This is my baby's first christmas and I have had an idea of planting a pine-cone on christmas day (in a pot in the house- we don't have a garden or suitable window-ledge) We will be moving in the next year so it can go outside in the future.
I thought as it grows we can decorate it and use it as our christmas tree in a good few years.
Would this work? Any tips on how to get it growing?
Ann
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great idea - word of warning tho - my parents planted a horsechestnut when my son was born - when the cows ate the top off it.. at the same time my son became quite ill. its spooked me ever since... if you are not careful you give yourself an emotional burden!
You can buy Christmas tree seeds at garden centre in the novelty section - I have tried these and it failed - I spose it would be better to approach a pukka tree nursery and ask them
You can buy Christmas tree seeds at garden centre in the novelty section - I have tried these and it failed - I spose it would be better to approach a pukka tree nursery and ask them
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Hi Ann,
That seemed like a great idea, until I found this...
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That seemed like a great idea, until I found this...
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After reading that link it seems pretty impossible to do what I wanted
I had a few pine cones in the house and I noticed when I dropped them that seeds fell out of the gaps (they looked a bit lke sycamore seeds)
I might just try to plant them, and add some hope.
re. getting emotionally attached... Thats a toughy...maybe if the tree does get trampled by a cow, its just a sign that you live too near angry cows.
Ann
I had a few pine cones in the house and I noticed when I dropped them that seeds fell out of the gaps (they looked a bit lke sycamore seeds)
I might just try to plant them, and add some hope.
re. getting emotionally attached... Thats a toughy...maybe if the tree does get trampled by a cow, its just a sign that you live too near angry cows.
Ann
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you can get a kit from Hawkins bizarre (www.hawkins.co.uk...i think) that is for growing a christmas tree from seed.
Might be worth a try!
Might be worth a try!
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