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Sarah Peterson
(Feb 17, 2024)
One could learn so much from Sharon. I have always had an appreciation for the land that we share here on earth, perhaps it is the native Indian in me. So many take for granted but not Sharon- she truly is a gift of the earth and if you ever are around these necks of the woods you should stop by. Don't forget to bring you notebook as she is very knowledgeable. I have many plants from Sharon's Natural Gardens such as; triple crown blackberry plants, fig tree, raspberry plants, chaste berry tree, nettle plant and many more!
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Mel Leigh
(Dec 25, 2020)
I ordered Perennial Leek plants; the plants arrived in a timely manner (about 6 day during the holiday rush); the plants were well packaged and the soil/roots were still moist. Sharon has been an excellent source of knowledge, willing to answer my questions and offer organic gardening suggestions. I will make additional purchases when the items I am interested in become available. I appreciate Sharon?s mentorship and look forward to learning more from her.
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Cristine A Fellows
(Apr 18, 2018)
I ordered Alpine strawberry plants, nettle plant, gooseberry plants and miscellaneous seeds. All were stunning, well grown and packaged. I immediately ordered more from this fine seller.
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(Feb 18, 2018)
I purchased seeds from Sharon this year (2018) and it was a wonderful experience. You won't get this kind of service from a corporate seed company. You really can feel the love that goes into the her labor. Her shipping was fast, her selection is great and she makes herself available to you whenever you need her. What more could you ask for. Truly a wonderful experience. I look forward to purchasing more from her and visiting her farm.
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Lauren Schneider
(Nov 19, 2016)
Listing is for 1 and 3 cup portions of black walnut meats. The listing says that a 1-cup portion weighs 1.5 lbs. This is inaccurate.
I weighed each of my 1-cup bags upon arrival. One weighed 5 3/4 ounces and the other weighed 5 3/8 ounces. They ARE the advertised volume. I originally thought the listing might have been meant to say 5. lbs, except that 5+ ounces in packaging is nowhere near 8 ounces. I notified the seller and I hope that they will modify the listing to be accurate. In the meantime, buyer beware.
The meats themselves appear to be of good quality.
Lauren
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Michele Brodbeck
(Dec 27, 2015)
I contacted Sharon about her Heirloom Cremes Bean seed because I was interested in trying this type of bean and had no idea how it would grow in my area nor how to harvest or even prepare them. She contacted me immediately and described how she grew them in her area and how it would best work for my zone. She was very thorough and thoughtful with her reply and I greatly appreciate the information. I ordered these and Amys Sugar Gem Tomato seed and cannot wait to start growing. Thanks Sharon for your hard work! I will continue to support Sharon's Natural Gardens in the future!
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(Apr 6, 2015)
It's a bean, it's a pea! I love these. They stood up to extreme heat, some humidity, lots of pests and kept producing from long vines for months. And they are delicious to eat fresh raw in salads, fresh steamed, in soups and easy to dry. Than you, Sharon for preserving this Southern Heirloom, which I am growing in a Los Angeles front yard parkway! - Kaye Kittrell, Producer of Late Bloomer Urban Organic Garden Show. Episode coming soon!
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Mary L. Ernst
(May 1, 2014)
The plant stock arrived quickly and in beautiful condition with many small leaves emerging. I have wanted to establish a nettle patch for years but my attempts with seeds have been pretty futile. This rootstock was great and I am on my way to a well established bed. Thank you so much!
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Katy Brezger
(Apr 19, 2014)
I have no idea if the seeds are good or not since it was packaged in black out paper, stapled and when I attempted to locate the seeds in the package I managed to destroy the plastic envelope inside and all the seeds were gone, fell right out of the bottom. In all the decades I've bought, traded and sold seeds, we do have an heirloom seed business, I've never seen them packaged so unprofessionally. I will buy more lemon balm seeds but not from Sharon.
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Mary Ann Benyo
(Dec 1, 2013)
I had a wonderful afternoon at your basket weaving class last week. It was a pleasure to be able to make something useful (and surprisingly attractive for my first effort!) from natural materials, that we gathered right from your gardens. You are not only a skilled weaver, but a patient teacher, covering the entire process from start to finish with advice on how to do it well, what would work and why, and even graciously welcoming us to do it differently if we felt so compelled.
Besides learning the basic skills of basketry, I so enjoyed being able to meet you and your daughter and to learn more about your gardens, about homesteading in general. It's refreshing to find others who want to live comfortably, naturally and efficiently, without harming the earth.
Thank you for having me!
