tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post2520575867980812626..comments2024-03-28T06:48:42.379-05:00Comments on MrBrownThumb: Pocket Seed BanksMrBrownThumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-55748785146905841402011-01-13T23:41:19.473-06:002011-01-13T23:41:19.473-06:00Phyte club katie, Yeah I'm not much of a fan o...Phyte club katie, Yeah I'm not much of a fan of these relief ones. I like my tins to be flat. <br /><br />Chiots Run, thanks for stopping by and sharing your seed saving tips.MrBrownThumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-90738123958335709022011-01-13T16:36:11.510-06:002011-01-13T16:36:11.510-06:00I do love saving seeds as well, usually for flower...I do love saving seeds as well, usually for flowers that I want to grow again in the garden and for veggies. <br /><br />Great idea using the saved containers, I have brown envelopes that I use. I always have a few in purse for collecting seeds while I'm out and about. <br /><br />I use those little mailing labels for everything, freezer containers, seed packets, jars, etc.Chiot's Runhttp://www.chiotsrun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-24607811656256000282010-11-28T22:14:16.996-06:002010-11-28T22:14:16.996-06:00Gorgeous shapes, photos, and idea. Gotta say, I wa...Gorgeous shapes, photos, and idea. Gotta say, I was really bummed when Altoids ditched their flat-topped tin for their newer, "Altoids"-in-relief design. It was fun to make mini-collages on the top, and would really be perfect for these seed containers as well.phyte club katiehttp://phyteclub.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-52368753678339009072010-10-19T23:48:23.147-05:002010-10-19T23:48:23.147-05:00This is one great way to re-cycle small containers...This is one great way to re-cycle small containers. These tin containers look cool as well. Thanks MBT!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867061279916535777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-14639235364691424162010-10-19T14:19:06.587-05:002010-10-19T14:19:06.587-05:00Super idea. Every year I want to harvest a few se...Super idea. Every year I want to harvest a few seeds and I never do it. Maybe.... next year!webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168174623602308906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-82738039777598278012010-10-19T13:04:47.936-05:002010-10-19T13:04:47.936-05:00Love this idea. Like Dave, I've done a lot of ...Love this idea. Like Dave, I've done a lot of seed saving in baby food jars, but we're officially done with the baby food stage, so I'm going to eventually think of other things to store them in (but I still have a decent stockpile of jars to use still!)<br /><br />I get frequent migraines, so I always have one of those travel-size bottles of Tylenol or Advil in my purse. When they're empty, those are also great for using as seed banks.Colleen Vanderlindenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08396040906688814232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-67417668859377631392010-10-19T09:32:38.930-05:002010-10-19T09:32:38.930-05:00I love this idea so much I'm going to have to ...I love this idea so much I'm going to have to take up eating mints ;)Emmahttp://coopette.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-29512790089935577732010-10-18T21:26:54.210-05:002010-10-18T21:26:54.210-05:00Fantastic idea! I shall have to start eating Alto...Fantastic idea! I shall have to start eating Altoids! ;-) <br />Meemsnyc - your cat is precious.<br /><br />landkwindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-21282682691150605162010-10-18T21:26:50.622-05:002010-10-18T21:26:50.622-05:00I love using tins for seeds! It would be nice if t...I love using tins for seeds! It would be nice if there were inexpensive tins made just for this purpose, but your idea of using Altoids tins is very clever! Those travel aspirin tins are good, too, for smaller seeds.Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-16023497972116931752010-10-18T14:24:28.790-05:002010-10-18T14:24:28.790-05:00Well, this is very clever and it is indeed recycli...Well, this is very clever and it is indeed recycling or repurposing with whimsy. Clever!Patsy Bell Hobsonhttp://www.patsybell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-45391356285687226222010-10-18T14:22:49.774-05:002010-10-18T14:22:49.774-05:00@Gardening in Edgewater, I usually place them in p...