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Hi all... I replied to a message I recieved in my email and I thought the reply would be posted on this board, but I see it is not here. If it does turn up, forgive the double post..... "Gosh I had no idea that this (my original post) would cause a bit of "fuss" if I can use that word and no one gets upset. I just thought that a swap might be done, (and) that it was not too early to "think" about doing it and would host no problem becasue I had the time. Someone else suggested I might want to take over another persons. Let me say I am not looking to step on any ones toes, and certainly would rather start "my own" if it takes the hassel out of things, so to speak due to my original posting. I just kinda feel if there are folks that want to think about doing a swap now, and want to swap with me and others that I would host, because I am retired and have the time. Nancy. PS... I might add I don't look at this as being "my own", it is just a figure of speech. I am happy to join a swap, if some one else wants to host it. Or I can put in the time and do it. It really makes no difference to me. I don't think there should be any feelings of toes being stepped on or hurt feelings. We are not children right? If someone has shown they are responsibe and can do this fine, if however another person starts one, a person should not be offended. At some point in our lives we all want to "step up and be noticed" I think in one way or another. And this is a way for some folks to have that notice, and there is nothing wrong with that. The thing that is honorable in the effort, is the "carring it thru to the end (or till the seeds come up.. hee hee..)", not many of us can do that. So, as far as I am concerned... I have seeds and if there is a round robin, called Winter sow or "put it in the ground and grow it"... I don't much care. I am simply interested in a swap. Have a nice day all.

You can WS apple seeds, collect the seeds, let them dry for a few weeks on a plate, then pack in paper, label it, and stash it away until the beginning of winter. Then WS and expect germination around the middle of spring. Sow heavily as not all seeds will be viable and sprout. Apples are very interesting in that their seeds will not truly reproduce. You'll get apples for sure, but they will be somewhat different from the fruit you took the seeds from. Also, the apples you grow from seed will become full size trees, so give them room, lots of love and in about six to ten years they'll start cropping for you. They are long-lived trees, but do need to mature before they begin to flower and fruit. Growing apples is a wonderful hobby, I have several grafted apples in my own garden. My best advice is to go to the library and look up how to take care of a home orchard. Also, before saving your seeds, check with your local extension to see which varieties will thrive in your area. Knowing what does well where you live can help you to narrow the choice of apples to save seeds from. Usually most neighborhoods have a nice green grocer or farmer's market with a large variety of apples every fall. Buy apples that you know will thrive in your neighborhood and save seeds from them. This gives you an 'edge up' because you'll be starting seeds of apples that will hopefully require minimal care to protect against the regional disease pressures. T

Oh, I have lots of seeds I forgot about! I have Territorial seeds for purple coneflower, Rudbeckia 'Cherokee Sunset', Sunflowers 'Apricot Twist'and 'Jade'. I also havae borage, butterfly weed, ornamental millet, and nigella. Can you winter sow annuals? Anyway, I'll bring them all and try to bring some markers along also. Susan