Before I can sow the Giant Sequoia seeds I need to put them through a period of cold stratification to trigger germination. Essentially I am simulating the cold weather that the seeds would experience during Winter in a natural environment. What I...

I recieved a notification that the seeds that I ordered have been shipped and are on their way, so I have been patientely waiting for them to arrive. Since ordering I have done a bit more research into the tree species, it looks like I may have to do...

My seeds have finally arrived in the mail! I have four new species to get working on this year. Below is a brief preview of the seeds before I get into the germination processes. . Coast Redwood (Sequoia Sempervirens) - If not trained as bonsai these...

Last time you heard from me I was trying to get my Dawn Redwood trees ready to go outside full time last spring.

With all the seed photos lately, and more to come, I figured that I would break it up a bit with a photo of another Trident Maple. This is the tallest one in my collection probably because it was one of the few that was not severely damaged by the...