Hey matthew,

You can start by building your trade list, located under Edit Profile and then Advanced Settings...but I don't think that's absolutely necessary . Basically you can just start a post here, and list something you have to offer, and what you are looking for in return (whether it be nothing in return, a trade for other seeds, a self addressed stamped envelope, etc.) - or vice versa.

There is a thread on here called Adopt a Newbie. You can send an email through Houzz and they can add you to their list. Then someone who is in a similar hardiness zone and has what you're looking for can adopt you.

Be sure and make a list. You can be specific: Disco Marigold Dwarf. You can be general: Any Seeds for a Butterfly Garden. It gives us an idea of what you're looking for and what seeds we have that you might like.

Landscraper is right, too. If you have 25 packets of Triloba Rudbeckia, offer them for trade here and see what people offer you.

Heidi