Re: indoor garden, heirloom seed suppliers

[Guest guest]

HI Barbara,

 

 I get all my open pollinate seed from Victory and Baker Seed on line.  We

always choose the oldest varieties. We also look for ones that mature quickly ,

cold and drought tolerant and store well. It is important to know which plants

are self fertilzing or else you will have to hand pollinate to insure a good

crop. Willis Orchards are a good source for bushes and trees. many will grow

indoors. Baker has reported that almost all  the oldest open pollinated corn has

now been contaminated w/ GMO. It is not looking that good for us health nuts.

The only thing that I do not agree w/ as far as Caramia vids go, is that she

sterilizes her soil. It is my understanding that the microbial life of the soil

is essential. it breaks down the organic compounds to where the plants can

absorb the. I have been growing for years. I compost w/ red wiggler worms. Some

Aggie schools studies have shown that plants fertilized w/ their castings are

some of the most healthy

prolific plants. I think the worms are tiny gods. They take nasty smelling

decomposing fruit and veggie scraps and turn them into sweet smelling soil

amendments.

If this financial crisis deepens  we are all going to need to be way more self

sufficient. I have already heard reports of some of the larger cargo ships

sitting empty, the trucking industry slowing and now many retail stores nation

wide closing. Towns like Palm Springs, which are usually quite busy this time of

year are even closing doors.

 

 I am in the Southern US and have a great winter garden going. Soon, I will be

set to get some chickens. I am a vegetarian.... I would be vegan, but I love

those eggs way too much! 

 

Best of Luck and Happy Growing!

 

Regards,

 

Adrienne

From: Ernest Willingham <99tomatoes@ gardener .com>

Subject: Suggestion

Date: Thursday, January 8, 2009, 7:36 PM

After listening to Obama's speech today, I would like to suggest to

everyone that they plant a garden. The more you feed yourself, the less

you have to depend on someone else who just might not be dependable. And,

yes, keep on sprouting and experimenting with new recipes. You are in

charge of your health.

ew

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Boy I hate when I send off before a proof read.... Self pollinating is what I

meant, but I am sure you guys know that...  LOL 

From: Ernest Willingham <99tomatoes@ gardener .com>

Subject: Suggestion

Date: Thursday, January 8, 2009, 7:36 PM

After listening to Obama's speech today, I would like to suggest to

everyone that they plant a garden. The more you feed yourself, the less

you have to depend on someone else who just might not be dependable. And,

yes, keep on sprouting and experimenting with new recipes. You are in

charge of your health.

ew

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Boy I hate when I send off before a proof read.... Self pollinating is what I

meant, but I am sure you guys know that...  LOL 

From: Ernest Willingham <99tomatoes@ gardener .com>

Subject: Suggestion

Date: Thursday, January 8, 2009, 7:36 PM

After listening to Obama's speech today, I would like to suggest to

everyone that they plant a garden. The more you feed yourself, the less

you have to depend on someone else who just might not be dependable. And,

yes, keep on sprouting and experimenting with new recipes. You are in

charge of your health.

ew

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I would like to recommend Seeds of Change. 100% certified organic seeds.

I buy most of my garden seeds from them. www.seedofchange.com

ew

Suggestion

Date: Thursday, January 8, 2009, 7:36 PM

After listening to Obama's speech today, I would like to suggest to

everyone that they plant a garden. The more you feed yourself, the

less

you have to depend on someone else who just might not be dependable.

And,

yes, keep on sprouting and experimenting with new recipes. You are in

charge of your health.

ew

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On 1/8/09, Ernest Willingham <99tomatoes@...> wrote:

>

> I would like to recommend Seeds of Change. 100% certified organic seeds.

> I buy most of my garden seeds from them. www.seedofchange.com

I have bought from them. Only half my plants came up, but I would

still buy from them again. I assume it was gardener error, not seed

error. Other than half my stuff not growing (which was probably my

fault), I was very happy with the company. And the stuff that did come

up was awesome.

Sparrow

[Guest guest]

OOO I have already ordered the catalogue  and am anxiously waiting so I can

really plan this years garden!!!!  Several sources rec. Seeds of Change.

Smyrna, TN

US Zone 6b

>

> I would like to recommend Seeds of Change. 100% certified organic seeds.

> I buy most of my garden seeds from them. www.seedofchange. com

I have bought from them. Only half my plants came up, but I would

still buy from them again. I assume it was gardener error, not seed

error. Other than half my stuff not growing (which was probably my

fault), I was very happy with the company. And the stuff that did come

up was awesome.

Sparrow