Don't Make These FIVE Mistakes When Seed Shopping

[@karenhollandsworth9711]

Luke I received my book you signed. I cried, no one ever has called me their hero. I told you that I suffered 4 strokes just over a year ago. Recovery has been hard, but as I said I didn't grow anything this past year, but what I will say I'm growing in containers and I'm excited about it. I ordered and received my seeds and now collecting containers. I can't wait! By God's grace I survived and I went home. Now I hope to grow big this coming season. Thanks! 😊

[@Alexis_9339]

Praying for an abundant harvest and joy for your growing season!

[@debradixon6746]

I am like very excited about the coming spring. I also had a Stoke earlier this month. Mine was minor. I now have vertigo.

[@patassion]

You will be suprised how much you can grow in your containers

[@marthakratz7877]

🙏

[@JenBLibertyImages]

@@Alexis_9339 I've done the same! May God bless your garden, Karen.

[@idahogardengirl942]

I recognize that I’m a seed collector. It’s an obsession. At least it’s not teacups. I love growing my food every year.

[@morgantello]

Yes less dust 😂

[@leannemedhurst9662]

I feel a little called out as i have a teapot collection lol. Seeds are probably easier to store.

[@tillysgarden]

I have no self control when it comes to buying or acquiring seeds. It's a weakness I don't think I want to overcome 😪 😅

[@violethomesteadgeorgia7278]

I have the same sickness. I just can't seem to help myself

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

So, you're saying our (mine too) seed stash is Iike Luke's?! 😂😅 Wait! Is that a bad thing?😄

[@violethomesteadgeorgia7278]

@@trishthehomesteader9873 Nope I think it's a great illness to have. I plan to grow everything I possibly can.

[@49lucky]

Same here it's like going to Macy's I can't stop. 😂

[@tillysgarden]

@@trishthehomesteader9873 😂😂😂 not a bad thing!

[@gregbluefinstudios4658]

Every gardener heard you say, "...you can't fit everything..." and every gardener thought to themselves, "Challenge, Accepted!"

[@sherrymurphy-kleine4592]

Right??? LOL

[@Wolf-E-Romeo]

Pretty much. Hahaha

[@tinkertailorgardenermagpie]

Or maybe they thought what I did: SO WHAT?!? LOL

[@goatkidmom]

I'll buy more grow bags & get more grass plowed up. No problem. 😂

[@gregbluefinstudios4658]

@@goatkidmom See? easy peasy!

[@Alexis_9339]

Luke, I’ve always felt you were transparent and good hearted. I shop here before I shop anywhere else and have bought seeds from you for a few years now. So happy to watch you (and your family) grow your dreams and encourage others.

[@jtamsmom5]

I found you a few years ago. I was hurt, out of work, depressed. I started a garden and struggled but I started listening to your tips and it's improved the last 2 years. 2023 will be even better. I container garden in my apartment patio. Thank you so much

[@bmiles4131]

He seems genuinely encouraging and excited about gardening.

[@robingirven4570]

Only buying what you eat is a lesson I learned many, many years ago!!

[@idahogardengirl942]

In 2021 I grew tomatillos from a seed packet I bought in 2012 (9 years). Then this last summer a bunch of tomatillos came back as volunteers from 2021’s fallen fruit! Total win.

[@houseofbob34]

In 2020/21 grow seasons I grew carrots from seeds packaged in 2003.

[@tinkertailorgardenermagpie]

Ugh. You guys make me realize I wasted a fistful of seed packets from years ago, thinking they must be dead! Shoulda just tried em out 😣

[@houseofbob34]

@@tinkertailorgardenermagpie Seeds kept in their packets and put with uncooked rice and stored in the fridge can last 15+ years easily. Always worth storing if they're heirloom genetics.

[@waltpayne9348]

@@tinkertailorgardenermagpie the germination rate drops, but most seed packets will still produce some plants for quite a while if stored properly.

[@Paula_T]

Yep. I threw a half a packet of cauliflower seeds into a seed tray last spring. They ALL germinated. The seed was from 2009. (I squeeze goats too 😊)

[@bethclay476]

I tell my husband I MUST have seeds ❤️ all seeds. I I must add we live in a one bedroom apartment. The owner of the apartment complex gave my husband and me the side yard for our plants. We r lucky

[@dalegaa4094]

It might be a good idea to have the soil tested for possible contaminants or grow in containers if in an urban area.

