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It's that time of year again! ...and thanks to tkhooper, we will have our Fall Seed Exchange! So...dig into those boxes of seeds, and start packing them up! The deadline for mailing your seeds is October 27th.
The following is from tkhooper:
RULES 1. Please try to put at least 20 seeds per pack. Send a pack of seeds that you would be happy receiving! 2. Mail your seeds no later than October 27th. 3. Send a wishlist of the seed you would like with the understanding that I'll do my best but can't guarantee that you will get what you hope for. 4. Send a SASBE (self-addressed stamped bubble envelope) with your seeds. Please make sure you have enough return postage on the envelope. 5. Please limit the maximum number of seed packs per envelope to 100. Multiple mailings are ok! 6. I will do my best to get your seeds to you by Thanksgiving.
The following is from me: NOTICE! All seed packs will be cataloged. If you send weed seeds we will be able to track who they came from, and you will be banned from participating in future seed swaps, and your name will be posted in the Seed Exchange forum as a "risk"!
If you'd like to participate in this Swap, please PM Tammy (tkhooper) for her address to mail your seeds.
Let the Fall Fling Seed Swap BEGIN!
* * * * Buckle up! It makes it harder for the aliens to suck you out of your car! Plants: 43285 | Registered: Mar 2004
| Seeded: 70.35.241.223
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About the return postage...what I do is I don't seal the envelope until I get to the post office. Say the envelope I'm sending costs 3.50 to send then I'd throw in $4 worth of stamps just to make sure I'm totally covered for the return postage.
I need to see what I have here, but more than likely I'll be in on it.
Seeded: 68.236.249.75
* * * * We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart. Plants: 30076 | From: Washington, the state that is... | Registered: Aug 2004
| Seeded: 66.235.45.83
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This is for flowers both annual, biennial and perennial, veggies, herbs, tropicals/houseplants, shrubs and trees. Just no weeds please lol. I guess I should include aquatic plant seeds for all our pond owners out there. Don't want to leave anyone out.
Like you all I am very, very excited. And hope we have a huge sucess.
* * * * Plants: 8557 | From: triangle, virginia | Registered: Mar 2005
| Seeded: 4.249.75.200
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I don't mean to sound ignorant, but can somebody explain to me how this works?
* * * * All of us could take a lesson from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism. Plants: 5156 | From: Minnesota | Registered: Mar 2006
| Seeded: 63.224.4.198
quote:Originally posted by plantqueen: can somebody explain to me how this works?
All of the seeds we have collected from our plants, etc...we package them up and send them to tkhooper. If you send her 25 packs of seeds, she will send you 25 packs of different seeds back.
* * * * Buckle up! It makes it harder for the aliens to suck you out of your car! Plants: 43285 | Registered: Mar 2004
| Seeded: 70.35.241.223
If not pm me and I'll send it to you. Look forward to your seeds. I already have 120 packets layed out ready to send off. Don't forget to tell your gardening friends about the fall fling. We don't want anyone to miss it.
* * * * Plants: 8557 | From: triangle, virginia | Registered: Mar 2005
| Seeded: 4.249.195.203
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Thanks for handling this, Tammy! For those of us who are new to this, what info do you need on the seed packs? Name of the seeds, of course, do you need planting or growing info, or anything else like that?
Plants: 68 | From: Latrobe, PA | Registered: Sep 2006
| Seeded: 71.240.17.18
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There aren't any hard and fast rules about what you put on the seed packet. I have frequently seen the year harvested and the screen name of the gardener on them. But it's pretty much up to you. Some of the seed templates have room for germination information on them. And some gardeners have packets that look absolutely professional with complete growing instructions.
I usually while away the winter looking up germination instructions and pictures of my new seeds and adding them to my plant profiles. And then building my planting calendar from there.
I hope you will enjoy the Fall Fling Seed Exchange as much as I do.
* * * * Plants: 8557 | From: triangle, virginia | Registered: Mar 2005
| Seeded: 4.249.123.197
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Is there a specific time fram in which the seeds need to be turned in to you by, Tammy? I'm still waiting for a couple plants to give me my seeds!!
* * * * Sarah - Zone 5b/6 Plants: 662 | From: Ks, USA | Registered: May 2006
| Seeded: 69.148.147.16
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Let me see what I have and I will probably be in!!!
* * * * All of us could take a lesson from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism. Plants: 5156 | From: Minnesota | Registered: Mar 2006
| Seeded: 63.224.4.198
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Hi Land. The October 27th date is assuming that you use regular mail. But if you overnighted you would have a few extra days. But unless you were sending 100 seed packets that may not be worth it. Which of your seeds are you thinking about?
Hi queenie, I hope you will join. I really enjoy it.
Most of us usually end up with a quantity of seeds off of some of our plants and this is a chance to add variety to our seed stashes lol. And spread the bounty.
* * * * Plants: 8557 | From: triangle, virginia | Registered: Mar 2005
| Seeded: 4.249.201.191
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You could if you had to, send in 100 packets of the same seeds. But if it were less than 25 seeds packets of the same kind that would make my job a little easier lol.
Yes you can send in 4 packs of the same flower seeds but in different colors.
* * * * Plants: 8557 | From: triangle, virginia | Registered: Mar 2005
| Seeded: 4.249.201.191
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My seed packs have a picture of the plant, and the name as well as my name and email addy on them.
A hint for those collecting and sending seeds for the first time. Be sure and make sure that the seeds are dry! Sometimes we do not get to planting them right away and if they are not dry, they can mold.
