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Re: Seed Exchange

>In a message dated 97-02-08 09:59:44 EST, seeds-list@eskimo.com writes:
>
><< I plan on discontinuing
> this mailing list unless I receive some guidance. I created this mailing
> list to discuss about plant propagation and the methods of propagation
> but people perfer the mailing list grow to other subjects. I cannot seem
> to control this subject.  >>
>Dear Duncan,
>
>I have been following this thread since gensis and would like to say a few
>words, since you've asked.
>
>I have the utmost respect for your feelings, with regard to the deviation
>from intent of your list.  It is my feeling that this is a natural process
>stemming from the desire of group members (like myself) who are obviously
>impressed by the vast knowledge that this group has to offer.  It is obvious
>that a large percentage of members are by no means amatuers.  Speaking only
>for myself, in the few short weeks that I have been a member, I have sought
>out books and other vehicles of learning  to find out more about what these
>fine folks know that I don't.  I've sought out sources for seeds to the named
>species that I 've read about on this list...I've educated myself to exactly w
>hat an alpine house was ( and now believe that this is something that I must
>have ;-) ).  So, you see, I believe that the desire to branch out into a
>quasi seed search engine, is simply a form of flattery through imitation.  
>
>We are adults, but mostly gardeners, who are in my opinion of the finest
>caliber of people on earth.  I feel that we can respect the guidlines that
>you, as the originator and owner, have set forth.  Yet, I also believe that
>it is as natural as the process of germiantion to naturally want to seek out
>a certain seed type that has peaked one's imagination as a result of hearing
>about it's propagation.  Point in fact, I always thought that Helleboros was
>ugly,  Now I want to grow them out of spite. <G>
>Keep this in mind, before you decide to pull the plug.  What a crying shame
>it would be.
>
>Sincerely, 
>Karen Ernst


Hi, folks,

I, too, have been monitoring this exchange since I tuned in a three weeks
ago while home sick with a bug.  Don't have much experience on the web and
am still in awe of the wealth of information it has to offer about
everything under the sun.  When I found this site, I gathered from the
address that it meant an exchange of information regarding propagating
plants by any means desirable, to include seeds.  The motto was "Why buy
plants when you can grow your own."  Seed is but another means of growing
plants.  While your intentions are good, it's going to be tough to keep
every aspect of gardening out of this site except that of growing plants
from cuttings.  People who love plants love growing them by any means at
their disposal and they are not shy about asking any question that comes to
mind.   Discussion on this site of a particular plant may trigger another
question that will go out in left field, but that's how people communicate.
It's really no reflection on how you're handling of this web site; rather,
it would seem that people are feeling comfortable with each other and
keeping a dialogue going about that subject we all love:  growing things.
While I realize there ARE other sites where we can all talk about seeds,
exchanges, catalogs, etc.,  please don't feel offended when we stray off.
As gardeners all, we're a hopeless lot when the conversation and ideas start
flowing.
>

Well, that's my two cents worth.

Millie Brooks
Va.  Zone 7
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