Comments regarding Horizon Herbs, LLC

Horizon Herbs and Richo Czech are part of what will allow our medicinal herbs to survive land encroachment, over harvesting, and climate change. The vast array of options, explorations, and instructions - allow for the amazing medicinal herbs of the world to be grown in doors and out doors at my home. The seeds have great germination and the source is trust worthy. Truly - i can't write enough positive comments on ordering seeds through Horizon Herbs. Thank you!!

"On Mar 7, 2013 8:11 AM, Horizon Herbs, LLC responded with:

Thanks for your kind comments. This venue (Dave's Garden) is the virtual 2-edged sword. You've turned it into a scythe to harvest goodness, and I for one really appreciate it!"

I have ordered hundreds of dollars worth of seeds & plants from this company. I am a practicing herbalist & must say that this company has one of the best selections of herbs I have ever found. The selection keeps on growing. I find them to be very friendly, helpful, & timely in fulfilling my orders. Not only that, but their catalog is one of the most interesting & informative reads around. I can tell from dealing with them for a while that they put alot of love into what they do. If I have ever had a question about my order, I have always been given an answer in a polite & timely manner. Their online system is easy to use. Once the order is placed, it is quite simple to access the order to find out the status. I heartily recommend this company to anyone who is interested in finding a unique selection of quality seeds.

"On Mar 6, 2013 8:43 PM, Horizon Herbs, LLC responded with:

Thank you so much for these positive words, they are very much appreciated. We will continue to offer one of the more unique selections of botanicals on this planet. Long live herbal diversity!
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I ordered some night-blooming cereus cuttings and though they took a while to get to me, I was informed of the delay at the time I placed the order. All changes in expected delivery date were made very promptly and I wasn't charged until the cuttings actually shipped. I interacted with a few folks from the company and they were incredibly friendly and helpful.

Furthermore, included with my cuttings was a very thorough information sheet on how to plant and care for my wonderful cacti. I *dig* this company and highly recommend them.

"On Mar 6, 2013 8:26 PM, Horizon Herbs, LLC responded with:

Thank you for spreading bread upon the waters. R"

Posted on April 27, 2012, updated August 6, 2012
I've ordered seed from Horizon Herbs many times and have been generally satisfied. They have a great selection of odd and interesting edible plants. Some seeds have been difficult to germinate, and I haven't always succeeded, but the difficulty was a characteristic of the species, not necessarily the fault of Horizon Herbs. This year, for the first time, I ordered plants -- Chocolate Mint, Mashua, and a Spicebush. They arrived a couple days ago. The Mashua plants look great -- much, much, much better than the rotten tubers that I got from McClure & Zimmerman once. The Spicebush and Chocolate Mint are both very small, and I was a little disappointed about their size. But they're healthy and came well-packed. With time, they'll grow and thrive.

"On Aug 29, 2012 5:11 PM, Horizon Herbs, LLC responded with:

Thanks very much for not changing your rating! Perennials need to be worked up in successively larger pots before transplanting to the landscape. I usually work them up for 2 or 3 years before subjecting them to outdoor conditions, starting with gallon pots and finishing off with 5 gallon pots. If we were selling a large spice bush we wouldn't be able to ship it 6 plants for $14.95. If we were selling a large spice bush it would be more than $10.00, which is our base price for woody perennials. This is not pricey on today's market.
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Hello everyone, I ordered 2 packs of seeds for the first time with Horizon Herbs on the 31rst of July Tuesday afternoon. I recieved my order on the 3rd of August(friday) from OR to central FL. Now that's fast shipping! Wow!
I am very satisfied with Horizon Herbs: a lot of rare seeds that I am interested in. I will order again in the future!
You have an amazing customer service at Horizon Herbs.
Thank you for what you do.
Sincerely,
Isa.

Horizon Herbs provides seeds and plants full of VIBRANCY which yield great medicine. Thank you Horizon!!!!

I am a naturopath, trained in the use of medicinal herbs but not in how to grow them. With the help of everyone at Horizon Herbs, I have just begun creating a medicinal herb garden -- Ganesh Gardens -- to use for both medical purposes (to grow herbs to use to make medicine) and educational (to teach people what their medicine looks like, how to befriend it and grow it at home. Everyone has been very helpful, especially Richo and Leif, educating me on what i need to do, and advising me on how to order plants. Leif was great when I tried to order some plants and he explained that it would be better to wait until the fall and get them as roots -- I didn't even know I could do this!! He was more interested in me getting what I needed in the best way possible than in making a quick sale. Ditto for seeds -- didn't know about cold stratification until he explained it to me!!

