And what a great keepsake. And YES - leftover gift paper makes the most adorable seed packets! You can even tuck homemade seed packets inside greeting cards. 
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Jill is a former Master Gardener and Naturalist who enjoys cooking, abstract painting and stewardship. "Daisy" is available for free online at MagpiePaperworks.com. The additional space on the back is good for writing special instructions such as soak seeds before planting or biennial plant. So I decided to make my own, and started by taking apart empty packets from five of my favorite seed companies.
I'm not particularly savvy when it comes to computers, having learned everything I know from my two friends, Trial and Error.
I am the co-editor of a monthly Master Gardener newsletter. Then I saved it again and printed it.
Learning to save just one or two types of seeds each season is a great way to build skills without becoming overwhelmed. We have a great selection of products in every Spooky Box. They're not particularly practical, but they are pretty, pastel and petiteideal as wedding or baby shower favors. Love them!!
I'm going to do this with my daughter as gifts for the family this Christmas. There are some flower seeds that are really easy to save.
It is broken down into easy vegetable seeds, intermediate seed savers, and hard vegetable seeds, as well as herbs and flowers.
I learned that the hard way, too!
(For a favorite primer on getting started, I really like the information over at Seed Savers Exchange.). I wouldnt have to buy a thing.
Paper--way better than plastic.
Here are some of my favorites: These are true brown bag seed savers. One way or another, your seeds should still stand a chance to provide for your family. The good news is that you should be able to tell while its a seedling if its wrong.
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Here's a printable 'net' that you can cut out and fold up to make your own packets. Thx for braining it up :), 7 years ago That's what Rose, a nursing home resident, said to me after she opened the birthday gift we had brought her, a brown, beaded necklace. The templates download easily, and the packets are simple to assemble. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. -John Harrigan. Learn about free, easy-to-customize templates for making seed packets.
Share it with us! Once you start saving seeds, you'll find that a little goes a long way!
Click on this link to download the image, it will turn up in your Downloads folder. There really is something satisfying about making things and getting a bit organized. Each may be downloaded for free and printed at home. I am pinning for future reference, because I have seeds that need to be saved in something other than a plastic bag.
:). After that, I inserted a textbox, labeled the seed packet and printed out my work. Read our PRIVACY POLICY here. Thank you.
Required fields are marked *. What a good way to save seeds. Copyright 2022 Salt in my Coffee on the Seasoned Pro Theme. Your email address will not be published. A few of the sites had templates for pin holders, too. Copyright 2022 Spooky Box Club. --Jill.
7 years ago There are two options, click to download: A normal 3.25" x 4.5" envelope like we send your seeds in - but you can only get one from each sheet of A4. I am not a doctor, lawyer, veterinarian or Martha Stewart. Now I have another great use for my Trader Joe's and Whole Foods paper bags. I like the idea, too. I'm also trying to get an early start on inexpensive stocking stuffers and gifts for the holidays, and thought that some hand-illustrated packets of seeds might be welcome little treasures for my gardening friends. Dear Anna, I love this seed packet! Thanks for the templates!
Below are links to sites that provide links to lots and lots of them. Please use the knowledge acquired from this site responsibly. This is the smartest and cutest idea I have seen in a long time. Thank you . ), and constructed in a way that kept even the smallest seeds stay safely inside, without working their way out of poorly constructed corners.
(: What a great idea! 10 Comments. Patsy Bell Hobson from zone 6a, Southeast Missouri, USA on August 25, 2012: voted up, useful, tweeted. Use homemade seed packets as gift accessories.
And YES - I love using paper bags for making these! (If you do use the PDF and you're printing on letter size paper, make sure that it's set to print "Actual Size".
It's particular craziness that's hallmarked by a ramshackle, odds-and-ends collection of cups, containers, sieves, and what-nots - all filled with seeds, in various stages of fermentation, rinsing, and drying.
