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The Seed Exchange
valal111

NEWBIE SEED PROJECT - FEBRUARY 2018

8 years ago

If you are reading this thread and it's NOT Feb. 2018, this offer is expired (but look to see if there's one for the current month). Each month I will post a new thread if I have seeds to offer Houzz/GW members!

WELCOME to Gardenweb!

New to gardening? New to Houzz/GW? Just getting started or coming back to gardening again?

I have a number of packets this month -- Each has a variety of 25+ Flower OR Veggie seeds to send out to those newbies who would like them, thanks to generous donations of several Houzz/GW gardeners.

TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE READ ALL of this post, Make sure you FOLLOW the rules, and read the thread for UPDATES. If you dont follow each step, I will NOT respond to your message/post

1. Post your request HERE -- AND send me a Houzz message via Houzz private message. INCLUDE:
-- your Houzz name AND your REAL name, and address.
-- Tell me a little bit about you and your garden or soon-to-be garden. You do not have to post this publicly
--If you want flowers OR veggies AND MAKE SURE TO PUT A NOTE IN with your stamps when you send them
This offer is for US only and Houzz garden members. It is a ONE time offer for newbies.

2. Please enable your message capability so you can receive messages. (See post below that Leila was nice enough to compile re:TECH HELP -including setting up messaging). It's a good idea to set this up so you can communicate and trade with other Houzz users, and this requirement is so that you have a chance to practice messaging.

3. To receive a mailer of 25+ varieties of seeds, you must send 9 “forever” stamps and a mailing label (or clearly print your name and address on a piece of paper IN PEN). I will provide bubble mailer. If you prefer, you can send $7 via paypal; my paypal email provided upon request. Tell me which you prefer in your message.
The stamps/paypal you are sending pays for the postage to send your seeds to you, the bubble envelope I provide to send them in, and any extra help with extra supplies such as tape, ziploc seed baggies, etc. Additional donations are always appreciated!

4. The packet contents depends on what has been donated, but if you are looking for specific things, you are welcome to send a wish list. I may or may not have what is on your list. This project is to help get you started for a minimal cost. (You cant get more than 2-3 packs of seeds at the store or on line for this price)
PLEASE SEND YOUR STAMPS PROMPTLY once you get my address -- so I receive within TWO WEEKS. Dont use your business or a friend's address. We've had problems in this respect.

5. READ this thread for UPDATES; I have a limited number of packets to send out and this is where I will post updates when they are no longer available, when packages are mailed out, when offers change, etc. Remember -- Offerings depend on donations and my own seeds.

This our our way to welcoming you to the GW/Houzz Garden Community! We look forward to getting to know you! We hope you will stick around and join in the trading and the chat and help build our community of gardeners into a larger base for sharing, learning, etc! We'd also love to hear how your garden progresses this season when you plant those seeds! Photos are always enjoyed!

Feel free to post and Introduce yourself and ask questions if you need help!

Have fun and Happy Gardening!

If you’re new to the forums and haven’t read this post, you might find it helpful:
http://forums2.gardenweb.com/discussions/3371179/attention-newbies-please-read?n=33

SEE THREAD BELOW for Tech Help

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  • 8 years ago

    Brandi, Happy to send you a newbie pack. Please read the post at the top of the page and message me with the info asked for. Thank you!


    Cheryl, Elm865, Jnorgarrd, Julie, Hayley: Got your messages and have responded.


    Cheryl, I got your stamps this weekend! Will be sending out your pack early this coming week - Bob Hood also and Lisa S


    Carol, I've messaged you privately. Canyonwind is correct. You're in the wrong forum/post for trading.

    Comments (28)

    • 8 years ago

      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".

      ==========================================

      To add your growing zone:

      Go to ADVANCED SETTINGS

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

      ======================================================

      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).

      =============================================================

      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.

      (THANKS LEILA for putting this together!)

    • 8 years ago

      I would like to participate. Sending a pm. Thank you

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    • 8 years ago

      I would very much like to participate! Thank you for organizing something so thoughtful. I am sending you a private message. :)

    • 8 years ago

      I would love to participate. However, I live in Austria. Is it possible to join? :) Thank you!

    • 8 years ago

      Diana, I'm so sorry, but Newbie Seeds are only available in the US!

    • 8 years ago

      Hi Val!

      I'd love to participate in this. Sending a message now!

    • 8 years ago

      I would like to participate! Mainly needing flowers and house plants!

    • 8 years ago

      Sent pm, Brandi

    • 8 years ago

      This is so generous - I would love some newbie seeds!

    • 8 years ago

      Ceceoh, Message sent!


    • 8 years ago

      What a sweet offer! PM Sent :)

    • 8 years ago
      last modified: 8 years ago

      I have seeds I would like to trade for others. I have these. SPROUT MIX, GRAPEFRUIT , SWISS CHARD, WATERCRESS, CHIA CROWN JEWELS, PARSNIP, COLLARDS, DATE SEEDS, MUSQUEE PUMPKIN, LEEK, HONEYDeW ........I am looking for any types of peppers, tomatoes, onion, celery, parsley, beets, radish, lettuce, eggplant, zucchini, carrots, please contact me at tracer411@msn.com with what you have to trade .

    • 8 years ago

      Yay! I would love to participate! Thank you to all who donate for us newbies! New to Houzz, winter sowing and hopefully soon seed donating, as I believe in paying it forward ;)

    • 8 years ago

      I would love to participate. Sending you a PM.

    • 8 years ago

      I think there is a misunderstanding here , I am not donating these seeds , I am looking to trade with someone else for seeds they have .

    • 8 years ago

      I would love some newbie seeds. Moved last year and our garden is nothing hoping to also incorporate growing plants into our homeschool program with my son.

    • 8 years ago

      Carol, this is THE NEWBIE SEED PROJECT.....Read the beginning post by Val, the head honcho of THE NEWBIE SEED PROJECT. She explains how it works.

      If you want to swap your seeds, post a new thread in "The Seed Exchange"

      Have fun!

      Annie

    • 8 years ago

      Val,

      I received my seeds yesterday. I'm SO excited to try the different flowers that you sent. Thank you to you and all the people that donated for this to be possible. I will be paying it forward after this growing season with lots of veggies, herbs and now all these beautiful flowers. THANK YOU!!!

    • 8 years ago
      Hello! I would love to participate if you still have seeds available. Sending private message.
    • 8 years ago
      Thank you so much Val for blessing me and my family!
    • 8 years ago

      I received my bundle of seeds from the newbie seed project yesterday. What a wonderful surprise! So many interesting varieties to get my garden started off right ! Thank you Val and thank you to all the generous gardeners that donated to this great program!

    • 8 years ago

      I too received my seeds and am overwhelmed with the generosity of this gift. Thank you!

    • 8 years ago

      Oooooo getting so excited for my bundle! I can hardly stand it! Thanks for the pic, Cheryl Berry, nice to have an idea of what's coming!

    • 8 years ago

      Got my seeds just in time for more winter sowing! Thanks so much, Val, for this tremendous coordination effort.

    • 8 years ago

      Is there a post for March 2018 anywhere? (Or will there be one for April as I realize March is nearly finished!) Thank you!

    • 8 years ago

      Yes Cami, I believe there's one for april. Searching

      NEWBIE SEED PROJECT april should show it.

    • 8 years ago

      https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/5226111/newbie-seed-project-april-2018?n=4

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