Ordering Seeds Online Favorite Websites for Seeds. Grow These with Me!🌱

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Garden Friends! Here are the links referenced in the video: Winter Sowing 5 Minute Quick Start guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npaZoXmfitabncUsi=FF6tLCjM4xDN-szp Photo/Seed Organizing Container: amzn.to/4b0Mo0n Tell me, have you ordered any seeds yet this year? Comment below, I'm curious as to what your planning on growing this year. -Steph

[@coloradotulips]

What a great question. I had wonderful luck winter sowing, direct sowing, and indoor starting Larkspur last year, so that’s back on my list. Dianthus is hardy in my Zone 5b, so that’s a winner. Alyssum was an amazing pot filler and ground cover (indoor started) last year - I’m getting it in every color this year. I’ve heard that Saponaria will also overwinter, so I’m branching out with that new flower. Sunflowers, more focus on pollenless next year. Your Gomphrena experience has been on my mind since last year, it was so gorgeous! Dahlias from seed were so much fun last year that I can’t wait to grow them again. Mostly though … it’s bulbs for me. I did save a bunch of grape hyacinth, regular hyacinth, and species tulip seeds from my in-ground plantings - popped them into the ground this fall. Here’s hoping it works!

[@lisajelle714]

I grew rudbeckia “Sahara” via wintersowing in January 2022, and they were fantastic and beautiful in my 2023 garden!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Lisa! Oh that's wonderful to hear. I'm excited to finally give them a try.

[@coloradotulips]

I might have to try that, too!

[@KristiB73]

Johnny's seeds prices have gone through the roof!

[@mal1090]

Agreed! And so many seeds I wanted weren’t available in smaller quantities. I ended up getting all of my seeds this year from Floret, Baker Creek, Swallowtail and my local nursey had Russell Lupine seeds (can’t find any available online!) from Botanical Interests.

[@dustyflats3832]

I haven’t kept track, but to add the shipping that really raises the cost per packet of seed. I tend to shy away from shipping charges. Some of those companies are offered locally.

[@mal1090]

@@dustyflats3832 baker creek/rare seed has no shipping cost. And most seed sellers do promotions for 15% off or free shipping if you’re an email subscriber, which I find offsets the costs!

[@bertharios7413]

KristiB73 Jonny’s. Is not to bad. Floret is 13 and up for pk. That’s little higher 😅

[@KristiB73]

@@bertharios7413 wow that's crazy.

[@taravaotahiti]

I also buy from Baker Creek. Yes, they don't charge a shipping fee. I have had good results with their seeds. Thank you for all the great tips.

[@HookedandRooted]

I agree, I've ordered lots of seeds from them both flowers and veg and have always been satisfied with them. The free shipping is definitely a plus.

[@hersheyqueenlisa]

I grew that feverfew the year before last. They are awesome! They came up twice as big last summer and were truly beautiful. I can hardly wait to see what happens this year!

[@karenschrantz2307]

Love here she grows! I’m new to that channel and she does a great job. Can’t wait to see all of these flowers that you are growing. I have a quadrupled my winter sowing this year so fingers crossed!

[@HookedandRooted]

Heather is great! Good luck on your winter sowing! I'm sure it will do great Karen 🌱

[@Rina-rs6up]

I deep planted sunflowers seeds and didn't have trouble with them falling over or needed stakes. I planted different color and height varieties. I planted a long row across my front yard. It was surprisingly spectacular. Was like a privacy hedge of sorts.. They bloomed through frost.

[@HookedandRooted]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing 🌻

[@gardeningjunkie2267]

These are all great vendors. One of my favorites that you didn't mention though is Harris Seeds. They're great for some hard to find varieties and bulk seed. Even simple bedding plants have gone up in price drastically so if I want twenty geraniums, or vinca plants, it's much more economical to grow it myself and they have some great choices. They also carry some varieties that I have not been able to find anywhere else. I tried Pinetree for the first time last year and got great germination. Their prices are excellent if you don't need too many of a particular variety so they got the bulk of my order this year.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi there! Thank you so much for sharing. While I haven't tried Harris seeds yet, I will have to check them out at some point in the future. I appreciate the recommendation.

