I liked the Sample Seed shop also. I had great germination with my tomatoes, eggplant and peppers that I ordered. I do find the website difficult to use because the search feature is lacking and the varieties are all listed in a long line down the same page (for the most part). However, communication was a breeze and I like being able to buy 25-50 seeds of certain varieties instead of 5 million at one time. I will shop there again for next season too.

Hi GivingGarden, Just an FYI, there is is search box on the site on the right hand side of the pages on the site just above the PayPal pic.
Remy

I have found the search box to only bring up the top of the long page. For example, if I search "Peas" I get the bean and pea page and have to scroll down towards the bottom. You see, the problem with this is that I often find a variety I want to try while scrolling down to what I am looking for. Then I *just* have to get both!

LOL, well, that is a problem :) The search doesn't have the capability to take you directly to just the item, no. That would take some fancier programing. Maybe some day if we get so busy that I can no longer handle the site, I'll end up having to pay someone to work it, and get something like that.

I had a great first experience with Sample Seeds this year and plan to buy all my seeds from them for next year. The bonus pack that comes with each order is a nice surprise. I got a pack of zinnias as a bonus with my order, which is not something I had ever tried or considered growing from seed before. They were so easy and turned out so well that I'll be devoting a section of the garden to direct sown zinnias next year. So, this company not only sells a good product, but can also expand your mind to more gardening possibilities.

This is the other thread with reviews. http://forums.gardenweb.com/discussions/2118814/the-sample-seed-shop-by-remy-excellent-service