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    • #49921
      Sharon
      Student

        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!

      • #49922
        Wendy Dyk
        Student

          What a great idea Sharon! 👍

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        • #49934
          Lisa Bateman
          Student

            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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            • #50200
              Jenny Mixon
              Student

                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.

            • #50188
              Kaye Reid
              Student

                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

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              • #50274
                Zavier Banman
                Student

                  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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                  • #50814
                    Dawn
                    Student

                      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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                      • #51176
                        Zavier Banman
                        Student

                          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!

                          • #51194
                            Dawn
                            Student

                              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 🙂

                      • #50282
                        Dan Flowers
                        Student

                          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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                        • #50296
                          Kaye Reid
                          Student

                            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

                            • #50299
                              Sharon
                              Student
                              Topic 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!

                                • #50322
                                  Kaye Reid
                                  Student

                                    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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                                    • #50969
                                      Sharon
                                      Student
                                      Topic 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).  🙂

                                  • #51925
                                    Dr. Patrick Jones
                                    Homestead 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.

                                  • #51175
                                    Cathy Olsen
                                    Student

                                      That is a wonderful idea, Sharon.

                                      Cathy Olsen

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                                    • #51225

                                      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.

                                    • #51385
                                      Rebecca
                                      Student

                                        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!

                                        • #51722
                                          Susan Bryg
                                          Student

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

                                             

                                            • #52129
                                              Rebecca
                                              Student

                                                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.

                                          • #51703
                                            Lynne Stanley
                                            Student

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

                                            • #51715
                                              Angie Mason
                                              Student

                                                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?

                                                • #51749

                                                  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.

                                                • #51991
                                                  Sharon
                                                  Student
                                                  Topic 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).

                                                • #51750

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

                                                • #51768
                                                  Dawn
                                                  Student

                                                    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

                                                  • #51821
                                                    Debbie French
                                                    Student

                                                      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)

                                                       

                                                       

                                                      • #52154
                                                        Kaye Reid
                                                        Student

                                                          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

                                                      • #52178
                                                        Lisa Colmey
                                                        Student

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

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