[@coloradotulips]

Thank you - I did love your 2022 Gomphrena.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much! 🌱

[@blackcatseye22]

I’m excited to see what the sunflower will look like.

[@conniejohnson3110]

Thanks for your videos.❤

[@HookedandRooted]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much for watching Connie!

[@linakhoury6623]

Hi Stef🌺 . You chose a beautiful variey of seeds and I can't wait to see thier flowers in your garden Have awonderful day .🌺🌷🌺.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Lina! I always look forward to a new season with flowers to enjoy. Have a great week!

[@grisespino5342]

Sowing Dalmatian peach foxglove. Love peachy, coral blooms 😄 Really enjoy seed haul videos. Your gardens going to be beautiful as ever! Thanks for the tips Steph 🌱

[@HookedandRooted]

Thanks so much 😊Glad you enjoyed it 🌱

[@JanGarmon-zg9gk]

Last year Swallowtail Seeds had a week long sale on all varieties at a 10% discount. I believe it was in mid January because I made my purchase on January16th. I'm not sure if this is an annual event because it was the first time I ordered from them. I think I will hold out another week or so to place my order.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thanks for the info! 🌱

[@dustyflats3832]

Nice review and several that I am also growing. Last year I had great germination with Swallowtail, but the coral geranium was red orange and they did resend replacements and we will try again. The double petunias and frost petunias performed very nice. One thing I noticed on the Foxglove comparison is Swallowtail said they were pelleted seeds and probably reason they were higher. No idea why such a difference on rudbeckia. I had to chuckle when you would like to have cut flowers but prefer to leave them. I’m the same.😊 Everyone liked the black cherry here also. Many liked the Sun Gold, but I tried one in late fall and it had the texture and taste of a grape. I think Kevin at Botanical said something might be up with the hybrid. I will try a different good in hopes it’s not so sweet. Will check out Select Seed. Now I have a question. I love to winter sow and last year was bad. I used several Swallowtail perennial seeds and others. Very low turnout and most failed. Our winters in WI are Way too warm and rainy and I think the seeds are rotting and/or germinating and freezing. I looked in my notes and about 2nd week of February noted seeds swelling and then we had snow. It just isn’t staying cold here-temps are mainly up with some cold snaps-not steady. I can’t remember what zone you’re in and have noticed many who are near water and or Warmer zones are faring better. I wonder if I should just wait till it’s closer to March to try again. Last year it rained and then froze. It’s about 20 degrees above avg now and will be for at least 2 weeks or more and I’m sure some snow will arrive just when we think it’s spring. Maybe set them in the shade? Thanks for any ideas on this.

[@arielmcgillacuddy6640]

Last year I got nasturtiums that were supposed to be purple and they were mostly red with a few kind of that color. This year I got the Whirlybird mix because it looks and sounds fun.

[@HookedandRooted]

Nasturtium are great. Hope you enjoy the new variety 🌸

[@maryrekar2150]

Strawberry blond marigolds are so beautiful! I get them every year.

[@seedsaverdiane5636]

I grew Ladybird Rose a few years ago. In my garden (SE MI) it did not look like the picture but it still was a pretty color, worth growing if you are a nasturtium lover.

[@bjbrown6488]

Great selection for 2024! I am growing the foxglove for the first time this year. Also I agree with you on the sun flowers. Planting a dwarf variety this time. Thank you from western Colorado.

[@arielmcgillacuddy6640]

I winter sowed some white swan echinacea last year and I did get a few blooms but they were still pretty small. Year three they should really be as big as the Magnus. I hope

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Ariel, they should be great this year! My white Swan Echinacea I grew by winter sowing were beautiful by year 3. I've shown them in some of my videos. I have a spotlight on Echinacea, too. Year 1 they sleep, year 2 they creep, year 3 they leap! 🌸

[@ayrandrobinson1697]

WOW those sunflowers are beautiful. Can’t wait to see them in your garden this summer!!!!

