My mother suggested a company that she orders from yearly called Southern Exposure Seed Exchange and a high school friend suggested Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. So I checked them out and ordered. I placed a hefty order with SESE, but they had run out of pinto beans. That's when I popped over to Baker Creek and ordered from them.
In just a few days I had received my beans from Baker Creek, and yesterday (a few more days later) my order from SESE arrived. Woohoo! Everything arrived safe and sound.
Now, if only my garden area was ready for planting. Eek! It's okay though since there are still a few weeks left before it's planting time here in North Georgia. That gives me more time to put the chickens back to work and then pull out the heavy-duty garden tiller. Then it's on!
Come on Mother Nature! Be kind to this country girl. I would truly appreciate your assistance in growing enough vegetables for us to enjoy fresh out of the garden AND can/freeze for the future. *Fingers Crossed*
Pictured above are my seeds of:
Bolita Beans -- From Baker Creek
Green Beans
Beets
Carrots
Sweet Corn
Bell Peppers
Banana Peppers
Jalapeno Peppers -- we're going to try our hand at salsa making
Glacier Tomatoes
Cherry Tomatoes
Pickling Cucumbers
2 types of Lettuce
Onions
All of these are veggies that I know will get eaten. I may also get some sunflower seeds, but haven't decided on that yet. Oh, and I'll be getting some potato clippings.
Above all this, I typed up all the details of the seeds from the companies, including growing times and company item numbers so I can keep up with what grows well for us and what may not. This will make it easier to reference back to next year. I'll be keeping growing notes and actual sprouting times. Maybe, just maybe, all of this will help ensure some good crops. :)
