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On Aug 16, 2009, crazy_turtle Cambridge, ON (Zone 5b) wrote:
Ordered three times from this company. Although the roots I received were small they grew quickly into perfect healthy plants. Have also ordered seeds that germinated perfectly, and a large lot of gardening equipment that arrived packaged perfectly.
I ordered turnip seed from this company for the first time this year. The order shipped quickly and arrived within 5 days. Seed germinated without a problem. Thumbs up for this vendor.
ordered seeds and sphagnum moss -reasonable price and good quality. Professional packaging, but I didn't know when my order was shipped as they did not send me a notification email (I did receive a receipt/confirmation on my email though). Other than that, great customer service and shipping at a reasonable time (not price - they charge you different shipments for seeds AND bulbs...kinda pricey but not too pricey), got my package of stuff in less than 10 business days I believe. I would buy from them again even the shipping price is not cheap because they package well!
I have ordered several times from this company; each experience better than the last; the seeds I ordered grew very easily, and the seedlings have (so far) thrived in my garden...particularly the Foxy Foxglove, and the Helios Clematis (no small feat for a "let's just try this and see what happens" gardener).
But the best experience had to be with their roses; my best friend in Victoria gave birth to her first child in April, so to celebrate, I ordered three Morden roses from Veseys (a Blush, a Fireglow, and a Sunrise). I asked if they could include a little card with the order to congratulate the parents, and they happily obliged. I was very happy with the prompt and personal service, and my friend just informed me that the roses are blooming like there's no tomorrow.
Recently I ordered some Boyne raspberries to fill in a large gap in my yard, and though I wasn't expecting anything in their first year, the canes are bursting forth with healthy leaves. More happy! :)
I also really like their variety of...well, just about anything you can think of! I will order from this company again and again until I have a really bad experience with something, or my fingers fall off and I can't use email any more.
On Jan 29, 2008, kathiegroomes Morinville Canada wrote:
I always order from this company - I have never had better service, quality, or selection. I recommend Vesey's to all gardeners... they are also extremely knowledgeable in all areas of the garden, which is especially helpful for new gardeners. I have never had a seed, bulb, or live plant fail, and have always had my questions answered right away whether I use the telephone or email. :)
On May 27, 2007, saintartaud Kansas City, MO (Zone 5b) wrote:
I ordered seeds from this company, so I cannot comment on their plants.
They have a fantastic glossy catalog and a very well designed website. Photos and descriptions are clear. These are not always necessities, but a definite bonus. I also like their all season vegetable seeds blends, which I've not seen from any other companies.
Everything I've planted this spring has come up nice and robust, especially the Picante salvia, broccoli & cabbage all season blends, and Touchon carrots. The two organic varieties I ordered, Tyee spinach and Bull's Blood beets, have done fairly well. I didn't have luck with the Magic Carpet thyme, but I'm pretty certain this was my own fault.
I will definitely be ordering from this company again. Absolutely no complaints.
A good reliable company for seeds. I would not order any more blubs or rhizomes from them since the prices are very high and on the one occasion that I did purchase rhizomes, they were rotted and the situation was not able to be resolved.
On Oct 24, 2005, hillfarm Quesnel, BC (Zone 4a) wrote:
I have only ordered seeds from Vesey's, not bulbs or plants.
I have had consistently good service & the seeds always germinate well.
Caveats: Keep an eye on prices here - some are a bit high in comparison to other sources. A number of times a few items have been back ordered (in a largish order) & have shown up much too late for planting the season ordered.
Overall a reliable seed source. Lots of sunflower varieties & the vegetable selection for short season climates is quite good.
On Mar 19, 2005, cathaleen Prince George Canada wrote:
I have ordered seeds for many years, and always fast delivery of the order. Have also ordered plants from Veseys, and have always been happy with the products and the speed of delivery. For Northern Gardeners working with a shorter growing season, this is a great company to use .
