Seed catalogues, that is?
So far I've only had two: T&M and Chase. Every time the postie delivers something or when I go home from work (I leave too early for him) I cannot wait to see what other ones have arrived, but so far there are none.
I've ordered Simpsons, Tuckers, Suttons, Mr Fothergills and I'm sure some more. Where are they?
I know patience is a virtue. It's obviously one I missed.
Have got T&M. I've also got Suffok Herbs, Kings, and Simpsons - but think these may all be 2004 and not 2005.
I also leave far too early for the postman (which isn't difficult because he doesn't arrive until about 2pm - ooooh, what is the world coming to??)
Sarah.
The only catalogue I am waiting for that I want is Tuckers
Got T&M, Dobies, chase, and this morning, Marshalls came through the door.
WHERE IS MY TUCKERS... ?
Marshalls (today with free redcap red cabbage seeds!)
Dobies
Thompson & Morgan
Robinsons
Ken Muir
Vida Verde
DT Brown
Sarah Raven
J Parkers
Suttons
The fruit and Vegetable Company
Bakker
The architectural Plant co ! (Big plant fetish!)
Oh how Brian my lovely postie adores me! ;D
Another bonus of this thread is that you're all naming companies whose catalogues I haven't got, so I've ordered even more! Thanks.
i'm so glad i'm not the only one who waits for a deliciously heavy sounding thud as the post comes through the door! really disappointed when it's not my hoped for catalogues....
i have t+m, the first one to arrive,
mr fothergills
kings-excellent prices-apparently heligan's main supplier
organic gardening catalogue
ken muir,
waiting for ...tuckers...!
I have just posted my comparison of three catalogues on the edible board, T&M, HDRA and Suttons. HDRA come out on top so far from both price and choice.
I will also compare a number of others.
My list of seed suppliers looks something like this:
http://www.kenmuir.co.uk/ - Site of the fabled gardener Ken Muir. Excellent advice on fruit. Some good bargains to be had.
http://www.dtbrownseeds.co.uk/acatalog/index.html - Excellent seed suppliers that work out fairly cheep.
http://www.seedsofitaly.sagenet.co.uk/default.htm - Excellent seed site that supplies some unusual items.
http://www.edwintucker.com/Tuckers%20Seeds%2002/seeds%20index.htm - Very very good seed supplier, especially good for spuds, but I am biased as my family have used this outfit for over 50 year.
http://www.vidaverde.co.uk/ - Collection of unusual and heirloom varieties.
http://www.thompson-morgan.com/ - Speaks for itself
www.chilternseeds.co.uk/ - Suppliers of huge range of seeds, good value for money, many unusual
http://www.unwins-seeds.co.uk/supplier_search.asp - Seeds again, no on line store.
http://www.users.dircon.co.uk/~nfarley/thomas-etty/vegetables/intro.htm - Thomas Etty Esq. does not sell F1 hybrids or Genetically Modified Seed
http://www.nickys-nursery.co.uk/ - Mail Order Seeds and Garden Games, Gardening sundries, monthly gardening jobs and what's in colour in the garden this month, ideas and inspirations for hanging baskets
http://www.wildflower.org.uk/ - wild flower seeds and advice.
http://shop.rareplants.co.uk/ - pricey, but good if you're looking for something out of the ordinary.
http://www.janelanenursery.co.uk/ - Excellent web site to buy seeds/herbs/fruit/veg plants etc, very good value baskets
http://www.dobies.co.uk/ - Vegetable and ornamental seeds and plants by mail order. Also some gardening equipment and advice.
http://www.exhibition-seeds.co.uk/ - vegetable and bulk seed orders, interesting onions! .
http://www.mr-fothergills.co.uk/ - Well know brand, covers all sorts. Some organic and heritage varieties.
http://www.nothing-but-seeds.co.uk/ - Some exotic seeds plus tomatoes, chillies. Pepper.
http://theseedsite.co.uk/ - Not sales but more about seeds. Collection, Harvest, Storage, germination, tips, etc.
http://www.mammothonion.co.uk/ - Exhibition and vegetable seed sales and advice.
http://www.secretseeds.com/ - Small supplier based in Devon, wide choice of varieties.
http://www.tamarorganics.co.uk/ - Excellent site with online sales of seeds and equipment. Totally organic.
I forgot to mention my vidaverde catalogue came through - not going to order from them this year. The service was very speedy, but I am a little bit disappointed with the results (perhaps the weather contributed to it, and the seeds were probably produced in Spain).
Blimey - how much homework do I have to do ;D
Looks like a rainy Sunday could come in handy!
Sam
ooo, forgot the organic garden catalogue. Nice squashes in that one, really whetted my appetite!