* * * * We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart. Plants: 30076 | From: Washington, the state that is... | Registered: Aug 2004
| Seeded: 66.235.45.83
Have you found that to be mostly with the plastic seed packets or have you had that problem with paper packets too? I haven't run into that problem yet but I'm still pretty new to gardening. The closest I've come is not getting all the meat off of some of the pepper seeds.
* * * * Plants: 8557 | From: triangle, virginia | Registered: Mar 2005
| Seeded: 4.249.201.191
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I have had the problem with the paper packets I have recieved before. Only once but it is a good reminder. For mine, I just leave them in an open container and give them a shake every day so they get air and dry really well.
* * * * We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart. Plants: 30076 | From: Washington, the state that is... | Registered: Aug 2004
| Seeded: 66.235.45.83
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Thankyou for sharing the information and a technique that works. I still leave paper scattered all over the house with the seeds spread out on it for drying. I definitely couldn't do that if I didn't live alone lol.
* * * * Plants: 8557 | From: triangle, virginia | Registered: Mar 2005
| Seeded: 4.249.51.253
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I'd love to be able to do it that way but cannot cuz of the kids. I use medicine bottles and keep them in the top drawers of my rolltop. Kids cannot get tot hem and they are right here by the computer so I can just reach up and give them a shake.
* * * * We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart. Plants: 30076 | From: Washington, the state that is... | Registered: Aug 2004
| Seeded: 66.235.45.83
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I'd like to do this, too...You'll send me your address? I have a lot of seeds drying, but what I consider my best ones are still blooming! Oct 27 should be just right. Is the object of the game to get them to you by Oct 30?
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You can count me in! And you can bet on alot of seed.My bar is covered in cups of seeds drying.I've actually kinda relocated the bar to microwave cart in kitchen(well.....closer to the ice.....the sodas....& I don't have to move boxes of seed to open bar doors for a different bottle.........)
Suggestion.for the seeds that get ripe later(like my 9 ft plus goldenrod,mex mint marigold,coral bean,fireball hibiscus)why not do a later swap for those who want to trade in their later bloomers .it could just be a part 2..lol
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That sounds like an interesting plan. Once we complete this exchange and it goes well we'll see about another one. Or maybe you could just squirrel away some seeds for next years Fall Fling. I know that I was doing that for awhile.
* * * * Plants: 8557 | From: triangle, virginia | Registered: Mar 2005
| Seeded: 4.249.78.130
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Well, I was so concerned about my one little Grandpa Ott's MG making a few seeds to put into this swap, and I visited my sister in law today and her front and back yard fences are covered with - Grandpa Ott's MG! So if they set seeds in time for this swap, please be prepared to be inundated with GOMG. If not, well I'll be posting them along with whatever else wasn't ready in time. :-\
I've a sneaking suspicion summer isn't done here!
:-)
Re the drying, for the spaghetti squash seed I put them on a Corelleware dish 'cause I was afraid they'd stick to the paper or the paper would stick to the seeds, and they dried good and clean as well. :-)
Plants: 194 | From: On the net somewhere... else. *Poof* | Registered: Aug 2006
| Seeded: 69.242.174.31
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Outstanding on the squash seeds. Your right they do stick to the paper. I guess that's why I use typing paper rather than paper towels. It's easier to get the seed unstuck lol.
The grampa otto morning glories are really pretty, it would be nice to have them as a part of the Fall Fling.
* * * * Plants: 8557 | From: triangle, virginia | Registered: Mar 2005
| Seeded: 4.249.60.111
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tk, count me in too! I've pm'd you with a bit of other info.
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Blessed are the meek, for they shall possess the earth My WebsiteMy Blog Plants: 1697 | From: Ontario, Canada | Registered: May 2006
| Seeded: 74.121.105.174
quote:Originally posted by Triss: I have had the problem with the paper packets I have recieved before. Only once but it is a good reminder.
Triss, I assume you are talking about mouldy seeds in paper packets? I use a sectant to poke two holes intoside the packet of bigger seeds (smaal stuf flike poppies and snapdragons are almost always dried when I get them) like peppers or job's tears to let some air through in case the paper doesn't brethe well enough.
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Blessed are the meek, for they shall possess the earth My WebsiteMy Blog Plants: 1697 | From: Ontario, Canada | Registered: May 2006
| Seeded: 74.121.105.174
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I open mine now Kenny. It really helps to let the air circulate. I use the boxes from Velveeta cheese to keep the seed packs upright.
* * * * We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart. Plants: 30076 | From: Washington, the state that is... | Registered: Aug 2004
| Seeded: 66.235.45.83
loz
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I'm so excited, I was looking around today and found my motherlode of seeds! I was worried I didn't have that many to send in but I have lots and lots!
Seeded: 68.236.249.75
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I'm getting my seed packets together, I have put my name (comfrey) on the back of all of my packets, so anyone who gets seed I send in can PM me about any seeds that have my name on them and find out about growing, or etc if they need to.
quote:Originally posted by comfrey: I'm getting my seed packets together, I have put my name (comfrey) on the back of all of my packets, so anyone who gets seed I send in can PM me about any seeds that have my name on them and find out about growing, or etc if they need to.
Good idea Comfrey !! I was wondering if we should do that.. Sounds Ideal to me
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Most of my packets have my screen name and the year of harvest on them. Of course since it is hand written I'm not sure it is legiable lol. But I do try.
I'm so glad you are all going to be a part of the exchange.
So far I have received 14 positive responses and I hope to hear of many more. I would love to have at least 40 participants. That's my goal anyway.
* * * * Plants: 8557 | From: triangle, virginia | Registered: Mar 2005
| Seeded: 4.249.81.155
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I just harvested a bunch of those today as well.
* * * * We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart. Plants: 30076 | From: Washington, the state that is... | Registered: Aug 2004
| Seeded: 66.235.45.83
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