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Jill Spencer (author) from United States on August 25, 2012: You're welcome, Patsybell. Maybe you had an earthquake or tornado that destroyed all your packets. What we cant grow or produce ourselves we barter for. Here are a few great ideas! If I were a computer-savvy seed saver (which I somewhat am), I might add my own text and graphics to these plain seed packet templates. I went through all the loose seeds and collected all that looked the same. Well Done!! Once the printed template is in your hands, it's very clear and easy process. Now, I have no idea what type of kale Im putting in the new packet that Iprinted out (you can get yours above), but at least I know which vegetable it is.
Thank you for the printable seed packets! Beautiful hub. To print your seed packets, just click here. Sound like good ideas? Your email address will not be published.
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It would also be handy to tape in a scrapbook to keep until they're older. on Introduction, Thanks have printed some of these --- great idea.
Great idea.
Diane Ziomek from Alberta, Canada on August 12, 2015: This is a great Hub! Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection.
We got a wide variety of sizes in the nestbox toda, It's awesome when the vision actually comes togeth, The middle farm child (who homeschools) is not imp, In case you were wondering yes, guineas are inc, A Guide to Winter Sowing {Starting Seeds in Winter}, Your Guide to Reading and Understanding a Seed Packet, Seed Saving 101 An Encyclopedia of Seed Saving, The Big List of Chicken-Safe Plants for In & Around Your Coop, Making Natural Easter Egg Dyes in a Variety of Colors, Why You Should Raise a Guinea Fowl Flock on Your Homestead, How to Make Vapor Rub with Essential Oils, Mixed Berry Jam with Raspberries, Strawberries, and Blueberries. I learn something new every time I visit you blog! Jill Spencer (author) from United States on August 27, 2012: There you go, Farmer Rachel! Looks good, huh? Thanks for the votes & for sharing the hub. (I find that so many templates fall short in this regard!) Seed saving (also known as brown-bagging) is an amazing skill to learn. You'll need to start with a square piece of paper. As you are no doubt aware, when you buy seeds, 9 times out of 10, the packet is NOT resealable! Thanks so much for a great hub.
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Saving your own is easy. Seed saving time is in full swing! Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device. You may already be practicing seed saving baby steps!
They look a lot better than the little plastic bags I usually use. I am definitely going to do this. Thanks. Our Unique Guarantee:We have spent years trying to find the best varieties for you to grow. Not only do you save money and control the quality of your plants from year-to-year, it a rewarding step towards self-sufficiency. They're a nice colouring project too! After downloading the template online, I opened it in Paint, adjusted the view and then imported a photo from my Microsoft photo library.
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What a thoughtful and easy gift, too. Appreciate it! Ill be honest, this is not a fun chore.
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Click here to learn more. All you really need is a square piece of paper. This year, I've been working on getting more organized, so I figured it's high time I start putting seeds in something a little more respectable. For way too many years, I've squirreled away my saved seeds in whatever envelope, baggie, or jar happened to be handy. If your envelope is printed, flip it printed side down. Hey Pavlo! Yet, I found customizing Magpie Paperworks' free seed packet templates super easy. Homemade seed packets are a great way to repurpose old newspapers, paperbags & wrapping paper. It would be my honor to have you share the packet template with your group.
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Using Windows Live Photo Gallery and Paint, I not only resized the templates to make large and small packets, but I also added text. Flowers are a great way to start saving seeds. Copyright 2022 Spooky Box Club. Call me fussy, but didn't find any I liked. I could also have inserted a photo, but to me, Cathe's seed packet designs are so attractive that I didn't want to change them any more than was necessary. on Introduction, This idea is very useful.
For now, I'm just here to share my new way to store them.
Your botanical sketches are beautiful! Seed saving is an amazing skill to learn.
Old paper bags, gift bags, finger-paint paper, birthday card envelopes, and wrapping paper, all make great seed packets with a little extra artistic flair.
(: --Jill. For instance, if I had small kids, I might allow them to decorate and assemble plain seed packets, turning them into a children's art project. So what I needed was an easy to replicate, printable seed packet template. You can use these to identify what should have been in there.
He stood there with seeds scattered all around. Not only do you save money and control the quality of your plants from year-to-year, its a very rewarding step towards self-sufficiency.