[@bethclay476]

I use containers. We are thinking of raised bed. Thanks for the idea about soil testing.

[@kele1264]

Hi. My name is Ke Le and I'm a seed-a-holic! I don't have too many seeds, I just don't have enough land!

[@tonileigh8660]

My daughter and I both put in seed orders on your 2023 season opening day. We both wanted self-blanching cauliflower, but neither of us needed 300 seeds (even though I use seeds for several years) so I bought that, and we'll split it. She bought something else with a high seed count that we'll split, but I don't remember what it is right now.

[@ElinWinblad]

My mom and I buy one of us pays for the order and the other pays them Bain cash for half. When they come in we split them. If she wants one I don’t want any of the. I add a pack of something only I want to even it out

[@mariongeib821]

Our local garden club runs a seed library. Basically people donate their unused excess seeds so other people can have free seeds. Having been a recipient of free seeds from a generous garden many years ago. I am thrilled to be able to share the wealth.

[@rivercrockett343]

Luke, I ordered seeds from you last year and already this year, and I really appreciate the way you handle your business. $2.00 a pack and no shipping with orders over $12. Awesome! This year, I ordered some varieties I want to try but wouldn't have paid $4 a pack for them somewhere else. I can't wait to see what a Black Krim tomato tastes like, or a Kellogg's Breakfast or an Armenian cucumber. Thank you so much for your excellent business model! Great tips in your video, but zones do matter with onions! Short day, intermediate day, long day. I'm in zone 8a (short day) but right on the edge of the intermediate zone, so I can grow either. Much success to you! You've worked hard for it!

[@missourigirl4101]

Luke it’s so nice of you to be honest with us instead of just trying to sell your seeds. Great ideas on this video!

[@azureshade2958]

I appreciate the fact that you caution about over buying seeds. I always want to buy three times as much as what I can actually use. I went ahead and bought my MI 2023 seeds so I can get started on some of the leafy things now. (which I usually forget to buy until things are mostly sold out. lol)

[@egyptvalleyhomestead752]

Love the tips! Especially number five. If you don’t like it, don’t grow it. Thank you for being honest! Love the seeds I get from you. High quality, great packaging and the website is easy to navigate. Keep up the great work. It is appreciated.

[@charlestessier7843]

You’re totally spot on talking about only buying seeds of things we KNOW we’re going to eat if we grow them. Making it more of a habit as the years go on. Good reminder for all of us.

[@nancyhjort5348]

Really good advice, Luke. I moved to a new state and could not find a community garden with a fence (welcome deer, elk, and neighbors). I started late in the season and in a 4 foot wide row, that I rented, I grew as much as I could vertically to allow sun to hit my other plants. I obtained sticks, twine, cages and anything I could find to grow melons and squash vertically. I even saved onion bags and knee high nylon hose to support the weight of the fruit when growing vertically. Some of the immigrants to the USA taught me a lot about using innovative ways to conserve water and use tree branches. What a wonderful learning curve on innovation and my garden is thriving. Every year I learn something new. This year I started succession planting.

[@donnarichey144]

I had 7 kids swimming pools and it grew the best carrot s and beets. I canned carrots and beets. i am 80 so enjoy

[@anneyday3493]

I just ordered seeds from you, just enough to fill in the gaps in my seed box. :) Gonna see what the wild Oklahoma weather kills this year!

[@ashleyhanely1753]

I just placed my first seed order with you guys! I grew up gardening with my pappaw and am so excited to have one of my own now

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

Thank you Luke!🙂 Now that it's out of the teens (°), I'm getting the itch for more seeds! HappyDance! Blessings! 💚

[@j.b.6855]

I mainly do container gardening. Mostly 5 gallon bucket and 27 gallon tote sip's. Watermelons do well in sip containers. You just have to have the right variety, Sugar Baby, which also do well on trellises.

[@PabloBarnes617]

I recently ordered $60 of seeds from you and I want to sincerely thank you for keeping the prices as reasonable as you do. I was able to get a diverse variety that I am really looking forward to growing this summer. THANK YOU!

[@kathyritscher9459]

Excellent advice. Everyone should watch this before ordering seeds.

