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whispering pines
True Blue Farmgirl
428 Posts
patricia
sedro woolley
wa
USA
428 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 06 2006 : 9:46:34 PM
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| Hello, I would love to be involved, but I am just starting to garden and i have no seeds to trade. Would love some sunflower seeds :) |
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
1646 Posts
Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
1646 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2006 : 10:59:56 PM
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Gals, don't worry if you've nothing to trade. Just let me know what you would like, I'd be happy to send it along. No point in having seed sitting here that I have no use for.
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asnedecor
True Blue Farmgirl
1054 Posts
Anne
Portland
Or
USA
1054 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2006 : 10:26:58 AM
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Julia -
I will make a note, it won't happen until Fall because I have never saved the seeds before. However, let's see what comes up in the spring, because many times I get extra plants because I let it reseed itself. So I might just beable to dig up a volunteer for you. I will put a note on my list to see what it does. These balloon flowers are a deep periwinkle blue. They grow about 2' tall in a cluster. They look like little balloons/chinese lantern shape and then they open up into a pretty little flower. Multiple blooms on each stock. In the fall the birds love them for the seeds. Anyway, in some form or fashion I will get you a plant. Right now with the rain, nothing is happening - it is pouring. 
Anne
"Second star to the right, straight on till morning" Peter Pan
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2006 : 9:43:45 PM
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Thanks Anne, seeds or plants would be swell!
Junebug, send me your snail mail and I will get them off to you! Don't feel the need to return anything, but I am always up for a surprise!
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2006 : 04:31:15 AM
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Thanks Julia, your a true farmgirl, and I can do a surprise!!!! :) And Beth, I would love to swap for your giant pumpkins too, I told my granddaughter we would plant some this year just for her, so let me know what you want in return! We got up to 71 yesterday, and now the itch to plant is great!
" Aspire to Inspire before you Expire"
www.herbalfarmstead.blogspot.com
www.countrypleasures.motime.com |
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sqrl
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Melissa
Northern California
USA
605 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2006 : 11:33:50 AM
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Geeze Diane I'll take you up on that offer. I'd love some feverfew, Especially cone flower and may be a little advise along with the cone flower I haven't been able to grow it and I know my Grandmom always grew them, they can't be that hard. May be some lupins too. I'll send ya something in return anyway, it just might not be seeds. Although I do have a lot of Love-in-mist seeds and cali poppies if anyone's interested.
Blessed Be
www.sqrlbee.com www.sisterhood.sqrlbee.com
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medievalcat
True Blue Farmgirl
256 Posts
Cynthia
White County
Arkansas
USA
256 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2006 : 1:07:08 PM
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Right now I have Zinna seeds from Burpee...2003. I can't vouch if the seeds are still viable since I don't grow Zinnias. If you will email me with your address I'll put them in the mail. If there's more than a couple of you who want them, I'll divide them up and mail them out. When they are gone I'll look around to see what other seeds I have and post them one at a time. I think this will keep the cost of post down, or at least not such a large expense at once.
I hope to hear from you!
Cynthia |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2006 : 11:51:53 AM
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Cynthia, I'll take you up on the Zinnia sieeds as the deer decided to try the flowers, so I didn't get to havest any. Thanks, Julia V.
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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asnedecor
True Blue Farmgirl
1054 Posts
Anne
Portland
Or
USA
1054 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2006 : 7:31:07 PM
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My husband owns a community newspaper and he has had a garden writer from time to time, well one of his last writers got hooked up with Ed Hume seed company. Ever since then my husband gets regular mailings of seeds. So right now I have to share the following new packets of seed from Ed Hume -
1 packet - Swiss Chard "bright lights"
1 packet - Flowering Cabbage & Flowering Kale mix
1 packet - Artichoke "green globe improved"
2 packet - Parsley "forest green"
1 packet - Florence Fennel "finocchio"
1 packet - Tomoato "napoli roma type"
1 packet - Onion "italian red torpedo"
1 packet - Ground Cherry "husk tomato"
1 packet - Rock Garden "low growing flower mixture"
1 packet - Clarkia "elegans double choice mixture" (from the picture looks like mini carnations, various colors)
1 packet - Nasturtium "dwarf jewel mix"
1 packet - Godetia "double azalea mix"
1 packet - Livingston Daisy "mixed colors"
1 packet - Strawflowers "mixed colors"
1 packet - Statice "mixed colors"
1 packet - Pumpkin "lumina"
1 packet - painted daisy "merry mixture"
1 packet - beet "chioggia"
2 packets - winter squash "delicata"
Okay, first come first serve. I hate to see these go to waste. It is just me and DH and we have enough veggie seeds to take care of us. Just e-mail me and I will mail you a packet. As I get more I will do more postings, we get them for free and the garden writer he has now doesn't use that many.
Anne
"Second star to the right, straight on till morning" Peter Pan
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2006 : 04:44:43 AM
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WOW Anne, every gardeners dream to get free seeds from a seed company, and I can't imagine your garden writer not using that many? I would love to try the onion, the name alone sounds yummy! What can I send you in return? And if your hubby ever needs another garden writer, I'd love to apply, the fringe benefits are great! I'm emailing your addy now. Thanks for the kind offer!
" Aspire to Inspire before you Expire"
www.herbalfarmstead.blogspot.com
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
2349 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2006 : 06:22:19 AM
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WOO HOO, Anne, your husband has hit the jackpot! So nice of you to offer these up.
I'd like the Tomatoe, "napoli roma type" I'll email my address to ya'
Thanks!!
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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asnedecor
True Blue Farmgirl
1054 Posts
Anne
Portland
Or
USA
1054 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2006 : 06:50:50 AM
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Hi there -
Got some e-mails from some of you gals, so here are the seeds that have been claimed and the ones that are left.
