| Rating | Author | Content |
| Positive | psychloman
Brooklyn, NY
(Zone 7a)
(45 reviews)
May 13, 2012 | Ordered the following:Thunbergia Superstar Orange, Vigna Caracalla Corkscrew Vine, Cuphea ignea Matchless, Felicia,Fuchsia magellanica hardy, Cerinthe Bouquet Gold, Calceolaria Valentine Hybrids, Balsam Camellia Mix , Alonsoa Salmon Beauty,Centaurea Chocolate moschata ssp.suaveolens, Sollya Blue Bell Vine,Oxypetalum caeruleum Heaven Born.Excellent germination from all except Thunbergia,Fuchsia and Cerinthe, still waiting on these.They have an excellent variety of seeds and I am really happy with the Sollya.I've never gotten these to germinate before. |
| Positive | Patricia_CR
Grecia, Alajuela
Costa Rica
(5 reviews)
May 12, 2012 | An international order handled efficiently and with care. The package was received prompt, greatly packed, and with bonus seeds to make any gardener happy. |
| Positive | Ammu
Dubuque, IA
(7 reviews)
April 25, 2012 | I brought some Crossandra seeds - Tropic flame and yellow splash. I wish I had ordered more seeds this season from Summerhillseeds. Germination rate is good. Robin is very helpful. Shipping was very fast and neatly packaged.I would definitely order again from this company. Thanks for the free seeds. |
| Positive | Laneyw
Bellevue, WA
(1 review)
April 20, 2012 | I ordered seeds on sunday and had them on thursday, along with 2 packs of free gift seeds and a hand written note. I'll definately order from them again because of their service and unusual selection. |
| Positive | GreatGardensAbo
Lakehills, TX
(2 reviews)
March 23, 2012 | Excellent seeds, nearly 100% Germination.
We will be a repeat customer. |
| Positive | LadyAssassin
Belleville, ON
(Zone 5b)
(13 reviews)
March 12, 2012 | Posted on November 2, 2011, updated March 12, 2012
I ordered six packets of seeds and within a couple of hours of purchase I recieved an email saying my order had shipped. I got the seeds two weeks later which I thought was pretty fast considering I'm in Canada and I'm sure it's not an easy task getting gardening supplies through customs. So far my experience has been good and I will most likely order again since Robin has a great selection of flower seeds. I will update next summer on how the germination goes.
The free packet of seeds was a lovely bonus.
On March 12th, 2012, LadyAssassin added the following:
I have been starting the seeds over the last couple of weeks and so far of the two packets of dahlias I started every single seed has germinated. I also started two kinds of petunias - every seed but one has germinated from one variety, the other I'm not sure what is happening. I only got three to germinate. They may just need more time. Lavatera hasn't done anything yet, but they were just recently sown and I believe they will sprout. I ordered a few more packets of seeds and they arrived very quickly. Service is always very prompt! |
| Positive | flying_squirrel
Priest River, ID
(Zone 5b)
(7 reviews)
February 15, 2012 | Posted on February 15, 2010, updated February 15, 2012
I ordered some petunia and stevia seeds. The order was quickly sent, well packed and there were bonus seeds. The stevia seeds had an almost 100% germination rate! In the past I had problems with stevia seeds from other sources germinating. So I was very happy with the results from the seeds that I got from Summer Hill. They have a great selection of flower seeds and I was hard pressed to not go overboard and buy more than I could possibly grow! I just planted the petunia seeds for my summer hanging baskets and will update this review later this spring. At this point I sure plan to order again in the future.
On February 15th, 2012, flying_squirrel added the following:
My first order of seeds was very satisfactory in terms of germination and growing true to description. So I ordered more seeds recently. Order arrived quickly and completely. So far the seeds I have planted show good germination percentage. This will be a company I continue to use. |
| Positive | sunandmoon
East Lansing, MI
(4 reviews)
January 25, 2012 | Summer Hill Seeds offers quality seeds at reasonable prices, and an excellent choice of flowers. Web site is easy to use. Ordering and delivery process is quick. Personal note from owner always added. Have ordered in the past and will be one of the first companies I refer to for seed purchase in the future. |
| Positive | Mid12nt
Stone Mountain, GA
(9 reviews)
January 21, 2012 | Posted on March 6, 2011, updated January 21, 2012
Wonderful company, I've ordered from them twice now, and both times my seed orders arrived within a week. Also love the fact that they carry Violet Queen Cleome.