[@litaanderson1589]

Hi! Luke and Sindy and the team, thank you again for my seeds that I ordered months ago. I had been ordering seeds from Mi gardener fow a while, and I have to tell you that I am fully satisfied with all the seeds I purchased from you. All the seeds I have sown few years ago and lately this year are Awesome/ healthy seedlings and produced plenty either for salad or fruits vegetables. And I will order again in the future. Happy gardening every one January is coming very soon.

[@paulcoppin8068]

Your seeds are starting to show up in the FB Gardening groups in the Philippines. People are so excited to see varieties they have never seen!

[@monikasturm2575]

Oh sharing this with the hubs. My addictive shopping is power tools his is seeds.

[@MN_Candy]

Before I found you on KZbin years ago, I had no idea there were so many varieties of seeds! I just bought the same old, same old seeds at Wally World. I didn't know about starting seeds ahead of time indoors, in cold climates (I'm in MN). Your taught me almost everything I know about gardening. As far as over-buying seeds shhhhhhh don't ruin my fun ;)

[@jo-annjewett198]

Thank you for your seed store. The prices are great and shipping reasonable!! Very refreshing!! Just placed an order!!❤️

[@rebeccawatson9284]

I decided to take a break from sorting out all of my Migardener seed collection when I found this video! I am seeing what percentage of Migardener seeds are of my total seed collection. Certainly at least a third, possibly more! Thanks for all of the wonderful variety and special sales. Lol! Also enjoying the dad jokes on Facebook!

[@dalegaa4094]

Another useful video. How about one on which of your seeds do well in containers and which seeds can be stored the longest?

[@doloresreynolds8145]

Storage info would be interesting!

[@deborafoster2977]

I just placed my first order. I'm excited to get started. I'll plant my peppers and tomatoes inside in starter pots on February 2nd here in Arizona.

[@conniecrites5148]

I used my extra seeds as a Christmas present for my niece. I also share seeds with my sister in law.

[@Cowboy_Steve]

Really good advice Luke. Thank you for what you have done for gardening! It must be incredibly satisfying knowing you are educating so many people on how to live healthier! I know I have learned a lot. Well done 🤠

[@bhalliwell2191]

Wonderful recommendations! "Growing zone" might actually apply, e.g., gardeners in Florida can't grow cool-weather loving plants for most of the year, and can't grow some plants at all. The same holds true for plants in far northern states: can't grow citrus out of doors in Maine, for instance. Plants have much narrower temperature tolerances than humans when it comes to reproduction, meaning making blossoms and setting fruit/going to seed: peppers and tomatoes are heat lovers, but if the weather is too hot for them they just hang on, without making any fruit. And if the gardener is unlucky, then in that gardening year the too-hot weather might last late enough in the year that no peppers or tomatoes get harvested by that gardener. The "Zone" most people are talking about when they ask if they can grow tomatoes in, say, 6a or 8b, is their Cold Hardiness Zone which as you rightly observe is intended to tell the gardener or homeowner-landscaper whether that flowering crabapple tree will survive the average coldest temperature of the winter in that specific location.

[@UrbanGardeningWithD.A.Hanks14]

I start my peppers and indy tomatoes mid October. Works great for me here in Charlotte, NC. It gives me a 5 MONTH head start. Look, if you overwinter your pepper plants, start the seeds then too! Duh! Those giant crimson seeds I got from you are doing amazing! 100% germination. 8" tall already! Can't wait to share them with an herb society I speak to a few times a year.

[@thehamfamhomestead]

I make room in my garden for 2 new varieties. Last year I got one eggplant from a neighbor I didn't think I liked them but it was free. It was my third most productive and my family loved it.

[@Hellohellohello7]

I am newer to your channel and gardening…there are many reasons I purchased seeds from you in November…and I made mistake 1&2 in this video but I’m happy to have supported your business because of the integrity you continue to show (one of the reasons I wanted to buy from you). Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us

[@toniasilvas5422]

Thank you for keeping these seeds affordable and sharing on how to grow food. My garden has really pulled us through these food insecurity days.

