Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library
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How to share native seeds and plants in your community
This video provides practical tools on how you can make a difference in your community, by sharing native seeds and plants.
All the material referenced in the video can be used for free here without permission: wildflowerseedlibrary.ca/how-to-start-a-native-seed-library/
Thank you for the David Suzuki Foundation for allowing us to present.
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Відео

How to pack seeds (for seed packing volunteers)
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This video is specifically made for volunteers that have received a packing kit from their local coordinators. You can contact us at wildflowerseedslibrary@gmail.com to volunteer thanks!
How to harvest Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) seeds
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This video provides an overview of how to harvest Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) seeds.
How to pack seeds that must be kept dried and at room temperature
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This video provides an overview of how to pack seeds that must be kept dried and room temperature. You must use paper envelopes and nothing that can keep moisture in such as plastic and aluminium. You can get the right spoon sizes, paper envelopes and shooter glasses at any of our events. You can also drop off any seed donations at any of our events. Thanks!
How to pack seeds requiring to be kept moisten and cold until sowing
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This video provides an overview of how to pack seeds requiring to be kept moisten and cold until sowing. If you do not intend to donate seeds to the Seed Library, your seeds can be wrapped in a moisten coffee filter in a ziploc bag until sowing.
How to harvest Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) seeds
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This video provides an overview of how to harvest Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) seeds
How to harvest Groundsel or Ragwort (Packera) seeds
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This video provides an overview of how to harvest Groundsel or Ragwort (Packera) seeds
How to harvest Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) seeds
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This video provides an overview of how to harvest Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) seeds
How to harvest Great St. John’s Wort (Hypericum ascyron subsp. pyramidatum) seeds
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This video provides an overview of how to harvest Great St. John’s Wort (Hypericum ascyron subsp. pyramidatum) seeds.
How to harvest Dense Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) seeds
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This video provides an overview of how to harvest Dense Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) seeds. Please do not donate seeds if you don’t know the origin of your plant as there are cultivars of this species.
How to harvest Nodding Onion (Allium cernuum) seeds
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This video provides an overview of how to harvest Nodding Onion (Allium cernuum) seeds. Please do not donate seeds if you don’t know the origin of your plant as there are cultivars of this species. Thanks!
How to harvest White Turtlehead (Chelone glabra) seeds
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This video provides an overview of how to harvest White Turtlehead (Chelone glabra) seeds. Please make sur you know the origin of the plant as there are cultivars of this species. Thanks!
How to harvest White Upland Goldenrod (Solidago ptarmicoides) seeds
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This video provides an overview of how to harvest White Upland Goldenrod (Solidago ptarmicoides) seeds
How to harvest Dense Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) seeds
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How to harvest Dense Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) seeds
How to harvest Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) seeds
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How to harvest Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) seeds
How to harvest Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) seeds
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How to harvest Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) seeds
How to harvest Red Cardinal (Lobelia cardinalis) seeds
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How to harvest Red Cardinal (Lobelia cardinalis) seeds
How to leave stems for cavity nesting bees
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How to leave stems for cavity nesting bees
Tips on cleaning Hairy Beardtongue (Penstemon hirsutus) seeds
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Tips on cleaning Hairy Beardtongue (Penstemon hirsutus) seeds
How to harvest Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) seeds
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How to harvest Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) seeds
How to harvest Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa) seeds
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How to harvest Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa) seeds
How to harvest Common Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) seeds
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How to harvest Common Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) seeds
How to harvest Pearly Everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea) seeds
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How to harvest Pearly Everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea) seeds
How to harvest Flat-Top White Aster (Doellingeria umbellata) seeds
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How to harvest Flat-Top White Aster (Doellingeria umbellata) seeds
How to harvest Spotted St. John’s Wort (Hypericum punctatum) seeds
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How to harvest Spotted St. John’s Wort (Hypericum punctatum) seeds
How to harvest New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus) seeds
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How to harvest New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus) seeds
How to harvest False Sunflower / Smooth Oxeye (Heliopsis helianthoides) seeds
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How to harvest False Sunflower / Smooth Oxeye (Heliopsis helianthoides) seeds
How to harvest White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima) seeds
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How to harvest White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima) seeds
How to harvest Heart-Leaved Aster (Symphyotrichum cordifolium) seeds
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How to harvest Heart-Leaved Aster (Symphyotrichum cordifolium) seeds
How to harvest Indian Tobacco (Lobelia inflata) seeds
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How to harvest Indian Tobacco (Lobelia inflata) seeds

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @coolnatkat
    @coolnatkat 4 години тому

    Can you please fix the title?

