Hi Elizabeth, Jane and all
The idea of starting a desired seed list was put to the group, but
only two people responded, although both positively. This didn't seem
like a great response, so I decided not to start the list. Perhaps this
is giving up too easily? I'm still willing to coordinate the collection
of the desired seed lists (e-mails).
A Wiki page would entail everyone learning how to manipulate the
Wiki pages, both to add and delete seed requests. Also there would be
the task of periodic page cleanup and restoration.
How the seed would be gotten from grower to requester was also a
bit of a question. My idea was to simply let a grower know that a
particular seed was wanted, so that it could be encouraged, harvested
and sent to be included in a normal BX or SX. Exactly how a person
requesting seed should be ensured of receiveing some I hadn't worked out
yet. Options are to send seed directly from grower to requester
(extra work and expense for the grower), automatically send seed to the
requester from the BX (extra work for the coordinator, duplication of
orders, sending seed no longer desired), or an e-mail to the requester
letting one know that the seed is available (a little exta work for
either the grower or the coordinator). I personally favor the last option.
As in all things proposed, the initial idea is simple, but the
details are problem.
Yours,
Dave Brastow (7A, wet after two weeks of mostly rain)
toadlily@olywa.net