[@ajb.822]

Thanks for your kindness ! On the topic of garden space, I have a tip for those who have more, like, lawn space, but which they don't exactly want or feel able to turn into a dedicated garden space just yet : U can grow squashes/pumpkins there, anyway, probably ! As long as you're ok with making a hole in the ground for the plant. Add some compost to it, mulch around the plant with cardboard and mulch, like grass clippings, hay, whatever. Leave the lawn in between as-is and carefully move aside vines to mow as long as you can, or put down black plastic or some sort of mulch, either quite deep or with paper or cardboard under it. Helps to mow grass twice in 2 days, to weaken, along with shorten, it 1st. Obviously, doing this means you're killing your lawn-grass, but if the reason u were otherwise limiting your garden space to what u had, thinking you didn't have enough resources to enlarge it or begin another one. To begin this way, needing only a little compost and hopefully free or low cost mulches, and possibly not fencing,(depending on your deer), this could help ! May have to put chicken wire/wire rabbit fencing protection ( maybe even a plastic jug with top cut off & some air holes punched into sides after weather gets hot) around each squash plant until they're far enough along the rabbits leave them alone. Anyways, this could help u keep your main garden space all available for other things. This idea also can be similarly used in planting on the edge of your garden, letting the vining plants sprawl onto lawn, and on the garden side, into your potatoes or anything else they won't bother much or be in the way ( I dig my potatoes at end of season).

[@matthewberube5653]

My chickens are good at leaving behind seeds from veggies left overs and these seeds almost always turn into plants. I’ve grown an eye for keeping on the lookout for squash, cucumber, zucchini, etc. seedlings while mowing because they pop up all the time. I mow around them, mulch with compost and let the chickens take care of the squash bugs

[@danmathers5896]

Love this! Good idea, that is me... slowly expanding and not sure which direction etc. Thanks for the tip

[@leannekenyoung]

Very smart!!

[@jcofortco]

When my son was 10 he left the seeds & 'guts' spilling out of his Jack o' Lantern's garish open mouth, which then was placed on the front porch. The following May we were Absolutely GOBSMACKED to discover 2 rouge seeds had managed to move around, overwinter & grow in our front yard flower bed! They were decent sized Big Max, Especially after surviving a Colorado Winter & Cold Spring! We've been intentionally planting a few out there ever since. 😁 The neighborhood has grown to expect it and we've had Many great conversations with folks stopping to ask about the huge trailing vines in the yard, or kids monitoring the P'kins growth thru the Fall as they walk by, all because of the happy 'accident.' Then we carve the pumpkins while they're still on the vine which look Amazingly Cool when lit up. 😊

[@thehauntedhomesteadcleveland]

Is this the introductory video to the "Seed Buyers Anonymous" group? 😉 Just joking. Great tips!

[@AMKB01]

Some really great advice. Thank you. We will be going into our 4th year of gardening since moving here. One thing we do have is the luxury of space, but are still amending and building up the soil, so we're expanding every year. We're at a stage right now where we're buying and trying a lot of varieties to see what will grow best here, and which we like the most. We also like to try new things we don't find in grocery store, just to see what they taste like. If we find we don't like them, we just won't grow them again. When we were still in the city and growing on our balcony, we didn't have that luxury!

[@marilynbook4211]

I like to pick one thing I haven't tried every year just to see if I like it.

[@anoldyankeegardener6358]

Love the new store...watching your channel for a long time.

[@RoggeRN4]

I really appreciate your approach to gardening & your desire to do right by your viewers. Thank you for remaining so down-to-earth all these years.

[@belieftransformation]

Great advice & knowledge! Thanks for sharing! Growing zones are tricky when you have some sheltered areas & some where the wind exposure is cooler, too. I’m in Alberta, Canada, fairly close to the Rocky Mountains & our season is short. But my daughter has huge greenhouses now, so the heat loving crops thrive in them. Blessings to your family 🤗💗🇨🇦

[@johnycruz2078]

Thanks for the first advice. I spent around $500 to construct a 10ft x 10ft crop cage to grow around 25 cabbages that you can buy at the supermarket for less than $2 each.

