Awesome tips. I like to put a little piece of blue masking tape on my cool weather crops so I know immediately without having to read the label which approximate season the seed is for.
I have all of my seeds in zip lock bags, in my grandmothers 1800 steamer trunk. It's my treasure chest. But, I need to go one step further and get these containers. I think they have been in my shopping cart for weeks and I forgot about them, until this video. My favorite part of your system? The holding area! YES! I need a put away bin! I just pile them up and "eventually" get to them. This is perfect! Great video! Thanks.
if you have old vhs tape containers or dvd containers they will work too. lotta people give them away for free on craigslist. they fit great in a bankers box that can be stored away in any cool dark closet
Thanks for the info. I use binders with baseball card inserts. The packets fit pretty good. I have a flowers, spring, and fall binder. Im sure I will need to expand that as I have quite the love of seeds.
Thanks for all the great tips Angela! I store my seeds in a bin from Dollar Tree. I created dividers for veggies and flowers further separated by fall/winter and spring/summer, and sections for herbs and tomatoes. Once open, the seed packets are placed in small envelopes and like you I add the months to plant (from your website or calendar of course 😊) and sometimes other info like depth. I had no idea some seeds can last up to 5 years. I usually toss them. Such good info. I store larkspur and sweet pea in the frig.
I love it! We moved last summer and are gearing up to start our first garden here! I recently got some 3x5 photo album sleeves because I wanted to start printing more pictures. And in the amazon reviews, I saw that people also use them for storing their seed packets! So I used some of those for my seed storage/organization, and put them in a flexible note-binder. There are a few file pockets in the front I can put irregular-shaped things in, with my Clyde's sliding garden planner, and other notes etc. It's easy to add to and rearrange, so it should work fine until I outgrow it (at which point maybe I'll get separate binders for flowers/herbs and veggies). 😄 Fun-fun!
New subscriber here but I knew I was in the right place when you showed your "plant" and "put away" bins. I find seed packets everywhere that needed putting away and they only made it as far as my pocket
Glad I found you now I know what to do with my seeds ! if someone will come up with a way to Identify all of them that are not marked I will be on my way to a great garden !
I absolutely love love love this arrangement. This will definitely work best for me. I have a dresser that I use for catch all and it will work perfectly. It has nine drawers. One middle row of narrow drawers where I can put a catalog, notes and inventory etc.
Wow! Really amazing tips! I currently use the photo holder and while it is much easier for small scale seed lovers, it can quickly be outgrown 😅😅 love the idea of the drawers. May need to incorporate it on my patio some how 😁
VERY helpful. I realize if I want to become a permaculture gardener, I'm going to need to organize my seeds. By the way, I store most of my seeds in those small plastic $1 tree containers, is that ok? Thanks
I have a crazy seed storage system…. I have an extensive amount of seeds I have over 500 varieties of tomatoes… Over 100 varieties of beans… 30 types of peas… And then I have about 70 different varieties of micro dwarf tomato plants😂 I have 5 of the photo storage plastic bins ; a Rubbermaid bin and then I also store the long term seed storage in a seeed fridge in a vacuum sealed bag with my own susvival seed packs. Fridge always stays closed. Building those up slowly. My house will be like slavbald😂
I used these white labels amzn.to/3ttsLL1 to label the name of the type of seed, and these brown labels amzn.to/3tqmi3d to add the planting dates and other information.
Do you have a secret to drying the seeds out? I’ve had a few that I **thought** were dry, but apparently not. They were moldy 😮 and I assume everyone is like me…. Makes my heart sad when that happens 😂😂. I want every seed that I can get 🤷🏼♀️
I put them in a paper sack and put them in a hall cupboard for several months. That way they are dried out. If there is a lot of them, you would want to spread them out a bit and dry someplace with good airflow.
Angela, I really love Az, especially the heat down here in Tucson. I usually don’t turn on my air conditioner unless it goes higher than 105. The heat doesn’t brother me at all. So my house is quite warm. Any suggestions on keeping my seeds cooler? I have them in a sealed plastic bin (clear at the moment) in a hall closet. Appreciate advice.
HI, what kind of storage containers are the ones in the drawer. i would like to order them online so just now sure what to search for, or what is a good size. thankyou
I was talking about the square boxes that you called your holding containers. They’re kind of square and oblong. Thanks so much for responding to me. 💜
Moisture/humidity is the thing you need to avoid, plastic (and glass jars) traps moisture but as Angela is in arizona I imagine the humidity is near zero ? If you use plastic I would also use silica gel to absorb moisture. Here in Thailand where I live the humidity is often around 100%, seeds don't last long once the packet is opened.
