Lowe's may have seeds year round from what I've been told. They won't be clearance racking any of those this year. We've got orders to keep the shelves stocked and neatly organized. I think it has something to do with the economy.

I've already started collecting my own seeds. I'm not saving them yet, but spreading them where I want more of something next year. I'll start collecting once the breadseed poppies are ripe.

That is interesting about Lowes keeping them stocked. I will watch that. I need to check TSC too, b/c a couple years ago I hit a clearance sale and stocked up on enough seed starter mix that I have not had to buy it for the last two seasons. I will next year though unless I can get it now on clearance.

Nichol,
You have at least one crazy companion. I've been making notes about what I will be looking for in swaps this fall.
Today I packaged what I have already harvested because I will be busier in September and don't want to miss out on a swap because I don't have time to pack seeds.
See both of you there,
Alana

Make that two. I found a new construction site and talked to the man that was in charge of the landscaping. I now have about 250 black plastic pots that are from 1 to 5 gallons in size. Most of them are 1 gal pots. I'm planning on potting up a lot of volunteers that came up in my beds this year and there are many plants that need thinning. I'm hoping to make the MTPS this Fall.
jim_6b

What is MTPS?? I just started doing this in January. LOL

Middle Tennessee Plant Swap. They just had one back in May and will have another this Fall. It is at Henry Horton State Park I think. You can find more info on the Tennessee Gardening forum. I've never been to one but would really like to.
jim_6b

Hey, gardenmom2, Dollar General has their seed packets half price. The local one here doesn't have much of a selection, especially after my visit today :) I'm watching their glad bulbs -- not on sale yet.