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To: JustaDumbBlonde
The global warming has hit the Ohio Valley! 12 degrees after rain yesterday, coupled with 50 mph winds. A friend of mine jokingly talks about his polar bear relocation program. He wants to move them from the warm arctic to frigid Steubenville.

Does anybody recommend an heirloom seed company? I ordered from heirloomseeds.com last year and I was disappointed in some of the seed. Last year was my first experience with heirlooms, so if bad seed is common let me know. My beans, corn, toms, and peas did well. My melons, squash, cabbage, and broccoli did not. I'm a bit worried about my garlic. After planting it my husband has suggested that we start a major remodel of our house. If we start in a few months the garlic will be destroyed. Is it possible to transplant them this spring?

10 posted on 01/13/2012 8:47:09 AM PST by goodwithagun (My gun has killed fewer people than Ted Kennedy's car.)
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To: goodwithagun; tubebender
I know nothing about garlic, but Mr. Bender seems to be one of our resident experts.

There were lots of seed recommendations in last week's thread (link above). Shumway's has a bunch of heirlooms.

17 posted on 01/13/2012 8:57:22 AM PST by JustaDumbBlonde (Don't wish doom on your enemies ... plan it.)
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To: goodwithagun
Try Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
21 posted on 01/13/2012 9:05:53 AM PST by Stonewall Jackson ("I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy.")
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To: goodwithagun

I have never attempted to transplant Garlic. MY garlic is ready to harvest starting in late May through July depending on the variety. Can you tell me the variety you planted and area where you live?


22 posted on 01/13/2012 9:15:41 AM PST by tubebender (I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.)
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To: goodwithagun
My favorite seed companies:

Fedco - www.fedcoseeds.com
Landreth - www.landrethseeds.com
Gourmet Seed - www.gourmetseed.com
Jung - www.jungseed.com
Shumway - www.rhshumway.com
Baker Creek - www.rareseeds.com
Willhite - www.willhiteseed.com
Johnny’s - www.johnnyseeds.com
Peaceful Valley - www.groworganic.com
Southern Exposure Seed - www.southernexposure.com
Seedsavers Exchange -
www.seedsavers.org
Tomato Grower’s Supply - www.tomatogrowers.com
Nichol’s Nursery - www.nicholsgardennursery
Territorial - www.territorialseed.com
Totally Tomatoes - www.totallytomato.com
Vermont Bean Seed - www.vermontbean.com
Horizon Herbs -
www.horizonherbs.com
Bountiful Gardens - www.bountifulgardens.org

I am partial to Fedco, Baker Creek, Gourmet, and Landreth, though I've ordered from all of them at one time or another.

Horizon Herbs is amazing. They do mostly herbs and exotics so I go there for those. They have stuff I've never, ever seen anywhere and have a huge selection.

28 posted on 01/13/2012 9:27:26 AM PST by Free Vulcan (Election 2012 - America stands or falls. No more excuses. Get involved.)
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