My neighbor has a beautiful old Magnolia tree that I have permission to get cones from. I tried last year but due to him having some health issues it was late before I got to ask about the seeds. I was correct in my assumption that he wouldnt care but I just felt better asking. My question is, has anybody done this here? I've transplanted and planted many trees but never from seed. I'm looking forward to the challenge. Thank for reading. .

Wintersowing in a milk jug, alla Trudi-Davidoff works pretty good for home germination of tree seed.

Thanks, I read that essay. I also read of putting them in sand and sticking them in the fridge for a few months. I wonder what the success rate is? I've got a little while to plan but since I'll have only one shot a year I'd like to be prepared. The cones are forming now.