Let’s start a trading/buying herb thread!

[SharonStudent]

I think we need a “trading post” type thread!  How about I kick it off with some organic clove powder (4 oz) unopened bag – got it by mistake.  Would like to trade for some grape leaf if possible, or perhaps goldenrod.  Would like to have organic.  Now let’s all see who needs what and let’s go trading!

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[Wendy DykStudent]

What a great idea Sharon! 👍

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[Lisa BatemanStudent]

Great idea! I’ll see if I have either of what you want. I just purchased a bunch of bulk herbs.

Lisa Bateman

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Sharon, Michael Carico

[Jenny MixonStudent]

I also have a good bit of bulk herbs that I’d be willing to swap.  Let me know if you get this going or if I can help.

[Kaye ReidStudent]

Sharon if you can send me an address by emailing me at kayereid1@hotmail.com I will see if I can send you some goldenrod. I take this almost daily for allergy/sinus type issues. It works well for me. We have it here in extreme abundance. I harvested from our pastures early last fall and dried it in my living room in shallow cardboard boxes with a fan blowing on it gently to circulated the air. Yes from spring until late fall my living room becomes over run with shallow boxes and wooden screen framed stands. Haha. So glad my husband is on board. I did give my personal email so you don’t have to post your address. Either way would be fine.

 

Kaye Reid

• This reply was modified 1 year, 4 months ago by Kaye Reid.

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[Zavier BanmanStudent]

Not sure if this helps but in March-April my moms grape plants will foliate and I could get you some grape leaf then. And if anyone has some chickweed that would be much appreciated.

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Sharon

[DawnStudent]

Zavier, I have chickweed growing in my raised beds and potted plants. I only use compost and vermicompost on my plants or a store bought organic for citrus trees. Do you want fresh chickweed or dried? If I sent fresh, it would be a day or two wilted, covered in paper towels, and shipped 2-3 day priority loosely packed in a small box.

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[Zavier BanmanStudent]

Thank you! That would be much appreciated, my address is 209 CR 225 Seminole Tx 79360. If there is anything you need let me know!

[DawnStudent]

How much do you need? I just pulled a bulk of it to get ready for new planting … I need to make sure what is left is enough for you; also that it isn’t too far into flowering stage.  What might you have to trade? I buy a LOT of herbs and it is breaking my bank so trading would be sooo good. Even seeds would be wonderful to receive in exchange. If you prefer, you can email me at beachbabers4@gmail.com 🙂

[Dan FlowersStudent]

Sharon, that’s a great idea I’m in.  Winter here in Canada so not the best time for wildcrafting but spring is coming.

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[Kaye ReidStudent]

This was a thought, has anyone asked if this is okay considering Doc Jones sells dried herbs in the shop. I don’t want to be for lack of better word unethical with my actions here at the school. I’m not prudish or anything like that. I offered to send some to a student in which I would but I’d also like to know how Doc feels about it since it is his school platform. Doc?

 

Kaye Reid

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[SharonStudentTopic Author]

Kaye, I had already asked Doc about this in another thread, and his answer was “trade away”!  So he’s fine with it.  Jump in and let’s see what we can do here!

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[Kaye ReidStudent]

Thats wonderful. If you will send me your address I can send you some golden rod that I harvested last fall. I also have a lot of chamomile that I can send if you need it. I can look and see if I have extra elder leaf. Those were in massive abundance to me last year.

 

Kaye Reid

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Sharon

[SharonStudentTopic Author]

Kaye, thank you!  I will send you my address via email.  What would you like in exchange?  I think I only need about 4 ounces-ish of goldenrod.  I think my cloves are gone, but I do have lots of other goodies if you want to respond to my email and let me know what you’d like to trade for (or I can do money also).  🙂

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

Yup. Seed and plant swapping among students is okee doke with me.

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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[Cathy OlsenStudent]

That is a wonderful idea, Sharon.

Cathy Olsen

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[Shauna ThomsonStudent]

I have a mother Aloe Vera plant with about 60 babies. I wish I could trade for something, but I think there might be rules about shipping out of the area.

[RebeccaStudent]

This is a great idea and I can’t wait for the summer months when I might be able to contribute! I’m in the early stages of building my herbal medicine cabinet and am trying to grow what I can in my two raised beds. If anyone is interested in the future for Perilla, my front raised bed is bound to have an army of it!

