You may remember the helicopters you played with as a child, those that fell off the maple tree. They’re more than something to play with, as they contain a pod with edible seeds inside. Click on the
I love the iridescent quality of dragonfly wings and some things like maple seed happen to be translucent enough to recreate the look of wings and leaves with just the bit of color. Fly on over to …
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Gather some helicopter seeds on your next outdoor walk and turn those nature treasures into some super cute dragonflies!
Japanese maples have a well-deserved place in the hearts of many gardeners. They are often bought as saplings, but it?s also possible to grow them yourself from seed. Learn more about how to germinate
These three ingredient oatmeal cookies with no egg or banana are perfect for a quick and easy treat anytime of day. They're yummy as is but even better with add-ins like chocolate chips and walnuts!
25 count Bigleaf Maple Tree Seeds ( Acer macrophyllum ) Organic Helicopter Seeds - You will receive 25 individual Bigleaf Maple seeds, organically grown and sustainably harvested from a private woodland in Sequim, Washington. *** Please be aware that some of the tails on these seeds may be broken or completely gone. The tails are not important, as the only purpose they serve is to help the seeds travel more efficiently to the ground. If for some reason you would like the tails to be on all of your seeds, please let me know in a note attached to your order, and I will accommodate your request. ABOUT The Bigleaf maple (aka Broadleaf maple, Oregon maple) is a beautiful western US native tree with large green leaves. In the fall, before the tree sheds its leaves for the winter, the colors of the leaves change from green to gorgeous yellows, oranges, and occasionally reds. These beautiful trees are hardy to USDA zones 5-9, and they grow best in full sun to partial shade. They would make excellent additions to your rare plant collection, or just make a unique statement in your yard. Soaking seeds in water for 24 hours before stratification is recommended. 60-120 days cold, moist stratification is required for this type of seed Fall sowing in mulched beds is preferred to artificial stratification. *** I do everything within my power to GUARANTEE that my plants will arrive to you alive. However, once in a while, the USPS will significantly delay a delivery or mishandle packages, which may lead the plants to arrive in poor condition. If the plants are dead upon arrival, or severely damaged, please contact me within a few hours of delivery, and send me a clear picture(s) of the plants, and I will offer you the choice of either a full refund or a free replacement. ECO-FRIENDLY: I USE RECYCLED PACKAGING FOR ALL OF MY PLANT ORDERS. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COMBINED SHIPPING U.S. ORDERS - If you wish to combine shipping, please send me a list of your items before purchasing them, and I'll arrange them into a single combined shipping listing for you to click on and purchase. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to bring them to me. I am very receptive, and I try to provide as much help and knowledge to my customers as possible. ~ Thanks for stopping by The Velvet Begonia!
Celebrate the Pagan sabbat of Litha with 35 fantastic Summer Solstice crafts, DIY projects, and home decor ideas, plus Litha correspondences.
We have a ton of these maple seeds or “helicopters” in our yard, now I know just what to do with them. See the full how-to from Church Street Designs.
So last month we featured these tasty little snacks we happily stumbled upon while road-tripping and we were immediately inspired to ...
You can’t go wrong with overnight oats for breakfast! Our famous overnight oats recipe is made with just a few ingredients and there is no cooking involved. You need oats, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and milk.
This is a guide to making DIY maple seed art. Learn how to craft a butterfly out of fallen maple seeds with this step-by-step Hometalk tutorial.
This is a guide to making DIY maple seed art. Learn how to craft a butterfly out of fallen maple seeds with this step-by-step Hometalk tutorial.
This is a guide to making DIY maple seed art. Learn how to craft a butterfly out of fallen maple seeds with this step-by-step Hometalk tutorial.
This is a guide to making DIY maple seed art. Learn how to craft a butterfly out of fallen maple seeds with this step-by-step Hometalk tutorial.
Kids love dragonfly crafts. You'll find project ideas, facts about dragonflies, pictures, and links to craft sites with tutorials in this article.
