Grace, I have Summer Savory seeds to swap. I'm interested in Columbines and maybe some of your paper seed packs, or Japanese Maples. I'll send you three packs of fresh seed. Thanks, Dave

Here ya go I just did a search for the seed your wanting to plant I hope this helps ya. Sometimes searches work sometimes they dont. Its always nice to try it though. From what I gather you got to have the temp anywhere 65 to 70 for germination, I dont know how hot it is there but I am in nw tn and its already up in the mid 80's. Also since the plant blooms from july to september and germination takes 14 to 21 days, you may not have a seedling till july or later. With all that said if I was you, and this is just my opinion, I would save the seeed and maybe start to germinate it this winter. That way you will get better results and more use out of the seeds. Anywho enjoy the link, all I did to find this page was put in a search for "summer savory" Here is a link that might be useful: Summer Savory

I once grew parsley and other herbs successfully in a very cold enclosed porch under 48" fluorescent lights supplemented by 4 incandescents. That was years ago. Typically a sunny window doesn't provide enough sun in winter. I have thyme and rosemary in my SW living room window now. The rosemary is ok but the thyme looks light starved and unhappy. I have 2 250 w fluorescents supplementing them, but it is not enough. On top of that it is too warm for them even though I keep the heat around 65.

I was on vacation last week and I though IÂd add some more herb borders to this post. Two are from public gardens, and the other two are from my garden. Santolina incana ÂNana" This grey Santolina border was at Boldt Castle in the 1000 Islands Region of the St. Lawrence River. The Santolina is perennial and was planted about 4 inches apart. If left unpruned it will grow about 8 inches tall. It can only be propagated from cuttings. http://www.boldtcastle.com/visitorinfo/ Marigold Border The Kings Garden at Fort Ticonderoga has incredible kitchen gardens. Once I get all my pics together IÂll share the gardens. This wonderful fence edger was made using bamboo stakes and just nailed together. http://www.fort-ticonderoga.org/gardens-grounds/kings-garden/ The Purple Sage is in my garden. It cascades nicely down a wall, and can be used for edging. It can only be propagated from divisions or cuttings. Dwarf Greek Oregano Origanum vulgare Compactum ÂNanum I purchased three small plants last year, and grew them in a trough to see how they would winter over. They only grow about 4-5 inches tall, and would make a great herb border. They canÂt be grown from seed, but you should get a few new plants from one division. Just as fragrant and culinary as the standard Greek Oregano.