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zizyphus - jujuba tree

Does anyone on ooooby have one of these trees that they wouldn't mind sharing a cutting with me? Happy to trade for preserves and pay postage and packing.

I've emailed Nestlebrae who used to stock the trees but it no longer appears on their exotics l

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Seed saver workshop

If you are interested in Seed saving this would be the best teachers you are likely to hear for a long time.  I heard them at an eco show several years ago and they are great. 

 

 

 

Seed Saving Workshop

with Michel and Jude Fanton - Founders, Seed S

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Elderberry cuttings

These seem to be a very divisive plant, we either love or hate them.  For the former, I am happy to send cuttings in autumn to a local area group for distribution amongst anyone who wishes to have some.

Be warned, they can be very invasive and are co

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Cape Gooseberry sought

Hi folks, I'm looking for either seeds or seedlings - the local garden centre didn't even know the plant, sadly !

 

I have a few bits and pieces to trade too - comfrey seedlings, maori potato (tutaekuri), some heritage plums . . . more in a while ;)

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Blackboy peach stones

I have a couple of dozen BBP stones. They grow true from seed and fruit within 3 years (apparently). PM your address if you're interested. Photos of the fruit on my page.

 

Aug 30 2011. No more BBP stones left but should have more in March 2012. Send

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Chilli & Pepper Seeds

Recently got the bug for growing chillis..... Oh dear

 

Would love to recieve any varieties, especially unusual/rare.

Will happily pay for postage.

 

Have quite a few Tabasco seedlings if anyone wants one - Grown semi organically from seed.

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