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Stewart Lundy
(Oct 22, 2013)
We have tried to source all of our seeds from organic and/or biodynamic farms. We have been disappointed by many in the past. This year we even tried seeds from Turtle Tree Seed alongside seeds from Sharon's Natural Gardens. While some of TTS's plants did fine, they only ranged from terrible to so-so; Sharon's Natural Gardens outperformed -- and with the same varieties. In contrast to the poor growth of TTS's seeds, we had virtually 100% germination rate from Sharon's Natural Gardens and better yet -- virtually all of them survived on our farm.... even seedlings that were totally ignored. None were irrigated, none were babied, and very few were even properly weeded. The vigor of these seeds suited us perfectly on the Delmarva Peninsula and will suit anyone in the humid South East, especially the coastal regions.
We acquired generous and hardy cane berry plants from her biodynamic farm.
This is a place that started with low organic content (in some places as low as 0.5%) and is now at a remarkable 3.5% organic content. I don't know if you are familiar with the high rainfall in this region, but we receive well over 4 FEET of rain per year. It takes a noble effort to raise the organic matter content of soil by even half a percent. Sharon, with decades of attention, has established a lush and diverse perma-culture and bio-dynamic farm.
Many farms smell bad, and as Joel Salatin says, "The smell of manure is the smell of manure mismanagement." At Sharon's Natural Gardens, everything was composted and the compost smelled sweet. There were no offensive smells, something I have yet to be able to manage well on my own farm!
Sharon is a sincere and dedicated soul and the farm embodies her spirit (or is it the other way around?).
If you have the chance to visit here, you should. If you cannot visit, you should consider supporting this operation.
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(Jan 14, 2013)
These are top quality, really fresh herbs. I could smell the aroma through double baggies. I was a bit worried about the hot fish pepper and nettles, since I have diverticulitis and sometimes just a little jalapeno can cause grief. Had to try it. Not only was there no problem, for some reason my body loves this stuff. I was actually better the next day. Anything that settles me down is A-OK. For that alone I would re order, but I really love the mix. Oregano is the top flavor, then subtle basil, but not too much garlic. I am putting it into a lot of recipes. A small amount, a quarter teaspoon, blends into the background and adds depth plus makes my internals happy. Recipe: soft greek flat bread (similar to pita or flour tortilla), top with mild cheddar, provolone or similar, and microwave to just melt the cheese. Sprinkle a pinch of herb blend on the cheese as soon as it is melted. Eat right away. So good on melted cheese. Don't forget to gently mix the bag of herbs before you first try it, to make sure the hot pepper is blended. Heh. I am very glad I tried it
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Tess Schaffner
(Oct 12, 2012)
Your attention in filling this order so quickly is most appreciated. Tess Schaffner / Off The Vine Market
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Liz
(Sep 16, 2012)
These yellow peppers should be called "Sun Gold" Peppers, because like the tomato, they are incredibly sweet. I can't stop eating them! But they are also not hybrids, so they are much better than the Sun Gold Tomatoes! You must try this pepper, one bite and it will be in your garden the next season!
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Liz
(Sep 16, 2012)
This fish pepper is so striking with it's striped leaves in green and white. The peppers are delicious too! If you are into permaculture and would like to have edible plants that are also ornamental, I recommend the Hot Fish Peppers. They are quite rare as well and part of the history of the Chesapeake!
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Sarah Peterson
(Jul 17, 2012)
Thanks Sharon for an informative wine class this past Sunday and for all the tastings of your wines and the delicious meal. It was nice to see you and all your gardens producing beautiful fruit. You are such inspirational to us all! I started my Kumbucha. :) Do I stir it occasionally during the two weeks? I also started a blackberry wine.... I am so excited. Thanks again
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(Jun 15, 2012)
Look at the title of what your ordering not the text. I ordered the luffa sponge, and the text discussed about seeds to grow the actual plant. To my surprise I received the sponge and no seeds.
Don't go by the description listed in the body of text or like me you be surprised.
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Steve Ryser
(Mar 19, 2012)
My order came through just the way I would expect. The price and shipping charges were extremely low. The seeds were nicely packaged and the invoice even had a nice hand written sentiment from Sharon.
I can't imagine that I won't be a repeat customer in the future.
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(Nov 17, 2011)
I CAN NOT REVIEW ANYTHING UNTIL I GET THE RED TENNESSEE PEANUT SEEDS I HAVE TRIED SINCE LAST SPRING TO GET......EVERY BODY SOLD OUT.
