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Post by plantsnobin on Apr 15, 2009 6:32:22 GMT -5
Stevil, I sure do like the looks of that white fireweed. For the germination you might try putting some dried leaves or other combustible items on top of the seed tray and then lighting it. Although I didn't have to do that with my seeds, that is the technique used for some difficult fire germinators. There are a few other plants/trees that germinate after fires and need to be exposed to fire-like temps to be triggered to germinate. Your pictures as always, are so beautiful. There is getting to be so little natural beauty left in the US. Everything is paved over and ugly buildings put up. Every town is starting to look like every other town, starting with a strip mall at the edge of town, and of course a Wal Mart. Then the old part of town starts going down hill til it is just about deserted. Then Wal Mart will decide in about 10 years that they need to build an even bigger store, so they will move across the road and leave another empty building. It is such a shame to see countries like China with their ancient civilization to develop a 'western' mindset and embrace the same kind of 'growth'. I hope there are people in the world who will resist and maintain their character. Keep those pictures coming.
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Post by ottawagardener on Apr 15, 2009 6:48:13 GMT -5
Stephen: It looks idyllic around there. I admit it, I'm afraid of fireweed. I once received a plant that I promptly gave away in fear of spread even though I heard it was edible.
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Post by ceara on Apr 15, 2009 8:31:02 GMT -5
Stevil, I sure do like the looks of that white fireweed. For the germination you might try putting some dried leaves or other combustible items on top of the seed tray and then lighting it. Although I didn't have to do that with my seeds, that is the technique used for some difficult fire germinators. There are a few other plants/trees that germinate after fires and need to be exposed to fire-like temps to be triggered to germinate. Your pictures as always, are so beautiful. There is getting to be so little natural beauty left in the US. Everything is paved over and ugly buildings put up. Every town is starting to look like every other town, starting with a strip mall at the edge of town, and of course a Wal Mart. Then the old part of town starts going down hill til it is just about deserted. Then Wal Mart will decide in about 10 years that they need to build an even bigger store, so they will move across the road and leave another empty building. It is such a shame to see countries like China with their ancient civilization to develop a 'western' mindset and embrace the same kind of 'growth'. I hope there are people in the world who will resist and maintain their character. Keep those pictures coming. I agree 100%. It's really sad what is happening in some places. But where I live looks like the photos that stevil posted. But this is the country, close to places where no one lives so population is still low. There's no Wal Mart here but they did build a Canadian Tire in the old Zeller's building after they gutted it and built new on top of the old foundation. You can probably keep Fireweed in check if the new spring shoots are harvested and take the blossoms so you don't get as many cottony seeds blowing in the wind. Yank a few roots once in a while too. Well that's just my theory anyway. I always looked upon Fireweed in the past as just another weed and not a potential food source. I remember the huge waves of Fireweed out in the fields and now think "dinner" instead. lol Some of the patches are so wide and tall that it's hard to walk through them. My freezer's gonna get full this year I think. If only the snow would go away already. Here's a link with tons of wild food recipes and other information. www.herbvideos.com/ |
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Post by bunkie on Apr 15, 2009 13:39:38 GMT -5
wow stevil, i never heard of a 'white' fireweed. i wonder if we have it in the states? going to have to check.
your area is truly beautiful!
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Post by stevil on Apr 15, 2009 13:59:16 GMT -5
If you find some new emerging shoots, will you take some pictures for me? This is the only picture I could find (a bit past "emerging" though). I'll try to remember later to take an emerging shot...  |
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Post by stevil on Apr 15, 2009 14:06:51 GMT -5
Stevil, I sure do like the looks of that white fireweed. For the germination you might try putting some dried leaves or other combustible items on top of the seed tray and then lighting it. Although I didn't have to do that with my seeds, that is the technique used for some difficult fire germinators. There are a few other plants/trees that germinate after fires and need to be exposed to fire-like temps to be triggered to germinate. Good idea - have done something like that with Eucalyptus seed, but wild fires are rare here, so it can't be necessary for germination as a clear felled area is soon full of Fireweed. |
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Post by ceara on Apr 15, 2009 18:02:52 GMT -5
This is the only picture I could find (a bit past "emerging" though). I'll try to remember later to take an emerging shot... Thank you it would help me tremendously. I have a general idea where the fireweed grows but want to make sure I pick the right shoots. I will be taking photos of many things this year during my hikes and will need all sorts of help getting things identified. |
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