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NEWBIE SEED PROJECT FEBRUARY 2020

6 years ago

If you are reading this thread and it's later than FEBRUARY 2020, 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! (Generally the project is run late fall thru spring, but donations have been down, and I will offer seeds as long as I have them to give)


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 of seeds to offer -- Each has a variety of AT LEAST 30+ Flower or Veggie seeds (often more!) thanks to the generous donations of several Houzz/GW gardeners. This offer is for US only and Houzz garden members. It is a ONE time offer for newbies.


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. Your Houzz name should be more than a cryptic # as your name

-- Tell me a little bit about you and your garden or soon-to-be garden. You do not have to post this publicly

--Specify If you want flowers OR veggie/herb seeds


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. You must send 11 “forever” stamps; I will provide bubble mailer.

If you prefer, you can send $7 (east of mississippi -- West of Mississippi is $8) via paypal; my paypal email provided upon request. Tell me which you prefer in your message. When using paypal, use the "send to friends" option or add an extra 75 cents for fees they charge


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!


PLEASE SEND YOUR STAMPS or Paypal PROMPTLY once you get my address -- so I receive within TWO WEEKS. Dont use your business or a friend's address. I've had problems in this respect. Any seeds that are lost will not be replaced. I do use tracking.


When you send your stamps or paypal, include a reminder as to whether you want flower or veggie/herb seeds. No doing so will result in a delay


4. The packet contents depends on what has been donated, but offers a wide variety of seeds for the cost! 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),


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!

Dont be shy -- feel free to post and join the fun! 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

Comments (16)

  • 6 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".

    click on "UPDATE" when you are done to store your settings.

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

    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 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!)

  • 6 years ago

    I woul like to get some pollinates flower, herbs and vegetables.
    I live in Alabama. Thank you!

  • 6 years ago

    I would like some veg, flower, and herb seed. I live in North Carolina and my name is Jen. I will send a pM message. thanks.

  • 6 years ago

    PM sent. I'm tammy, I live in Colorado

  • 6 years ago

    I have responded to everyone above. If you have not heard from me, I did not get a Private Message from you.


  • 6 years ago

    I would love to get any edibles(Veg or Herbs). I live in Illinois. I will send a PM message.

  • 6 years ago

    Hello, my name is Lila. I live in Washington state. I am interested in vegetable seeds. I will send a personal message

  • 6 years ago

    Hi, my name is Ryan and I’m a second year graduate student in biology at UW Madison in Wisconsin. I am interested in veggie seeds and pollinator seeds. I will send a personal message.

  • 6 years ago

    My daughter loves flowers she is autistic I have a lot of bubble mailers few stamps no PayPal I'll try one the

  • 6 years ago

    Thank you sooo much. Got my seeds today. It was like my birthday and Christmas all in one to get so many types of seeds!!! Cant wait to plant them!

  • 6 years ago

    I'm Andy, and would like to get in on your 2020 February vegetable / herb seed giveaway. I'm in Missouri, growing zone 6a, and will PM you my details.

  • 6 years ago

    I have 2 more veggie packs available, so I will not be listing in March.

    I have flower packs available if anyone is interested, message me now thru March


  • 6 years ago

    My seeds came in and I cannot believe how many varieties we got! Thank you so much!

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Got my seeds the other day. Thanks so much! Many, many lettuces!

    I'm going to try intercropping [ companion planting ] the lettuce inside my pepper / tomato plant beds this year, putting to use all that wasted space between them that they need to thrive.

    Here's why I think it will work.

    - Lettuce is cool weather and likes shade, so the taller plants will keep the direct sunlight from making it bolt

    - Lettuce will act like a 'living mulch' and keep weeds away

    - Lettuce will help the soil maintain moisture since it keeps the sun from directly heating the soil after rain or watering

    - Lettuce is a 'light feeder', it won't compete with the tomatoes and peppers for NPK nutrients

    - Lettuce stays low to the ground, so air flow to the peppers and tomatoes won't be restricted

  • 6 years ago

    Hello Val! I know we are JUST past February, BUT I stumbled upon this article and hope you can help me out! I will be sending a pm, but I am looking for any herbs, veggies, or flowers that you may still have. Thanks and much LOVE!


    Amberly