@@Mike_in_Thailand yes, northern middle Tennessee here - also very humid....using paper bags after seeds have dried for several weeks.....they got mold in plastic baggies...
Awesome tips. I like to put a little piece of blue masking tape on my cool weather crops so I know immediately without having to read the label which approximate season the seed is for.
That's a great idea! I am going to do that. Thanks for sharing!
Great idea!
Or write with different colored marker :)
I have all of my seeds in zip lock bags, in my grandmothers 1800 steamer trunk. It's my treasure chest. But, I need to go one step further and get these containers. I think they have been in my shopping cart for weeks and I forgot about them, until this video. My favorite part of your system? The holding area! YES! I need a put away bin! I just pile them up and "eventually" get to them. This is perfect! Great video! Thanks.
I had mine in ziplocks too and THOUGHT they were dry…. Boy was I wrong! Moldy messs 😢
if you have old vhs tape containers or dvd containers they will work too. lotta people give them away for free on craigslist. they fit great in a bankers box that can be stored away in any cool dark closet
This is literally the BEST video I have seen on seeds, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for the tips. I love how your videos is straight to the point and well explained!
Thanks!
This is just what I need in January...organize and start planning. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Thanks for the info. I use binders with baseball card inserts. The packets fit pretty good. I have a flowers, spring, and fall binder. Im sure I will need to expand that as I have quite the love of seeds.
That's a great idea!
FWIW...Amaranth should come before Artichoke. (I can't help it -- former librarian)😁
Love these tips, and your seed storage system is awesome. Thanks!
Right? I need someone patient like you to alphabetize them. I"m just glad it's in the A's and that I got it put back in place!
this is the best video so far on handling seeds 👍
I looked for information on four different channels, and her advice is the best.
Glad it was helpful!
Love your system. Well-done video. Thank you!
Thanks for all the great tips Angela! I store my seeds in a bin from Dollar Tree. I created dividers for veggies and flowers further separated by fall/winter and spring/summer, and sections for herbs and tomatoes. Once open, the seed packets are placed in small envelopes and like you I add the months to plant (from your website or calendar of course 😊) and sometimes other info like depth. I had no idea some seeds can last up to 5 years. I usually toss them. Such good info. I store larkspur and sweet pea in the frig.
Good tip on the larkspur and sweet peas, I forgot to mention that. Thanks!
I love it! We moved last summer and are gearing up to start our first garden here! I recently got some 3x5 photo album sleeves because I wanted to start printing more pictures. And in the amazon reviews, I saw that people also use them for storing their seed packets! So I used some of those for my seed storage/organization, and put them in a flexible note-binder. There are a few file pockets in the front I can put irregular-shaped things in, with my Clyde's sliding garden planner, and other notes etc. It's easy to add to and rearrange, so it should work fine until I outgrow it (at which point maybe I'll get separate binders for flowers/herbs and veggies). 😄 Fun-fun!
I stored marigold seeds in a small brown envelope over 1 yr ago at room temp. and they germinated very well when I used them.
a lot of helpful informations, thanks a lot❤
Super helpful! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!! This is my next project!
Upvoted for including temperature in Centigrade 😉
aghhh... sorry about that. I do in my newer videos, but I didn't always. Thanks for the encouragement to continue.
Well organized and informative. Thanks!
New subscriber here but I knew I was in the right place when you showed your "plant" and "put away" bins. I find seed packets everywhere that needed putting away and they only made it as far as my pocket
Ha! Welcome!
U have very nicely explained the mistake done by us and how we can overcome .
Great explanation
I just bought some seed storage containers and your tips will help me a lot. Thank you.
Wonderful!
Glad I found you now I know what to do with my seeds ! if someone will come up with a way to Identify all of them that are not marked I will be on my way to a great garden !
Right?!? I make educated guesses and then plant a couple to find out! It is amazing how the plant identifier apps can identify even young seedlings.
I absolutely love love love this arrangement. This will definitely work best for me. I have a dresser that I use for catch all and it will work perfectly. It has nine drawers. One middle row of narrow drawers where I can put a catalog, notes and inventory etc.
Great idea!
This was SO GREAT!!!! Perfect info! Thank you!
Phenomenal organizing system/s! Thanks for sharing your tips and ideas! :-)
Thank you! What an awesome video!
Glad it was helpful!
Love these
Wow! Really amazing tips! I currently use the photo holder and while it is much easier for small scale seed lovers, it can quickly be outgrown 😅😅 love the idea of the drawers. May need to incorporate it on my patio some how 😁
Glad it was helpful!
