I have finally sown my native seeds that were purchased last week. It took me a week or so, after I realised that I didn’t have any native potting mix at home!

Three types of seed I bought (coral vine (Kennedia coccinea), native wisteria (Hardenbergia comptoniana) and running postman (Kennedia prostrata) all needed to be soaked in boiling water overnight to allow for easier germination. I put four seeds of each of these species into boiling water yesterday and then potted them up today.

With these seeds that I have sown this evening, it can take up to thirty days for these seeds to germinate. They are a little slower than many of the vegetable seeds I am used to sowing, but I always enjoy the learning process with new seeds or new techniques.

The fourth species, everlasting daisy Tom Thumb Mix (Xerochrysum bracteatum) don’t need that treatment. They will get sown in the morning, along with the sunflowers that I purchased along with my native potting mix.

While this hasn’t been much in the way of gardening today, it is nice to do a little something today. I like being able to do a little gardening each day, rather than everything in one go. This way I generally get more done than if I leave it all for one big session.

I will provide updates on my seeds as they germinate and eventually grow big enough to go into the back garden. I do have more of these seeds available to sow if these do fail.

Until next time, happy gardening!