tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post5285187630756884034..comments2024-03-16T03:26:10.413+10:00Comments on a hopeful nature: Simply Saved SeedsMeghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-30988190173986199382018-02-16T05:54:32.486+10:002018-02-16T05:54:32.486+10:00Hi Tania. I made a few origami seed envelopes rece...Hi Tania. I made a few origami seed envelopes recently too from pages of an old calendar. Happy seed collecting! Meg🌱Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-81323287079525783952018-02-07T17:03:20.744+10:002018-02-07T17:03:20.744+10:00Hi Meg,
I will be saving more of my seeds from no...Hi Meg,<br /><br />I will be saving more of my seeds from now on. I am waiting on a few to dry off at the moment, and I saved some cucumber seeds recently :)<br /><br />Love the little envelopes, I will take a look at the link you provided :)<br /><br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-51899085012219423452018-02-06T08:06:46.603+10:002018-02-06T08:06:46.603+10:00The little envelopes came in a parcel from Melissa...The little envelopes came in a parcel from Melissa Wastney when I ordered a treasure from her tinyhappy Etsy shop. I kept them and used them to put my seeds in. She has a tutorial on her tinyhappy blog for how to make little envelopes like these. Here is the link to the tutorial:<br /><br />http://tinyhappy.typepad.com/tiny_happy/2013/05/small-packages.html<br /><br />Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-73514970732535970942018-02-06T01:20:24.698+10:002018-02-06T01:20:24.698+10:00Your envelopes and handwriting look gorgeousl! I s...Your envelopes and handwriting look gorgeousl! I save seeds, too. My favorites are hollyhock, larkspur, poppies, and amaranth.TheAwakenedSoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636961399581011120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-51991673350224662462018-02-05T17:54:23.289+10:002018-02-05T17:54:23.289+10:00Thanks, Kathy. My friend loved the seeds. Meg:)Thanks, Kathy. My friend loved the seeds. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-30478315772998671702018-02-05T17:53:12.712+10:002018-02-05T17:53:12.712+10:00I do a combination of both, collecting and sowing ...I do a combination of both, collecting and sowing seed but I also buy seedlings too. Lettuce is something I can't grow from seed. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-19707737228704413352018-02-05T17:51:53.101+10:002018-02-05T17:51:53.101+10:00It's lovely that you have seeds to share with ...It's lovely that you have seeds to share with your friends and neighbours, Selina. I always enjoy sharing produce or seeds or flowers from my garden. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-27366548435765586912018-02-05T15:57:49.317+10:002018-02-05T15:57:49.317+10:00Such a lovely giftSuch a lovely giftKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278810299840471966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-20375845049805355752018-02-05T15:12:15.412+10:002018-02-05T15:12:15.412+10:00I don't know why but I don't really collec...I don't know why but I don't really collect seeds. Possibly because I'm hopeless at growing things from seed, I'm much more successful with seedlings.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07900993246451486017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-38054885211885059562018-02-05T13:52:41.143+10:002018-02-05T13:52:41.143+10:00i just collected parsley seeds this morning too! h...i just collected parsley seeds this morning too! have heaps more on the plants yet, have a neighbour & friend who wants some seeds; i like collecting seeds but a lot of my garden(what's left of it) is self seeding. it needs a lot of work atm.<br />great post<br />thanx for sharingselinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173172460099566314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-8168826915095581622018-02-05T11:51:55.440+10:002018-02-05T11:51:55.440+10:00The little white bags came from a shop here in Bri...The little white bags came from a shop here in Brisbane called "Reverse Garbage". I'm not sure what they were originally for but I think they are perfect for stitching simple little motifs on. I thought the apple was just right for my gift of seeds. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-69087683671909930962018-02-05T11:26:36.830+10:002018-02-05T11:26:36.830+10:00A package of seeds in the post, or handed over wit...A package of seeds in the post, or handed over with a smile, is positively the best gift ever. How lovely to bring that joy to another level with the beautiful little seeds bag. An avid seed collector here. ;-)Jembella Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646075804716647311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-15945018901795848382018-02-05T09:39:40.050+10:002018-02-05T09:39:40.050+10:00Some things, like Zinnias, basil and cherry tomato...Some things, like Zinnias, basil and cherry tomatoes self seed here quite happily, Chel. The Queen Anne's Lace does too but I also collect seeds from it particularly to give away to friends. I don't have much luck with Italian parsley self-seeding though. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-46858708750607472592018-02-05T09:37:11.012+10:002018-02-05T09:37:11.012+10:00You'll have lovely parsley and chillies to add...You'll have lovely parsley and chillies to add flavour to some of your delicious meals, Fiona. Pretty satisfying! Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-44865431889022546712018-02-05T07:36:09.391+10:002018-02-05T07:36:09.391+10:00Ours just self seed, Meg. Parsley grows like weeds...Ours just self seed, Meg. Parsley grows like weeds here. I saved the seeds from some chilli plants we bought a while back and they are growing well now. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-40223079627815851712018-02-05T06:36:00.876+10:002018-02-05T06:36:00.876+10:00Hi Meg,
Yes I save seeds at every given opportuni...Hi Meg, <br />Yes I save seeds at every given opportunity, at the moment I have long red chilli and Italian parsley seeds drying on my kitchen bench. It’s a worthy pastime. Have a lovely day.<br />Fi Fiona Chainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03982181165314399167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-72376833626762010492018-02-05T06:28:44.473+10:002018-02-05T06:28:44.473+10:00I agree, Marlene. It is always lovely to collect f...I agree, Marlene. It is always lovely to collect free seeds or to propogate free plants from those already in the garden. I love the cycle of collecting seeds, planting them, tending them as they grow, harvesting, collecting seeds again so that the cycle can continue. I also love having plants that self-seed in the garden. The Zinnia flowers are finishing now and I just leave the flowerheads to Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-59404307886956546492018-02-05T05:34:49.171+10:002018-02-05T05:34:49.171+10:00I save seeds as well, nice to get something for no...I save seeds as well, nice to get something for nothing.xSimple Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00884864661226371141noreply@blogger.com