Thursday, February 25, 2010

Survial Seeds

I was recently introduced to the term "survival seeds" by a new site called Hometown Seeds. The idea is that if you have a stockpile of seeds, you will always have enough food to feed your family in the event of a crisis. Now, I am not quite as alarmist as that but I do like the idea of having the means to have a full garden for years to come. And for a new gardener, it is a great way to have a variety of things to try in your climate and soil. So, check them out and see what you can grow in your garden this year:-)

Disclaimer: Hometown Seeds is providing me with seed packets as a thank-you for this feature and some ad space. No other compensation was provided and the information and opinions are solely my own.

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14 comments:

  1. EmmaPFebruary 25, 2010 at 12:48 AM

    what a great idea. i will have to check it out.

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  2. The Blonde DuckFebruary 25, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    That is a really cool idea. I'm really hoping to grow some chiles and peppers this year. We tried to grow jalepenos last year and they never worked!

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  3. DorothyFebruary 25, 2010 at 6:29 AM

    I will check this out..I know I love pumpkin seeds they taste great.

    Dorothy from grammology
    grammology.com

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  4. CandiFebruary 25, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    Thanks for sharing this! I did a little "seed-saving" last year with some green beans and when you showed how to test the seeds, I tried it and they sprouted! So something worked :)

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  5. AmyFebruary 25, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    You are going to have the best garden ever..

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  6. BonBon Rose Girls KristinFebruary 25, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    How fabulous. I've been wanting to get a garden going, but I have such a black thumb. Maybe I can enlist my green thumbed mama to help me!

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  7. mommytoalotFebruary 25, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    Fantastic idea. I'm really hoping to do a garden this year. I think I can do it

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  8. Frugal FindsFebruary 25, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    If you saw my DH's tin of seeds you would think he was saving to feed an entire toen in a crisis!

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  9. MelissaFebruary 25, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    That's a great idea. I can't wait until we have our own place again and can have a garden.

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  10. DonettaFebruary 25, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    Hi Susie
    I am not saying this particular co. , but the reputation of said companies is many of the same seed that is a cheep seed. The quality can be very horrid. Make sure you do a strong disclaimer.
    I hope your having a great day.
    Mine was very full. Thanks for all the encouragement of late.
    Sorry to be a cloudy comment of the seed Co.

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  11. Joey Lynn RescinitiFebruary 25, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    My daughter has big plans for our garden because this is the first spring in our house (our very first yard!).

    I'll have to check these guys out because I could go bankrupt with all the seeds she wants.

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  12. MomisodesFebruary 25, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    What an interesting concept. I'll have to check it out. I can hardly wait until it's warm enough to do some planting here.

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  13. More Than WordsFebruary 26, 2010 at 12:00 AM

    Wow, that's interesting! I should invest in some seeds!

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    nice post. thanks.

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