@Gardening in Edgewater, I usually place them in paper envelopes after they've dried out. Once they're dry you can store them in just about anything that keeps water out. Some people store them in containers (jars) inside the fridge, other people place the seed packs in jars in places that are cool and dry. As long as the area that you store them in doesn't have crazy temperature and humidity fluctuations you should be fine. <br /><br />@Tyra, I removed your comment because you placed a link in the comment to your blog and that link was broken and it just looped back into my blog giving an error.MrBrownThumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-56875219073101277512010-10-18T13:53:14.056-05:002010-10-18T13:53:14.056-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.TYRA Hallsénius Lindhehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01090257443354079679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-24666649309337259752010-10-18T11:02:32.286-05:002010-10-18T11:02:32.286-05:00Great idea. I am just starting out on the saving ...Great idea. I am just starting out on the saving seeds road. I will check out the links you recommend.<br /><br />Quick question for you-- Where do you store the seeds over the winter? Could you leave them in the little altoid tins?Gardening in Edgewaternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-77331929719080325412010-10-17T22:53:45.026-05:002010-10-17T22:53:45.026-05:00@Dave, I've got a couple dozen of them. One da...@Dave, I've got a couple dozen of them. One day I found two boxes of them (still sealed) and dumped out the mints and kept the tins because I wanted to find a use for them in the garden. I store seeds in baby food jars too, as a way to display them. I like the round tins better because they don't have hinges and openings, but I don't buy those often. <br /><br />@Jennifer, When I get home I usually dry out the seeds and then transfer them to paper for storage and easy seed trades.<br /><br />@MeemsNYC, Yup, big tins are great for storing them at home. I did have a basil seed post planned, but now I can't remember what I did with the pictures for it. If I can't find my pics for the post I'll post a link for you from online on your blog.<br /><br />@Monica, But can you carry your peppermint bark tins in your pocket and use them to gather seeds? No? Well.... :0P<br /><br />@Julie, You're welcomed. <br /><br />Ozark Mountain Family, Glad you like the idea. I have one more use for these tins that I'll probably post about later. Thanks for the offer, if I don't get another sample pack I just might take you up on the offer.MrBrownThumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-63740356050033304952010-10-17T22:41:20.568-05:002010-10-17T22:41:20.568-05:00What a GREAT idea! I am constantly grabbing the n...What a GREAT idea! I am constantly grabbing the neareast piece of paper I can find and attempting to create some form of an envelope to keep the seeds in at any location I find them...even sitting in a drive through where the seeds are hanging off the plants. There are still seeds in the otherwise clean ashtray of the truck, seeds in the glovebox etc... I will be stocking up on these little tins for sure. Speaking of seeds though....if you are interested in some Banana Squash seeds, I would be more than willing to trade some for some of your chocolate morning glory seeds! Just let me know....Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266816805551915978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-66376304554541056482010-10-17T22:27:43.202-05:002010-10-17T22:27:43.202-05:00Great idea! These smaller tins are perfect! Than...Great idea! These smaller tins are perfect! Thanks for the great idea!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402220963886597754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-36815479552948806732010-10-17T22:05:33.958-05:002010-10-17T22:05:33.958-05:00I wish I liked Altoids. I do store my seeds, in in...I wish I liked Altoids. I do store my seeds, in individual paper envelopes, in metal boxes similar to these that once held peppermint bark. Booyah!Monica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-33665866809185686122010-10-17T20:58:42.306-05:002010-10-17T20:58:42.306-05:00I use tins too, from tins that we get from bakery ...I use tins too, from tins that we get from bakery items etc. <br /><br />Question for you, do you know how to save seeds from BasiL? Our basil plant keeps flowering but I have no idea where you get the seed from.meemsnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584936035577822444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-78489842747361825082010-10-17T20:39:26.710-05:002010-10-17T20:39:26.710-05:00OMG, these are SO beautiful!!! We use baggies, po...OMG, these are SO beautiful!!! We use baggies, pockets, bits of paper, whatever's handy. At home, we transfer them to envelopes. Envelopes are not ideal, but they're cheap, quick to grab, and usually make it through the winter okay. :-)Jennifer in MamaLandhttp://ronypony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-66683565016312352542010-10-17T20:31:49.567-05:002010-10-17T20:31:49.567-05:00Neat idea! I don't usually have those tins aro...Neat idea! I don't usually have those tins around but I can see where they would be useful. Once I've collected the seeds I usually store them in baby food jars - we have plenty of them around here!Davehttp://www.growingthehomegarden.comnoreply@blogger.com