Joined: 07 Feb 2005 Location: Scotland (Map) Posts: 13209
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 3:58 pm Post subject: FREE seeds for members.
Here is the list of the seeds I have on offer. Free to a good home!!! If there's anything you fancy just PM me.
Don't be shy - ask for as many as you like.
Aquliegias - many and varied!!
Astrantia (ruby wedding)
Briza Maxima
Brugmansia still some left
Cerinthe Major
Chilean glory vine - red
Chilean glory vine - orange
Datyra - white, lilac and white tinged lilac
Delphiniums - dark blue
Jacob's ladder
Livingstone daisy
Marigold - French - Harlequin
Marianum - Silybum
Nastursium still some left
Nicandra (Shoo-fly plant)
Onopordum Acanthium
Papaver - different colours
Poppies - Californian
Poppies - field
Poppies - opium
Poppies - oriental
Poppies - Welsh
Petunia
Physalis
Polyanthus
Primula
Primula - candleabra
Salpiglossis
Sunflower - Black seeds
Sunflower - Striped seeds (tall)
Sunflower - red
Tobacco plant
Wallflower
Black - eyed Susan
Glory Flower ................................. All these are quick climbers.
Morning glory
Cornflower
Corn marigold
Field poppy ............................. All these are termed as wild flowers.
Forget-me-not
Ox-eye daisy
Scottish Bluebells still some left
Evening primrose
Roseda Mignonette
Nicotina - Daylight sensation
Roseda Mignonette
Stock - mixed............................ All these are scented flowers.
Sweet pea - Bijou
Sweet pea - daisy
Sweet pea - Giant waved
Virginia stock
I also have a few different "Mystery Seeds" given to Ian (my OH) for me but he always forgets what they are before he gets them home!! still have these
Sorry but I've run out of all the rest as there was a high demand for them. Hope you all receive your seeds safely.
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Last edited by eileen on Sun Jul 31, 2005 11:41 pm; edited 1 time in total
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 3:59 pm Post subject: Marigolds by seed
Eileen ~
I gather from your "free seed give away" post that you have experience with growing flowers from seed. Perhaps you can help. I have attempted harveting seeds from marigolds to try and grow my own; however, I can't seem to figure out where the seeds are. A friend of mine told me to let the flower head dry out before dead-heading the plant, and that the seeds are under the petals. I actually planted the entire dead flower head in some soil to see if it would grow. How, exactly, does one go about harvesting marigold seeds????
Joined: 07 Feb 2005 Location: Scotland (Map) Posts: 13209
Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 11:53 pm Post subject:
Hi Felicia,
So sorry I didn't get back to you sooner but I've been posting my seeds off to members and it took longer than I expected.
What I do with my marigolds to collect their seeds is:
When the flowers have faded I get a paper bag, slip it over the flower head, cut the stem and then seal the bag and give it a good shake. All the seeds should then fall out into the bottom of the bag and the flower heads can then be removed.
I hope this helps you to collect the seeds so that you can grow your own in future.
Joined: 29 May 2005 Location: Northern Virginia/ DC metro Posts: 63
Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2005 8:34 pm Post subject:
Hi Felicia!
I don't have much trouble with marigolds, but don't know if there is a time for harvesting that is more effective, when the flower is fading vs dried ... but when your flower bud is relatively dead and dry, just pinch off the head and grip your dry 'petals' in one hand and pull while holding onto the other end .... At the end of the season, I pull off all the heads and drop them into the soil and cover with the spent plants. Then it returns next year, self mulched and ready go to!
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Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 11:52 pm Post subject:
A huge request I know, but if you could keep me in mind next time you have some wildflower seeds, I'd really appreciate it. My favorite aunt moved here from Scotland when she was a young girl, now she has a terminal condition that is taking her away a little at a time, I'd love to plant some wildflowers for her!
Thanks, Mary
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plantswap Just Arrived Joined: 28 Aug 2006 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 17
Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 12:25 pm Post subject: Re: Marigolds by seed
Felicia K wrote:
... I have attempted harveting seeds from marigolds to try and grow my own; however, I can't seem to figure out where the seeds are. ...
Hi Felicia, I realize your question is a month old or so, but if you are still reading, the marigold seeds look like this:
Just hold a dried up flower head between the thumb and index finger and squeeze the head as you roll it between the fingers. It should fall apart and yield hundreds of seeds. You can just sprinkle the seeds onthe ground or bury them up to maybe 1/4 inch deep. They sprout/grow fairly easy.
Joined: 06 Sep 2006 Location: Oradea, Romania (Map) Posts: 188
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 1:20 pm Post subject:
hello eileen. took a look at the list and had them searched on google. hehehe. i am new around. not quite one hour old. and here i am asking for things. i am not sure you can ship this far - all the way to romania. we can try?
i really like the brugmansia pictures i've seen - we have some here, usually with white or yellow flowers. if you have other colors - punk or maybe red if there are any - i'd like to try and plant.
also i like the chilean glory vine... red? yummy.
let me know.
calin
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Joined: 07 Feb 2005 Location: Scotland (Map) Posts: 13209
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 1:29 pm Post subject:
Hi Calin.
I'm afraid I don't have any seeds left at the moment and Im not sure what the regulations are about posting plant materials to Romania. However, I'm sure that there are members here who could possibly help you out.
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However, I'm sure that there are members here who could possibly help you out. 