Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a sucker for seeds. Lots and lots o’ seeds. And one of my favorite suppliers of seeds is a small heirloom house called Baker Creek, headed by Jere Gettle and his wife, Emilee. They’ve been a big supporter of Garden Betty since the beginning and have sent me countless seeds to try in my garden every season.
Their homegrown operation has a feel-good family vibe to it, and since we’re all family here, I want to share this awesome and generous giveaway from Baker Creek with you!
You’ve probably seen Baker Creek mentioned here and there on my blog — I grow plenty of their offerings, from the traditional to the exotic. But mostly the exotic. I love the selection of seeds at Baker Creek, which comes from over 70 different countries. Thumbing through their beautiful catalog of 1,400 seeds is both delight and torture at the same time — delight because I want to grow everything I can get my hands on, and torture because my garden simply isn’t big enough.
Baker Creek specializes in non-hybrid, non-GMO, non-treated, and non-patented seeds. This is about as pure as you can get. Their seeds come from small farmers and seed growers, and not from Monsanto-owned Seminis, which supplies many of the big-box stores. When you buy from Baker Creek, you’re not only supporting a family business, but also taking a stand against GMOs.
In my experience these last few seasons with Baker Creek seeds, I’ve had close to 100 percent germination and a garden full of healthy, productive plants. Since they’re open-pollinated, I’m also able to save many of my own seeds from the plants I’ve grown. My personal seed vault contains over 250 packets filled with thousands of seeds!
Want your own seed vault? How about one that comes in a nifty, sturdy bucket, brimming with over 25 different vegetables — 60 varieties in all — chosen for your specific climate?
For one lucky winner, Baker Creek will be giving away their Large Seed Collection (retail value $99), tailored for northern or southern climates. The assortment includes several types of vegetables, flowers, herbs, cover crops, and fruits and berries, and will keep for up to 10 years if stored properly. That’s 60 heirloom seed packets to start your spring off right! Incredible, yes?!
How to enter: Simply leave a comment below and tell me which Baker Creek variety you love, or would love to try this season! To receive an additional entry, follow @gardenbetty on Twitter, and leave a second comment below indicating your Twitter username. You have two chances to win!
The giveaway will end at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time on Friday, March 23, 2012. Winner will be drawn at random and announced the following week. Good luck!
Giveaway Rules
- Giveaway begins March 19, 2012 and ends March 23, 2012.
- No purchase is necessary. To enter, leave a comment on this blog post.
- Only US residents ages 18 and older are eligible to enter.
- Two entries allowed per person.
- Odds of winning are based on number of entries received.
- Winner will be drawn at random.
- If winner does not respond within 48 hours after time of contact, that entry will be forfeited and a new winner will be drawn.
This post is brought to you by Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that support Garden Betty.
Update: A big thanks to everyone who entered!
This giveaway is now closed. The winner has been announced here.
There are a bunch of Baker Creek melons I want to try this year, especially the golden midget watermelon
I wrote a haiku:
Gherkin – Spiny Burr
Like a cucumber but not
yuckdown is my twit (ter account that I am using for this contest)
Pick me, pick me! I like the de meaux variety.
I would love to try the The Wetherfield Red Onion
I would like some seeds
Wow! That was my first visit to Baker Creek! Guess what I want to do the rest of the day……All the tomato varieties. I don’t know where to begin.
Thanks for sharing Garden Betty! I am a huge fan of Baker Creek. Last year the Chinese 5 color peppers were lovely in the garden.
Every year my kids pick a vegetable to grow in the garden. This year we are growing (surprise, surprise) broccoli, and cherry tomatoes (they love to eat them right off the vine while playing out back.)
And thank you by the way : )
and now i’m following you on the twitters too. @thekitchenette:twitter , that would be me.
Ooo. I think I would like to try the Broad Windsor Fava Bean. I’m thinking maybe a fall planting, even…
Thanks for such a great giveaway Linda!
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Whoo Hoo! Organic, heirloom seeds! Can’t go wrong there! Can’t wait to try out some new varieties this year!
I am so impressed with the variety of seeds they have!
I already have their golden peas planted in my garden, but there is so much more room.
ohh and my Twitter username is @AlyssaGreene7
favea beans!!!!! Northern!!!! following on Twitter!!!
Please let me try the pink banana seeds, or the giant sunflower seeds, or I would settle for that purplish giant turnip. I like seeds!!! Rare seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, poppyseeds, any seeds will do.
My garden club recommended your site. I would love some yummy kale and golden beet seeds.
I want to try the pink banana….it’s so beautiful, and if it tastes as pink as it looks….well then, I’ll have accomplished my goal of bliss-stainability!
OMG this is fabulous! How do you choose just one?? The emerald apple tomato on a burger? Now I would definitely want to try that!!
Seed me! I’ll try out the southern :))) Thanks Garden Betty!
I can’t wait to grow chinese red noodle long bean. They’re almost as long as my son is tall! He’s going to love them!
Following on Twitter, username SuzanneVan
Everyone in my family LOVES the green leaf Galian. All hail kale! Thank you so much for the great preservation work you do with seeds. You rock!
We want to try the stevia and pink banana seeds we ordered this winter! 🙂
I live in Sandy Oregon in the pacific northwest – I would love to get the northern package… what a blessing!
I followed you on twitter @angiegoodloe
i follow you on twitter @mermont84:twitter
Following on twitter: @BikingRev:twitter
the moon and stars watermelon sounds interesting – would love to try their seeds!
I can’t wait to slice into my first Chioggia Beet of the season with all those beautiful stripes!
I just found out about Baker Creek recently and am so excited. I have started to really get into heirloom seeds these past few years and am excited to try some black krim, some bloody butcher and some Kale, and spinach. I also have leeks that I am going to give a try.! I am so excited to learn all about heirlooms and incorporate them into my gardening.
Love your blog! My favorite is the Green Leaf Gailan (Chinese Kale) – so versatile and delicious!
following on twitter
@devenvasko
How can I pick just one? Maybe some type of purple tomato! That would be fun! Warsawiya I think in honor of my honey who was born in Belarus.
Ooo, I need more seeds here in FL!
Emerald Apple Tomato- I love watching people’s reactions when I slice a huge green tomato and put it on my burger… and it tastes good, too!
tomatoes & onions.. midget watermelons… and FLOWERS galore!
Fun Contest! It’s like winning food for years to come!