western australia

swan river daisy

I'm going to bury this Christmas card

@JudyEv (382412)

Rockingham, Australia

November 24, 2024 5:34pm CST

We received our first Christmas card today. It’s quite small but made of recycled paper which has been embedded with Swan River daisy seeds. You soak the card then place in some earth, lightly cover it and keep it moist. Germination should take place in 7-21 days. What a great idea! The Swan River daisy (Brachyscome iberidifolia) is an Australian native; an attractive, versatile annual which is low-growing and low maintenance. Sounds like my type of flower. Thanks to Islander61 for the photo from Wikimedia Commons.

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@wolfgirl569 (135966)

• Marion, Ohio

25 Nov 24

I love that idea

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@JudyEv (382412)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Nov 24

I do too. Such a simple thing.

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@Juliaacv (56374)

• Canada

24 Nov 24

What a wonderful idea, I had a birthday card like that once.

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@JudyEv (382412)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Nov 24

I haven't heard of it before but It's a great idea.

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@AmbiePam (121065)

• United States

24 Nov 24

How cool is that?! I love it.

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@JudyEv (382412)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Nov 24

I'm just hoping I can get them to germinate.

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@rebelann (117268)

• El Paso, Texas

27 Nov 24

That is a really kool card. I'll have to check if I can find those kinds of cards here.

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@rebelann (117268)

• El Paso, Texas

27 Nov 24

You got it right, it wasn't available but now I have an idea on what to look for and hopefully there is a site for something similar

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@JudyEv (382412)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Nov 24

@rebelann Surely someone has come up with something simillar in your country.

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@JudyEv (382412)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Nov 24

There is a website but it might not be an option for you. It's I'll check it out for myself. I think I'm going to need a few more Christmas cards.

www.nativeseedbox.com.au.

www.nativeseedbox.com.au.

www.nativeseedbox.com.au.

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@thelme55 (79323)

• Germany

25 Nov 24

Beautiful card. I like it.

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@JudyEv (382412)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Nov 24

It will seem strange to cover it with dirt. I hope I can bet them to germinate.

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@JudyEv (382412)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Nov 24

@thelme55 Yes, the days are just starting to heat up.

@thelme55 (79323)

• Germany

27 Nov 24

@JudyEv I hope too. I heard that it’s summer there in your country.

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@LindaOHio (222726)

• United States

27 Nov 24

That's very cool!

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@JudyEv (382412)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Nov 24

It's a great idea and you're not left with Christmas cards that aren't really of much use.

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@JudyEv (382412)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Dec 24

@LindaOHio Thanks. It will be awesome if they do.

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@LindaOHio (222726)

• United States

29 Nov 24

@JudyEv I hope they all bloom for you!

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@BarBaraPrz (51838)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

25 Nov 24

I hope there's more than one seed embedded in the card and that they(it?) germinates and grows for you.

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@JudyEv (382412)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Nov 24

It says 'seeds' so hopefully a few more than one.

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

25 Nov 24

I've seen wrapping paper with seeds . . . how neat to receive a card like that!

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@JudyEv (382412)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Nov 24

That would be cool too. I've never heard of this idea before.

@RebeccasFarm (91297)

• United States

26 Nov 24

How lovely Judy..what a grand card that is.

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@JudyEv (382412)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Nov 24

So much better than having all these Christmas cards to throw out once Christmas is over.

@FourWalls (86829)

• United States

25 Nov 24

That is a cool idea! Can’t wait to see the flowers!

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@JudyEv (382412)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Nov 24

I hope they germinate for me.

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@amnabas (14877)

• Karachi, Pakistan

25 Nov 24

Very good idea.Lets hope it grows peacefully.

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@JudyEv (382412)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Nov 24

Yes, that would be very satisfying.

@rakski (156678)

• Philippines

25 Nov 24

that is great!!

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@JudyEv (382412)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Nov 24

Won't it be great if they come up for me?

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@thislittlepennyearns (68246)

• Defuniak Springs, Florida

25 Nov 24

That is so cool!

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@JudyEv (382412)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Nov 24

Isn't it a great idea.

@thislittlepennyearns (68246)

• Defuniak Springs, Florida

27 Nov 24

@JudyEv They have suckers that do that here too.

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@Beestring (15372)

• Hong Kong

25 Nov 24

That's a great idea.

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@JudyEv (382412)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Nov 24

I would love to get lots of flowers from the seeds.

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@snowy22315 (209130)

• United States

25 Nov 24

Oh cool something for your garden pockets.

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@JudyEv (382412)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Nov 24

I could perhaps tear it into several pieces and bury one in each pocket.

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@xFiacre (14797)

• Ireland

24 Nov 24

@judyev A multi-tasking card. Excellent.

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@JudyEv (382412)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Nov 24

Such a good idea, isn't it? Win-win for everyone.

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@MarieCoyle (59332)

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26 Nov 24

What a nice remembrance that will be! Really special idea!