Well, shoot George and Sand. We missed the last meeting because the forecast said possibility of freezing rain, and now a month later the forecast is the same. We don't dare risk tackling Eldon Hill if that forecast holds. But we are definitely interested in the Medicinal Plant group, so please keep us informed on the progress and any future meeting. If they change the forecast, we will see you Sunday.

I am also definitely interested in the Medicinal Plant group. How far is it to the meeting place from Pryor?

I'm afraid the weather will keep me home, I was looking forward to it. I might be interested in a Medicimal plant thing, but going that far for meetings is hard for me.

The meeting went pretty well. Sand's home, where we met, was jam packed with people. I estimate there were, at the very least, forty! It was a little chaotic, which is hard for me, with my tinnitus. But overall it seemed that we had a very enthusiastic group, and quite a few first time visitors, many of whom, had been lurking on the Green Country Seed Savers web site.

George

It was worth the trip. As we toured his awesome greenhouse, Bill was keen on how it was built. He says he can easily rig me up a green house with a wood stove. Up until then, I left building a greenhouse out of my mind because I thot heating would be impossible. Pretty much worthless without some type of temp control.

I've devoured many articles and sat through a plethora of videos over the years, but there's no comparison to watching someone face to face display and talk about seed starting. I didn't think I'd learn anything. I sure did!

Hey Bon, did we get to meet?! I kept wondering if you were there, but I didn't catch your name when we did introductions. I told Jerreth, before we went, that people I know via forums NEVER look as I imagine them.

It was busy, wasn't it? I was standing in the doorway to Mary Frances art room and beside ... Victor, I think it was? Nice guy. Bill and the kids were in there. On announcements, I got skipped. It wasn't intentional, it was just confusing with everyone on top of each other. I didn't mind. I was there to learn and I did get my name on the list. I caught the second tour of the greenhouse. When we got back you were gone.

I don't want to put anyone off about going. It was amazingly fantastic despite so many people being there. Everyone was so nice - especially Sam. People of all ages and with different experience levels.

Yes, this group's meetings vary between being pretty organized. with one person doing most of the talking; and somewhat chaotic, with most everyone doing the talking. My wife was there for the first time. She is a good judge on how a gathering is going. Jerreth told me that most people seemed thrilled. We had to run early. But a couple of new folks stopped us to say how happy they were about being there. On another occasion we will do more of the controlled type meeting.

I am always thrilled when new gardeners come out! It's simply wonderful to help them to succeed. Bryan, a young man of about 13, was at this last meeting. I had done a presentation on seed saving at his 4H club and invited him to our Green Country Seed Savers meeting. He came! From what his mom told me, I'd say that he's got a lot of potential, as it has always been his bent to be fascinated with seeds and propagation.

Sure wish we had gone! Would have loved to meet you all!