tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7582305140985096454.post3901816283837175290..comments2024-01-23T14:19:03.457-05:00Comments on Bumble Lush Garden: Food for ThoughtBumble Lush Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15729677514605178020noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7582305140985096454.post-30426305115114401252011-02-22T11:13:58.834-05:002011-02-22T11:13:58.834-05:00Hey Emily! Thanks--for the encouragement and the s...Hey Emily! Thanks--for the encouragement and the seed co. tip! I'm not discouraged, just more aware, I guess. It's like I've graduated from "I've never grown a tomato before, can I even do it?" to realizing that I need/want to research the origin of my seeds and become more aware of other sources. <br /><br />Right now I want to use all the seeds that didn't get used last year. I'm so glad you think they'll be fine. And wow--1990! What fruit will they make?<br />I'd love to chat more about different seed companies and what you use too. Would you send me an email with your address? My email is bumblelush@yahoo.com.Bumble Lush Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729677514605178020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7582305140985096454.post-6746670147260151292011-02-20T22:54:04.942-05:002011-02-20T22:54:04.942-05:00hey! interesting post. first of all, about the old...hey! interesting post. first of all, about the old seeds--i bet they'll work great. the other day i did a germination test on some seeds that were packaged in 1990 (!) and nearly all of them sprouted. i regularly use seeds from 3-5 years ago, no problem. generally any seeds from within the last few years (assuming they've been stored properly) should be perfectly fine. <br /><br />i'm pretty creeped out by monsanto and genetic modification and all that, and i personally try to grow mostly open pollinates rather than hybrids and purchase seeds from companies i trust...but when it really comes down to it, you're doing a great thing by growing your own food no matter what kind of seed you use or where it originated. <br /><br />i believe it's important to take action with positivity, awareness and good intentions, and just do what you can the best you can. if learning more about the larger seed corporations causes you to start looking into other sources with more environmentally and socially responsible business practices then it's a good thing--but if it overwhelms or discourages you into inaction, it's bad.<br /><br />you might want to check out baker creek heirloom seeds, they're my favorite. and if you're interested i can share some seeds with you from my stash.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17114229789417525889noreply@blogger.com