A Gardeners Forum Forums Members History Forum Life 2006 Fall Fling Seed Swap

Great minds think alike I see.

BTW if you have friends on other forums that might be interested in joining the Fall Fling please feel free to invite them.

ohboyohboyohboy, I had been cranky because it turned warm here in Kansas City (90s) and I'm thinking there's no way the seeds from my MG/cypress/cardinal climbers will be ready for this swap.

*BUT* I was out perusing the fence today and - lo and behold - my "rare" yellow morning glories (the eBay seller's claims, I wouldn't know) are just now blooming soooooo although my biggest "crops" may not make this swap, hopefully with the heat continuing for the next 10 days or so I may actually have seeds from this as well, after I had completely given up hope (the vines had grown well, there were just no flowers).

I'll have some seeds for this swap, but also be in the market for a later swap as well if there is one.

:-)

Now I need to look up information on collecting clematis seeds and gazania... I can't believe this whole time I've just been throwing the flower heads away when I deadhead - DOH!

Clematis seeds, just pick them when they are dry and brown. There should be like an arrowhead shaped seed at the base of the thread thingy (such good terminology!) Could you save some of those yellows for me if you can plese (honestly this is the first time I've ever heard of yellow morning glories!).

Isit ok to send ornamental grass seeds too? I just picked some today, but have no clue what their exact name is.

bump---kennyso, I know that I would LOVE ornamental grass seeds.....I think it would be great to send some in.

Ornamental grass seeds are fine. If you have a digital camera you might want to post a picture of the plant in the mystery plant section and see if someone can identify it.

Roflol, I'm so glad you will have some seeds to trade this time. And I'm sure that if all goes well with this one that there will be others.

im in
i just pm tk hooper!
i love sharing seeds, ill have to see what all i have, can we say what all we have?

well i guess its ok to say what ya have white clomes! im gonna put that on my wish list! i only have the pink and purple clomes,

Packaging up seeds takes forever! I think I've done 25 so far and I have so many more to go!

Oh I agree with that Loz...I was going strong until I ran out of envelopes, so had to stop and make more and waiting for glue to dry.

I fole all of mine instead of using those glue and template ones (it saves a bit of time).

I just use paper and tape....make little packets and tape up the sides. I should get back to work on them actually.

I new there was something good about being disabled. I have 80 seed envelopes made up and all my seeds have been packaged since I harvested them. So I am way ahead of the game. The only ones I have to do are the white cleome I took off of the plant right before I threw it way. It was laying on the ground after the last hard rain.

I make my own packets. I print out little pictures then trace the a patterm over them.
I use a glue gun to seal the packets. It holds
it together better I think.

I buy them plastic baggies 100 baggies for .97 at walmart,plus I recycle the ones I've recieved and sometimes folks get a bonus!A seed or 3 of what was already in baggie.I use to print up seed packs,till ran outta ink....then bought a refill kit....but the cartridge was dried so the refill didn't work(after a yr)BUT If I buy another cartridge set.I'll be rolling again plus ink to refill!I just picked a 5 gallon bucket of chocolate mint seed heads yesterday.Then moved the plants to the compost.(Hurricane grew them where they we're.I'm sure some seeds will return in that spot for me to thin alot next year.)

Please remember me when it comes to the chocolate mint. I really want some of that. Does it breed true? Looking forward to seeing you in the Fall Fling.

Hi Everyone,
I would like to try the fall fling seed swap, do you need to have a list of 25 seeds wanted? As I may have a difficult coming up with that many wants...lol

Have a great day
Kratz7

Kratz, I just sent Tammy a list of general things, so I remember putting unusual plants as my first choice! I listed two or three specific things that I wanted so hopefully I will get a wide range of seeds back!

BTW, Tammy, white cleomes where one of my specific choices LOL!

The way it generally works is to list a "few" that you would really like, and if it happens those sends are in the pot then you will probable get some of those, plus lots of surprises...There is no way that a list of 25 requests could be filled, but if you just list a few things you would like then there is more of chance you might get those, of course it just depends on what everyone sends in.

Also another suggestions is to state what types of seeds you really would like to have..Like flower seeds, veggie, tree, bushes etc.

I'm so glad your joining the Fall Fling seed Exchange. And Comfrey has hit the nail on the head. I couldn't have explained it nearly as well.

TK, I'm going to the nursery Saturday. If I see a chocolate mint plant, I'll buy it and send you a well wrapped wet sprig with a piece of root attached.
Cross your fingers - it's usually not there, but I THINK I saw it last week.
Glad to do it ! Been wanting some myself, but forgot all about it.

Thanks everyone,

Your information is very useful.....

I think I'll have to get things ready this weekend, including a list of wants...and to have the rest be a surprise would be fun...
I hope of you all decide to join , it sounds like alot of fun....

Does anyone know about how much postage to put on the bubble envelopes? And do you put the self addressed envelope in with the seeds sent?

I'm new to the fall fling, so I'm not sure of things...
And Tk thanks for being the lead swapper....that seems like a Big job....but thanks for being in charge of the Fall Fling seed swap.... I keep telling people I know (gardeners) how cool this website is.... It's a great place to be....

If I want to lead someone to the site I just tell them the gardenr's forum....correct? I have a friend at work that would like to check out this website......

Thanks again, and have a great day.....

Kratz7

the website is www.thegardenhelper.com

As far as postage goes. It depends on the weight and size of the envelope and how far it is traveling. USPS.com is the postal website that will give you all the information you need.

I hope that helps. Have a great day and again thankyou for joining the Fall Fling.

Kennyso
white clomes are first on my list too im sending in purple and pink clomes seeds.

tammy
im waiting till the last minute to mail mine out, im hopeing to get some love-lies bleeding seeds to send,if i mail it on the 27th, do i mail it reg post or a faster delivery?

you can go to

http://www.usps.com/tools/calculatepostage/welcome.htm?from=home&page=0061calculatepostage

you can enter the zip codes to& from and get estimates.I have a digital scale I use in the kitchen.It only helps me up to 5 lbs.BUT I've averaged between .63-$1.60 on poastage thats useing bubbler envelopes.