Graphic designer Cathe Holden offers gorgeous free seed packet templates at her website Just Something I Made. So glad you found it helpful!!
Or maybe you have a toddler. Btw, sorry to read that you were spammed to such an overwhelming degree. Thanks so much for sharing the free template websites.
Thanks for your how-to tips, as well.
I ended up making two versions. If you are lucky, a few seeds may be trapped in the corners of the paper packets. You could put seeds in these packets and give them out as gifts. How better to put extra seed to good use than by packaging it in attractive homemade packets and giving it to friends and family? 6 years ago I wanted my packets to be nicely sized (some are just so big!
Only a few days ago, my older son and I sorted out our seed collection by variety. We think these are the best seeds you can sow, and we really hope that you enjoy growing your vegetables from them. Sweep up your seeds and dump the dustpan onto a white surface. Seed packets make sweet and thoughtful gifts.
Jill Spencer (author) from United States on August 26, 2012: Connie Smith from Southern Tier New York State on August 26, 2012: Love this idea!
1.Download the template (click here) 2.Google search "photopea"or click the link https://www.photopea.com ---An Online Image Editor 3.Open the template, 4.Drag the image into the blank Layer 5.Move cursor to the corner of image, Long press "shift" button and resize the image, 6.Adjust the image and add the words if you need. How old are chickens when they start laying eggs. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
These printable packets allow me to save the seeds properly! Jill Spencer (author) from United States on August 24, 2012: Thanks, Angelo52. Voted up & shared! I woke this morning to my toddler son standing on a kitchen chair, finishing off the very last packet.
. Take care & thanks for your comment. A good way to extend the life of your seeds is to store the packets in a mason jar with some rice sprinkled in the bottom.
Thanks! And it wasn't a pain to do. the main aim of the company is not to make huge profits, but instead to supply great seeds to home gardeners at reasonable prices, and to educate people about home seed-saving. Thanks!
Nice idea. Rome wasnt built in a day, and neither will your seed collection be. Happy gardening! It's nice to be able to point to a plant and think, that came from my friend Julie's flowerbed or my grandmother's garden or my grandpa's backyard. Figured out who was killing my chickens and how he.
Most vegetable and fruit seeds last two or three years, but proper conditions can extend that period.
Thanks for the vote! And their very plainness opens them up to all sorts of possibilities.
Custom made for the Gothic gardening box you can now buy the handy envelope making template as a single item.
How nice these are and I'm already thinking of more uses. 8.5 x 8.5 is an easy proportion to get from standard letter paper, and will give you a size roughly similar to a commercial seed packet. If you are unsure whether your seeds are viableor not, you can try this simple germination test.
Or this slightly smaller version, which is more fiddly to fold, but you do get two envelopes per sheet of A4. I was heartbroken.
I saw this great trick for saving flowers that I might have to implement this year in my self-seeding annual beds. Next, I opened the file in Paint and inserted a text box over the label area to add the seed's name. I used a large sheet of poster board. I love the table setting idea, and using them as gift tags is my next choice. Happiness saved is the seed; happiness shared is the flower.
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Pinned for all to see. Lots of templates for attractive seed packets are available for free online, and many are easy to customize. I love the free seed packet templates from Magpie Paperworks! Then check out the seed-packet templates below.
When we process your first order, you will be charged a penny for lifetime Real Seed Club Membership. Just yesterday I doled out extra seeds I had to those I knew could use them. There's a blank one, which you can download here.
Sure, you can store your seeds in an envelope, a folded up piece of paper, or even in a pill bottle, but I like to have my own personal packets. Your email address will not be published.
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I adopted the contours I liked the best, and settled on a shape and size that's a composite of my favorites.
Take corn, for instance, I plant the first lot of seeds, then two or three weeks later, I plant the second lot, and so on for about a month.
I have a lot of cardstock that would work for the bigger seeds. When you grow your own garlic you select the best cloves for planting. After printing, just cut along the outline, fold the edges, and glue or tape the edges in place to seal. Some of these treasured seeds came from dear friends and family. This is my go-to, because I've been really enjoying trying my hand at a little botanical sketching lately, so it's helpful to start with a plain, blank envelope. And, although they're great as is, they're quick and easy to customize using Microsoft Paint.
