The scoop on 'Le Jardin du Gourmet (Artistic Gardens)'

I have bought from them for years,& never had a problem.
They are prompt in dealing with problems. I couldn't possibly
be more satisfied with them than I already am. As long as I am around I intend to keep doing business with them.

I ordered 22 packets by phone from this company in February. After two weeks, and after seeds ordered from another company arrived, I contacted them via email to say my seeds never arrived (nor had I been charged for them). Turns out that they lost my order and assured me it would be shipped right away when I placed it again. So, I called again, re-placed my order, and had my seeds within a week.

They were responsive each time I asked about the status of my order and I realize that mistakes happen (lost order) and am still willing to recommend them to others because it's one of the few places I feel I can really save on seeds by just ordering small sample packs for my small, home garden.

I've had nothing but success with this company. I've been ordering with them for the past several years and in fact should have the first order of this year here tomorrow. I originally placed the order on the 10th of this month. I highly recommend them... one of the great things about them is that they offer "sample" seed packets so you don't end up with a bunch of wasted seed for a small, home garden. :D

I mailed in my order 10 days ago and received the seeds yesterday. I called the company to make sure they had my order(USPS problems on my end) and the customer service rep was very friendly and helpful. If the seeds are as good as the service I'll be ordering from them again.

I think the secret to a happy time is to call in your order. My friend ordered and finally had to call and the email order had gotten lost. So I decided to take a chance and call, and got my seeds in less than a week.

You can't help but LOVE those sample packets. What a wonderful idea, and so fun to try things you might otherwise not try. I just hope they can make money doing that so we can continue trying unusual plants.

I love those little packs. Very cute.

I ordered seeds nearly a month ago and they still haven't shipped them. Some of these seeds need to be started two weeks ago because of long germination times, not next summer!

I've emailed and emailed and never an answer.

Their seeds might be good, but how would you know if they never complete the order. AVOID THIS PLACE if you want your seeds.

they have always sent me a catalog when requested, and never asked for payment. the first time i heard of them was near to 15 yrs or so ago. i dont know excatly. i sent a order off a few years latter and got with no prob. loved them then.
found again a few years ago and used.
got seeds promptly. never had prob with shipping. took a bit longer than i thought should. however when i asked them about this they told me that they should be there shortly, but if they where not there in a week to call them back. however my stuff arived in a few days.
nice people

I ordered some herb/vegetable seeds for starting indoors and in the cold frame this fall. I used their web site, which was fairly easy to use. My order came to here in VA within a week by mail.

So far, I have planted several types of herb seeds and most have come up. Their cilantro seeds were a big success, with 100% germination. I was pleased because I have had trouble getting cilantro started before. Parsley, marjoram, savory, and sorrel are also up.

I love the small sample packets for the herb seeds. (Who needs 500 sage seeds?) They also have larger packets at good prices and at 35 cents each for the samples, you can afford to try new things.

When ordering from them, be sure to click on "shipping" and select the appropriate category. Even if it's bulbs which ship for free (garlic, shallots, ginsing, etc. - they don't carry flower bulbs), you should select the free bulb shipping.

In short - good, prompt service, great prices, good seeds.

I bought from them years ago. This spring I placed a seed order on the web. It arrived promptly and accurately. They have a nice selection, and I really like the small packets with the proportionately small prices. They have larger packets if you want them, but the small ones are usually plenty. How many zucchini (or other) plants do you really need in one season?

Sent this company my $1.00 for a catalog some 3-4 months ago. Never heard anything. Hate to get ripped-off, even if it's only a dollar.

I ordered from Je Jardin De Gourmet on May 3rd. I emailed them on the 12th asking the status of my order after recieving email stating the order was in process. I got an immediate response saying the order would go out on the 16th and I could revise it if I wanted. So I added another 10 packets and changed the size on 5 of them, alot of revisions. This morning, May 23rd, I got the full order. It was complete and on time. Very reasonable price for the seeds in 1 and 2 gram lots. Hopefully people will have better experiences, like I did.

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I ordered from a catalog, sending my order and a check on April 1. On April 27, I had not received my order, so I called the company. The person answering my call seemed very nonchalant about it and didn't seem to think the time lag was out of line. It is really too late to plant now.