So impressive 👏 🙌
Thanks for watching!
Really nice garden
Wow such good information. Thank you 🤗
Glad it was helpful!
thank you for your Advice , love those tips...
Thanks for watching!
New friend, very helpful video and very informative
Wow great video
Thanks for the visit
Love your site!
Thanks!
VERY helpful. I realize if I want to become a permaculture gardener, I'm going to need to organize my seeds. By the way, I store most of my seeds in those small plastic $1 tree containers, is that ok? Thanks
Of course, keeping them cool and at an even temperature is key - any type of storage container will work.
I have a crazy seed storage system…. I have an extensive amount of seeds I have over 500 varieties of tomatoes… Over 100 varieties of beans… 30 types of peas… And then I have about 70 different varieties of micro dwarf tomato plants😂
I have 5 of the photo storage plastic bins ; a Rubbermaid bin and then I also store the long term seed storage in a seeed fridge in a vacuum sealed bag with my own susvival seed packs. Fridge always stays closed. Building those up slowly. My house will be like slavbald😂
Love the holding bins. That is the missing piece for me! Where did you find those little bins?
Amazon has them: Seed Storage Box with containers: amzn.to/3FtJXCf
Bravo! Thank you.
Welcome!
Thanks for sharing such great information 🌱👍
Thanks for watching!
What brand and size labels do you use? Where do the get the paper that you put inside the box for more details? Thanks for the info.
I use these labels in my shop: growinginthegarden.bigcartel.com/product/low-desert-seed-planting-stickers
Your video was so informative. What labels do you use on your plastic storage cases?
I used these white labels amzn.to/3ttsLL1 to label the name of the type of seed, and these brown labels amzn.to/3tqmi3d to add the planting dates and other information.
Hi, I am also located in AZ, may I ask where did you found those arches in your garden?
www.twobrothersmetalworks.com/
Genius
I just got some of these containers. Where did you get those beautiful rusty looking arbors?
www.twobrothersmetalworks.com/
Do you have a secret to drying the seeds out? I’ve had a few that I **thought** were dry, but apparently not. They were moldy 😮 and I assume everyone is like me…. Makes my heart sad when that happens 😂😂. I want every seed that I can get 🤷🏼♀️
I put them in a paper sack and put them in a hall cupboard for several months. That way they are dried out. If there is a lot of them, you would want to spread them out a bit and dry someplace with good airflow.
Angela, I really love Az, especially the heat down here in Tucson. I usually don’t turn on my air conditioner unless it goes higher than 105. The heat doesn’t brother me at all. So my house is quite warm. Any suggestions on keeping my seeds cooler? I have them in a sealed plastic bin (clear at the moment) in a hall closet. Appreciate advice.
I'd put them in the fridge
I love your arbors! Where were they purchased?
Two Brother's Metal Works made them for me: ruclips.net/video/bYxpgkHQvYc/видео.html
HI, what kind of storage containers are the ones in the drawer. i would like to order them online so just now sure what to search for, or what is a good size. thankyou
These are the ones I use: amzn.to/3MB8YSE
What are the containers called that you used for your holding containers? Can you give me a link to them. great video
Photo boxes amzn.to/3j1Z5BP
I was talking about the square boxes that you called your holding containers. They’re kind of square and oblong. Thanks so much for responding to me. 💜
Hi! I am new here and curious, what growing zone are you in? Your garden is beautiful. 💛
Thanks. Zone 9b - Low desert of Arizona
where to you get your plastic storage containers displayed in this video?
Amazon: amzn.to/3nJfWIC
where do you buy those plastic container's?
Amazon: amzn.to/3tBtNEH
Can you use oxygen absorbers to store seeds
Can seeds be viable after freeze drying ?
I don't think so, but I'm not sure.
Can we use molded seeds❤
I would avoid it if possible.
@@GrowingInTheGarden ok thank you 😊
I'm pretty new, but I always heard seeds had to breath.
Plastic storage is okay?
Moisture/humidity is the thing you need to avoid, plastic (and glass jars) traps moisture but as Angela is in arizona I imagine the humidity is near zero ? If you use plastic I would also use silica gel to absorb moisture. Here in Thailand where I live the humidity is often around 100%, seeds don't last long once the packet is opened.
It's important to make sure the seeds are fully dry before storing them.
@@Mike_in_Thailand yes, northern middle Tennessee here - also very humid....using paper bags after seeds have dried for several weeks.....they got mold in plastic baggies...
I'm in Australia. I wonder if the plastic storage is suitable here.
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