I'm Holly.I have just really gotten into gardening.I prefer( they prefer me) growing edibles.I can't seem to keep herbs or many flowers alive.I will send the email.Thank you.

I am interested in the seeds. I haven't figured out how to email here yet. I'm new to this site.

New to this site and gardening. We 've experienced a lifestyle change recently and must garden and can for our food. I'm quite excited, as I had a garden years ago and know it will be a great decision for us. We could use any seeds you can provide. I will make sure to pay it forward. That's my favorite part, paying it forward. Thank you so much in advance

Holly, sent my address for you via message.

Sonia & Jayna, just send me a message with the info asked. For tech help see the 2nd post on this thread (above) and/or go to your "page" (click "Your Houzz" and there will be a "message" button on the top right of the next page. You just fill in the name of the person you want to message and TA DA!

It's good "practice" so that you can start trading with others when you're ready :)

I would like seeds (and any helpful tips/hints/knowledge you have to share. Thank you so very much for this very generous service. Betsy D.

I am just starting a garden and would LOVE some seeds! You are wonderful to do this!

I have messaged everyone who has posted to date. If you have not received my message, please let me know.

hollylasue and jodiesanchez, got your paypals and your newbie seed packets were mailed Wed PM :)

I am new to gardening and could really use any helpful tips and seeds that you might have. Would prefer vegetables if possible. Thanks!

Brutledge, I sent you a message. Pls check the rules and send me your address via message. THX

Hi Val, I moved to a new place and would love to have some flower seeds for the garden. I have sweet pea and sunflower seeds already so you can send them to someone else. Thanks a lot!

Hi i like a combination of seeds

Im in zone 9 Texas

If this is still available

Please let me know ur PayPal email

Thank you

Blessed Be

Newbie seed packs being sent out today to: Jayna C, Betsy D, Bethany W, Lauren C, Chris B and Donna J-L

Yay! Thank you!!

Thank you! I can't wait!!!

Hey c: not sure if you still have anything left but I sent you a PM!

Hi! I just sent you a message! Hopefully you still have a few left for me :)

I received my seeds.Thank you so much!I was not expecting so many.This will be wonderful.I have some seeds left over from planting my garden could I send those to you to use for this project.

UPDATES

This offer is now closed. I have a certain amount of seeds left, reserved for those who have contacted me (including below) and must receive your stamps or paypal by MAY 1.

Messages sent to Mary-Louise and aleira26; PM received from Jackie R - please post here and respond to my message to get newbie seed pack. I can accommodate all of you before closing out this offer

Hollylasue, Thanks for letting me know you were so pleased. :o) We DO aim to please, and hope you enjoy planting all those goodies!

It's been a great winter/spring season for the newbie seed packet response. I hope everyone's gardens grow WONDERFULLY this season.

This is fantastic! We bought our first home last year and I immediately started my first vegetable garden. I didn't get a ton of produce my first year, but I can't wait for year two. I also have a great -- and incredibly bare -- back porch that I'd love to plant around, maybe a mix of grasses, lavender, coneflower... I'm not really sure of all the names yet! But I love learning. And then I have a very shady area of mulch that I'd like to grow some hostas/etc in. I hope you still have some seeds left!

Oh, bummer, just saw your update. Maybe next time!

Val just got my pack today! thank you so much!

Megan, if you are looking for flowers, I might still be able to accommodate you. All veggies packs are spoken for, tho. If so, set up your messaging and send me your info/address as above.

Chris - My pleasure ENJOY!

UPDATE:

This offer is closed for this Season

For all of you who have messaged me so far, please mail your stamps to me by MAY 1.

Sorry, I changed my settings, but can't seem to message you... Help?

Megan, sent you a message w/helpful instructions

I got my seeds today!!! 30 different things for me to grow in my garden!!! I'm doing the seed dance thanks to Val!!! I can't believe it! My whole family came over the weekend to see my new garden!! We're so excited to plant all our new seeds. So many varieties!!! So much fun!! Thank you so much Val for your generosity and kindness !!

