I'd like to find a source in NE Illinois or even Chicago for heirloom seeds and garlic for my Aunt, bricks and mortar if possible. I couldn't seem to find anything promising online, and there are a lot of online places, but I'm in Canada so I have no experience with the U.S. based companies. [more inside]
posted by glip on Sep 20, 2009 - 5 answers

This "fell out of the sky" near my house. I have never seen this kind of seed or fruit before. Does anyone know what this is?
posted by senador on Aug 24, 2009 - 8 answers

Are culinary seeds and beans (whole spices, dried peas, etc.) treated to prevent germination? [more inside]
posted by werkzeuger on Jun 27, 2009 - 11 answers

How long is a pack of flower seeds good for? [more inside]
posted by boulder20something on Apr 8, 2009 - 7 answers

Is there a place in eastern Massachusetts or southern New Hampshire where I can purchase open pollinated/heirloom seeds in person? Prefer Metro-West, but I'll go where the seeds are.
posted by Mayor Curley on Feb 28, 2009 - 6 answers

So every now and then a few seeds show up in the shake. Are these real, growable marijuana seeds? If I planted one, and gave it all the TLC yer supposta, would it grow? Or do you need to get your hands on some sort of special seed stock if you hope to raise a plant?
posted by It ain't over yet on Feb 20, 2009 - 11 answers

Entomology Filter: Ant-hill structures in my bedroom. Do I have ants or some other kind of bug? Strange that I haven't seen ONE bug in the three months I've lived here. (pics inside) [more inside]
posted by plasticbugs on Jan 25, 2009 - 15 answers

Are there any export restrictions (or whatnot) regarding me (a US non-business entity) sending a bunch of packages of consumer vegetable-garden seeds to a foreign country (Kenya) as a gift? I'm sure there are some restrictions on receiving foreign seeds, but.. outgoing? [more inside]
posted by Quarter Pincher on Jan 11, 2009 - 2 answers

Where can I get quality seeds on line? Looking specifically for beets and chick peas (trying out mid-summer planting, why not). I have a broken ankle so I can't get to the garden store and they have garbage seeds anyway. Thanks!
posted by nax on Jul 21, 2008 - 10 answers

Flower Identification filter: What is this plant? [more inside]
posted by MaudB on Jul 16, 2008 - 7 answers

Where can I buy quality seeds, specially for herbs, in Chicago? I'm looking for sellers that are within city limits. Thanks!
posted by sk381 on Jun 30, 2008 - 6 answers

Help me identify this Asian grocery item. An old roommate of my current roommate left this item in the cupboard, and I have no way to get a hold of them to ask about it. The package is yellow with all Asian language text of some sort. There is a picture of some beans and nuts. Inside are individual packets that seem to contain crushed seeds and/or nuts. What is this product, and what is it used for? i was just going to open it up and sprinkle on my oatmeal in the morning?
posted by franklen on May 1, 2008 - 11 answers

How do I get started with germinating cactus seeds? [more inside]
posted by the dief on Mar 7, 2008 - 7 answers

Do I really have to wait for hosta seeds to dry on the plant? [more inside]
posted by bolognius maximus on Sep 2, 2007 - 2 answers

Culinary uses for apricot kernels... is it worth the trouble of saving my pits? [more inside]
posted by glip on Aug 7, 2007 - 11 answers

I kill baby plants! Help me, gardeners! [more inside]
posted by thehmsbeagle on May 17, 2007 - 11 answers

What are some unusual sprouts I can grow and eat? And where can I get organic seeds for sprouting? [more inside]
posted by mds35 on Apr 27, 2007 - 13 answers

Where can I buy pounds of Indian mustard seed (Brassica juncea)? We need it for a phytoremediation project in New Orleans and all of the seed suppliers in our area (NC) don't carry it. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by barometer on Feb 26, 2007 - 4 answers

Botany filter: Is there anyway to guarantee that the clementines I buy will be seedless? I read on wikipedia that the loss of the seedless characteristics happen when bees cross-pollinate them with other fruit. So, other than raising my own clemintines in a bee-free zone, anyone have any suggestions?
posted by zackola on Jan 2, 2007 - 11 answers

Can I do anything useful with these grape seeds? [more inside]
posted by zerokey on Jul 23, 2006 - 6 answers

How long will an unopened bag of shelled sunflower seeds lasts? [more inside]
posted by lpctstr; on Mar 20, 2006 - 3 answers

Where can I buy patchouli seeds right now? I'd like to plant them within the next couple of weeks, and the only online retailer I have found so far that offers them (a nursery in Indiana) had to toss out their batch and won't receive any more for at least a month.
posted by lnicole on Mar 1, 2005 - 7 answers