Yeah, I have a ton of seeds too. I'm actually going to sow a lot of them this year. I'm not sending any of them to Bakemom for the newbie seed project, I'm just going to be sending her fresh seeds from my own garden.

I used to be into crafts like the cards you're making. They sound like a really nice touch. But I just don't have the energy or creative urge for it any more. In fact I am in the middle of a purge of all the craft supplies that have taken over the house. I've been giving stuff away on craigslist.

One of the women who came to pick up some things emailed me, and she is coming to visit some time this week to get some of my seeds, as well as some daylilies, bearded iris, Siberian iris, and anything else I have too much of that I can dig up and pass on.

I told her about this forum and a little about winter sowing, but I don't know if she has visited or not.

Alison

I love the idea, but be prepared for some of the recipients being somewhat less enthusiastic than you are about planting them!

A few years ago I made a packet of seeds for 3 easy-to-grow annuals that would look good together--castor bean, cleome and cypress vine. I also included descriptions and instructions for growing. I think one or two of my 8 siblings and my mom went ahead and planted them. One sister fell in love with the cypress vine, and plants that every summer. Last week I got an email from a sister saying she had found these seeds in her mudroom and what were they. So she may still use them. It was worth it to me; I enjoyed putting them together, and love that one sister enjoys the vine.

I've been wanting to make some of those cards. Do you have instructions? I haven't been able to figure out how to get the seeds in the paper without them getting wet enough to start germinating until the paper dries.
Any hints?
Carol B

I share seed packets with my quilting groups, many of whom are also gardeners - I take a basket full of labeled seed packets and an instruction sheet that tells about the plants. I've had lots of nice comments back from them, and especially enjoy hearing from newbies who really aren't into gardening. They get a kick out of starting their own seeds. I've done this for several years now, and I already have people asking when I'll be bringing the seeds.

Carol

ctack2,

Here's a link that might help you out.
:)
Have fun!

Here is a link that might be useful: gardenweb-Anyone doing hand-made paper?