MY UNCLE USE TO GROW THIS TYPE OF PEANUT BACK IN THE 1960s. I THEN BEGAIN GROW THEM. MY UNCLE PASSED AWAY AND HAD HIS NEXT YEARS SEEDS AND I PLANTED THEM AND THEY DIDN'T DO WELL. I LOST THE SEEDS.
ALSO I AM LOOKING FOR SOME THE OLD AMERICAN BUCKWHEAT SEEDS LIKE MY GREAT GREAT GRANDFATHER USE TO GROW. I GREW IT TOO AND LOST THE SEED. I DON'T WANT THE JAPANSE TYPE. THE HONEY BEES WILL NOT GATHER HONEY FROM IT LIKE THE OLD TYPE. THANKS,
DONALD L. McCOURRY,
NORTH CAROLINA
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Amy Jagnecki
(Nov 11, 2011)
I grow these in my garden they are a prolific producer. They are a great sweet pepper. I first bought this pepper because I do all heirloom vegetable, for seed production and to help supply seeds for my business. I wanted a banana pepper but was unable to find one in heirloom variety, so I substituted it for the Golden Treasure. I recommend this to my customers who is looking for a banana pepper. The returning customers were all pleased with this pepper. My favorite and many of my customers.
Has a very sweet flavor with a nice thick flesh which has a great crunch to it . Great to eat straight from the garden, in salads. I have pickled them, cut them into into slices, diced up pieces and froze them. Great for everything. One other important fact you must know KIDS love them. My 5 yr old nephew just could not stop eating them at family cook out so Aunt Amy sent a bag home with him.
**if you want to try a new type of pepper this is a good one to try. This is classified as a sweet pepper so now heat to it at all.
Amy
Jag's Country Delights
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Sandy Cogan
(Nov 4, 2011)
I have grown and sell the named varieties of alpine strawberry plants for years. After tasting the fruit from these, I do not buy domestic strawberries! One kind of yellow variety tastes just like sweet pineapple and wild strawberry and the whites produce a very sweet and wild strawberry like taste,then the reds have a taste, that cannot be compared, other than possibly a domestic strawberry triple the taste with extra sugar and a wild side to it. :)
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Kim Williams
(Mar 15, 2011)
My order arrived very quickly and I am so happy with the beautiful Red Fuseau Jerusalem Artichokes tubers. It's mid march and the tubers had little buds on them. I already have them back in the ground so they can get growing. I have not grown them before so I am looking forward to seeing how they do here in Southern MD. I know they arrived in perfect condition to give me a good start. The 2010 seed packets for the Mountain Mint, Garlic chives and Cherokee Purple Tomato are indeed very cute, and I can't wait to get them growing as well. Thank you, Sharon!
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Debbie Breese-Garelick
(Mar 7, 2011)
My seeds arrived very quickly, and appear to be large and in excellent condition. I *loved* the hand-made packaging, and the personal note! This order really made my day! I planted the seeds right away; looking forward to the results!
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Suze Weik
(Mar 3, 2011)
I was fortunate enough to meet with Sharon at her homestead yesterday and pick up some red and white Jerusalem artichokes.
It is truly wonderful to know that she is local and I plan to take advantage of some classes. Her homestead is wonderful and her knowledge is incredible. Her passion for natural earth growth is evident!
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Liz
(Jun 12, 2010)
I have made the most delicious pies from Sharon's cherries and rhubarb! She also has black raspberries which are so hard to find! Her garden is so beautiful, last time I visited I saw two Indigo Buntings! If you are in the neighborhood, she's worth a visit!
Liz
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edward easley
(Feb 20, 2010)
excellent quality and fast shipping.nice personal note.thank you
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Brandon Anderson
(Jan 23, 2009)
I received my order of seeds and was very satisfied..great selection..........will order again
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Yunke Yu
(May 16, 2008)
I received my order on time and also received a thank you letter from Sharon. Thank you for her kindness.
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debbie hill
(May 16, 2008)
I have ordered seeds several times from Sharon's, and have been pleased with what i have received. I always receive them within a week or so. My beans are coming up, and i got my Bells of Ireland today...they will go in the ground this weekend. Thanks for good service and good products, Sharon!
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Thomas Miller
(Apr 27, 2008)
I used Sharon's Natural Gardens the first time I visited LocalHarvest.com. I placed my order on a Monday morning. The seeds I ordered arrived at my house the very next day! While they have not yet bloomed, I am hopeful that they will be as nice as pictured. Thanks so much for a great shopping experience!
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Thank you so much for the review .I love to talk with new as well as experienced gardeners and help if I can ! :)Sharon