Inspired my SawyerHomestead’s seed storage post, I thought I’d share my current system.

I say “current” because I used to just toss them all in an empty kitty litter bucket and, in the future, you never know what system I will use. I do like to experiment.

I saw the idea of using these photo storage containers (available on Amazon) on several YouTube garden videos and I thought it looked like a great idea.

I do like being able to put all the tomatoes together, for example, as this makes it really easy for seed starting: when it is time to start tomatoes, they are all right there, together. 

Now, I’ve heard that storing seeds in a plastic container isn’t the best of options, probably something to do with moisture and breathability. I can’t remember. Do you know why?

To compensate, somewhat, I’ve tossed some silica packets (?) into the large container. Does this really help? I have no idea. 

The first problem with the photo containers is that I’m not such an organized person and it all seems too constrained to me. I like an “organized clutter” better. 🤷🏻‍♀️ (no judgment. It’s who I am and it how my mind works)

The other problem is that I now have two organizers and it still isn’t enough!

Because I’m a gardener now and the cost of living is getting a little challenging, I want to grow more food and more varieties of food and that means more little storage compartments are needed.

Oh - and it’s winter … and, as SawyerHomestead said, I’ve got the itch! I want to plant seeds and when it is too early to plant, you scratch the itch by buying more seeds!! 

(That’s not advice, just the voice of  seed addiction)

Did I mention that I have two more seed orders coming this week? More varieties of herbs, medicinal plants, perennials. What can I say .. I’m a gardener.

So, there you have it: my storage system.
What’s yours? Inspire me!
- Debbie