Hi all!

I'm new at collecting seeds as most know. Generous people here have sent me various seeds. (P. S. keep them coming ya'll - PM me for my address ) While shopping the other day, I found this cute little box I thought I would use to store my seeds. Wanted to share this idea with you.



It's basically the shape of a shoe box, measuring 6 1/2" x 12" x 5". Thought it would make a cute seed box what with the sunflowers!

I think I will get an alphabetical card file to put inside, then file the seeds in their envelopes (other suggestions) by name adding who sent them.

What do you use in the way of storing your seeds?

Will this work okay?

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A friend of mine bought me a photo storage box a few years ago for Xmas and I use it to keep all my seeds in. It's perfect for that and has flowers on the outside of it.

Cute box---It'll work great.

Hi Sarah!
Thanks! Went out yesterday and purchased a colorful alphabetical index file to insert in my box. Now if only I could use these great seed templates that are listed on our site. My printer only prints black/white at this time. I have another (new) printer but haven't set it up yet. (Don't like change and not too computer savvy)

loz, hello,
Thanks! Ah, that's a good idea using photo storage boxes to store seeds.

comfrey, hey!
Thanks! You just gave me an idea in starting a new thread. Sounds like you use separate divided boxes for seed storage? Do you use seed envelopes or whatever as well?
Wow! 10 year old seeds! What are they? Are the seeds viable for the length of time? Hopefully I have inspired you!

Others? What do you use to store your seeds. Share your info with us.

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I don't believe in being too organized, so no alpha-sorting for me! PlusI like pawing through them. LOL! I have my seeds divided by Tender Annuals (HHA), Hardy Annuals (HA), Biennials, Perennials, Vines, & Vegetables & Other (Shrubs, Trees, weeds). This system reminds me what needs to be sown when, since HHAs are sown a lot later than the others, and Perennials and Biennials can be sown at other times besides spring such as in June and July.

If I have a lot of different kinds of marigolds or poppies, then they have a little divider of their own within the HHA and HA dividers, respectively. The dividers are made from junk mail card stock-- cut with little tabs to fit my box. The box is sheer plastic from Rubbermaid and seems to be just about the right size. Naturally it will be too small come Jan, but then the sowing will begin and inventory will drop down.

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PG

Hey tk,
Great idea you have there with regard to your three tier stackable boxes and card indexes!

"if I ever get a garden again"
May I ask what happened to your current garden?

Sounds like you got very creative with your Omaha steak box with divider. Hey, how were the steaks?

PartyGirl,
Yea, some of us folks are more organized than others. I, for one am, it's how I need to operate! Whatever works! I like how you subdivided your seeds by tender annuals, HA, Biennuals etc. etc.

roflol
Your peach basket sounds delightful and a good idea in holding seeds too for the time being! You have a good idea there in using CD envelopes to place seeds, to shake, dry out etc. Where did you purchase your CD envelopes?

Hope you get your peach basket decorated soon!

Thanks ya'll for participating in my thread. I hope we have inspired as well as given others good ideas in what we use to store our seeds.

Are there others who would like to share what they store seeds in?

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Thanks roflol, sounds like you have put those CD envelopes to good use! Glad you were able to use an idea from this thread with the plastic hinged container for storing your seeds. Can anyone answer roflol's question regarding drilling an extra hole or two in his/her new container?

Other suggestions?

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i've been putting my seeds in old precription containers and vitamin bottles.

I try to use glass jars like for baby food or spices. But pill and vitamin containers work well. They do take up room though. I use a cardboard beer case for storage.