Seeds were received within two weeks which was better than I expected (they're Canadian I'm in US). They had seeds I couldn't find anywhere else and very small seeds were shipped in nifty little plastic vials so they didn't get 'lost' in the packet. That's pretty cool when your paying a premium for those Wave petunia seeds:)
On Oct 26, 2004, SugarMaple Southbridge, MA (Zone 5b) wrote:
I ordered two types of seeds, one plant, and a couple of books from Veseys this year. The seeds germinated and grew just fine. I'm not too thrilled with the silver lace vine that I received, though. It looked pretty nice when I received it, but it was rather small and didn't grow well at all. I later found out that it is an invasive plant, so I'm only half-disappointed that it isn't doing well. Shipping is slow since they are in Canada and I am in the US, but it didn't affect my planting schedule. Overall, I like Veseys because they have some things that I just can't find anywhere else and because they are in a worse gardening zone than I am in. If it grows there, it'll probably grow here.
On Aug 16, 2004, roseofkaren Palatine, IL (Zone 5a) wrote:
I ordered some seeds online & printed out the conformation page. Later in the day, I looked at the page & I noticed that I had ordered the wrong variety of the specific seed that had precipitated the seed order! I emailed the customer service department of my error, and they promptly (within 2 hours) responded that they would fix my mistake. When the seeds arrived, they were indeed the order I intended to make in the first place.
I've ordered seeds and bulbs from Veseys many times, and have been happy with what I received. They gave me free shipping instead of "bonus bulbs" when I asked for it. The bulbs arrive in plenty of time for fall planting.
On Feb 6, 2004, JenniferRuth Oklahoma City, OK wrote:
I was pleased with what I got from them, but judging by my experience last year (first time I'd ordered from them), be forewarned that if you order roses, they will arrive in the U.S. much later than roses you order from nurseries in the U.S. The seeds came promptly.
On Aug 23, 2003, Emaewest Timberlea, NS (Zone 6a) wrote:
My family has a long history of dealing with Vesey's. My grandfather and mother always got seeds there. I, myself, have only been ordering from them for two years, but have found their products to be top-notch.
I ordered bulbs late last year (November) and received them within a few days. They were all half price because it was so late in the season. I didn't think they'd do very well because of how late it was when I planted them, but the pink daffodils and hyacinths all came up. I had some trouble with the checkered lilies, but that was my fault because I planted them in the wrong spot and some of them got trampled.
I have ordered seeds from them as well. The germination rates are fantastic--practically every seed I planted sprouted.
A note about customer service: when the daffodils came up, they were a pale yellow and I thought "Dang, they sent me the wrong bulbs!" so I called them up to complain and they graciously offered to replace them. A couple days later they changed to the peachy-pink colour they were supposed to be so I sheepishly told them that, no, they hadn't made a mistake--it was just me being impatient. The fact that they were willing to replace them, sight unseen, shows they really know how to provide good customer service. A real class act!
This is the first year I have ordered from Vesseys and I am very impressed indeed! I am a fairly new gardener and botched when I planted my hostas(which by the way arrived swiftly and in great shape)so I re-ordered them. The wonderful person I spoke with at Vesseys listened as I explained about trying hostas for the first time and showed empathy when I revealed they had died on me...she took my order and ten days later, a fresh shipment arrived...at no extra charge! There was a handwritten note stating that all gardeners experience problems at one time or another and they hoped I would enjoy my new plants....will definately buy from them again!!
In my experience Vesey's has been first rate. I have ordered spring and summer flowering bulbs, shrubs and other perennial roots over the last 8 years. I have had timely response to customer service inquiries and the staff I dealt with was very knowledgeable. I recently received a Hydrangea which arrived in less than pristine condition and it was cheerfully and speedily replaced without my having to return the old one.
OK....I would highly recommend looking for bulbs/plants elsewhere.
Theirs seem VERY small for a higher price.
I have complained about their clematis's that I paid a fortune for, but they were happy to give me a refund, while I still got to keep the plant.
BUT their seeds are great. I have had some varieties that didn't sprout & they'll always send a new package FREE of charge.