  • @sarawert6498
    @sarawert6498 7 днів тому

    Thank you! This is amazing 😊

  • @matthewbutnaru
    @matthewbutnaru 8 днів тому

    Do you have any tips for germinating seeds?

    • @ottawawildflowerseedlibrar8788
      @ottawawildflowerseedlibrar8788 8 днів тому

      Very easy to germinate, they are annuals so they are great at self-seeding in native soil. This is one I would directly sow in your garden

  • @jdm3111
    @jdm3111 9 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing this! I have a tiny little St John's worth plant growing in my front yar, but the few flowers have turned brown, so I was hoping to harvest the seeds so I can sew them in my medicinal garden for next year. Would you know when and how to sow those seeds? Is it better to start in pots inside and transplant in the Spring or direct sow? I am in Southern Ontario, Canada. Thanks

    • @ottawawildflowerseedlibrar8788
      @ottawawildflowerseedlibrar8788 9 днів тому

      @@jdm3111 not ready yet. You need to make sure that the pods are brown, slightly open and that the tiny stem are brown (a sign that the plant is not feeding the babies anymore and that they are ready to live by themselves)

  • @hmartin751
    @hmartin751 14 днів тому

    When do u plant the seeds. I am in northern maine its end of summer, but i heard i should plant in late fall?

    • @ottawawildflowerseedlibrar8788
      @ottawawildflowerseedlibrar8788 13 днів тому

      @@hmartin751 yes December-January

    • @hmartin751
      @hmartin751 13 днів тому

      So that would be winter not fall, have you seen Maine in dec or jan? 12 ft of snow? Dont think thats whem i plant swlf heal seeds😂​@ottawawildflowerseedlibrar8788

    • @ottawawildflowerseedlibrar8788
      @ottawawildflowerseedlibrar8788 12 днів тому

      @@hmartin751 yes in January, they need to be outside in freeze and thaw cycle (called cold moist stratification) for 60 days to germinate

    • @hmartin751
      @hmartin751 12 днів тому

      @ottawawildflowerseedlibrar8788 ok I am just confused at how to put them in frozen ground.. when the package says to plant in fall. So I put the seeds in ground in winter not in the fall? Lol so confused fall would be November for me January is winter here. Package says plant in fall and ur telling me January

    • @ottawawildflowerseedlibrar8788
      @ottawawildflowerseedlibrar8788 12 днів тому

      @@hmartin751 I think this playlist will help: ua-cam.com/play/PLB1nj5Po588NCfDFPkq400MpjBOL2b5kc.html&si=hhp3Qst4zICQp0zC

  • @priscillatenzar9934
    @priscillatenzar9934 18 днів тому

    Hello, how do you know which native plant seeds need to be kept stored at room temperature?

  • @priscillatenzar9934
    @priscillatenzar9934 18 днів тому

    Very helpful. Thanks for sharing! ☺

  • @ChrisJohnston-z7u
    @ChrisJohnston-z7u 28 днів тому

    Excellent and well done video. It clearly explained how to make these envelopes without a lot of unnecessary information. Thank you!

  • @skkye795
    @skkye795 Місяць тому

    Seeds being ready after the stem turns brown was a very helpful tip, thank you!

  • @DrJ4712
    @DrJ4712 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! I'm so excited to harvest this fall!❤😊

  • @neenogmccauley1068
    @neenogmccauley1068 Місяць тому

    Do you cut the tiny pieces of filter as double or single ply? Do you aim to remove the air from the plastic bag before sealing?

  • @lynnodonnell4764
    @lynnodonnell4764 2 місяці тому

    How is it closed up for storage?

  • @jamestaylor8217
    @jamestaylor8217 2 місяці тому

    I do this, especially when transferring to containers.

  • @Guru-panda
    @Guru-panda 2 місяці тому

    What time of year are they ready? I’m currently trying to collect some seeds but don’t know when

  • @peepeepoopoo5396
    @peepeepoopoo5396 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the vid, been dying to figure our how to grow them, also in my experience you can hold the stem Connecting to the bean pod and clip it with your thumb, it won't go off until it's in a jar or bag, helps contain it

  • @amandasmith841
    @amandasmith841 3 місяці тому

    This plant is supposed to be poisonous??

    • @ottawawildflowerseedlibrar8788
      @ottawawildflowerseedlibrar8788 3 місяці тому

      you are correct humans and animals should not try to eat it. Here is one of the resources I use to see: plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/ageratina-altissima/

  • @markrunion1769
    @markrunion1769 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video!

