I feel your pain Marilyn. I haven't posted any pictures this year because my garden is in a sad state (no pun intended). I managed to collect sweet peas seeds but everything else is toast.

Don't you worry! You'll get enough seeds from the swap for your next year garden and it will be fabulous!

I hope the drought in your neck of the woods passes soon.

Edna

Thanks, Edna. :-)

I'm also remembering the old adage "if it doesn't kill you, it will make you stonger".

Who knows, I maybe sending super-seeds because they sure have endured a lot. lol

Marilyn

Marilyn, I think seed production in your case will be minimal due to drought, but it doesn't mean that the ones you actually have are sterile, just in a smaller number. As you know, we have experienced a very similar drought here about two years ago. That year some of my plants didn't produce seed (ex: lillies) and others produced a lot less (ex: Judas Tree). However, the ones that were actually produced were viable, as far as I know. I believe at least Edna managed to germinate the Judas Tree seeds I've sent and she achieved plants, so the seeds had to be viable.

So, in short, don't worry about having less seed and do send them for the swap, as I'm sure they'll turn out fine. And, as Edna says, you'll get enough from the swap to grow another beautiful garden next year! :-)

Hugs
Eduarda

Marilyn, I will be sending more than enough seeds to cover your share. We had a drought, but now PM rains many days are taking care of things. I re-seeded many plants and they will make even MORE healthy seeds.
I am also including some good drought tollerant selections this year, since that is what has done well.
I'm so sorry you are still having problems!

Wishing you gentle rains,
GGG

Marilyn--
Don't wory-like girlgroupgirl-I am collecting seeds like mad! (and Mom and Grandma are giving me 2 large bags of seeds from their gardens)

I hope the hot weather stops soon for you:.)
Gigi

Eduarda,

Thanks for the reassuring words! I was afraid that all my seeds would be fried and sterile. It's good to hear that you have had good luck with seeds under similar drought conditions. :-) I feel much better!

GGG, Gigi, Eduarda,

I really appreciate your kind and generous offers! There are so many of us effected and a lot of us will be virtually starting over in our flower beds.

I was even more worried about the viability of the seeds from my garden. I would rather not participate at all, then send bad seeds to someone!

You can be assured that the seeds I send will come from the world's hardiest flowers!! :-)

Thanks, again!!

Marilyn

I'll be sending some too (and don't want any in return). I recall Tracey saying she had PLENTY during last year's swap.

Anne

Marilyn I am in Melissa, Tx just north of McKinney and have the same drought water restrictive, blazing HOT
endless dog day summer that is destroying my flowers as well. I hear ya! I have few seeds but am willing to help out any way I can.

Donna

Gosh, what a shame some of you folks are lacking moisture. We've have plenty!

I only have a few different flowers to collect seeds from, but them seem to have plenty. all but the Nora Barlow I grew from seeds, over the past 3 years so I pretty pleased to have enough to do the swap this year!!!! I have pretty purple poppy seeds galore!!!!

I would think the seeds that make it to seeds in your garden would be real good and real survivors!

Leasa

Donna,

Welcome to the cottage, neighbor! :-) If you haven't already, I hope you will consider joining in our seed swap this year which is being organized by Tracy.

We may not have a huge variety of seeds to send, but what we do contribute will be tough as nails.

I hope you will join us!

Marilyn

I was afraid to save any seeds from a plant that died.
Do you really think a dead plant could produce viable seeds?
This is so new to me....I'm so afraid I'll try to save seeds that haven't matured enough. I wasn't going to do the swap, because I was so new to it. But I've leared so much online. I had to throw out a bunch of seeds I took to early.

Haziemoon

Mrilyn I am going to definately participate in the Seed Swap this year. I went on an "adventure" seed colecting and am not sure after all my hard work that the grocery bag full of Hibiscus (giant dinner plate variety?? is real seed. I collected them earlier this month from a friends and the seeds on those are completely different. One has seeds resembling BB's and the other is a hard "pointed pod". Any help with this?

Hi Txcottagegarden,
The dinner plate type should have round seeds like BBs.
The link below is to a great site. I use it all the time when I'm not sure what I should be looking for.
Remy

Here is a link that might be useful: The Seed Site

Hi Donna,

The site that remy just mentioned is the one I reference all the time. I agree, it's a great one! Be sure and click on all the tabs at the bottom of the page to get all the info. on that site.

It's also very helpful when direct sowed seeds start to sprout and you can't tell the difference between a seedling and the start of a weed.

Did you know that poppy seedlings resemble dandelions? I didn't know that. Can you guess how I found out about that little gem! :-)

Marilyn