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much, and thanks for watching! I'm excited to try them 🌻

[@TonyaA7]

Love love loved this video . Thanks for the gems ❤😊

[@HookedandRooted]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much Tonya! 🥰

[@jeanettebright3378]

Thank you for sharing your seed selections! I grew atomic purple gomphrena last year after seeing it in your 2022 garden. Your gardens are always stunning! Thank you for your informative videos!

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Jeanette 🥰I hope you enjoyed growing the gomphrena 🌱

[@mapndo2337]

Great video friend hope you had a lovely Christmas/New Year's. Wishing you a healthy, happy, and very fulfilling and successful gardening 2024!

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Marc! Hope you also have a wonderful new year!! appreciate it 🌱

[@CynthiaKosciak]

I ordered Atomic Purple gomphrena from Baker Creek based on your recommendation and the beautiful display in your garden last year. I plan to winter sow them (also based on your helpful videos!). Like you, I’m in Massachusetts, zone 6a. When do you sow them? Thanks a million for all your help and inspiration!

[@HookedandRooted]

Wonderful! I'm so glad you tried them and also enjoyed them. I will begin my winter sowing in February, and I will add more winter sowing in March and April as I gather more containers, I put out a few at a time. The gomphrena wont really do much until it warms up, so I will likely put that one out the first week of April. Hope this helps. Thank you so much for watching "neighbor" 🌱🥰

[@CynthiaKosciak]

@@HookedandRooted That helps immensely!

[@seedsaverdiane5636]

Strawberries Blonde is one of my favorite marigolds. It looks nice with Nasturtium ‘Tip Top’ (also from Select Seeds) and Red-Vein Sorrel

[@roserizzo3094]

I WS most of my seeds! I order from same catalogs as you! I always have 1 new seed I order...this year geraniums from Swallowtail but im starting inside. Zone 7a.

[@HookedandRooted]

Wonderful Rose! I love winter sowing! Good luck with your geraniums 🌱

[@dustyflats3832]

Grew several colors last year from them and all were wonderful.

[@nikkistump3480]

I always enjoy hearing you talk, pretty accent 😊

[@NicaVeri]

Thank you, as always very informative. I checked the links to order seeds and was surprised to see evening primrose seeds being offered. Maybe you can share a warning on invasive plants. Evening primrose plants are very invasive. I planted three plants two years ago, as soon I found, out they were invasive, I removed the plants, and a year later shoots were still coming up in different places. It even spread to the grass.

[@Adellehenri1]

I was so excited to see the title of the video. Drank my morning coffee and took notes. Will you be showing us how you decide which ones you will winter sow and why, when all the seed packets arrive? Thank you! 😊

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Adelle! Thank you so much for watching and having your coffee with me ☕I do plan on doing a video about which I'm starting and how etc. next month. I usually start my seeds in February.

[@SnappyR]

Ok Steph - I want ALL the houseplants and now ALL the seeds - just kidding. I did a major seed haul this year but I'm sooo loving the sunflowers you're selecting. I ordered the Atomic Purple and Strawberry Gomphrena - these are my absolute favorite flowers - I even dried some. Thanks for sharing your selections with us!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Robyn! lol so sorry friend, I'm only trying to share, and hope to never be a bad influence 😘I hope you love the atomic purple as much as I do. I am curious about the strawberry color! Maybe you can email me a picture this summer and we can share it on the community tab of my channel. Ohhh dried is so fun, I've seen beautiful wreaths made of dried gomphrena. Maybe I'll try my hand at one now that I'm a self proclaimed gomphrena addict.

