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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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 Posted - Feb 23 2012 : 05:59:01 AM
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For seeds to start!  Going two places today to find organic seeds. So excited. Anyone else feel excited at the prospect of planting their garden this year? Lsst year's plants were wiped out by Hurricane Irene, so I'm looking forward to getting my garden going!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
Edited by - texdane on Feb 24 2012 08:56:56 AM |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Feb 23 2012 : 06:28:26 AM
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I am excited, but started my seedlings too early last year. Good luck on your hunt!
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Melina
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melina
USA
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Posted - Feb 23 2012 : 08:17:13 AM
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Don't know if you have a Lowe's near you, but I found a Seeds of Change display there last week. I was thrilled because I usually pay more in shipping than I do for the seeds when I order online. If you don't know the company, they are a New Mexico-based company that sells heirloom seeds and does great work in the community.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 23 2012 : 08:38:42 AM
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Good luck seed hunting.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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LuckyMommyof5
True Blue Farmgirl
500 Posts
Suzanne
OH
USA
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Posted - Feb 23 2012 : 2:28:36 PM
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I'm excited, too! Have you checked www.cooksgarden.com? They sell mostly organic plants and seeds (but be careful, some of theirs aren't, so if you prefer organic ones, select those specifically labeled as such). I've ordered from them before and their stuff has always worked well for me.
I hope you find great things for your garden. Sorry so much was destroyed by the hurricane, but beginning with a clean slate could be fun (I try to look on the bright side, even in rough situations - doesn't always work, but I try!)
Farmgirl Sister #3243
"The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong." - Laura Ingalls Wilder |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2012 : 09:01:03 AM
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@Melina,
Thank you for recommending Lowes! I went there yesterday and had no need to go anywhere else. While I did not see the seeds you suggested, I did find a whole wall of all Organic seeds! Woo-Hoo! I was in hog heaven.
Farmgirls, the selection was wonderful, and the prices for the organic seeds were not a huge difference to the conventional version. Bought all kinds of goodies for the garden, as well as organic seed starting dirt. Can't wait. Although, Mother Nature is mean. Got six inches of snow today. Boo!
@Suzanne, yes, last year was a major disappointment, but I've got the thrill of a new garden this year! :)
Oh! And I also got a Vintage-looking red glass hummingbird feeder. So cute and "farmgirlish"!
Hugs!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Feb 24 2012 : 09:43:12 AM
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Good gardening luck this year, Nicole. Lowe's became my favorite garden supply store two years ago. I got fantastic marked down plants almost as soon as the season started and it just got better and better. I had a hard time keeping up with planting all my marked down bargains! :)
Farmgirl Sister #50
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LuckyMommyof5
True Blue Farmgirl
500 Posts
Suzanne
OH
USA
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Posted - Feb 26 2012 : 10:21:42 AM
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Glad to hear you had such good luck, Nicole! I'll have to checks out Lowe's! Our Home Depot is close, and the Lowe's is much farther away, but after your recommendation, I'm going to go the extra distance and check it out.
Farmgirl Sister #3243
"The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong." - Laura Ingalls Wilder |
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
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lisa
lexington
ky
USA
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Feb 27 2012 : 7:15:03 PM
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I think I will order some heirloom seeds in the next few weeks. I saved from from last year but not many. And a friend has a greenhouse and grows lots of heirloom tomatoes and peppers. I'll get most of those from her. I had really good luck with her red bell peppers last year. The darn chickens liked them a little too much too. I guess I'll check out Lowes too.
Kris
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