)For tiny seeds that you're trading, or just to get more envelopes from your paper supply, you can start with a small square for an even smaller envelope.
All Rights Reserved. This post was first published in September 2016. Hope you do give it a try. Seed packet templates from JustSomethingIMade.com are colorful & easy to resize. At the time, her words made me laugh, but I've never forgotten them, and sometimes I say them to myself when considering ideas or objects that are plain but practicallike these downloadable seed packet templates: As is, the above packets aren't particularly pretty, but they are roomy. Filed Under: Backyard Garden Tagged With: Seed Saving & Starting. They're some of my favorites.
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Maybe you can even use this disaster as a learning opportunity for your kids, identifying the mystery plants in the spring.
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To make differently sized packets, I first saved the packet in Windows Live Photo Gallery. You save them until the next planting season.
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Love the printable seed packets. If you make these, we'd love to see some photos of the finished packets with your saved seed. Thanks for posting.
Carisa Gourley from Oklahoma City Metro, Oklahoma on August 25, 2012: I think I might borrow this idea for my kids to put a lost tooth in when they stick it under their pillow so it don't get lost.
Three ways to make your own templates from. moonlake from America on August 25, 2012: How cute is this. ~ We have sent out over 104,000 sets of free home seed-saving instructions!~. Storing seed in the refrigerator may increase its longevity. I like the idea of making these packets and giving seeds out as gifts. Have fun-and thanks for sharing the hub.
Pavlo Badovskyi from Kyiv, Ukraine on August 24, 2012: This is a simple advice how to make little things which give much joy.
That makes me so happy to hear! I am a non-traditional homesteader. Thank you so much. So, using the instructions on this site, you've saved your seed from carefully selected plants, having of course followed the appropriate instructions for isolation and/or population sizes, and then dried it and winnowed it , giving you a huge amount of lovely seed. It makes you feel connected, despite distance and time.
I like to keep a few empty ones on hand in my seed stash for impromptu seed collecting missions! I use these packets not only to save seeds for personal use but also for sharing seeds with friends and family.
Thanks for reading & commenting!
2022 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. Its long and tiring, and youll find yourself constantly second-guessing which seed is which. Thanks Jill! Needless to say, most could not be replaced with a trip to the garden center.
Voted up etc. Just follow the instructions on the sheet, it's pretty easy. We raise Nigerian Dwarf goats, ducks, and chickens, and we grow as much food as we can.
Magpie offers 5 patterned packet templates in all, each in a light shade of yellow, blue or pink.
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I started with the kale because I knew they were round and black and that description fit with the few seeds in the corner of one of the packets. Rachel Koski Nielsen from Pennsylvania to Minnesota on August 27, 2012: Very cool!
Glad the templates will be of use to you, RTalloni. Imagine this: No dashing to the store to discover all of the good tomato seeds have been sold out for the season; No wondering if a particular variety will grow well in your area. Do you grow garlic?
Might I have your permission to share the template and the accompanying photos? Separate out the torn packets from the loose seeds.
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Use the template to make pretty seed packets for all the seeds you save form your own plants or find while foraging.
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We have a new article called TheEncyclopedia of Seed Savingthat will talk you through the process of saving certain types of seeds. "It's not pretty, but it's just what I needed.". Voted Up, Interesting, Useful and Awesome and Pinned! Have at it! What a good idea, blessedmommy! One last tip - I print and cut out a copy of the packet on good heavy card stock, and keep it as a re-usable stencil. Store seed packets in a sealable container in the refrigerator until planting time.
I was angry. Thanks so much for the kind words! I'd like to think we are the people who don't fit the mold; figuring out how to live the life they want.
Note: image should be under the green line( the sealing line). Finger paints add visual interest to plain seed packets.
That way, I can use it to trace the packet template onto oddly-shaped bits of paper that won't fit through the printer. I use pantyhose on my sunflowers to keep the seeds from dropping and keep the birds from eating them.