[@SnappyR]

The Strawberry Fields Gomphrena is from Bakers Creek - new for me this year!@@HookedandRooted

[@emmalavenham]

Thank you for sharing! Our go to for vegetable seeds is Fedco - there is a lot of disease pressure here! But we do mix things up with Baker Creek.. We lean on greens - particularly their heat bolt resistant ones - from Wild Garden Seeds - Frank Morton is the best IMHO BTW We went with Tip Top Pink Blush nasturtiums for 2024 from Baker Creek - gave up waiting Zone 6A New England

[@HookedandRooted]

Thanks for sharing Emma!

[@msmaddox2918]

Yay Steph! I'm so glad to see that you will be growing Strawberry Blonde Marigolds this year. Sorry for the duds I sent last year! I had no idea that the seeds I collected weren't viable. ☹️ Lesson learned! I think you will love them Steph!

[@betsymaltby6788]

Nice selection. For the foxglove, Swallowtail's seeds were pelleted, if that makes a difference to you. For some plants, like lisianthus I prefer the pelleted seeds, but foxglove not so much as I scatter the seeds in a large tray (wow these seeds are tiny!) then divide and separate to individual cells to develop strong plants. I expect some brilliant blooms this year from the biennial varieties I planted last spring (Gloxinaflora mix, Foxy & Giant Spotted). The Dalmation Peach did not perform so well for me a few years ago.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you Betsy!

[@dustyflats3832]

Lol, I mentioned the pelleted seeds also, but big difference on rudbeckia. I’m so looking forward to the foxgloves this year as they were nice and bushy last year and now the blooms 😊.

[@betsymaltby6788]

@@dustyflats3832 Excellent! Tall, strong foxgloves are so worth the wait!

[@dustyflats3832]

@@betsymaltby6788 can’t wait! I just looked today and they look like they are still growing in the snow😅. I wonder if I can transplant a few as they are much bigger than I anticipated.

[@KOLLEKZIYA_FASOLI]

what gorgeous sunflowers🌻🌻🌻

[@gray_f]

Baker creek is my favorite! Free shipping! Hard to beat that!😊🥰 Thanks for another great video! I got the gomphrena because of you!!!💖

[@HookedandRooted]

That is awesome! I hope the gomphrena does beautifully for you! 🌱

[@terributler215]

Love your videos. Your voice so soothing. Haven’t ordered any seeds yet so this video helps a lot. May I ask where you got your garden shed. It is the prettiest one I’ve seen. Terri from Idaho 🥔

[@lmullens75]

I’m making my list before I go through my photo boxes (I have three of them🤦‍♀️) because the same thing has happened to me. I love shopping, but I do not need to plant 18 varieties of tomatoes like I have the past couple of years… we didn’t even eat many that we grew last year. I always plant too much, and then feel overwhelmed. It’s like you can’t let the baby plants die!!! So glad to have others saying the same thing!!!

[@KristiB73]

I got my select seeds catalog yesterday and Love it 💙

[@joannegonzales3448]

Hi, this is Joanne from Fresno California, could you please make a video on how you start your seeds from start to when you put them in your garden fertilizers plant food thank you I’ll keep watching❤

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Joanne! I am beginning to sort my seeds so that I know which I'm starting when. I am planning on having a video out on this out by the next 2 weeks and will be sure to share. Thank you so much for your comment, and for watching my channel.

[@michellefrance1165]

Great selections, I just placed an order a few days ago with MIGardener and hopefully will complete my seed ordering by the end of the month. We have a seed swap January 27th at our local fairgrounds, so hopefully will be done by then 😊

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Michelle! I've also been happy with their seeds. How fun, a seed swap! I always love those when the opportunity presents itself. Hope you get some cool seeds in the swap.

[@Baxahuutrau42023]

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[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Happy Gardening! 🌱

[@patjackson3506]

Yay! Your channel just keeps growing! I’m so happy for you. I’ve been organizing my seeds and ordering too. We are going to set up an inexpensive shelf and grow light system that I purchased separately from harbor freight. I want a greenhouse so badly, but it just doesn’t make financial sense to spend that kind of money.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so very much Pat! That sounds perfect. I know a greenhouse would be dreamy, but I know what you mean.

