Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Open Forum 9-12-12


This SeedChat was an open forum with a couple of different seed topics discussed. To read the transcript in chronological order, read this from the bottom up, after clicking through the jump break (read more link) when on the homepage of the blog. SeedChat is hosted byhttp://mrbrownthumb.blogspot.com and http://www.theseedbank.net
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   That's the drawback - RT :  A couple local nurseries have gorgeous ones, but I cant afford them!#seedchat -9:04 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   Yes, we do :) RT : #seedchat  has some very nice nurseries in his state that specialize in Jap Maples#seedchat -9:04 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    A couple local nurseries have gorgeous ones, but I can't afford them! #Seedchat -9:03 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   “: Thanks for hanging in there tonight. Hopefully we'll be livelier next week. #SeedChat” I was outside planting in the dark! -9:03 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   #seedchat  has some very nice nurseries in his state that specialize in Jap Maples -9:02 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    It will be a surprise! #Seedchat -9:01 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   I'd like to get seeds from an old Deodar Cedar near the courthouse in Searcy, AR. #seedchat -9:01 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    night #SeedChat -9:00 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   Thanks for hanging in there tonight. Hopefully we'll be livelier next week. #SeedChat -9:00 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   Thanks for all the great ideas for seed scavenging. Good night. #seedchat -9:00 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   Good night #SeedChat -9:00 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    #SeedChat most standard simple leaf kinds come true but variable habits and leaf color -8:58 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    A neighbor had two like that. Beautiful. Very slow to grow. 20 yrs to reach 20 ft. Lost them in storms. Trunks not strong. #seedchat -8:58 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    No, it's been there forever, it was big when I started 13 yrs ago. #Seedchat -8:57 PM Sep 12th, 2012
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    The one at work is nothing exotic, so that won't be an issue. It's a basic finely dissected leaf, but just red/green #Seedchat -8:56 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    #SeedChat do you know what variety/kind it is?-8:56 PM Sep 12th, 2012
     #SeedChat also because grafting has more uniformity -8:55 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    Most JMs that have nice foliage are grafted onto root stock of "generic" JMs because nicer ones don't grow roots as well #SeedChat -8:54 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    Yep, I won it. #seedchat -8:53 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    There are rules I've read on trimming, esp not to mess w young trees #Seedchat -8:52 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   #SeedChat did I miss the free iPhone5 giveaway tonight? -8:52 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    I don't think mine is grafted, boot sure why it would need to be #Seedchat -8:51 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    I have seen some beautiful Japanese Maples nutured by other neighbors. They don't like beening handled much.#seedchat -8:49 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   Landscaping companies tend to remove the seed heads early to keep the plants going longer. At least here I rarely see seed heads. #seedchat -8:48 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    Nice reminder. Meyer Seed here in Baltimore has a similar chart in their catalogs. Zone 7 #seedchat-8:42 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   There are many plants with seeds on them at the colleges and parks around me-They just cut them out. Good to save them! #seedchat -8:42 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    I've scattered the seeds, but never tried to keep 'em. Always figured they wouldn't do well on own root stock around here. #SeedChat -8:41 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   RT :  Quick search found this for Zone 6... http://t.co/OFJLRNxP #seedchat -8:40 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    No, I'll just grow it on its own roots, grafting seems too fussy. #Seedchat -8:40 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    No seeds in July and August really. I lived in Chi-town for 2 years. #seedchat -8:39 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   I think you would be stopped if you tried to collect from the better beds. Master Gardeners and clubs manage those.#seedchat -8:38 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    If you get the seeds to germinate are you going to graft it? #SeedChat -8:38 PM Sep 12th, 2012
     You two should vacation in Chicago this time of year. We plant all kind of nice seeds you can take home. #seedchat -8:37 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   Ditto - RT :  Most of our cities plantings are not hardy nor seed worthy. #seedchat -8:36 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   I'm watching a pretty Japanese maple at work, it has seed pods that are ripening. #Seedchat -8:36 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    The way I see seeds in public planters: A) they'll just fall to the ground anyway. B)Paid for by taxes= fair game. #SeedChat -8:36 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    Most of our cities plantings are not hardy nor seed worthy. Stuff like begonias, sweet potato vine, zonal geraniums. #seedchat -8:35 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    Quick search found this for Zone 6...http://t.co/OFJLRNxP #seedchat -8:35 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    I see seeds everywhere. Now I am going to start collecting them for sure if you do.... #seedchat -8:34 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   Lots of nicotiana seeds ripe for the collecting around Chicago on Monday and me without my seed saving kit. Now rain tomorrow :( #SeedChat -8:34 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    There's probably a transcript from a winter sown veggie chat from last spring, but it would be fun to do again. #seedchat -8:33 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    Oh well - thanks for checking :)#seedchat -8:33 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   I'm no fun tonight, and the OTC meds aren't helping. I'm just lurking #seedchat -8:32 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   Anyone else carry seed envelopes, pen and plastic baggies to get all the free seeds from city planters. #SeedChat-8:31 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   Are there vegetable seeds you can spread out in the fall that will come up in the spring or should you wait on all?#seedchat -8:31 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    That's really cool! And to think that was a volunteer plant. #seedchat -8:30 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    I saw a bunch of pine cones this week that made me wonder about that. Seems easier to just dig up the saplings. #SeedChat -8:28 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    Oh yeah, how big did it end up growing?#SeedChat -8:28 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   Saving seeds for pine trees. I've gathered seedlings, but never the seeds. #seedchat -8:27 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    - remember that Oleander that sprouted in our driveway gravel last spring? http://t.co/isqR1HGR (7/8/11)#seedchat -8:26 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   Saving seeds on houseplants. #seedchat -8:25 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    What are the best seed plants for hummingbirds and butterflies-I know flowers but not vegetables/herbs/fruits..#seedchat -8:25 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   Seed swap schedules for the coming months. #seedchat-8:24 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   Since it's kind of quiet, what kind of topics should we cover in the coming weeks/months? #SeedChat -8:23 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   Thanks for the good info everyone! #seedchat -8:22 PM Sep 12th, 2012
     Just googled frozen pepper seeds and looks like no luck...The plants can't handle freezes either... #seedchat -8:21 PM Sep 12th, 2012