On January 21st, 2012, Mid12nt added the following:
Just placed my 2012 order. As usual they provided professional service, quickly e-mailing confirmation of my order, and within a few days I received my seeds. Great company! |
| Positive | JenDion
Litchfield, NH
(Zone 5b)
(3 reviews)
January 12, 2012 | Interesting selection of seeds and quick shipment. |
| Positive | lissas
Deer Park, WA
(3 reviews)
January 11, 2012 | Posted on September 5, 2009, updated January 11, 2012
I know it is a funny time of the year to order seeds....but I like to take a good look toward the end of my growing season and start planning for the next year....I'm already looking forward to next spring. I find the end of summer is a great time to order, you don't have to deal with the spring rush..
I placed an order on-line with Summer Hill Seeds. What a great experience. I received a few e-mails just to inform me of the status of my order....WOW! When I received my seeds, Robin had included 2 free packets of seeds, based on what I had already purchased...again, WOW! She is good...the seeds are right up my alley. I also received a HANDWRITTEN thank you. Now ask yourself, how many seed companies actually hand write thank you's to their customers?
With this kind of customer service, and keep in mind I think I only spent $30.....I will be a repeat customer....as well as telling my garden friends how great is was to order from this company...two thumbs up to Robin and her team!
On January 11th, 2012, lissas added the following:
I meant to give Robin a big thank you in spring of 2011. I had trouble with some seeds and I'm sure it was my fault.....she not only replaced the one packet, but sent me 2 additional packets FREE! Wow! Not too many companies these days that give great customer service. I highly recommend them to everyone. |
| Positive | joegardner555
Ann Arbor, MI
(2 reviews)
July 7, 2011 | the best place to find seeds of edibles. Shipment is prompt and arrival in good condition. |
| Positive | aileen246
Priest River, ID
(19 reviews)
May 5, 2011 | Since Sept.2010 I've placed three orders to Summer Hill seeds and every seed that I've planted from them has germinated. Over winter I ordered from a number of seed companies and of all of them, Summer Hill is the best. My last order to them was for hibiscus and diascia seeds because the ones from Pinetree were pretty bad. All the replacement seeds are up and thriving. Summer Hill will be my first choice when I'm looking for more flower seeds. |
| Positive | FlowerAddict68
Ridgecrest, CA
(2 reviews)
April 24, 2011 | I ordered many different types of flower seeds and a couple of hard to find tomato seeds. My package arrived in about 12 days, (that was quicker than expected). I also received 2 free flower seed packets and a thank you note on my invoice. I am a new SHS customer and it's a nice touch to be appreciated as a customer. They have a very nice selection of seeds to choose from, and me being a "flower guy", had a great time choosing the flowers I wanted to grow in my yard. I have also noticed that their seeds are large, fresh and have a good germination rate...that is important to me. I highly recommend Summer Hill Seeds. |
| Positive | moflowers
Mandan, ND
(Zone 4a)
(1 review)
April 18, 2011 | I had the same experience as the person below. The USPS said the package was delivered but I never got it. Even though I did not expect it, Robin said she would send the seeds again, this time with a signature needed! Their selection is great as well. Only thing different that I noticed is that the instructions don't mention frost dates. I'm envious. |
| Positive | asl5
Ardmore, PA
(Zone 6b)
(5 reviews)
March 19, 2011 | I recently placed a small order of seeds, after reading the glowing reviews of this company. Unfortunately, although my order was sent out in a timely manner, the Mail Service lost my package. I was very impressed with how well the situation was handled by Summer Hill. They not only sent out a replacement order, but were very pleasant throughout the whole transaction. I really appreciate that they were so conscientious, even when they were not at fault. I highly recommend them! |
| Positive | GardenMaven
Saint Charles, MO
(2 reviews)
March 17, 2011 | This company has a great selection of seeds with prices better than most. I was really impressed with the free seeds that I got, and it seemed like a lot of care had been put into selecting them. The germination has been at nearly 100% so far. I will definitely be ordering from them again. |
| Positive | lemurianne
Ida Grove, IA
(Zone 5a)
(7 reviews)
March 4, 2011 | I have placed a few orders with Summer Hill Seeds, and will continue to order from them. The selection is really unique and inspiring. Flat rate shipping is great! I do wish the seed packaging contained more information, but a quick search of the website usually answers any questions I have. What I *really* love about this company is the customer service!! I had a concern about a particular seed after opening the package and hastily shot off what was possibly a rather alarmed email, but the response was very swift, informative, personal and respectful. That makes such a huge difference to me. Highly recommended :) |
| Positive | doghill6
Central Point, OR
(Zone 8a)
(21 reviews)
