Transplant disappeared. Regrow from root. Disappeared again. Never grew big. Leaves disappeared too early
Many, from insects, to rabbits, to birds and anything in between can eat young seedlings of all sorts.
It would be very hard to say, exactly, what ate your seedlings without seeing signs, unfortunately.
Here are some articles that will help you with many different types of pest control:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/category/plant-problems/pests/animals
Found this growing in my garden. Not sure whether its a weed. Should it take it out or let it grow. Please help
That looks to be Eschscholzia californica or the California Poppy!
Here is an article that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poppy/growing-california-poppy.htm
Once the petals fall off and the green “stem” (? Future pod?) grows , how long does it take before the round pod usually forms and it is ready to harvest? Do the flower/plants need to continue to be watered during this process? (They originally were only watered naturally by the rain) Thanks for your help!
The answer will depend upon the length of your growing season. The pods usually form at the end of their seasonal life cycle. Here's an article
that may be useful:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poppy/saving-poppy-seeds.htm
I planted a bunch of seeds and kept only the strangest liking plant in a 5 gal bucket. It’s growing leaves like crazy now for a couple of months but won’t grow a stem or flower, what is going on and how can I get it to grow?
Generally, poppies cannot be grown indoors. There are varying light and moisture requirements even within each species that make indoor situation unsuitable. The changes necessary to promote flowering are daylight length, humidity, and temperature.
The type that you have will determine all of those factors.
This is a grey area that I will not dive deeper into, since once it does flower- it can become a felony, quite quickly, in some circumstances.
I have been told a normal sized rose is too big and don't really like miniature roses. Do you have any suggestions for wild flower plants ..she loved poppies, cornflowers, wild orchids, snowdrops. Thanks.
All of these wild flowers would be a beautiful gesture, especially since your friend loved them. Be sure to use some fresh potting soil to give them a good start. Most cemeteries have restrictions on what can be planted. For example, some may limit to spring bulbs such as daffodils (which return every year) or tulips. Snowdrops are a bulb and would work.
This article has some ideas for more permanent plantings:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/plants-for-graves.htm
her that's true, you can't pick them or pull them out in public places, but you can do that in your own yard. Just want clarification on picking or pulling California Poppies on private property?
According to the California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, there is no specific law protecting California poppies. However, picking and selling flowers without permission from land you do not own can be considered petty theft or tresspass. As long as you own the property, you can do whatever you want to with the flowers.
https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Plants/California-Poppy
I have a small patch of grass about 2 mts x 3 mts which I would like to seed with Poppy’s and cornflower but not sure which type of grass seed to use
You don't need any grass around your flowers, which are often part of wildflower seed mixes. Unless you mean native grasses such as prairie dropseed. You can research what other flowers and grasses are native to your area and include a few more of those, or just plant the poppies and cornflower. First I would remove the grass that is already there. Lawn grass will compete with the flowers for nutrients and water.
These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bachelor-buttons/growing-bachelor-buttons.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/cosmos/cosmos-companion-plants.htm