    My winter area is now cat-ville. These kittens are on thin ice. #seedchat -8:18 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   RT : Hi #seedchat. If anyone has a quick list of zone 6 best -fall-plantings, pls share. thanks #Seedchat -8:17 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   Hi #seedchat. If anyone has a quick list of zone 6 best -fall-plantings, pls share. thanks -8:17 PM Sep 12th, 2012
     I try to do my research on all new plants, make sure not invasive and keep separate from heirlooms #seedchat -8:16 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   If you freeze whole peppers like  do you think the seed would remain viable? #SeedChat -8:15 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    Freezing seeds is kinda controversial topic. But you could thaw them and see if seeds are still viable.#SeedChat -8:13 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   RT :  I grow in pots so it's just more pots. I mostly save seeds to use myself with some extra. Always enough. #seedchat -8:13 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    Always seedy issues-Have some seeds from South Africa but scared to start them. Don't have place w/winter protection. #seedchat -8:13 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    I've found helps is to grow in 'themes.' Then you can mix old and new varieties. Growing similar colors, for ex. #SeedChat -8:13 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    I grow in pots so it's just more pots. I mostly save seeds to use myself with some extra. Always enough.#seedchat -8:11 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   RT : It's 8pm Welcome to #SeedChatjoin us for this open forum hour. Here's the Tweetchat room for your convenience. http://t.c ... -8:10 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    Hi. It's open forum night. Got any seedy issues? #seedchat -8:10 PM Sep 12th, 2012

    Hi. It's open forum night. Got any seedy issues? #seedchat -8:10 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   Did you see the question by  ? How do you balance being a seed saver (growing heirlooms) and trying new varieties? #seedchat -8:10 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    Using http://t.co/5CZVnGs0 for garden journaling to track successful varieties. Saving seeds the next step I think. #seedchat -8:10 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   #seedchat Some of the new plants don't come true from seed. -8:09 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   RT : Welcome to #SeedChat tonight    -8:09 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    Glad to see you on #seedchat. My first time...on a break from night classes -8:09 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    I balance it by storing seed long term & growing things in cycles. This year I got around to growing 6year old seed #seedchat -8:09 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    The forecast is for 80s and 90s for the next two weeks in Vancouver, Washington so summer is still here#seedchat -8:08 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    How do you balance it? Do you just store seeds long term? #seedchat -8:07 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   #seedchat Hello, everyone. -8:07 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   Welcome to #SeedChat tonight     -8:07 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    I'm a seed saver and I try new things in the garden all the time. #SeedChat -8:06 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    Fire away, Tom. #SeedChat -8:06 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   We freeze a lot of peppers whole for future use. Would those seeds be viable if not too many years old? #seedchat -8:06 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    I am on a break from night classes so excited to join #seedchat I read the transcripts often-always good information! -8:06 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    We're supposed to get rain for the weekend, it always waits for my day off. #Seedchat -8:06 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   I know it's a little early, but has anyone started to take out plants from the garden already? #SeedChat -8:05 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   I need advice. Would like to become a seed saver but am also eager to try new varieties. Don't have 40 acres to do both.#seedchat -8:05 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   Hey seedy friends! I have a followup question to last week's Pepperchat... #seedchat -8:05 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    I think we're suppose to get rain tomorrow, which is putting a cramp into my plans. But garden will like it. #SeedChat -8:04 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   Too bad, my laptop died, so I'm just on the iPad tonight.#Seedchat -8:04 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   Hi, feel free to introduce yourself if you're a lurker. There's no set topic tonight. Kelly has the night off. #SeedChat-8:04 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    Yep, just found that out. Not what I wanted, at all! #Seedchat -8:03 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   So glad the weather is a bit cooler here in Austin TX. Now if we could just get a little rain... #seedchat -8:03 PM Sep 12th, 2012
    tweetchat app is not the same as the website. #seedchat -8:03 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   Hello, #seedchat ! It was in the low 90s today and it's supposed to be in the upper 60s tonight. -8:02 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   I'm actually downloading a TweetChat app, if it's really for this site, it will be great. #Seedchat -8:02 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   I'm guessing that you'd need to plant them with rice to help keep the growing electronics from getting too wet.#seedchat -8:01 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   I was so busy at work today I missed the iPhone 5 announcement, I'll have to look up the details #Seedchat -8:00 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   It's 8pm Welcome to #SeedChat join us for this open forum hour. Here's the Tweetchat room for your convenience.http://t.co/HOeebRgN -8:00 PM Sep 12th, 2012
   It's 8pm Welcome to #SeedChat join us for this open forum hour. Here's the Tweetchat room for your convenience.http://t.co/OYsXi0uB -8:00 PM Sep 12th, 2012
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