March 2, 2011 | Got the seeds very quickly, plus they included a package of canna seeds! I didn't know you could grow cannas from seed, so it'll be fun to try and see what I get. They wrote a nice little note on my receipt, too, thanking me for my business. As a new customer to them, it's nice to be appreciated. |
| Positive | Fiona5
San Jose, CA
(6 reviews)
February 25, 2011 | Ordered my seeds last Saturday and they arrived today, six days later, together with a free packet of seeds and detailed instructions So far so good. Now to see if anything grows! |
| Positive | krueller
Brookpark, OH
(4 reviews)
February 20, 2011 | I had ordered my seeds & i think they have so many seeds that are not available elsewhere. I needed to talk to them about my seeds & they were so quick ( on the weekend) getting back to me. It was a few hours later!!! That was a nice surprise. I got my seeds & will continue doing business with them. They care about their customers. |
| Positive | hairyjo
Danville, CA
(12 reviews)
February 19, 2011 | Another one of my favorites. They are book marked on my computer. Fast shipping and very reliable results. Also, they always send something free with the order. I love their unusual selection. I try something new every year. I think they are just great. |
| Positive | chavelonni
El Mirage, AZ
(1 review)
February 7, 2011 | I am very impressed with this company. They have hard to find seeds at reasonable prices. I placed my order Friday night (Saturday maybe), got an email Saturday morning that my order was shipped, and got my seeds on Monday. Now that's what I call super fast shipping. I will definitely buy from them again. |
| Positive | clareb
Missoula, MT
(Zone 5a)
(8 reviews)
January 24, 2011 | Great, less-common varieties of ornamentals. Very fast shipping. Detailed germination instructions are provided on each seed packet. Was given a free seed packet of a nice perennial. Will definitely purchase from Summer Hill Seeds again. |
| Positive | helschom
Spartanburg, SC
(Zone 7b)
(3 reviews)
December 13, 2010 | I got some seeds from summer hill and they were all so plump and large; quite healthy in appearance might I ad. I would totally recommend this seed co to anyone looking to seed garden. |
| Positive | hillfarm
Quesnel, BC
(Zone 4a)
(33 reviews)
December 11, 2010 | First time ordering from this company and I'm very happy. Speedy service from the USA to Canada. Seeds nicely packed & seed counts accurate & in some cases overpacked, which I really appreciate.
Some great species & varieties not seen in the mainstream seedhouse lists. I highly recommend a browse through this company's offerings.
Bonus seeds & a friendly hand-written note made my day. Just like an early Christmas gift. Good job! |
| Positive | wecklerk
Mobile, AL
(1 review)
October 14, 2010 | I buy seeds all the time and my most recent purchase has been from these guys, and I'm telling you, there is no other seed company I want to deal with after my experience with Summer Hill Seeds. I have bought from Nurseries and always seem to be disappointed when the plants arrive but not the case with Summer Hill Seeds. Thanks everyone! |
| Positive | MusaRojo
(7 reviews)
September 30, 2010 | This is a very good company with excellent service and it’s obvious these people are serious about building customer loyalty. I would recommend them to friends and will buy from them again in the future.
Before ordering, I sent an email about an unusual species that’s rarely offered in the trade, and when ordered usually turns out to be a related species that doesn’t do as well when grown outside it’s native range. Robin assured me she had the correct seeds, and an expert on the plant family in question confirmed this when my order arrived.
I paid via PayPal, which for some reason may cause a duplicate order. I emailed Robin that I had received confirmation emails with two separate order numbers. Robin took care of the matter and emailed me back the same day. I now have no doubt the duplicate order would have been caught and dealt with even if I hadn’t noticed and emailed about it.
I received another email with a tracking number, which I used to follow the package, as I have long been interested in the seeds that I inquired about before placing my order. I had my order within several days, and it included several packets of gift seeds that show my interests were carefully analyzed when the gift seeds were chosen.
My order was not a large one, only nine items. My questions and concerns were taken seriously and I received prompt replies. With the rare item they were careful to supply the correct one and not send the usual substitute, so I’m certain the more common items I ordered which are offered by many of their competitors will prove to be the correct ones when I open the envelopes and plant them. And they send out their orders quickly! All in all a very good ordering experience!
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| Positive | VivianK
Malo, WA
(6 reviews)
September 18, 2010 | This is my first time ordering from Summer Hill and I am extremely pleased with the experience. Their selection is fantastic-I had to restrain myself from buying more :O)
By the end of this summer, I have realized that one type of flower from the ordered seed stock never germinated, so I have e-mailed Robin my request for a replacement. She was so sweet to answer me immediately, and shipped that replacement that very day. Wow!
