Plant growing tips/advice... HELP?

Ok, well I personally have a black thumb of death when I try to grow plants, but I really want to grow flowers with the students in my class..(I work in an after school program)..we are planting seeds, but do any of you have advice on how to not kill them..I bought organic dirt and everything lol..Please..do not tell me to water them..I know that much hahaPlant growing tips/advice... HELP?
the first thing to do is change your belief that you have a black thumb of death!!!


plants can hear our thoughts.


you have to be their friend and treat them well.





i'm being totally serious, read about the research done by Clee Backster in the late 60's, amazing work.Plant growing tips/advice... HELP?
Make sure you buy indoor plants. Most seeds probably don't specify indoor or out, but you could try flowers that are meant for shaded areas since they won't get much real sunlight. If you want to grow any kind of plants you could always try to change your lighting. To plant outdoor plants inside you will need to use fluorescent bulbs (which were actually designed for indoor gardening). The bulbs should be generally close to the plants and the general rule of thumb is about 20watts per square foot of plants. You can also try using some miracle grow or a generic brand. You can use the standard powder that you mix with water if you choose. But they also came out with new mini stakes for indoor plants. You just put one in each pot and they will fertilize it over time. These can be picked up at pretty much any hardware store, maybe even a walmart or target. Be sure not to over-water. If the dirt gets swampy your roots will drown and the plant will die. Make sure the soil is moist but that the plants are not swimming in water. Proper drainage is key. Good luck to you. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Moss Ross is a succulent so it is very forgiving about being watered. It stores water within its leaves and will survive drought conditions.





I have to say that I have not had good luck with Moss Rose seeds and getting them to sprout. I've bought established Moss Rose plants at the nursery and had wonderful luck with them. Clay pots are a good idea with the Moss Rose because the clay pot will not hold moisture like a plastic pot will.





You might try the old Sweet Potato growing experiment, too. No flowers but the kids get to see a root system develop and leaves developing. THis website explains how. http://kidsactivities.suite101.com/artic鈥?/a> I remember doing this as a kid and it was amazing to me.
Well, just a word of advice...have plenty of back-up pots of plants at home just in case some of the plants don't work out. That way, you can transplant if necessary. Depending on the age of the kids, they could get pretty disappointed if their plant doesn't come up.





Otherwise, I'm the same as you. I've never had much luck with plants.
Well it really depends on the flower. Can you please give us the name?





Generally the back of the package of seeds will give you basic guidelines as well.





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For moss roses





1. plant only one plant per pot (for that size pot)


2. Water sparingly, if at all and allow the soil to dry out between watering.


3. Pinch off spent blooms to encourage flowering


4. Fertilize with a bloom type fertilizer once or twice during the summer ( Look for a fertilizer made for flowers)





Keep in mind these flowers might die by the end of falls since they are just annuals.