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05-06-2018, 01:11 PM
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Re: Today in my garden.

Originally Posted by Longdogs ->
I have noticed just this morning that my Acers have developed winged seeds (helicopters) I have not noticed this happening before.
I get those winged helicopter thingies every year LG ..... when they drop into the large pot they just appear to dry up, never had one ‘sprout’ into a seedling yet.
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05-06-2018, 01:25 PM
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Re: Today in my garden.

Originally Posted by Mups ->
I would try dongles, what have you got to lose.
It would be smashing if it worked.

Look, just found this for you. See what you think.

https://www.wikihow.com/Germinate-Maple-Tree-Seeds
Wow thanks Mups. What a good site and with illustrations no less. I think I will have a go and see what happens.

Watch this space (don't hold your breath though).
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05-06-2018, 01:26 PM
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Re: Today in my garden.

Originally Posted by Mags ->
I get those winged helicopter thingies every year LG ..... when they drop into the large pot they just appear to dry up, never had one ‘sprout’ into a seedling yet.
I have one sort of stray stem which I suppose might have been the result of a fallen seed.
 
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