Have now ordered umpteen catalogues ;D and now my postman will hate me ???
win some - lose some
After reading this yesterday I requested some more catalogues - my postman will not be too happy! Unwins have come up trumps as their catalogue arrived today - I am most impressed at their efficiency. :) :)
Gawd, you lot cant help yourselves can you? You can onlygrow so much from seed you know ;).
I usualy stick to T&M (and perhaps one other). I find T&M have all i need in the way of seed. My runner beans in particular are one of their own ones (White lady - Mmm! the best ;D)
Got my Tuckers, got my tuckers doodeedooddeoeoeoeoeo!
How can you resist them, they are free, well most of them, most are full of tantalising pics of veggies and flowers, and the prices vary so you can compare, and some have interesting snippets of info about sowing dates, cropping, little hints and tales.
you are lucky that you can afford to stick with the most expensive seed catalogue!! :o
Mwah, where's mine ??? ??? ??? ??? :'( :'( :'(
Quote from: EJ - Emma Jane on October 09, 2004, 18:07:32
Got my Tuckers, got my tuckers doodeedooddeoeoeoeoeo!
How can you resist them, they are free, well most of them, most are full of tantalising pics of veggies and flowers, and the prices vary so you can compare, and some have interesting snippets of info about sowing dates, cropping, little hints and tales.
you are lucky that you can afford to stick with the most expensive seed catalogue!! :o
Who me? Are T&M expensive compared to otheres then? I thought the prices were reasonable.
When you say free, i take it you mean the catalogue not the seed. I should think most seed cats were free. It'd be a bit mean of a seed co. to charge more than first class postage for one.
Thing is if a seed company doesnt have what you want it doesnt matter how much they charge for their products. ;D
:'( Still no Tuckers :'(
I got tuckers on Saturday. I did my seed price comparison thing and Kings and tuckers came out cheapest so I'll be buying from those.
Richard - T&M for basic ordinary things seem to work out about twice the price of the others. But they do have some lovely flowers...
Tuckers' website had been down for a few days but was up and running on Saturday so I requested a catalogue and it's here already, I am most impressed.
Multi try requesting again, it's worth it. I feel so guilty having mine before you!
Email sent. Fingers crossed (though patience is a virtue)
Got mine crossed for you too!
That Thomas Etty one is a downloadable PDF version...very nice with helpfull stuff in it too !!
Il read it on the train home !
On your recommendation just done a search for tuckers seed. Only one i came up with was; Edwin Tucker seed of devon. Is this the same?
If so the website seems to be working ok now.
Rich - yes - Edwin Tucker.
I've found another one (flowers etc, not veg): www.plantworld-devon.co.uk. Danger - they have about 20-30 aquilegias and I don't have most of them.
Thats the one Richard, Edwin Tuckers. No pretty pictures in the catalogue, but the selection and prices is fab!
Quote from: EJ - Emma Jane on October 11, 2004, 12:36:49
Thats the one Richard, Edwin Tuckers. No pretty pictures in the catalogue, but the selection and prices is fab!
great, thanks EJ. I'll have a look and maybe give them a try.
You should Richard. T&M are outrageously expensive and I really do not rate their service. However, their catalogues are gorgeous to look through, almost like mini encyclopedias!
I personally think it pays to shop around. Some companies have interesting little deals, or freebies if you spend 'X' amount of pounds, or free postage and packing. Mind you, it depends how much time you have on your hands to plough through all the different books. Me, I would rather sit reading than watching Eastenders on the telly! ;D
Just sent the e-mail request for the Tuckers catalogue.
Hope its as good as you say!
Quote from: Richard F on October 09, 2004, 18:46:46
Quote from: EJ - Emma Jane on October 09, 2004, 18:07:32
Got my Tuckers, got my tuckers doodeedooddeoeoeoeoeo!
How can you resist them, they are free, well most of them, most are full of tantalising pics of veggies and flowers, and the prices vary so you can compare, and some have interesting snippets of info about sowing dates, cropping, little hints and tales.
you are lucky that you can afford to stick with the most expensive seed catalogue!! :o
Who me? Are T&M expensive compared to otheres then? I thought the prices were reasonable.
Richard, Have a look at my thread on the Edible Board called Seed catalogue Comparison. You will see most of the big names come out worst on price and pack size, the smaller suppliers like Tuckers/Kings/HDRA work out much better value and in some cases much better/more interesting choice!
Jerry
How do you get the HDRA seeds anyone? Is there a catalogue online somewhere?
Just been into the HDRA site and i cant find any links to a seed catalogue.
Please help
Quote from: Richard F on October 12, 2004, 13:09:34
How do you get the HDRA seeds anyone? Is there a catalogue online somewhere?
