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[ozzman]

Hi everybody, my name is Gerry and this is my first time growing "heirloom" tomatoes. I don't have any seeds to trade yet, so I was wondering if anyone has any extra seeds that they can spare it would be much appreciated. I can send self addressed stamped envelopes and in return I'll try and return the favour somehow.

[amideutch]

Gerry, welcome to TVille. You have come to the right place to learn about heirloom tomatoes. I'm assuming you are from the U.K.. Its a little late to be starting tomatoes from seed now. If you are looking for seed to plant for next year monitor the Seed Exchange Forum and from time to time members will post varieties they have for trade or for a SASE. The members here are very generous lot always ready to help out the newcommer. Send me a PM with your address and maybe I can get you started. Ami

[Tania]

Hi Gerry and welcome to T-ville!

You are not too far from me - you are welcome to come by to my little farm and I'll fix you up with all sorts of heirloom tomato seeds

Your BC neighbor,

[amideutch]

Gerry, when Tania makes an offer like that don't "HESITATE". She has a fantastic collection of heirloom tomato seeds plus you get to see her work close up and the opportunity to pick her brain on tomato growing. GO FOR IT. Ami

[ozzman]

Tania, thank-you so much for the invitation, I would love to come by and see you. Maybe a Friday or weekend, Just let me know when is best.

[Tania]

Originally Posted by ozzman

Tania, thank-you so much for the invitation, I would love to come by and see you. Maybe a Friday or weekend, Just let me know when is best.

Fri evening (after 5:30 pm) or weekend any time would be fine - PM or email me for the address and phone#

Cheers,

[velikipop]

Gerry,
I'm located in the Fleetwood area of Surrey and have a plot at Colony Farm in POCO and one by Kwantlen College in Surrey. It is a bit late to start from seed but I'd be happy to share a few varieties with you and let you try some of the tomatoes I'm growing when they are ripe.

Alex

[ozzman]

Alex,
Thank-you for your offer that is kind of you. I actually was given 5 plants from a coworker, (missionrandy) which got me so interested in growing these tomatos, so I actually have yet to try a "heirloom tomato" I would love to try them when they are ready, perhaps when some of mine ripen?

[clay199]

I dunno if five are enough. Trust us, you can use more. Take some from Alex, and I have a few that I can sip down overnight. ( I live near Kamloops)

[ozzman]

Wow, this is unbelievable, everybody has been so kind. I hope I can return the favor.

[michael johnson]

Ami- its not the UK, its Canada= look at the Avatar.

[amideutch]

Michael, He has changed his avatar. When he initially posted his avatar was identical to yours. Ami

[ozzman]

Tania, thank-you for the plants and seeds you gave me. I really enjoyed checking out your garden and seeing how a real pro does it. I will keep you updated.

[ozzman]

Clay, than-you again, I picked the plants up this afternoon at the Greyhound depot, and they are all in the ground or in pots already. Will try to keep you up to date. cheers

[Tania]

Originally Posted by ozzman

Tania, thank-you for the plants and seeds you gave me. I really enjoyed checking out your garden and seeing how a real pro does it. I will keep you updated.

Hey Gerry, Thank You for stopping by - I have enjoyed talking to you.

Btw, I am not a 'real pro', just an obsessed gardener .