Cousins Field Community Garden: FEDCO seed order coming up!

Hello all,

Debbie Bier is putting together another FEDCO seed group order which we are invited to participate in, if you like. I know I'm going to! Please see the details below and note the order is due by Feb. 25th! Thanks.

Kitty

I have opened 2 group orders for Fedco (http://www.fedcoseeds.com). One for seeds, the other for Moose Tubers (potatoes and onions sets, etc). You may join in either or both to enjoy discounted prices and savings on group shipping. Our group is concordma

WHY FEDCO? They are a cooperative, have good pricing, are sworn to not get seed from any source that sells GMOs, are New England based, they have many heirloom varieties, and much of their seed is grown in New England.

DISCOUNT. What discount? We don't know yet. Last year we saved 30%! It depends upon the total ordered by the group. The more we order as a group, the higher the discount. Last year, we had over $600 in combined orders, so qualified for 30% off.

Whatever discount rate we qualify for as a group will be the rate we get through mid-September for additional group orders. There is a minimum for a group order - something like $25 or $50. If folks want another order with a later closing date, I will open another one when this one is over... Let me know.

DEADLINES. I have set the deadline earlier this year. It takes a couple of weeks after the order is closed to get the seeds. I will let you know when they arrive. Please see the deadline info below. Use the order numbers when you check out instead of paying Fedco (you will pay me instead).

PAYMENT. Here is how payment will work this year. I have in the past floated the group the total and had you pay me when you picked up your orders. I found that our big order is not something I can manage to float for the group. So this year I ask that when you check out your order, that you send me payment in full for it. Check, cash or paypal to this email address work fine. I WILL OWE EVERYONE $ when the seeds come in. That will be for the group discount due you, and any out of stock items. I'm sorry, but I cannot extend the group discount to anyone who doesn't pay me within 5 days of order closing (see dates below).

FEDCO WEBSITE. You can save an in-progress shopping cart on their site, which is really helpful! Just sign in with your email address and zip code. You can finalize and check out your order any time before 5 pm on the dates below.

This is what cooperation for mutual benefit looks like! None if us could qualify for discounted pricing alone. Thank you all.