I got my seeds today!! The kids and I are so excited!! I even talked my mom into letting us grow some things over there and helping us!! Thank you!!

@val

Got my seeds today

I'm so excited about all the seeds

Thank you

Val I sent you a PM.

Thank You Val, Check PayPal for payment of postage.

I am interested, and thank you so much! I am beyond excited! Sending you a message asap. :) :)

I am very interested, moved to a house where they were not into gardening, and it does not have any flowers. So far I have planted some seeds (lupins, candytuft and cone flower). But would love some different seeds. Sending you a message when I figure out how to do it, Thank you

Messages sent to everyone as of tonight. Sorry, a little behind this week! Have a great weekend, everyone!

Val, message received and I sent you a paypal payment, which has now gone through! Thanks

I really am interested in this but I won't be able to send the stamps out till tomorrow. I love all plants. I really enjoy flowering plants that bring in birds and bees. But I really enjoy the simple foliage cover such as wandering Jew, and ivy. I am a bit of a farm girl but been of the farm for awhile so really want a big vegetable garden too. I like bulbs and indoor plants as well.

Hi Robin, You're a day late (it's May1) but if you're mostly interested in flowers (I can throw in a few extra veggie seed varieties), I have additional flower packs so can send you. Please message me and read the "rules" above and then I'll send you my address. THX

UPDATE - THE NEWBIE SEED PROJECT OFFER is CLOSED.

For those of you who have contacted me re: getting packs of seeds, please have your stamps in the mail by this Friday, May 6th.

I hope everyone has a great growing season! Wishing you all the best!

Got my seeds today as well!! There are so many ineresting varieties included! Thank you so much Val for coordinating this and thanks to all the seed donors! You've all brightened up my garden for sure!

Val, did you get my message? Just checking to be sure! Thanks!

Newbie Seed packs went out in today's mail to Samantha E, Jennifer W & Lara O (I sent you a message, lara, did you get it?)

I'm a newbie and need help with seeds. If you can still accommodate me I will send you the $4.50 via paypal. If so what else do I need to do? I still haven't figured out how to turn on messaging for this site. My email is rahnut319@Yahoo.com. Thank you.

Gina, This should help you set up messaging, and more:

Technical Help for Newbies

PLEASE GO TO YOUR EDIT PROFILE PAGE AND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR CURRENT EMAIL ADDRESS LISTED CORRECTLY.

Then go to ADVANCED SETTINGS (<<--click here)

(located under “Account”on the left side of the “edit profile” page or at-

https://www.houzz.com/settingsAdvanced )

Scroll down to "Privacy settings"

and select the option of “ALLOW ANYONE TO MESSAGE ME” under "Who can message me".

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To add your growing zone:

Go to ADVANCED SETTINGS

Look for - Climate Zone for Garden Forums - and fill in your zone.

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To make/edit your wants/have list:

Go to ADVANCED SETTINGS

-Then click on the box under “My GardenWeb Trading List”

-Type/paste in your seeds in a vertical list

(much easier to read than a horizontal list with commas between).

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To access these settings:

if you are currently logged in, click on your name anywhere on the site, or the “Your Houzz” button at the top right of any page.

Then go to ===> Edit Profile ===> Advanced Settings (located under “Account”on the left)

also, this page can be accessed by going directly to the web address -https://www.houzz.com/settingsAdvanced

this is the page where you can edit your preferences, allow people to email you, list your growing zone, and fill in your have/ want lists.

I will message you, as the APril Newbie seeds offer has ended.

Val, Thank you so much I received my seeds today. WOW, i cannot believe how generous you are, there are so many! I am excited to look them up and learn when to sow them.

Val

Seeds arrived this weekend, thank you for all the different types of flowers, herb I will post a pic later today.

Thanks again, AWESOME selection. Thank you to all who have donated to help newbies like myself, which I will be returning the wealth of seeds onto Val so another newbie or two can enjoy.

I just got mine too! Wow so many seeds c: everyone is going to be so jealous c;