NEWBIE SEED PROJECT - MARCH 2018

6 years ago

If you are reading this thread and it's NOT March 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 also 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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Yssah

6 years ago

Thank you Val and donors! <3

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val (MA z6)
Original Author
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".

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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.

(THANKS LEILA for putting this together!)
Yssah
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
ah, i asked about this in another thread earlier! very nice project :)
will send you a pm!
CJ Cooper
6 years ago
hi is this open to canadian houzz members.... also what are forever stamps
Karieann .
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Hello yes, I am not sure if you are asking for us to post our real address here in public. I'm not too comfortable with everyone knowing it tbh but I will if I have to. I am interested in starting an indoor/patio garden. I'd be glad to get a mixture of flowers and veggies if possible. The flowers partly to attract bees and butterflies so for the environment and so my cats can have some entertainment, but I also love nature in general and would love to grow them for my own enjoyment. The veggies so I can grow food and also collect the seeds for next year and share with others. I'd prefer seeds that grow well in containers but I'll take anything.
jensyen ( z7 MD )
6 years ago
Karieann,

Don't post your email or mailing address here. Private message Val so she can give you her mailing address. Make sure you send her your stamps with your name and return mailing address. Add your Houzz name and a note with your special seed wishes. Like what you posted above.
Globe Trotter
6 years ago
Hi There,
I'm interested. I'm newbie to houzz/gardening and planning to begin gardening this year. Would love to start with easy-to-grow veggies/flowers and prefer seeds that grow well in containers. I will send a PM with full details. Thank you
DV (zone 7)
6 years ago
Hi Val,

I'm interested in vegetable seeds and any easy to grow shade tolerant flower seeds. I'll send you a PM. Thanks for sharing the seeds!!
Christina Ellis
6 years ago
Hello Val,

I would love to receive some seeds. I'm working on turning the abandoned yard of my newly purchased home into a lovely landscape. I'm looking for perennials, vegetables, anything that smells lovely, anything unusual or interesting. Thank you.
DV (zone 7)
6 years ago
Got an awesome collection of seeds!!! Can't wait to grow them! Thank you Val!!