[@donnacochran3335]

But just think now you have this amazing space to grow something you can't get in a grocery store. Some of my favorites are: Cucumelons (cucumber taste that looks like a watermelon, Kids LOVE them), Cherokee Purple tomatoes (oh my goodness at that smokey flavor), Barry's Crazy cherries (the most prolific yellow cherry tomato, EVER!), lemon balm and bee balm, holy basil and purple opal basil, orange thyme, giant red mustard (spicy when small, perfect for a salad or let them get a little bigger and saute them in olive oil with garlic and add lemon right at the end, delicious!), Zinnias (pollinator need food too, they also look amazing on your table), nasturtium (oh my goodness...the hummingbirds love these but you know what is better than that? The entire plant is edible!! The leaves are spicy like wasabi, the blooms are so beautiful in a salad, there's a little spice but a little nectar too! Seeds can be pickled as a substitute for capers), ox heart tomatoes (delicious, meaty tomato), asparagus beans (a cattle panel trellis in the shape of an arch with these bean's hanging down inside the arch... beautiful and edible, try the red one's and a couple of green variety too for a really neat effect), teddy bear sunflower's (not like any kind of sunflower I've ever seen, also dwarf size so they are not taking up your entire garden), home grown cucumbers are SO tasty, home grown carrots will make you never want another grocery store orange carrot again... purple, yellow, carrot's that are red on the outside then orange on the inside then yellow inside the orange...those will win everyone over with their beauty and taste... I'm sorry, I could just keep telling you my favorites. I live in a rental so I can only grow in kiddie pools or pots until this year. This year I get to have a 12x13 piece of land and honey I'm going all MI Gardner on it...plants close, no weeds, Grow Big or Go Home!! I have seeds from different sources but for the price you really can't beat MI Gardner. Good luck! Happy growing! Temperature was 5°F on Christmas Eve it's 48°F today, the 27th, and will be 75°F this Saturday New Year's Eve!! Got to love living in the south!! Can't wait for spring!!

[@diannamc367]

@@donnacochran3335 I love your enthusiasm!

[@tamararoberts9307]

Great info for newbies 👍

[@Fromseedtoharvest]

Don't tell me how to spend my money!!! I feel so attacked lol. I think I hit every single "don't do this" you said.

[@Gardeningchristine]

Excellent advice. If I haven’t grown something before I will only get one packet of that kind of seeds. If I like them, I can save seeds or get more seeds for next year.

[@debandrews7415]

such good information

[@Junzar56]

Excellent! Know which seeds last for a a few years and how to store them. I am growing tomatoes from seeds I bout 7 years ago.

[@davidvankainen6711]

Don't forget about the excellent storage conditions discovered with Abe Lincoln tomatoes, lol.

[@louisdesrosiers6954]

Hi Luke, I'm not sure when exactly I started to follow your channel . But I has been a very good experience. After my third year of gardening in 2022, I opened a second bed . It'll be my first year with garlic and can't wait to see the result. Your comment about cost of plants vs seed Is a very good one . Although I still lack a bit bit of confidence in starting from seed I will watch a few videos that you posted on the subject . If you can recommend one that would be awesome . BTW I prefer bush beans as well 🙂. Thank you

[@tammynevil2422]

My favorite store for seeds and one of my top 3 channels

[@brittanyb9357]

Thank you for making seeds affordable! I checked many other websites and they were all double the price of yours. They came quickly and everything was correct. Great job over there!

[@manuelsilva2462]

Thank you for your help and video I’ll check for the old tomatoe that you have

[@elwandaa1882]

Hi Luke! I noticed several gardeners on KZbin sharing seeds they purchased from your seed store. I will be checking out your website. And thanks for sharing the do's and don't on purchasing seeds. Very helpful info.

[@ginnysulya9805]

Thanks Luke, been there, done that, literally turning over a new leaf! Great information and love your very genuine heart for gardening and fellow gardeners! 💚😉

[@meshab6049]

I have a small backyard so my neighbors don't know it yet but I'm expanding to their yards. Lol!! They'll be excited and on board cause they get to keep the food.

[@ale347baker]

You should ask first, even if it's from a kind heart. A persons property isn't something to mess with. If you tend it you may have claim to it later on, and they might see it that way.

[@did_I_hurt_you_feefees]

How are you expanding like that? You must be really good friends with your neighbors. I want my one neighbor's backyard so badly. I have a couple trees in my yard and the other neighbor's yard limiting my grow space. My neighbor with the awesome back yard has a quarter acre that gets sun from dawn to dusk. It's not fair!!!!

[@rg-mi5hh]

We garden within our boundaries.