I ordered catalogues and/or seeds from 7 companies 2 weeks ago. I have received every item except for a catalog from this company. I ordered the catalog twice thinking that their website was malfunctioning. I finally sent an email about this. No answer. I love their mini seed packets because the concept fits right in with square foot gardening, biointensive and other sustainable practices. However, I had the same lengthy wait for a catalog last year. Even so, I ordered lots of seeds plus shallots last year. Why am I not on your mailing list? I want to support and do business with this firm. What does it take?

I attempted to order seeds from this company 6 days ago. I live in San Diego and I have made 4 long distance calls to Vermont and still have received only 1 answer to my 3 questions. Despite giving them my phone number and email address, I still had to call back before I even received the one answer. I have 2 very simple questions left unanswered: did I order Lovage seeds and would they please email me a copy of the herb seed order I placed as I neglected to print a copy of it. Surely to give me the answer, which could be accomplished by simply sending me back a copy of my herb seed order as I was promied, could only be the work of five minutes?

It is of course my own fault that I went ahead an ordered seeds from them. It took me months and months to get a catalog from them. But I was so excited by the number of heirloom varities that I could get for 35 cents a piece, that I went ahead and ordered them anyway.

In addition to waiting months for a catalog, numerous emails were ignored as I attempted to find out details about their seeds. Evidently they don't know anything.

In my opinion these people are unprofessional. I now have serious doubts that I will even receive my seeds. I will have learned an expensive lesson and will not be ordering from them ever again and would recommend that no one else does either.

Ordered several times in the last 15 years, will again, and
was pleased.

They have a rather unmpressive catalog and web presence but
they offer a fairly wide variety of seeds in mostly small
quantities which is very nice for the home gardner or the
experimenter.

This place has intrigued me for years and how they stay in
business is beyond me.

Have ordered in the past and will again and am glad there
are places like this still left.

Catalog rates on a 1 to 10 scale a 3 but otherwise, even
tho small in scope, I rate them a perfect 10.

Please do not sell (or plant) Isatis Tinctoria, Dyer's Wode. It is considered a noxious weed especially in the western united states. It out competes native plants, it is not a forage plant so there is no animal grazing controls. The only controls are herbicides and hand pulling. Some state may even have fines for planting this non-native noxious plant. It can and has escaped gardens which is why it is such a problem.

Good germination of their seeds, and the small packets are a steal (currently $0.30 per pack). Fantastic variety of seeds. I've tried their herb plants when I lived in Denver and every plant grew and thrived. The plants came well-packaged and in excellent health.

They have an astounding variety of seeds, herbs and veggies. not so many flowers, but they do have a great annual dalhia seed! the small packets are very handy, and for 12 bucks, you can get lots of different stuff. they also have bigger packets if you wish. lots of squash and pumpkin varieties. stuff from france, and shallots. they are the first place i go!

I have ordered the small seed packets from this company several times. I have always received the seeds promptly and they germinated well. The small packets are perfect for those who don't need 100's of seeds.

I find this company to be a very good source. Customer service is great, and my order arrives on time and intact. I have had very good results with their seeds, ( havent tried plants), and I love the 30 cent seed packets.

I have been a satisfied customer of this company for several years, buying only seed. The seeds have good germination and the packets are just the right size for a small gardener. I have grown and given away so many plants raised from these seeds! No one has to know how I afford to be so generous - but of course it is the 30 cent seed packs.

I was a regular customer of Jardin du Gourmet for several years when I lived in another state. I found your webpage when I did an internet search looking for them so I could get a new catalog. Apparently the ones I should have gotten from them this winter didn't get forwarded from my old address. I like them because the have a marvelously wide variety of different, unusual seeds in small packages. I have always had small garden plots and a regular sized seed package always means wasted seed for me. The last 2 years I've also ordered their live herb plants and had very good results. Out of about 2 dozen plants I had only one casualty. Again, the nice variety is the key draw for me.

We have been ordering large amounts of seed, perennials, fruit and shrubs for the farm over the past decade. For seed, we recommend Le Jardins du Gourmet (the best for chefs and herbalists)

I don't remember how I first started receiving this catalogue which sells seeds, plants, onion and garlic bulbs, and books but what I like the most about it is you can order small packs of seeds like cinnamon basil or chocolate peppers in trial packs for 30 cents! Herb and flower plants are also reasonable. I have liked everything so far and have only lost one plant but that was my fault. I like the smaller seed quantities because - for example - what would I do with over 100 basil plants? Sometimes you only need a few seeds and don't want to store the leftovers.