S5E3 seven flower to plant now for spring & Summer, Squash growing Guest Jessica Walliser - The Gardening with Joey and Holly radio show

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In segment 1 Joey and Holly go over
- pansies and violas - last until summer's heat fades them. They'll tolerate frost—and even a mild freeze, so don't be shy about planting them early in the spring.
Impatiens - Zones: Grown as annuals (can be perennial in Zones 10-11)
Colors: Variety - Height: 6-24 inches tall
Blooms non-stop from June until frost
Attracts birds
Prefers loamy soil
Keep soil moist, but not waterlogged
Best in part or full shade
Cosmos Zones: Annual- Colors: Orange, pink, white - Height: Varieties 18-60 inches tall
Blooms spring, summer and fall
Grows quickly from seed
Helps repel mosquitoes
Prefers well-drained soil, grows well in dry or sandy gardens
Water well, allow to dry between waterings
Should be grown in full sun
Morning glories - Zones: Annual - Colors: White, purple, pink, red, blue varieties - Height: 6 to 15 feet tall
Vine flower
Blooms in late summer or early fall
Readily self-sowing — be careful where you plant
Attracts birds and butterflies
Seeds are highly toxic if ingested
Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil
Water weekly during dry periods
Plant in full sun
Nasturtium Colors: Shades of orange, red, yellow, cream - Height: 8-10 feet tall
Quick growing and colorful
Blooms May until September
Edible leaves and flowers
Needs well-drained soil
Water regularly, but don’t over-water
Plant in full sun
Geraniums Zones: 10-11 (grown as an annual elsewhere) - Colors: White, pink, red, lavender, purple, magenta, and rose
Height: 3-24 inches tall
Low-maintenance color from spring until frost
Good for use in window boxes, hanging baskets, containers, or beds
Attracts birds
Thrives in rich, well-drained soil
Watered regularly, but don’t over-water
Prefers full sun/afternoon shade in hot climates
Snapdragons - Zones: Grown as annuals (can be perennial in Zones 5-10)
Colors: White, yellow, pink, red, orange, peach, purple, and violet -Height: 6-15 inches tall
Blooms from spring through fall in cool summer growing conditions
Attracts butterflies
Prefers well-drained soil
Water regularly at the base of the plant
Best in full sun
Marigolds Zones: Annual
Colors: Shades of yellow, red, gold, and mixed Height: 6 inches to 3 feet tall
Blooms spring, summer and fall
Grows quickly from seed
Helps repel mosquitoes
Prefers well-drained soil, grows well in dry or sandy gardens
Water well, allow to dry between waterings
Should be grown in full sun

In segment two Joey and Holly help with growing squash

Squashes growing and problems
Cucurbita
Cucurbita is a genus of herbaceous vines in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae native to the Andes and Mesoamerica. Five species are grown worldwide for their edible fruit, variously known as squash, pumpkin, or gourd, depending on species, variety, and local parlance, and for their seeds
Full sun no need to start in doors even when the package says to
Summer Squashes Planting Calendar
4-2 weeks before the last frost in spring: start seed indoors for transplanting into the garden later.
2-3 weeks after the last frost in spring: transplant seedlings to the garden.

Squash should generally be seeded directly outdoors, when daytime temperatures are at least 65°F and frost risk is low. Seeds may be slow to germinate or rot before germinating at temperatures below 65° F, and germinate best at nighttime temperatures above 55°F.
Therefore, squash is considered a fruit. Squash isn't the only plant that gets confused for a vegetable. Other fruits frequently called veggies include tomatoes, eggplants, avocados and cucumbers ( 2 ). Since squash contains seeds and develops from the flower-producing part of a plant, it is botanically a fruit.
Vining pumpkins require a minimum of 50 to 1(continued)