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ecogirl
12-12-2008, 04:15 PM
I saw Patti's indoor gardening and thought wow! Where did she get these seeds from? She said she got them from online but which website? I really want to have as much seeds as Patti! Thanks people!:D

Garden Green
12-12-2008, 07:42 PM
I get mine from swapping a lot but I also purchase through a couple of different places:

Baker Creek (http://rareseeds.com/) is a good place and Victory seed (https://www.victoryseeds.com/) is nice, too.

I like the Seed Savers Exchange (www.seedsavers.org).

If I'm looking for something particular, I'll do a search to find a farm that specializes in that particular plant to see what else is out there, too.

MoniDew
12-12-2008, 11:06 PM
I just bought mine! :yeah:

from Seeds of Change (http://www.seedsofchange.com)

Sinfonian
12-13-2008, 02:38 AM
Buy seeds from a place that has a field test farm either close to you, or in your same climate. For me, that means http://www.territorial-seed.com/

I would say since the UK and the PNW have very similar climates, so that may work well for you. It'd be worth contacting them and asking. As well as asking if they'll ship overseas.

Also, check your local seed companies. I'm sure you have plenty.

Good luck!

nandmsmom
12-13-2008, 08:35 AM
I believe Patti got her seeds from Baker Creek. I also really like Fedco, because they are nearby.

rosemom
12-16-2008, 01:27 PM
We ordered from Pinetree and J.L. Hudson

Sinfonian
12-17-2008, 02:50 AM
I checked with my garden buddy Rob in Nottingham, UK. He's a very experienced gardener in my sister climate, so I love his blog. He buys his seeds from Kings Seed (http://www.kingsseeds.com) through Leapool Allotment, which appears to be some sort of co-op that buys seeds in bulk and passes the savings on to members. Pretty cool idea.

Anyway, he likes their seeds, so that would be a good place to start for Ecogirl in the UK.

Good luck!

rosemom
12-17-2008, 09:07 AM
We always try to buy heirloom and non-hybrid seeds so we can save the seeds from year to year. So I would urge everyone to think along those lines when deciding on their choices for this year. Native and heirloom vegetables are disappearing at a rapid rate never to be available again.

gardengirl72
12-18-2008, 09:29 AM
I get my seeds from Baker Creek (http://rareseeds.com/) primarily because they are heirlooms and you get a lot of seeds in the packet. I love their Petite mix marigolds. I start hundreds indoors in 2 batches. As soon as I pot the first batch of marigold plants, I start the next round. They are small and compact with dark green leaves and stems and numerous bright flowers. I've had success with these year after year. I've just convinced myself to starting a lot more this year!

MoniDew
12-18-2008, 04:11 PM
It's wonderful to hear how so many seed companies are trying to keep heirlooms alive, preserving biodiversity and sustainability, etc. I love it!

An excerpt from Seeds of Change's Mission statement: In 1989, Seeds of Change began with a simple mission: to preserve biodiversity and promote sustainable, organic agriculture. (http://www.seedsofchange.com/)

Here is Victory Seed's statement:
Victory Seed Company is a small, family owned and operated organization that works to preserve plant varieties by locating, growing, documenting and offering heirloom and rare open-pollinated seeds to home gardeners. (https://www.victoryseeds.com/)

And one from Baker's:
Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company's 2009 catalog offers 1275 unique heirloom varieties. We only offer open-pollinated seeds: pure, natural and non-GMO! (http://rareseeds.com/)

When you are shopping for seeds, look for mission statements such as these. You'll know you are on the right track!

By the way, my simple little list here is not all-inclusive. There are many more out there just like these.

JudyH
12-18-2008, 07:47 PM
I also try to purchase open-pollinated and heirloom varieties of the veggies I grow. I source mine from Baker, Seeds of Change, Seed Savers Exchange and even some from packs at Wally World. I've also received seeds in swaps that have been very interesting... varieties that I couldn't find otherwise.

MoniDew
12-19-2008, 02:12 PM
seed swaps? CCCCCCCCCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLL
:cool:

rosemom
12-19-2008, 04:46 PM
love seed and plant swaps

MoniDew
12-20-2008, 12:40 PM
maybe we should organize one? Hmmm....

What would the rules be?

Of course no gmo/monsanto seeds...duh

Gotta be secret buddies for a little while so you have a good back-and-forth before the big reveal.

What else?

JudyH
12-21-2008, 10:00 AM
That would be great to do a seed swap.... it would be nice to share with our gardening buddies. Lord knows I have more seeds than I could ever plant LOL

MoniDew
01-20-2009, 05:53 PM
My seeds came today! My seeds came today! YEAY!!

gardengirl72
01-20-2009, 06:12 PM
I agree it would be great if we could start one. I'll start another thread and see what happens.

shebear
01-20-2009, 06:29 PM
I get my seeds from many places. North Haven Gardens is the first place I go. They have Seeds of Change and Botanical Interests. I also hit the other local shops because I want to support local nurseries and the taxes I pay go to city, state and county services. Then if there is anything else I need (or want) I go online. I do both heirloom and hybrid. Breeding new cultivars is important and they can become stable if grown out through enough generations. So I spread my money around so that the industry continues to grow. I do grow organically so I lean that way but I understand that it will take time for that to become the norm (if it ever does). I do not support GMO but I do wonder if we are being lied to by the seed companies and our government as to how much GMO seed is really out there. (Do they even know?)