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This is the first year that I have ever collected seed or traded seeds. It has been both fun and a little nerve-wracking; as I worried about making sure I was ACTUALLY collecting seed!! LOL!!!
As my seeds dried and I received packets from my various friends here at GT; I was a little worried where I might safely store them untill the time arrives to begin sowing them.
I mentioned to Hubby (Russel as you all know, since he has joined us) my dilemna and asked if he might make me a Seed Box. Now Russel makes the most beautiful boxes. They come in all sizes, designs and different woods.
So here is my beautiful Seed Box … It is made of Walnut (bottom) and Bird’s Eye Maple (lid). You will notice that the bottom of the box looks like it has crown molding going around it, but in reality that is called Sap Wood.
I think my seeds are in a happy place … I know I am!!! Thanks sweetie!!!
-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b
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15 comments so far
dini
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posted 49 days ago
Lovely little treasure box (after all, seeds ARE a treasure), and lovely Russell for making it!
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MsDebbieP
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posted 49 days ago
gorgeous box… great function
and listen to you describing the wood just like a true-blue LumberJock! :)
thanks for sharing!!!
-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a)
Eklectic
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posted 49 days ago
Well, GranT, that Lumberjock of yours came through again!
As usual, beautiful work!
Good team work! ;-)
-- Eklectic, Follow my Bliss, South East Ontario 5a
Iris43
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posted 49 days ago
What a beautiful seed box! Lucky you, that you have such a talented hubby and who appreciates your talent for gardening. That treasure, I’m sure will find a prominent place for display in your home. Good luck with harvesting the seeds to go in it. :)
BTW GranT, I received your message and your seeds will be in the mail tomorrow.
-- 'To plant a Garden is to believe in Tomorrow'
jroot
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posted 49 days ago
What a great idea. Keeps them nice and dry, but not parched. Good one, Russel.
-- jroot
Bon
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posted 49 days ago
Nice seed box GramT.Russ did a really nice job on it.
-- Bon,Hastings,Ont.....zone 5a....Always room for one more
MIKE CRIPPS
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posted 48 days ago
HI GRANDMA I BET THAT WAS A BIT SCARY WHEN HUBBY SAID IVE JUST MADE A WOODEN BOX FOR YOU! JOKING ASIDE IT LOOKS GREAT AND WILL DO THE JOB FOR WHICH IT WAS INTENDED WELL.
REGARDS MIKE
-- MIKE MILTON COMMON U.K.
XploreOrganics
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posted 48 days ago
Very nice box…nice seeds too :p
-- Xploreorganics, 5b Canada, LFD 06-20
Bunting
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posted 48 days ago
Wow GRandma T
The boxes are beautiful
-- NS Zone 5B 200 KM East of Halifax cheers Bunting------Having a place to go – is a home. Having someone to love – is a family.
GrandmaT
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posted 48 days ago
Well thank you all so much … I do love this box Russel made!!!
And MsDeb … listen to you describing the wood just like a true-blue LumberJock! hahaha!!! yah, after hours of “what is that called again” ... “Bird’s what Maple” ... poor man!!! ;-)
Xo, Bon and MsDeb … nice seeds don’t ya think??!!!! -vbg- THANK YOU again!!!!!
-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b
Bon
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posted 48 days ago
Ya nice seeds. ha ha ha
Just think next year….... nice flower clones.
Ya gotta love it. :-)
-- Bon,Hastings,Ont.....zone 5a....Always room for one more
Daisycrzy
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posted 47 days ago
What a beautiful box! What a lovely gesture from your sweetie! It always touches my heart when people think of each other enough to do special things!
-- "Where flowers bloom, so does hope," Lady Bird Johnson
GrandmaT
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posted 47 days ago
Thank you so much Daisycrzy!! :-)
-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b
CraftyGardener
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posted 42 days ago
What a gorgeous seed box, it sure beats my 4 quart basket and recycled envelopes.
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GrandmaT
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posted 42 days ago
Thanks CG … :-)
-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b