This company really offers an exceptional customer service, and an excellent seeds. I will buy from them in the future, and will recommend this company to all my friends and neighbors .A+++ Thank you very much, Robin! |
| Positive | gregr18
Bridgewater, MA
(Zone 6b)
(25 reviews)
September 8, 2010 | I placed a pretty large order with Summer Hill. The seeds came very quickly, every packet I ordered was there, and I received a thoughtful selection of bonus packets with my order and a kind personal note from the owner. Doesn't get much better than that when ordering seeds. This is a company I will remember, and I highly recommend buying from them. |
| Positive | jamiew
Montgomery, AL
(12 reviews)
August 20, 2010 | I received seed packs on July 21 and planted that day. Today there are 13 Ibicella lutea seedlings, 22 Mimulus cadinalis 'Red Dragon', and 8 Phygelius capensis. I'm pleased there was germination. A thank you note was handwritten on my invoice and a free seed packet of Pyrethrum Robinson's mix was included. I waited to post to be sure I had viable seeds and healthy seedlings and I do. Yeah! Will order again. |
| Positive | bnkrpcylawyer
Charlottesville, VA
(2 reviews)
August 10, 2010 | Very pleased with my seed order! I had no idea what fast shipment truly is until I received my seeds inside of a week! Thank-You Summer Hill. This girl is a happy planter! |
| Positive | JenniferRuth
San Diego, CA
(Zone 9b)
(26 reviews)
August 9, 2010 | I placed a very large order on a Monday. I received it the following Monday. Everything was there except for two packets that were backordered, and the packing slip specified when they would be coming (two weeks). In addition, Robin was extremely generous with free extras, including one kind that I had emailed her a request to add to my order. She chose the extras well, too--must have paid attention to my tastes. I really could not be happier with this company.
In addition to the good service, there are two things that particularly please me about Summer Hill. One is that if they are out of something, you can click on "More info" and be given a spot to add your email address for them to notify you when the seeds are available again. Very convenient. The other thing I like about them is that they don't just carry the same old things that you find at every seed company. That's why I ordered so many things from them--they had lots of things I didn't already have seeds for. I am really pleased. |
| Positive | grik
Saint Paul, MN
(8 reviews)
August 8, 2010 | Ordered a couple of packets of seeds. I received them in a timely manner. |
| Positive | betsynotliz
Uniontown, OH
(2 reviews)
April 3, 2010 | I had nearly 100% germination with the snapdragon seeds I bought from Summer Hill- only 1 seed failed to germinate. The seedlings are thriving. These are easily the best results I've had with snapdragon seeds ever. Outstanding! |
| Positive | InsaniD
Columbia, MO
(8 reviews)
March 30, 2010 | Had a great germination rate for most of the order, though the Climbing Bleeding Heart sprouted, in the fridge (as directed), I guess within a few days (not the extended time frame indicated) and so all died off from lack of light before I realized it. The Cosmos Seashells also did poorly, of 30-40 seeds, only 13 came up, but everything else (we ordered a lot from several places) did just fine.
Website could be better, with more info on difficult to germinate seeds, but it isn't a deal breaker.
Would recommend to a friend. |
| Positive | gladgrammy
Saint Paris, OH
(7 reviews)
March 30, 2010 | They had some seeds that I could not find elsewhere. Prices reasonable and I received the seeds within a week of ordering. So far they all seem to be germinating well. I am very pleased with this company and will be ordering from them again. |
| Positive | connietn
Brentwood, TN
(Zone 7a)
(9 reviews)
March 21, 2010 | The seeds arrived very quickly. They sent a bonus (even with a small order), and it *seemed* that they had taken the time to analyze what I might like, because it was actually another I had considered ordering!
I really appreciate that their catalog notes poisonous varieties, a policy I think more nurseries should adopt to help people with toddlers and pets be more aware. |
| Positive | newgirl700
Greensboro, NC
(Zone 7a)
(2 reviews)
March 20, 2010 | Excellent customer service. Hand written note of thanks plus bonus seeds were unexpected but much appreciated. In these tough times, I choose where to spend wisely. It's nice to do business with a company that truly appreciates your business. |
| Positive | happyNdirt
Summertown, TN
(Zone 7a)
(4 reviews)
March 13, 2010 | Wow! I ordered my seeds online 2 days ago and I am holding them in my hand, right now! Plus, I got a bonus pack of seeds and a lovely handwritten note of thanks - very prompt service, indeed! |
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