[@did_I_hurt_you_feefees]

@@rg-mi5hh Not Mesha B...they're gardening within their neighbor's boundaries LOL

[@meshab6049]

@@did_I_hurt_you_feefees Yes we are. They're all related and we look out for each other. This year I kept them supplied with food and I told them to get ready cause it's on!!

[@Darb1]

Started a garden this year, have appreciated all the information in your videos, plan on ordering my seeds from you for the spring. 👍

[@we2824]

With GREAT respect to MRS. MIGardener...(and my own gorgeous and wonderful husband)😜 Luke, I am positively swooning over your wealth of knowledge and your sharing it all these years with us in your videos. This one couldn't come at a better time. I am working on what seeds to purchase for my spring garden here in North Florida. For anyone reading this, I first purchased some of family MIGardener seeds for my fall garden this year. Not a dang one disappointed. Every seed I planted germinated (and I bought several)! Also, I love their packaging. Several reasons include: size, much more compact than ones I've purchased from other companies so saves space in my seed organizer and in my opinion helps with less environmental waste. The beautiful photographs, the textured matte (non-glossy) finish, and the clear growing info. on the back. I am one of those people who tends to jump ALL IN on my hobbies (my husband can attest to this). I have an extremely hard time deciding on what flower/veggie seeds to purchase (and yes, sometimes because of the beautiful pictures😂). Mainly though because there are sooo many plants and varieties of those plants that i've never even heard of but want to try once I've seen them. This comes from my Dad because as a kid we planted (just the basics) some tomatoes, okra, peas, marigolds, beans and radishes in our small backyard garden. When you have tasted FRESH veg that you have grown yourself, particularly tomatoes, there is no better on the planet. Ya'll, i used to take a salt shaker out with me, dust off a tomato on my shirt and eat that thing like an apple with an occasional shake of the salt, or eat peas and beans straight off the vine as well. Sadly, my Dad passed many years ago but a couple years ago I had a life change where I HAD to start taking time for myself and I remembered how much I loved gardening with my Dad and wanted to do it even more now. For nostalgia, for peace, and for helping to feed my own family. So you can see how I don't think of budgeting FIRST. Thanks Luke for reminding me I don't have all the money in the world, 🤣 God Bless you and the entire hard working MIGardener crew/family and the folks here online. May we all have a wonderful and prosperous garden in the new year! GROW BIG!

[@jcofortco]

Luke I've been watching your vids for years now. You're as enthusiastic as ever & have grown your passion into a wonderful business. Looking forward to learning & growing more thru you. 😊

[@jackiewest2817]

thanks for the info on zones, never used them before and didn't understand them. I don't usually grow perrenials, so they won't apply to me.

[@BrassyBrunette]

I am 57 yrs old and have dabbled in gardening since I was a girl. I never fully understood that info until TODAY. Glad I tuned in. I'm in MN... growing season: too darn SHORT!!

[@annmoy8932]

Thank you, Luke, for all these great tips. You inspired me to garden 4 years ago! 😊 Blessings to you and your family.

[@lxraycatmaui2884]

Great video, 👍 I appreciate the run down on zones vs season windows, I was sweating the timing on some of the things I want to grow. Very helpful, and I will check out your seed selection !! ✌️ ☮️ 🕊

[@kathleenboller6651]

I’ve been gardening for 20+ yrs and I’ve never learned the distinction of growing zones applying only to perennials! Brilliant light bulb moment! Btw I’m having my behind handed to me here in Tx. I grew up growing in Ca and it’s EASY but here west of Fort Worth….nope starting all over like a newbie. Thanks for the great info!

[@clucksnducklins]

What you said about growing zones and growing seasons- glad you differentiated between the two. Very helpful information ☺️

[@blackplague-x3y]

This year in Kalamazoo, 2022, we had a super late first frost. I had tomatoes until November or later.

[@brandeegoodnight532]

Love your channel! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@amywert8088]

Oh, Luke! You are reminding me of all of the seeds I still want to get! Asparagus, and, and, and! lol

[@kerryburnham1378]

These are the best tips. I bought a good variety of your seeds, and what I didn't need to use, I have taken them to the library where I work for people to "borrow " and people have loved being able to take what they need. We also have copies of your book next to them so they can learn more. You have the best seed pricing out there, and I appreciate that you are mainly doing this to help people, and not really in it for the money, but I want as many people as possible to know about you and learn from your abundance of knowledge!