I always buy seeds from this company.
I ordered a wasp trap and tomato seed from their Canadian site. The order arrived promptly and the seeds germinated without problem. What more could one ask? Oh, one could ask for good price. Veseys have this too!
Also be sure to check out their sale section where you might find additional bargains.
I bought a book from Veseys this summer and it arrived within two weeks of my order, in good condition, and I was not charged until well after the book arrived. I really liked them and will order from them in the future.
Ordered about 6 different kinds of seeds from them and received them all promptly with instructions and nice resealable packets. I got a large quantity of seeds for the price and shipping was very cheap, I don't think they added any extra shipping charges since it was so low. I'll let everyone know in a few months how the plants turn out but so far so good.
I have run the Vesey's flower bulb fundraiser at our school (both spring and fall campaigns) for the last 4 years. The product is always fresh, the bonuses generous (extra bulbs to plant at the school, garden books), and have only had one customer tell me their plants did not come up in those 4 years (I suspect she didn't wait long enough for her caladiums to come up). Vesey's have requested feedback from their fundraising customers and they acutally listened and made improvements to their campaign last year. I also order from them for my own personal use.
I have been ordering seeds from Vessey's for about 4 years..Great selection and they grow well.
Last year I tried perennials in the spring (2001)..They didn't look very good so I notified them and they credited me immediately..I decide this year to give them another try with the perennials..A friend and I went in together on an order and everything arrived fresh and alive..Growing great now!!!!
A great company to deal with. Excellent catalogue with abundant varieties, excellent, fast service, no problem with money back in rare situations where plants don't thrive.
We've dealt with many over the years and always have stuck with Vesey.
On Dec 26, 2001, trailingon dobie, ON (Zone 3a) wrote:
I deal with this company on a yearly basis and have always gotten top quality product. They also have fundraising offers where you make half on the bulbs that you sell, so if you are looking to raise money for a non profit organization check them out.
Quality product. Usually thought of as for northern gardens. However, we in the Southwest are "short season" gardeners also; opposites of the North. Excellent varieties available for all short season gardeners. Nice catalog that has substantially grown & developed over the years (due to obvious success) and improved offerings. Good service, prompt.
As an Islander I can say that any of the seeds which I have purchased from Vesey's, has always done well in our region. I followed the footsteps of my father when he was growing his gardens in the Gaspe region with Vesey's Seeds (no easy task considering the weather and such) and he always had very good luck and now I have the same luck only better because the growing season is much more favourable in P.E.I. A loyal and happy customer.
I have been very pleased with Vesey's. All the seed, both vegetable and flower have germinated very well and is thriving quite nicely in my garden. As I live only a couple of hours from their main office I visited there recently. What I found was a helpful staff, impressive trial gardens which you could tour at your leisure and a very informed assistant manager who cheerfully answered my many questions. I'd recommend to anyone to get a hold of this company's mail order catalogue, and if you're visiting Prince Edward Island to stop by their store in York.
My family has always ordered from Vesey's for vegetable seeds. Now that I have my own garden, I've started ordering from them. The vegetable seeds germinate in no time, and the flowers all came up just like the pictures promised. This year, with their splashy new catalogue, I ordered three times as much stuff. Not just for Canada's Maritime provinces: anyone in Canada and northern US should take a look!
I am a Maritime Canadian gardener, and have ordered from Vesey's for 16 years. My experience has been consistently good with their product, and when there has been a glitch in the order, they responded positively.
I have wasted my money on seeds from my region. They haven't matched Vesey's seeds yet. For short seasons like the ones we have in New Brunswick, I think their seeds are what we need. They grow wild. I am buying from them again this year.
At the suggestion of a satisfied neighbor, whose judgment I put great stock in, I ordered both flower and vegetable seeds from Vesey's. The germination rate was 100%, and the quality of the resulting blossoms and veggies top quality.The only problem? The trailing nasturtiums weren't! I will order from them again next year.