1 packet - Swiss Chard "bright lights"
1 packet - Flowering Cabbage & Flowering Kale mix
1 packet - Artichoke "green globe improved"
1 packet - Parsley "forest green" - whispering pines
1 packet still available - Parsley "forest green"
1 packet - Florence Fennel "finocchio"
1 packet - Tomoato "napoli roma type" - Cajungal
1 packet - Onion "italian red torpedo" - Junebug
1 packet - Ground Cherry "husk tomato"
1 packet - Rock Garden "low growing flower mixture"
1 packet - Clarkia "elegans double choice mixture" (from the picture looks like mini carnations, various colors) - Julia
1 packet - Nasturtium "dwarf jewel mix" - medieval cat
1 packet - Godetia "double azalea mix"
1 packet - Livingston Daisy "mixed colors"
1 packet - Strawflowers "mixed colors"
1 packet - Statice "mixed colors"
1 packet - Pumpkin "lumina" - Whispering Pines
1 packet - painted daisy "merry mixture" - Julia
1 packet - beet "chioggia" - Aunt Jenny
2 packets - winter squash "delicata"
I will pack up and mail out within the next week.
Anne
"Second star to the right, straight on till morning" Peter Pan
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
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goatgal
True Blue Farmgirl
84 Posts
Chasity
Catron
MO
USA
84 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2006 : 11:53:01 AM
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| THis sounds wonderful. I do not have a very good green thumb but nonetheless love to garden, even though some years half of my flowers dont bloom right or the animals eat all of my veggies...lol. I dont have alot to offer b/c as you can probably tell I cant ever salvage a whole lot myself but would be willing to share what I have. For those who would be willing to share with me, it would be greatly appreciated. I love unique and beautiful flowers. |
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goatgal
True Blue Farmgirl
84 Posts
Chasity
Catron
MO
USA
84 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2006 : 11:56:57 AM
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| also, any gardening hints on how to make my process more rewarding would also be greatly appreciated. |
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
1646 Posts
Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
1646 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2006 : 12:26:48 PM
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Chasity have you ever ordered a Stokes Seed catalogue? They're free and you can order one online. It is a virtual bible on growing just about every kind of flower and vegetable known to man! I do order from Stokes, but I use their catalogue as a reference book too.
Those who emailed me wanting seeds...they are on their way. Hopefully they will make it through customs! Unfortunately I am now out of coneflower seed, but I do have some of the others left.
Diane - on waterlogged Vancouver Island |
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goatgal
True Blue Farmgirl
84 Posts
Chasity
Catron
MO
USA
84 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2006 : 1:18:25 PM
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No Diane but I will, sounds like just what I need. Thank you
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2006 : 11:45:22 AM
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Chasity, I have many seeds left over from last year that should still grow, I use up to 2 yr. old seeds with good results, I'd be happy to send you some to get you started? My best gardening hint, go organic!! Everything loves the natural process. Let me about the seeds.
" Aspire to Inspire before you Expire"
www.herbalfarmstead.blogspot.com
www.countrypleasures.motime.com |
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medievalcat
True Blue Farmgirl
256 Posts
Cynthia
White County
Arkansas
USA
256 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2006 : 2:51:45 PM
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I have news from the post office! Sorry it took me awhile to get this to you...
The postman told me that if you buy a padded envelope cost $1.99.. you send the seeds through bulk. He said do not put seeds just in an envelope cause when they are fed through the machine they will be busted. He said with the envelope you can reuse it by putting a new mail label on it. The cost should be very low, lower than a stamp.
Also he looked up the code for Canada. There isn't any blocks on seeds, as long as they are legal, and the cost is under $20.00 if it's above that then Canada can charge taxes.
Julia... Zinnia seeds are yours. I just need an address to snail mail them to. Email it to me if you don't mind and I'll put them in the mail by Monday.
Cynthia |
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asnedecor
True Blue Farmgirl
1054 Posts
Anne
Portland
Or
USA
1054 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2006 : 5:33:08 PM
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Okay seeds going into the mail tomorrow. Finally got some stamps, padded envelopes, etc. So enjoy. Still have seeds left, just look at the list. Should be getting more from Ed Hume. When I get another few, I will add to the list.
Anne
"Second star to the right, straight on till morning" Peter Pan
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
1210 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2006 : 6:13:01 PM
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I'd love to join in, too. Like Rebekka, I'm starting out and don't have any seeds to swap, but I could offer other things. Let me think about what I have or could make.
Some people search for happiness; others create it. |
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Rebekka Mae
True Blue Farmgirl
965 Posts
Rebekka
Moscow
ID
USA
965 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2006 : 7:24:04 PM
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Missy- Thanks for the hollyhocks! They will be so lovely in my garden. Also- for my first piece of mail art, what a fun treat. I think I will frame it!
Love,Rebekka |
Edited by - Rebekka Mae on Jan 13 2006 7:24:19 PM |
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asnedecor
True Blue Farmgirl
1054 Posts
Anne
Portland
Or
USA
1054 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2006 : 07:36:58 AM
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Patti -
If you are interested in anything I posted earlier on this thread let me know and I will send. Don't need anything in return, just want to know that the seeds won't go to waste.
Anne in Portland
"Second star to the right, straight on till morning" Peter Pan
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lamarguerite farm
True Blue Farmgirl
649 Posts
missy
Battle Ground
Wa
USA
649 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2006 : 5:02:38 PM
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Rebekka- I'm so glad you enjoyed the card and I hope the seeds work out for you!!I still get just as excited with each piece of mail art as I did the first.
Blessings,
Missy
If you have a dream, even if you don't feel qualified to accomplish it, just try your hardest.-Maggie Jensen
http://18happyhens.blogspot.com
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