[@pamhastings3857]

Thank you for wonderful information!!! So appreciated!!!!

[@HookedandRooted]

You are so welcome Pam! Thanks for watching 🌱

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Wonderful selection Steph 🥰🥰

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you Jasmine! 🌱🥰

[@KimatRevAcres]

Great seed companies I’ve used Select and Baker Creek. Your Raspberry Ripple zinnias we’re beautiful I ordered a pack plan to grow this year.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy them 💮🌱

[@TeresaByington]

Oh all the Zinnias I grow, I haven’t grown Benarys Giants. Very interested in that one! Fun video - helpful too!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Teresa, Please try one. They are gorgeous and the blooms are very large. A stunning variety. 🌱

[@TeresaByington]

Got ‘em! I just ordered Benarys Giant Salmon Rose and a few other things.🙄). Think I will pair them with my Labryinth Dahlias!! 💐💐💐

[@helenagreenwood2305]

I've just ordered a garden planner book - and I've only ordered vegetable seeds which I know I'll actually eat I ordered them from Thompson & Morgan each pack was only 89p so I bought about 10 different fruit and veg 🍓🥕🥒🥦🥬🫛🫑🍅- and will also plant perennial flowers and bushes am in UK it's cold wet and quite dull now but preparing for spring will get me through the next few weeks - we're already getting a few more minutes daylight everyday 🌻🌷🌿☀️ I planted some perennial plug plants in September so hopefully they'll fill lots of gaps in the border soon 🌻🌷🌿 ☀️

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Helena! That is a great strategy to only order seeds for what you know you and your family will eat. I've been doing the same in recent years. Welcome from the UK. I'm sure preparing for spring helps give us all something to look forward too. The excitement of warmer days, and more time in our gardens. Thank you for watching!

[@jennifershray4962]

I am trying the Sahara Rudbeckia this year as well. I tried Indian Summer last summer it was fantastic.

[@HookedandRooted]

Wonderful! I hope they do well for us both.🌱

[@Ultima771]

Awesome places to buy from, I also buy from Johnny's although shipping is now very high from there so I try to wait until they have free shipping! I planted Sahara in 2022 in seed trays I had great germination but once planted in my garden they didn't get very tall maybe 3 inches tall so I was disappointed. To my shock and surprise they actually came back and grew beautiful and tall last summer 2023! I don't know what happened but I didn't complain! Wondering if they are going to spring forth this summer 2024, I'll let you know! Jill

[@ruthannecoro6198]

Great video ♥️ I placed my BK order today. I just checked out select seeds 🙂 I love those white marigolds! I’ve had Kilimanjaro before.. but like you said.. they are tall and narrow.. I love the bushier marigold plants. And I have a few cool flowers I want to winter sow.. so, I may be placing an order! Any suggestions for lisianthus?

[@lisamiller7143]

Great video, thx

[@HookedandRooted]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@smb123211]

Someone gave me that organizer for Christmas! I only use some of the seeds and store the rest - they do fine for a year. I tend toward Heirlooms in tomatoes and peppers, though my Corno di Toro is a monster in germination and production. I grow using shelves but increasingly I use the milk jug route. It's just so easyand for petunias and similar flowers so easy. AVOID: Amazon (frequently from China, takes forever, wrong kind) and Seednerds who also uses China. I waited for seeds for 26 days last year from them. Baker's is incredible but Migardener is not far behind - by far the best prices.

[@yesidtac7863]

Buen vlog

[@Thankful_.]

I store seeds in container like yours (mine is clear, rather than fun colored like yours). 😊

[@HookedandRooted]

Awesome!! I would have preferred the clear, but it was a gift from my kids and so they picked the colorful one. They really are so helpful for seed storage.