Everything hasn't been perfect, but I would be surprised if it were -- mailing live plants around seems to be a fairly complex task. I couldn't believe my eyes when I opened my first box of plants and found them all in perfect condition. The packing was ingenious. When the next box didn't fare as well, they send me replacements. And when there was a mix-up with regards to the type of shipping I requested, they absorbed the cost difference for the error. Everything was handled very professionally.

I'm looking forward to a continuing relationship with Horizon. As I add plants to Ganesh Gardens, some from them, some from their seeds. Every time I wonder whether I'll be able to do this project successfully, I remember what Richo said to me when I first contacted him -- "The plants will teach you all you need to know." Thank you so much for what you do!! -- I don't think anyone else does it and without out, I would be unable to do what I am doing now.

We have been ordering form Horizon Herbs for maybe 4ish years and have always been happy with the products (from an tincture press to seeds), selection, and service. Our germ rates have always been at least what they say, often times better :) and the service, sometimes even from Richo himself, has been flawless. Thank you Richo and crew for doing this work, we are so grateful for what you provide!

I have excellent luck with botanicals purchased from Horizon Herbs and in the event I have a problem I know I can get expert advice as to what I am doing wrong. Not only have I received expert advice but my seeds were replaced. After Rico advised me as to why seeds that I purchased were not successful and I followed instructions they were 99% successful. I was referred to Horizon Herbs by my best friend who has experience and a wealth of knowledge and who also introduced me to herb gardening and I will keep returning my business. Horizon Herbs is knowledgable about all aspects of gardening and provides the best customer experience ever. Nothing but a positive experience.

I'm here to shout out about what an awesome company Horizon Herbs is. I'm probably one of their smaller customers but have had very individualised attention. My seeds have all been just fine and the little plants I ordered sent with TLC. The squash seed I ordered grew like crazy!!! Maybe since I'm fairly new at growing these kinds of plants I keep my expectations realistic and study up each time I grow something. Sometimes people get too big for their britches, big money big head and all that so as soon as there's a problem they want to blame someone else. I take full responsibility for my failures in gardening and there have certainly been more than a few but NEVER have had a problem with items ordered from Horizon Herbs. I wish I could add some stars right here because they are my all time favorite. I'm sure I will be a customer forever.

I have been ordering from Horizon Herbs for years. Not only have I found them to be highly personal and responsive, their integrity is unmatched--they simply live their beliefs. This is a family company, people whose life work is the health and perpetuation of sustainable medicinal plants, and consequently the health of both the planet and its people. They are conscientious, informed, compassionate, and exceedingly human--Richo Cech's newsletters are like sitting by the fire with an old family friend who is a mesmerizing storyteller. The seeds have a vigor unlike seeds I've gotten anywhere else--they spring out of the soil and take off. (And if they don't, they replace them immediately.) Richo's Making Plant Medicine is a thorough and understandable guide to processing medicinal plants. Their service is quick and courteous, and often it is the owner himself or a family member who responds--never a fulfillment house. Horizon Herbs has a permanent place in my gardening life.

I have ordered several times with Horizon Herbs and I have always been very happy with my orders, seeds and plants. I always received the seeds and plants in good order and after following their instructions have always had good luck with germination and growth. Their Catalog is amazing and their Facebook page is great. I enjoy the emails that I receive from them and the colorful way that the owner shares his love for his job and company!!!

I've ordered from Horizon twice now. For the most part, the seeds grow as expected and give me beautiful, strong plants. When they don't, I am certain that the problem lies with me and my carelessness, not with the seeds or excellent advice.
This is a great company and they care about us and the planet.
I think this quote sums it up:
"Most of all, we believe in eating out of the garden and making medicines out of the garden and are here to support you to adopt these practices for the health of you, your family, your community, and the planet. "

Reading the horizon herbs catalogue is like drinking warm milk and honey by the fire. I relish every word and it keeps me warm all winter long as I anticipate my coming seed order. I have a small permaculture farm that is now almost exclusively populated my Horizon Herbs babies. I raise goats to milk for cheesemaking and I have kept my herd healthy by planting medicinal hedges and creating very diverse pasture mixes using Horizons seeds. I have ALWAYS had excellent germination rates and have received nothing but lovely customer service.
And I'm crazy for the Mrihani Basil that Ricco lovingly brought home to us!!!!!

"On Jul 11, 2012 9:24 PM, Horizon Herbs, LLC responded with:

Wow I wish I always had excellent germ rates with all the seeds I try, but its OK, there seem to be plenty of babies to take care of, regardless. One thing I've learned is that the process of natural selection among plants actually begins when the seed is planted, and so I view nongermination as an indication of inappropriate environment, and move on from there. In the case of reliable environment and good seed, the only other factor is the human one, and the positive good feelings (much augmented by drinking warm milk by the fire) will indeed help one have better success in the garden, and also engender appreciation for the moment. Some would say that this, ultimately, is the best gift the plants have to give. Thanks to lady long arm."