  • @user-vi8pz8tj1x
    @user-vi8pz8tj1x 6 місяців тому

    Hello. I heard you are looking for volunteers for tomorrow. Can l come volunteer?

  • @user-vi8pz8tj1x
    @user-vi8pz8tj1x 6 місяців тому

    Hello I would love to volunteer with you tomorrow .Can l bring my son who needs to complete his volunteer hours to graduate High school??❤

  • @LINativePlantConservation
    @LINativePlantConservation 7 місяців тому

    thank you! love this

  • @vitecekk13
    @vitecekk13 7 місяців тому

    We making Potent Snake Oil with this one🔥🗣️

  • @UnknownGir-572
    @UnknownGir-572 8 місяців тому

    For what it is used for?

  • @jeffburke170
    @jeffburke170 8 місяців тому

    handle by leaves, not stem,

  • @jeffburke170
    @jeffburke170 8 місяців тому

    pods are edible in early spring when smaller than 8cm. Boiled, and actually quite good unlike most other wild foods that are edible, but... just.

  • @jeffburke170
    @jeffburke170 8 місяців тому

    milk bags work great and chances are, there are a few lurking about.

  • @jeffburke170
    @jeffburke170 8 місяців тому

    and sharp cuts, as (apparently) rough cuts shred bees' wings.

  • @Akela_1stGloucs
    @Akela_1stGloucs 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for the videos - very helpful! Have you found any one method (pots vs. clamshells vs. juice bottles) to be more effective than the others?

  • @joyaraninath9724
    @joyaraninath9724 9 місяців тому

    Do you have any other social media account other than UA-cam channel?

  • @joyaraninath9724
    @joyaraninath9724 9 місяців тому

    Helpful

  • @joyaraninath9724
    @joyaraninath9724 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing

  • @joyaraninath9724
    @joyaraninath9724 9 місяців тому

    Okay This video helped me a alot

  • @N11Aboomar
    @N11Aboomar 9 місяців тому

    Nice video ❤

  • @sandyb1184
    @sandyb1184 9 місяців тому

    Thank you!

  • @sandyb1184
    @sandyb1184 9 місяців тому

    Thank you!

  • @sandyb1184
    @sandyb1184 9 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @sandyb1184
    @sandyb1184 10 місяців тому

    Thank you! Very well presented!

  • @plabebob
    @plabebob 10 місяців тому

    This is great but the video is so quiet I can hardly hear it!

  • @SameeraChughtaisBackyardGarden
    @SameeraChughtaisBackyardGarden 10 місяців тому

    Nice

  • @griffinwb1855
    @griffinwb1855 10 місяців тому

    Looks like you uploaded the wrong video, this is the spotted St John's wort video, not the New Jersey tea video.

  • @jessiehudson3857
    @jessiehudson3857 10 місяців тому

    😬 *Promo sm*

  • @sandyb1184
    @sandyb1184 10 місяців тому

    Thank you, very informative!

  • @sandyb1184
    @sandyb1184 10 місяців тому

    Great video! Thank you so much!

  • @sandyb1184
    @sandyb1184 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for another great video!

  • @sandyb1184
    @sandyb1184 10 місяців тому

    Love these! So well presented!

  • @friendsofcarlingtonhampton
    @friendsofcarlingtonhampton 10 місяців тому

    One species we most definitely don't have to collect anymore! Holy spread, Batman! :-)

    • @ottawawildflowerseedlibrar8788
      @ottawawildflowerseedlibrar8788 5 місяців тому

      we could use more donations this year if you can :)

    • @friendsofcarlingtonhampton
      @friendsofcarlingtonhampton 5 місяців тому

      It's the one species we didn't bother to collect since they seed so well. There may still be some viable ones kicking around so if we find 'em we'll set some aside. @@ottawawildflowerseedlibrar8788

  • @onegrlindawrld6297
    @onegrlindawrld6297 10 місяців тому

    I see this in Michigan everywhere i didn't know what it was thought chamomile & found it was not . Thank you I will grow some now for the pollinators.

  • @gonzolandshark8726
    @gonzolandshark8726 11 місяців тому

    Very interested. Thanks.

  • @melbartlett5568
    @melbartlett5568 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for this. I purchased a tiiiiiiiny seedling from Jardin Fletcher in June and it's become a shrub. Is it best to sow them directly into the ground in May, or sprout them first?

  • @melissabird901
    @melissabird901 11 місяців тому

    Thanks easy to follow