Just been into the HDRA site and i cant find any links to a seed catalogue.
Please help
Follow this link and yu will see the listings:
http://www.organiccatalog.com/catalog/
Jerry
Richard, Did you mean the Heritage list that Hydra supply to members of their seed library? If so, you can see a list of the varieties they have grown this year. There is a link on the Heritage Seed Library page to something like "varieties grown this year". Otherwise, yes the organicacatalogue is the place to look.
Sarah.
No, Imeant the proper seed catalogue, which i have now found and ordered a copy of.
I am pleased to see they stock seed of at least some of my favored crops (especialy tomatoes). :)
Richard, do you always grow the same variety of thinkgs year after year? Just curious really as I love to experiment, and with such a huge range of veggies available to us, I am like a child in a chocolate shop!
Quote from: EJ - Emma Jane on October 12, 2004, 22:28:52
Richard, do you always grow the same variety of thinkgs year after year? Just curious really as I love to experiment, and with such a huge range of veggies available to us, I am like a child in a chocolate shop!
Call me an stick in the mud if you like but I like to stick to things i know we/I like to eat. Not that i havent experimented. I seem to try one new/differnt tomato varity each year in addition to the usual faves (Gardeners Delight and Shirley). This year the 'trial' one was an orange type called sungella. We didnt like it except in soup ( ;D).
It just depends what happens to be given away free in Amateur Gardening magazine (which we subscribe to).
I am though keen to try the variety 'Ferline'. Having suffered blight two years out off the last 3, I an keen to test its resistance.
One veg i
will not experiment with is runner beans. 'White Lady' is the best in my veiw.
I will if possible 'experiment' with seed companies to try to get the best value seed.
:'( it is still not here :'(
Quote from: Multiveg on October 13, 2004, 09:17:36
:'( it is still not here :'(
I spoke to them yesterday, the next batch of catelogues is going out on Tuesday next week. Yours and mine will probally be in that lot!
Jerry
Managed to place a thirty pound order with Tuckers yesterday! Ava will wish my catalogue had never arrived!
Quote from: sandersj89 on October 13, 2004, 10:49:01
Quote from: Multiveg on October 13, 2004, 09:17:36
:'( it is still not here :'(
I spoke to them yesterday, the next batch of catelogues is going out on Tuesday next week. Yours and mine will probally be in that lot!
Jerry
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( I'll have a break down if it doesn't come soon ??? ??? ::) ::) :o Maybe they will have a downloadable version on sooner than that... :-\
I'm just waiting for Simpsons now. I can't order anything until it's arrived. Hurray up Simpsons.
I went through the flower sections of all the ones I have last night and there are some gorgeous things that I just MUST have!
Please dont have a breakdown Multiveg. Its onlt a seed catalogue you know.
There are far worse things in life to get worried about.
Cheer Up :)
Patience was never really one of my virtues!
Multiveg
Mine arrived yesterday, though my wife negelected to tell me it had until this morning so only had a very quick flick though. First impressions very good, I will include it in my comparison spreadsheet over the weekend and let people know the results.
Jerry
Still not got mine yet... :'(
ahem, received my first order from them this morning. ;D GROOVY!
Cor Emma - You are organised/impatient! I cannot order anything until I've studied all the catalogues at least six times and compared prices. Mr Aqui is starting to think I'm obsessed (only just starting?!) I keep telling him I'm trying to find the best deal to save some money, but the more I look for deals, the more seeds I NEED to buy.
Where is Simpsons? anyone got it?
I am like you Aqui, I look over the catalogues for ages, but then I usually get totally confused and overwhelmed, put em aside again till a few days later, and repeat process until when I finally make up my mind, all the stuff I wanted has sold out! ;D
Hopefully, by next week, I should have a Tuckers catalogue. Then, the orders for OGC and Tuckers should be sent off before the end of the week.
errrr, my Tuckers arrived this morning.................sorry Multi :-\
Sent off a <£10 order with T&M today, plus just filled out an order for Garlicworld as they have managed to secure some obscure varieties... Hopefully, I will be able to keep those Vampyres away next year!
Still no sign of Tuckers... ???
Multi
Don't know how to say this, but I now have 2 tuckers lists. PM me if you want me to pop the spare one in the post.
Jerry
A night out later- you lucky sod Jerry. I thought, as I ordered with them last year, I would get a catalogue
About to send off my org. gard. cat. order. Not fussed about Tuckers (the main reason I wanted that catalogue was for the garlic by the bulb, but garlicworld have got a supply of obscure varieties so will send that order off as well tomorrow).