I've purchased only live herb starts from Horizon at regional herb conferences. Moving delicate plants around must be difficult, yet every herb start has been fresh and undamaged. My results with survival of these herbs is about 95% over 10 years time. Granted, I am in their same zone however I've found each herb hearty enough to even survive freak snow storms or scorching heat in the first year of their life. The owner Richo is knowledgeable beyond gardening and contributes wonderful history and traditional facts to his customer service.

"On Jul 11, 2012 9:17 PM, Horizon Herbs, LLC responded with:

I think those plants are fortunate to find a home with you! Although we can't guarantee plants to overwinter, plants have their own survival agendas well beyond their dependency on us humans, and it is surprising when and where one finds them popping in the cycles that ensue the original planting. I always watch this, and learn. Thanks again for your positive support. It matters. Richo"

I enjoy reading the Horizon Herbs catalog, with its extensive array of herb seeds and plants. All my order experiences have been positive and I would recommend Horizon Herbs to anyone who is interested in learning more about herbs and sprouting them from seed. Richo even emailed me to answer a question I had about smudge herbs and he was very helpful. I also received a phone call alerting me that my plants were about to be shipped. Very thoughtful! I'm an adoring fan of Horizon Herbs.

I made my first order with Horizon Herbs earlier this year and have been very pleased with the germination of seeds. They have a wonderful inventory, fast shipping and lovely customer service. I'll most likely order again.

This was my first order from Horizon herbfarm. I ordered six live baby curry leaf plants and wondered how they could be packed and shipped so that they would survive. They came in two days, all six of them healthy and whole with instructions for unwrapping them and taking care of them. I'm glad Horizon included a catalog because I'd like to order from them again.

This is my second season ordering seeds from Horizon and the first year ordering live plants. Horizon called me at the end of the week to inform me they were shipping and the plants arrived early the following in excellent condition with one of better packing jobs I have seen. I was very impressed, especially compared to some of the other packing jobs I have received, including one that separated the top part of the tree from the bottom.
I've recommended them to my friends; the same goes for anybody looking for the less common varieties of seed. For anybody interested in growing chile, I suggest Aji Colorado. Low-medium heat with excellent flavor on very productive plants

Horizon herbs is one of the best places to purchase medical herb plants and seeds. The vitality of the plants and seeds is so strong, I can feel it emanating all around me in the garden. I have been ordering from Richo for years and my garden has many of his plant beings in it now. I feel a healing soothing relationship with these plants just by sitting with them. The customer service is excellent, too. One year my live plant box had obviously been kicked around during shipment. When I opened it up, plant roots were loose out of the dirt. Richo quickly righted the situation by sending a replacement order. However, I couldn't bear to dump the plants in the garbage, so I planted them anyway without much hope of any surviving. To my surprise all of them not only grew, but are now some of the most vibrant plants in my garden. You can't go wrong with Horizon Herbs.

"On Jun 27, 2012 2:47 PM, Horizon Herbs, LLC responded with:

Thank you for these positive words! We strive to provide solid seeds and plants. It is inspirational to me to hear of your relationship with the plants, and I'm really happy to know that our plant friends have found such a goon new home. May you, your plants, and your good vibrations ever seek the light. Richo"

This is my first purchase from Horizon Herbs. My order included two live plants and seeds. I am so impressed with the plants. They arrived securely packaged and happy!

Additionally, I am impressed with Horizon Herbs. Early spring is a busy time of the year for them. Yet, they made time to handle a special request from me. I will be ordering from Horizon Herbs again.

I never bought anything from them, but i have a close friend who speaks well about Richo, or I think that is the owners name. She has no computer or way to post reviews. So I'm doing this on her behalf. Thanks Richo for making my friend Anna so happy!

I have made several purchases of seed from Horizon Herbs...all of the seed from woodland herbs to medicinal herbs were excellent quality. I have had high germination rates on all of the seed that I have purchased from them. Richo's insight and feedback have been outstanding, informative, and most beneficial! Keep up the fantastic customer service. I look forward to doing subsequesnt business with Horizon Herbs.