[@kathleenboller6651]

So many great info, I actually have to watch in increments and go think about what you just said and go try it! Thanks for sharing.

[@leendaroberto]

Your honesty is refreshing. Thank you for the tips and your more then fair pricing of your seeds. Your business is thriving because of you, your wife and all of your employees. Thank you everyone.🌱🍆🍅🥬🌶🫑🧅🥕🌽🧄🥒🌻🌼🌷🌹🌱

[@bluesmansunnyfournier4727]

So hard to buy good seeds here in Cambodia. So I go to the local market get what ever fruit/vegetables I want to grow and use the seeds. Cheers!

[@MIgardener]

Smart!!

[@Carol32547]

This was the first year that I totally lost two gardens to these crazy temperatures..ill cut off the poor dead plants and will start a new in a month. Have a blessed New Year!! I forgot to say that all gardens were wiped EXCEPT...parsley? They basically told the 17 degree and 30 mph sustained winds "hold my beer" amazing!!

[@peppercherrybomb]

I'm excited to start planning my 2023 garden. Last year was my first year and it didn't go well, mostly because of neglect. I have so many questions. Your videos have been helpful. I'm going to dig deeper (figuratively) this winter as I plan. Thanks for all the great information you share.

[@GabyP17]

I just placed my first order with you while watching!! Super excited. Been watching you for a few years but took a break from gardening last year and I’m ready!! Even container gardening from seed is so much work. Can’t wait to try the Ananas Noire Tomato.

[@nolaclark3449]

I've never spent so much time looking at produce but your site and produce is so beautifully laid out it was hard not to,I hate not having space as these would just be lovely to grow.Good job 👍

[@Oneeyefroggy]

Thanks sir, so glad I saw this video. I was gifted a new set of grow bags for Christmas, which means I have double the garden space I thought I’d have next year, which means…seed shopping! So glad I watched this before placing my order because you just saved me more than 8 bucks ;) and I always love supporting the channels I watch on KZbin and there isn’t always a tangible way of doing that. Here’s to a healthy and happy 2023!

[@edwardenglish6919]

Nice video. I'll check out your store. Thanks.

[@Mistral434]

MIG definitely has some top quality seeds, I’ve bought hundreds of packs from you. But if I had to choose a second place I’d say True Leaf Market. It really shows when a business takes pride in their product.

[@lavernfoy4591]

Thanks Luke! You’re info is always great. I ordered my new seeds from MI Gardner can’t wait for them to get to my home.

[@garyb4929]

Great video, I always need to be reminded, Not to go over board. Thanks

[@RPrice_OG]

I live in Central Florida and we have the opposite issue from frost here for some plants. Like tomatoes, I can't grow them through summer. They do very well in the fall or if I get them in early enough in the spring but even if they don't outright die in summer they produce very little, if anything, harvestable. Unfortunately I only learned that this year but I am so glad I did. Just something to keep in mind if you live in hot areas.

[@dart336]

As far as small garden space goes try to follow the Mexican/Italian rule of thumb. Can you turn most of your garden into salsa or pasta sauce jars? Both are much needed, both have crappy cheap mass producers with no flavor, and both are easy to make and can. Even with squashes and eggplant, you can make a canned eggplant Parm.

[@LB-vl3qn]

Canned eggplant Parm? Please elaborate. ~ Lisa

[@dart336]

@@LB-vl3qn while I personally don't know how to do it, I do know that it's middle eastern canneries that do canned and pickled eggplants in tomato sauce. From what I can guess, just make a normal dish and can it with extra sauce. Cheese isn't that big in their culture. Think of it like canned ravioli or speggheti os

[@LB-vl3qn]

@@dart336 Interesting, thanks. Progresso used to sell caponata (Italian eggplant appetizer) in a can and I've been able to duplicate that recipe pretty successfully. But I've never canned it. Seems like the main issue would be how to treat the eggplant prior to caning. So, perhaps some experimentation is in order. Thanks for replying!

