Our inspiration and the nitty gritty of how it works!

Last year we DROPPED our seed packet prices across the boards. What!? Why would we do that? We took all our seed packets and made them all $1 less overnight. That doesn’t sound like much, but when the total cost of a seed packet had been $4.00 that is a ¼ of the full price.  The envelope printing and packing costs us a $1.00 each so this was not a logical decision. It was one made from the heart.

We made this conscious choice after the cyclone, that we wanted to give back. Give back for all the help we received then, give back to people who were struggling with the ever-increasing cost of living. We wanted to be part of the solution. Find a different way. A new model. We ultimately wanted anyone who wanted access to high quality seeds for their garden to have them. And we still want that. And you can still have that. Always get in touch if lack of funds is standing in the way of accessing our seeds. 

So why have some of our prices increased this year? Well, we listened to some feedback. From customers, “your prices are too low! We know how hard you work and how much it takes time, energy and money to produce all the beautiful seeds. Don’t sell yourself short, invest in the seeds and your future.” So, we sat with that, and we talked more about having different prices for the same product. How we wanted people to be able to choose what they can afford. As despite having offered seeds at a reduced rate to low-income families over the years in our newsletter and mentioned on our website, we have not had a single enquiry. So please spread the word to anyone you know, who is struggling to afford seeds for their garden. The sliding scale is our updated take on helping to make seeds available to all, and at the same time allowing those who are more financially fortunate to support us and our small family seed business. Here is how it works. For seeds that we have a lot of or are easy for us to produce we are offering multiple prices depending on what our customers feel they can afford:

 ❂ Low-income Price – Feeling strapped for cash, we’ve got you. Please pay this lower rate to make these seeds available to you and your family. ($3.00)

 ❂ Sustainability Price – This is the true cost to produce this packet of seeds. If this is what you can afford, please choose this price. In reciprocity there is balance.  ($4.00)

 ❂ Support Price – Pay it forward. Are you secure in your income? Pay the price of 2 seed packets to offset those who are less stable financially. Thank you kindly.  ($6.00)

 ❂ Generosity Price – Feeling flush, love what we do and want to give back to help us grow and flourish? Thank you very much, we are truly grateful. ($8.00)