1 Gardening can be quite expensive two Finding the plants you really want can be a daunting task.

If you're anything like me, you enjoy making changes to your gardens on pretty much a yearly basis. I call this "puttering". I'm always adding, moving, also redesigning. After all, what good is puttering in the garden if there's little to do? While this is good therapy also for many like myself the ultimate form of relaxation mixed with exercise, it can cost a bundle!

I'll remove a section of garden with a brilliant new garden design in mind also head off to the local garden stores, only to find they have nothing I wanted. In the past I've settled for what was to be had, only to find myself not happy with it next year also the "puttering" begins again.

Then I discovered.. ONLINE SEED EXCHANGES!!!!!

Online seed exchanges are simple online forums where gardeners can post notices of excess seed they have also are willing to exchange for what you have. You can or else post requests for seed youÃ????d like. This is a remarkable service! It costs you nothing however a few cents postage to find the garden seed youÃ????ve been looking for also to share your seed with other gardeners. I'm always thrilled to acquire seed in late fall also propagate them in winter so they're ready for next springs puttering season.

Here's are some of the best online seed exchanges.

The Garden Web Seed Exchange http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/exseed/

Emily Compost Seed Exchange http://www.emilycompost.com/seed_exchange.htm

The Garden Helper Seed Exchange http://www.thegardenhelper.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php/forum/8.html

Happy puttering!

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