[@happyheartgardening]

I love your seeds. The germination rate on them are Fantastic. Thank you for offering seeds that are not only affordable but that give us shipping that we can afford..free:))

[@badjansykes218]

Luke totally enjoyed your book, I found it to be very informative and unlike any other gardening book I’ve read! I’m enjoying this video about seed mistakes one can make when buying seeds especially at this time of year when one is inundated with catalogs. Although I’m a seasoned gardener I’ve found your KZbin channel informative and surprisingly I’ve learned quite a bit. Thanks for all you do. Good luck with the growth of MIgardener and a very happy new year to you and yours.

[@kailesancez]

It's me. I am that person. I do all of that. But I also buy all I can buy every year to pack into my survival stuff. I also love to experiment. So I have the experience when I buy our land soon. So we know what we really prefer. Like Jess says from R&R. Turn your waiting room into a class room. So I am learning what will grow well for us. And what flavors are worth the hassle if it is a hassle. My hubby knows seed buying time is coming up. He lets me know what he liked from last year & what he didn't so that is such a big help. He's big into cherry tomatoes. I don't think any of them but a few made it into the house this year.

[@roygreene2921]

I would like to thank Veronica for packing my seeds she done a wonderful job and thank you for keeping the price down so I could buy more variety

[@MIgardener]

Veronica is an angel. 😊 happy gardening!

[@ladyryan902]

Lol that's me!! I've learned to take the catalog n circle everything I'm dreaming of.then I go back through n read the growing type container or heat or cold climates I highlight my climate n what I'm growing in..then I go through again ( yes it takes me days) n use another highlighter for foods I eat..n make sure that I don't have any seeds saved..i put n x ..now I'm down from 200 choices to maybe 30..ugh then I check my budget n how much space it takes n the time I want yo spend preserving it. Plus my seed starts in Nov.thru Feb then it hot stuff only lol I finally learned to keep a journal rather than going by the seed time. Ugh I can't wait for this cold to be over..dreaming of planting!!

[@jp-hh9xq]

Hi! We have been watching your channel for years. It's one of the best and particularly for us in Michigan. Last fall we built a greenhouse to supplement our gardens and allows us to start seeds this year instead of buying plants. So looking for seed advice I came to your channel and realized for the first time, you are only an hour away from us. We are out in the hills of Hadley/Metamora and will be in to see you soon for our seeds this year! I know I can trust your advice on what seeds will work best for our area. Thanks!

[@emylytle7149]

I have lots of seeds that I’m intend to plant when I get a land back home and my brother will be planting it and hopefully I’m still around when we get the inheritance that we supposed to have. 😔🥺 my uncle sold it and don’t know if we still get it. That’s the plan 🤞🤞🙏🏻🙏🏻👩‍🌾👍👍 Luke you’ve done a lot and you deserve that place, congratulations 😊⭐️🙏🏻👍👩‍🌾

[@anoldyankeegardener6358]

I would like more choices for Rhubarb seeds.....Canada Red, Colorodo Red, Kangaroo etc

[@elvianwana1194]

Growing season vs. Growing zone. Thanks Luke. Knowledge is power!

[@melissakarner6707]

Excellent video. You are so genuine and down to earth. I’ve bought seed from you three times now and will continue to as well. Such an informative video. Thank You.

[@TalkingThreadsMedia]

Good video! Thank you for pointing out the benefits of a garden club. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Best wishes from Kate in Olympia, WA - 12/30/2022.

[@icouldjustscream]

Seeds are my ❤. I watch for your 50% sale every autumn and take a chance on some seeds I wouldn't normally buy. I tried sunflowers for the first time this past spring. They were gorgeous! 🌻 The bees loved them! Doing 3 varieties this coming spring.

[@PlantObsessed]

Budget? Noooo. Seed retail therapy is how I get through winter. Lol. Good thing I share seeds and they also last more than one year.

[@pennynewell3459]

Just ordered my 2023 seeds. Can’t wait.

[@jessibishoproyse]

Love this video (and your channel). In terms of buying seed- two points. I think a lot of people love watermelons and want to grow them, because they like them. I don't think it is the case that someone who is ambivalent about growing their own just wakes up one day and decides to start a garden. Second-I think a LOT of people would like to experiment with different varieties of something- but can't buy less than 50 or 200 seeds. So, they buy a packet of green giant tomatoes, brad's atomic, tophat, etc because they want to try several varieties. If we could get "experimental packs" of like 10 seeds each for 4 or 5 types of tomatoes- that would be huge.