Viola seed pod in February
This little viola pod was just about to burst from the couple days of warm weather we had. Luckily I captured it in a glass bottle I keep for seeds. This will dry out for a bit, then be planted in the early Summer in the pots on my deck.
For another great source to buy seed online, check out www.seedsavers.org
They are a non-profit dedicated to the preservation of heirloom seed. I buy most my flower seeds here and last year’s cover crops seed for my farm. They come in excellent quality and fairly fast shipping.
Another fabulous place to buy organic heirloom (sometimes, sometimes not heirloom) seed is Seeds of Change. I usually buy my asparagus and strawberry crowns and other root crops here. They come in great condition and have some nice organic varieties to choose from.
And if all else fails – there’s always pillaging from your neighbors or even Craigslist.org
Craigslist is a great resource, love it. I was trying to sort out putting the flower in the jar…I am not familiar with the plant. The seeds are small right, and you are collecting them. Matti
Don’t you love seed pods? They are so interesting looking. I don’t think I have ever tried collecting viola seeds. The seeds pop out when they get dry enough right? Like California poppies?
My favorite heirloom seed supplies is Baker Creek Seeds. They have some truly unique varieties, especially melons. Over 50 heirloom watermelons ftw
Exactly… you really have to catch them before they pop – but not when they are too wet/under developed. I guess I should have added more detail to this post… Flower seed pods are great because you can even put a wax or paper bag over them right before (a few days) they pop, then collect them that way. You can do the same with veggies but sometimes they don’t develop as nicely. I leave the cap off what ever they are being stored in for a couple days – then seal it once any condensation is clear.
Yes! I adore seed pods… you should see my office, it looks like a crazy person’s…. seed pods, bees, bark, everywhere.
Hello! I hope all seeds will be saved. This is my first time seeing a bottle used for saving seeds like that. Thanks for showing and good job
I love the way you’ve ’showcased’ your seedpod! And, it’ll be a good spot for them to drop into and not get lost. Thanks for stopping by;-)
Hi, this is not really a comment relating to the post more of a thanks. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment which has in turn led me to your blog which is really great. I will be looking forward to reading further posts from you. I have been redesigning my garden on paper throughout the winter and it keeps changing! It is likely to change again now I have seen the picture at the bottom of this blog which incorporates and oven or outside fire. With the climate we have here in the UK, I think this could be what I need! Back to the drawing board I go. Please come and visit me again.
Thank you! I’m looking forward to check back in with your blog and see what all your sprouts do! I’m way behind on my veggies this year… kind of focusing on succulent propagation this month.
Thanks for commenting and see you soon!
Very cool and artsy-fartsy way of capturing those viola seeds. Intriguing. Loving your blog.
Aaaah, I love seed savers – making the world a better place, seed by seed.
That viola stem in the jar looks really cool. It looks a little alien or like it belongs in Ripley’s.
I am a member of the Seed Saver’s exchange and highly recommend other serious organic gardeners to join. It is not free, but helping to preserve the genetic diversity of our backyard gardens and farms is just as important as saving the rainforests of the world. The nice thing about Seed Saver’s Exchange compared to ther seed companies is that you can play an active role in helping to preserve and share our shared genetic history, present and future. Cheers!
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing
I am so ready for spring and planting time. I have gotten seeds from Seed Savers from a local food coop before. I should check out the site and see the whole selection, but I have a variety of seeds from last year that will still be OK to use, so may wait until next year.
Thanks for visiting my blog. The kitchen with the grid is something I found online. I had to order 2, 2 by 4 feet grids because it was going to cost too much to ship the 4 by 4 foot one.
By the way, a co-worker called one of the teachers we work with a mouse lover because she refuses to put one of those sticky traps in her room. I hate those sticky traps, so I’m glad she doesn’t use them, even though that’s the only kind of trap we are allowed to use.
that is so cool! what a pretty picture as well<3
Excellent work on this garden article. It makes for an interesting and easy read.
Excellent work on this garden article. It makes for an interesting and easy read.
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