Great hub. Oh, my absolute pleasure! Here, I'm using a template that I created which has fields for writing in the seed name and other helpful information. Many other free seed packet templates are available online. And there's also this slightly gussied-up version, with tidy lines for writing in your information. It also includes a cut line to make the paper square. Jill Spencer (author) from United States on August 12, 2015: brsmom68, yes, plastic will hold the moisture and make seeds rot. Later, Jill. They might be an even better size for a baby tooth.
It took me about 15 minutes from start to finish to customize and assemble one of them, and I'm not particularly handy with computers or scissors. Somewhere between the last hot days of summer and the early chill of Autumn, there's a certain mayhem that descends upon my kitchen. And if you have any issue when using them, feel free to email us at service@soligt.me, well be back to you soon. For me, the hardest part was during the assembly when I had to cut on a straight line!
Thank you so much!!
Give them as favors at wedding receptions, baby showers, anniversary parties and other special events. It will make it easier for the "tooth fairy" to find.
Thanks so much for the kind words, Regina!! Then in edit mode, I resized it twice, saving both a large and a small-sized packet template. Once the flower heads have dried, give the bag a shake and you will see the seeds separate from the dried plant matter.
When I went to bed, I had a well-organized stash of over 100 seed packets, all ready to go for the spring. I also didn't want fold lines printed out on the right side of my packets. I recently found some that hadn't dried properly before I put them in the bag and they spoiled.
Take care, Jill. I think I'll try some of those not-so-pretty-but-practical seed packets. Some were seeds that I had saved from last years garden. The first thing to do is stop crying.
That sounds awesome, Glimmer Twin Fan! I bet your family keeps them long after the seeds are gone. Did you make this project?
Note: The template or size of our packets doesn't work with all printers, pls check the paper size your printer can print, if it can print 3*5" paper, then this template and instruction will work.
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It's a good way to make use of those small pieces of paper left over from gift-wrapping.
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This envelope takes less than a minute to make, requires no glue nor fasteners, can be made from any size paper (as long as it's square), and can easily be closed/reopened. I love it.
You dont want togerminate the seeds with your tears. If I were a scrapbooker or one of those Martha Stewart types who has an entire area devoted to gift wrap, I might print or trace the template onto scrapbook paper, cardstock or heavy wrapping paper. Wait until the flowers have begun to die back and clip the heads into a paper bag.
Jan. Jan, how absolutely lovely. Oh my Gosh!! Then print it, making sure you choose 'actual size' or '100%'.
This is cool!
And I love the idea of using paper scraps to make these envelopes. For either version, just print it, cut it out, fold at the marks, apply adhesive to the places indicated, and let it dry.
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I live a nearly self-sufficient lifestyle with my three beautiful children on 5 1/2 acres in Maine. peachy from Home Sweet Home on August 12, 2015: Here's another seed packet template page which you'll love : http://blog.theenduringgardener.com/seed-packets/. If I can homestead where I live, what's stopping you? and I would love to share your seed saving packet template in this month's issue. You can also experiment with different colors of paper for even better organization. That one's downloadable here. You may even be able to identify the variety before it goes into the ground. For example, the colors of Swiss Chard will start to show while its still very young.
Im so glad you found this post helpful.
The same general idea works for all open-pollinated non-hybrid plants. But as I said, sometimes disaster strikes. Proudly maintained by bdthree . Sometimes disaster strikes your seed collection when you least expect it. The seed packets are useless once opened, so these printable packets give me a better chance to save the seeds for when Im ready to plant!!
Annual flower seeds generally stay good for one to three years, with perennials lasting for two to four years. You will get great seed, and great vegetables adapted to your local conditions. I've included this template as a PDF, but it's optional. .now what? They provide an opportunity to practice the skill before tackling more advanced fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Hope your guests enjoy them! Thanks for the feedback & for sharing.
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And if I were a recycler (which I definitely am) I might trace the template onto old newspapers and paper bags for serviceable, sturdy seed packets at virtually no cost. I legitimately thought I had a levitating guinea.
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