This amazing quinoa porridge is packed with superfood ingredients to keep you fueled and energized all day long. It's easy to make, super tasty and so good for you!
This easy Maple Date Granola with almonds will have you coming back for more. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and dates and loaded with oats, hemp seeds, and flaxseeds. Gluten-free and vegan.
One of our weekend favourites is this week's buckwheat blueberry and ricotta hotcakes recipe.
Popular for Asian Inspired gardens, Crimson Queen Japanese Maple is the most iconic red cut-leaf Japanese Maple Trees. Free shipping on orders over $129.
Have you ever wanted to grow a maple tree from one of those helicopter seeds? If so, this guide will walk you through how to plant and grow your very own sapling.
These flaxseed energy balls come together in just a few minutes and feature superfoods like hemp seeds, coconut and sesame. They're no-bake, vegan, gluten-free and oil-free and can be customized with your favorite nut or seed butter.
Amazing nut and seed granola made with cashews, pecans, walnuts, almonds, coconut & pumpkin seeds. This easy nut & seed granola recipe is gluten free and naturally sweetened with a bit of pure maple syrup. Truly a superwoman granola thanks to the healthy fats and additional nutrients from flax!
25 count Bigleaf Maple Tree Seeds ( Acer macrophyllum ) Organic Helicopter Seeds - You will receive 25 individual Bigleaf Maple seeds, organically grown and sustainably harvested from a private woodland in Sequim, Washington. *** Please be aware that some of the tails on these seeds may be broken or completely gone. The tails are not important, as the only purpose they serve is to help the seeds travel more efficiently to the ground. If for some reason you would like the tails to be on all of your seeds, please let me know in a note attached to your order, and I will accommodate your request. ABOUT The Bigleaf maple (aka Broadleaf maple, Oregon maple) is a beautiful western US native tree with large green leaves. In the fall, before the tree sheds its leaves for the winter, the colors of the leaves change from green to gorgeous yellows, oranges, and occasionally reds. These beautiful trees are hardy to USDA zones 5-9, and they grow best in full sun to partial shade. They would make excellent additions to your rare plant collection, or just make a unique statement in your yard. Soaking seeds in water for 24 hours before stratification is recommended. 60-120 days cold, moist stratification is required for this type of seed Fall sowing in mulched beds is preferred to artificial stratification. *** I do everything within my power to GUARANTEE that my plants will arrive to you alive. However, once in a while, the USPS will significantly delay a delivery or mishandle packages, which may lead the plants to arrive in poor condition. If the plants are dead upon arrival, or severely damaged, please contact me within a few hours of delivery, and send me a clear picture(s) of the plants, and I will offer you the choice of either a full refund or a free replacement. ECO-FRIENDLY: I USE RECYCLED PACKAGING FOR ALL OF MY PLANT ORDERS. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COMBINED SHIPPING U.S. ORDERS - If you wish to combine shipping, please send me a list of your items before purchasing them, and I'll arrange them into a single combined shipping listing for you to click on and purchase. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to bring them to me. I am very receptive, and I try to provide as much help and knowledge to my customers as possible. ~ Thanks for stopping by The Velvet Begonia!
This Easy 3-Ingredient Strawberry Chia Jam recipe is the perfect healthy homemade jam made with chia seeds and fresh fruit.
This bread is gluten-free - dairy free - egg free + sugar-free. Perfect for anyone with a food allergy or intolerance. Technically quinoa is not a grain but a seed and is also a complete protein, which means it contains all the 9 essential amino acids that the body needs for repair. Quinoa is also a good source of lysine, an amino acid important for tissue growth and repair and the formation of collagen which is important for healthy skin.
Maple Seed Mini Glider: I live in a house that has a yard with two big maples. Last fall, I collected some seeds to study and for experiments. When I saw "Make It Fly Speed Challenge!" I asked myself "What I could make?" then I remembered the maple seeds, and I got an ide…
I love the iridescent quality of dragonfly wings and some things like maple seed happen to be translucent enough to recreate the look of wings and leaves with just the bit of color. Fly on over to …