Mr Aqui came home from work the other day to find me sat on the living room floor surrounded by seed catalogues. I've finally worked out all that I'm going to buy. Added it up and it came to £75 :o A few difficult decisions later and I'd reduced it to £55. I really cannot get rid of anything else from it!
2 tuckers catalogues came today. A quick read through - and I am glad I have filled out my ogc order already, but I did leave a little bit of room for an order from Tuckers. The choice of seeds this year with Tuckers isn't, imho, as great as last year's - especially in the organic seeds (though a number, they haven't secured as organic this year).
I received my copy of the HDRA seed catalogue at the end of last week.
Just waiting for Tuckers and Kings now.
My copy of the Organic Catalogue was waiting for me when I got back from my weekend away last night, and my Kings came this morning ;D
Still waiting for T&M
I'm the same as you Aqui, £50 - £70 on my wish list.
Took the seed catalogues for a ride on the narrow gauge railway called the Welsh Highland Railway, so I could write a list of the seeds I had ordered - I had forgotten half of what I ordered!!! :o
I've now got the HDRA seed catalogue and the Tuckers catalogue.
i am impressed with tuckers. Just got to decide what to get now! ;D
last year's Tuckers catalogue is better than this year's. Some of the things on my wishlist based on the 2004 catalogue aren't in the 2005 one :(
I have spent way too much money at Tuckers..who suggested them anyhow??!!! My credit card company are rubbing their hands together with glee ;D (Mr. Pinks won't be when he sees how much I spent! :'( )
Oh and of course I STILL have all the seeds that I didn't manage to sow from this year too!! ::) Tis an obsession I tell ya! ;)
Oh don't get me started on seed purchases! Why do I need to buy seeds, my sister has over 20 packs for me as a chrimble pressie. That should be more than enough, but those descriptions, those pictures, those special offers....just toooo tempting! I just casually drop into conversation phrases like....'just ordered a couple of packs of seeds'.....'great special offer...'.....'free postage and packing....' :-\
Got my seeds from Tuckers ;D
Got my T&M catalogue and have to say I was a little disappointed. Perhaps I didn't specifically ask for the veg catalogue, but all I got was a sad little flowers and veg combined one. Not much selection of veg, which I know is not their full range, there's loads more on their web site.
Oh well makes my choice easier - I will stick to kings or the Organic Catalogue. If I get any more I will get too confused :-\
I have my wish lists written out for those, and even a basic list is still a lot of dosh. So I think i see seed swapping in my future :D
Got my seed order from OGC today (well a few of them are to follow). Still waiting for T&M though.
On Saturday afternoon, I spent several happy hours filling in my order forms. Mr Aqui says I spent the whole time muttering away to myself. I said everything that I was wriitng onto the form. I turned at one point to see him grinning at me - he found it all very amusing! So hopefully my first packets of seed will be winging their way to me some time next week (or am I being rather optimistic!) I ended up spending about £45 (not including membership of HDRA and the heritage seed library!) eek - my poor cheque book.
You should get it early next week ;D, Aqui.
Hurry up T&M
Most impressed I am.
Posted four orders on Sunday (last week). First two packages of seeds arrived on Friday (luckily I caught the postman on my way out!) and another lot came on Saturday. Only waiting for T&M (typical that the most expensive should take the longest!)
Tuckers sent me an extra bulb of garlic free - I order two earlies and three lates, but they sent me four late (I didn't have room for it, so gave it to mum).
DT Brown sent me three free packets for ordering before end of November. Well actually they sent me two packets, even though it said three on the receipt (is it too picky to ask for the third one?) One was a pepper I was going to order from somewhere else and the other was an overwintering lettuce, that I was thinking of buying. cool!
How exciting for you Aqui!
I'm very excited, as I have just sent of an order to Seeds of Italy - but I have never heard of anyone else has used them - or had a good or bad experience of their seeds. The seeds obviously come from Italy and they seem very good value. Most excited about raddichio selection pack, pumpkin selection pack and unusual cardoon variety.
All will be revealed when they do or don't germinate I suppose!
Sarah
received my seeds from T&M ;D
Just waiting for the things on back order with Tuckers and OGC, and my strawberries from T&M
Sarah-b, I have ordered from Seeds of Italy before. You think they are good value now, wait until the new year when they have a seed sale! Cheap as chips!! Had great success from their seeds, and was pleasantly suprised by the huge amount of seed in each packet.
Received Plants of Distinction catalogue whilst I was away, and they have a veggie section, and wow what great veggies! Some very unusual things so I fear I may be forced to place yet another order! This really is getting out of control!!
i received simpson's seeds catalogue today-first time i've requested it.
at first glance i'm impressed by the variety and prices. so now i have to sit down with them all.....i can foresee some good-but expensive-nights ahead by the fire!