[@Thankful_.]

@@HookedandRooted what a sweet, thoughtful gift! 💝

[@gfutube1]

Very good

[@margarethspencer1924]

Can you plant foxglove directly in the ground? - Even if it won't bloom right away for us in Mass?

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi, Yes, you can. They just need to be sprinkled on top of soil as the seeds are very small and need light to germinate. Happy gardening! 🌱

[@daphneduggan5635]

Hi, Steph! I just bought one of those organizers and I am wondering what system you use to organize your seeds using it. Do you colour code them by date, type, month, or some other variable?

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Daphne, I just organize them by category. For example: Tomatoes, Peppers, Annuals, Perennials, Herbs, Greens (lettuce, spinach, kales), Beans, Squashes, etc. Hope this helps 🌱

[@shelpen]

Quick question! 😊 Do you find gomphrina being pollinator attractive?

[@HookedandRooted]

Hello, Yes I did 🐝🦋

[@shelpen]

@@HookedandRooted Excellent! Thank you!!!

[@marypalmer2088]

That was fun! I moved over the summer and am starting a new garden. I did manage to get a couple of hydrangeas in the ground. It's a small yard and I'm happy with it as I will be 64 next month. My question is, how do you determine the number of seeds to plant? In the past I've had too many, especially vegetables. Thank you for another great video and now I'm going to check out your winter sowing video, I'd love to try it. Also, I'm zone 5a so I can grow a lot of the same as you.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Mary! congrats on starting a new garden. Small yards are nice, and hopefully would be easier for you to maintain over time. As for how many seeds to start, here's what I would suggest, lets say you want to end up with 6 plants, I would plan to sow double, so at least 12 seeds. The reason for this is because its always likely that a few wont germinate. And even if all 12 seeds germinate, there's a possibility of losing a few seedlings as they grow on, due to dampening off etc. Only the strongest will survive. Then if you still end up with a couple you don't need, its easier to manage to give away or rehome a handful versus a whole bunch. Hope this helps. Winter sowing is great! Yes, please check out my 5 min quick start kzbin.info/www/bejne/npaZoXmfitabncUsi=d_DH5TX_izCPk4mu , and then I have some in depth individual videos as well on my winter sowing playlist. Thank you so much for watching my videos, and for your comment.

[@marypalmer2088]

@@HookedandRooted Thank you so much!

[@tinaroller1741]

Hi Steph! I just ordered the seed container, thank you for the link!! Question about the gomphrena… do you have experience with PW truffula pink? I’m wondering how your purple might compare to it?

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Tina! I hope that you find the case as useful as I do. While I have never grown the PW truffula pink gomphrena, I have seen it grown in other peoples gardens on Instagram etc. and it seems to do well.

[@s.barlow7062]

Hi Steph, I was wondering if you ever collect your zinnia seeds and save them year to year.?

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi! I do save some seeds from year to year. I actually saved some of the raspberry ripple and plan on sowing some as a test to see what they look like. However, I wanted to order another pack to be certain I could grow the same variety again.

[@dustyflats3832]

@@HookedandRootedI wonder if these different varieties cross? Let us know.

[@spankythepug3942]

I certainly could be mistaken but I’m not seeing the height of full grown flowers on Baker Creek site. It’s making my planning difficult…is it hidden somewhere?

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi there, I believe you are correct. It would be very useful information to have. I have had to google varieties in the past to get their growth height.

[@gloriaruiz2332]

🙏🏻

[@mariacosta6086]

❤❤❤

[@countryfrau8328]

Oh no! Fever few is great but it STINKS...very keroseney smelling.

[@HookedandRooted]

Very interesting! Thank you for the heads up.

[@mal1090]

Hi Steph! Did you see floret’s email with free seeds from her seed collection? I have a community garden and I was selected for free seeds! Hope you got some too 🩷

[@HookedandRooted]

I haven't. That's so wonderful. I'm so glad you got some 🌱