[Susan BrygStudent]

What is Perilla?  Does it have an ‘herbal name’ that I would recognize in one of Doc Jones’ formulas?

 

[RebeccaStudent]

Sorry for the late response! It’s Perilla Frutescens, sometimes called Beefsteak Plant or Shiso. There’s a thread on the forum about it, but I haven’t come across it in the formulas yet.

[Lynne StanleyStudent]

I think this is a great idea. I have nothing to trade right now, but I still love the concept.

[Angie MasonStudent]

I am just starting and realizing that some seeds are hard to find.  Also, when I order seeds, they give you 100 or more.  How can I preserve the seeds for next season?

[aburks2885@gmail.comStudent]

Store in an envelope, in a dry place.  They should keep for several years depending on what species they are.  Some seeds are viable practically forever.

[SharonStudentTopic Author]

Angie – many experts suggest a glass jar (airtight container) in the freezer – they say most will keep about 10 years that way (some not, but many will).

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[aburks2885@gmail.comStudent]

I’m in East Idaho and the moderator for the Idaho Herb Exchange.  Please feel to post offerings and requests there as well.

[SharonStudentTopic Author]

aburks – how do we find the Idaho Herb Exchange to barter and swap there?  Thanks!

[Jennie MerkleyStudent]

I’m happy to learn that there is an Idaho Herb Exchange. How can I learn more?

[DawnStudent]

Hello Everyone, I am intersted in Trading seeds. What I have to trade is a bit of Calendula, Yarrow, Holy Basil – Tulsi, Oregano and Lemon Balm. What I am looking for is a long list but here are some: Blessed Thistle, Comfrey, Gumweed, Gravel root, Spikenard, Teasel, Passion Flower, Wood Betony ….    If you don’t see it hear, please post an inquiry as I have others that I would like to have and could possibly share; just ask 🙂   Thank you, in advance, D

[Debbie FrenchStudent]

I have  organic Calendula Flowers. Does anyone have teasel or comfrey they would lie to trade? i recently purchased one little comfrey plant (only has 4 leaves on it)

 

 

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[Kaye ReidStudent]

If you have one comfrey plant you can split the roots up next year and you will have 4,6,12? I started from seed last year. A couple of weeks ago I dug the largest one and split into 16 pots. All but 4 are showing life and most already have leaves.

That may not help a lot but if you are unable to obtain seeds on here they will multiply pretty quick. I also buy my seeds on Strictly Medicinal web site. I have had the best germination over all from their seeds.

Kaye Reid

[SharonStudentTopic Author]

Debbie, I would love to have some of your Calendula flowers.  I have organic dried comfrey that I can trade with you.

[Lisa ColmeyStudent]

Sounds like a great idea. Nothing to trade currently but will keep it in mind

[SharonStudentTopic Author]

Now that I see what is coming up and what got demolished by the rabbits over the winter, I’m needing (organic if possible – and can trade for) is:

Wild/prickly lettuce (not sure if they are the same plant, but it’s the one used for pain)

Grape leaves

Skullcap

Chickweed

Rose Hips

St John’s Wort

Wormwood (Sweet Annie)

Devil’s Claw

White Sage

Uva Ursi

Black Walnut

I have organic dried Plantain, Comfrey, whole Cloves, Cramp Bark, Fennel Seed, Ginkgo, Siberian Ginseng, Oregano, Parsley, Raspberry, Red Clover, Rosemary, Star Anise, Thyme,  Yarrow, Holy Basil, & Bull Thistle.  I’m thinking that with that many things I’m looking for and how much diversity I have with excess products, we should be able to help each other out!  Thanks in advance!

• This reply was modified 1 year ago by Sharon. Reason: mistake in text

[Helen PirtleStudent]

Sharon, is the list you posted what you have to trade?  or what you are looking for?

[SharonStudentTopic Author]

Helen – it’s both.  The “long part” is what I need, the one paragraph at the bottom is what I have that I can trade.  Hope that helps!

[SharonStudentTopic Author]

Bumping to see if anyone has anything on my list that they want to trade… (grape leaves in particular, but most of the others are still wanted).

[SharonStudentTopic Author]

Bumping to see if anyone has any grape leaves (organic)?

[Shauna ThomsonStudent]

I have White horehound seeds. If anyone wants some let me know. I just harvested them today.

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