks to U's encouragement and it seems to be doing well. The blooms fell off, but at least it is still. Right now it has six leaves, one which is coming in. The terracotta orchid pot it is in now will allow for drainage, whereas the decorative pot it was in had no drainage holes and I never knew whether I was watering it enough or not.