I have been ordering seed/tubers from Horizon for several years now. There's a couple things I really appreciate about them:
- Their catalog is a wealth of information and knowledge, I read them like a magazine.
- The range of medicinals and herbs offered is impressive.
-Their seed has consistently had a high germination rate across the board (the lone exception was uva ursi, which is a slow and difficult germinator anyways).
-With a user account, one can pull up all their past orders, which I recently found helpful trying to remember a specific variety I ordered a couple years ago.
-I feel like the money Horizon gets from me will end up in a good place and put to good use.
- Living in PDX, I know the seed is adapted to the NW climate.
- Their edible offerings have been very appealing to me in the past year or so. They have made great strides in this department.
- It's refreshing to read about one's reverence for the power of plants in a catalog, it's welcoming and educating.

Summary: Give them a try, they're reliable and provide good quality!

I have been ordering seeds from Horizon Herbs for many years (probably closing in on 20 by now), and I am a huge fan.

First of all, I'm very grateful to have such a comprehensive source for medicinal plant seeds. This has led to some pretty interesting experimentation on my part - not all of it successful, but that's generally because I've tried growing things that I really had no business trying to grow in my climate. But it's always fun to try, and lots of the experiments have been outrageously successful. I've even had a few experiments that I'd given up on, only to find that plant growing randomly in my yard several years later. Wild plants are unpredictable, and it almost seems to me that they travel to where they want to be. :)

When I've needed growing advice, the folks at Horizon have always been very happy and quick to give it. They are real gardeners, not just seed salesmen, and they really want you to succeed in your growing endeavors. They totally rock!

Probably my favorite experiment ever has been Spilanthes (Toothache Plant). I really didn't know what to expect, but this plant is now a garden regular. Beautiful, bizzare, useful, and incredibly easy! The seeds are easy to save, so I've never had to buy more, and they volunteer all over the place!

Speaking of saving seeds, I have had more success saving seeds from plants grown from Horizon Herb seeds than from any others. Seriously, sometimes I wonder how they can stay in business with such saveable seeds, but they are like the exact opposite of the Monsantos of the seed world, and ya gotta love them for that!

For the last few years they've been moving toward offering more seeds for edibles as well. Two of these that I absolutely love are the wild arugula (way tastier than any arugula I've ever had, and I can plant it outdoors in March here in upstate NY and be chomping it in April) and the mixed cooking greens, which will keep cranking out until they're covered in snow. I do both of these in pots, urban gardeners!

I also highly recommend checking out their rockin' assortment of Tulsi (holy basil), an awesome plant that sort of crosses the line between medicinal and culinary. Grows easily in pots, too.

And tobacco - everyone cringes when they hear that name, but all I have to say is try growing it and I bet you'll develop a new respect for this beautiful plant.

Okay, enough of my raging fan rant. Happy Gardening, Folks!!!

~Valerie Goodman

Posted on August 22, 2009, updated July 30, 2011
they have a large selection of hard to find medicinal herbs. always helpful and always ready to help. seeds and plants come when they say. always my first place to look for herbs. always have had a great experience with them. a definite must see and look for all of your medicinal plants. Dawn

"On Aug 22, 2009 11:20 AM, Horizon Herbs, LLC responded with:

Dawn,
Thanks very much for the support. Nature is diverse and doesn't always conform to our human plans, but if we've managed to get you items at a good time of year, it means you ordered according to the seasons. That really improves your chances of success!
Richo"

I feel so blessed by finding Horizon Herbs 5 years ago. I am a huge fan of Richo. I find his books to be both educational and filled with great little antidotes about his life. I truly want to visit their farm someday, but for now, I can only give the best review for them I can. I have this need to germ seed! LOL, and I love that whatever I research on, for sure, Richo has it!

Thank you for being so informative and entertaining!

"On Jun 27, 2011 8:30 PM, Horizon Herbs, LLC responded with:

Oh, thanks for that! Speaking of germinating seed, common dandelion (Taraxacum officinalis) is on my mind tonight because I just planted the first seeds of our new cultivar "Big Love." We won't have this for public distribution until next year, but I am pretty excited about it. For being such a widespread and common plant, dandelion has some rather singular attributes. The newly harvested seed is really easy to germinate but it takes on dormancy once it is aged for a couple of months. The plant is apomictic (division of gamete asexually) so pollinators are not ruquired and ostensibly each seed produced by a given plant will produce a plant identical to the parent. Medicinally, there is really nothing quite like it, in that it moves toxins out of the body with great efficiency. As such, it is a great herb to take in combo with other herbs that have specific activity but may prove toxic or have unwanted side effects. Several jump to mind. Burdock, which breaks up infection in the body but often has the unpleasant habit of releasing metabolic waste products through the skin in nasty little pustules. Lomatium, which is a potent antiviral herb (used in treating influenza) but can cause an embarassing (but overall more or less harmless) rash. Combine these herbs with dandelion. It's a true friend. Richo"

I ordered the Hoedown vegetable seed collection and am more than pleased. My order arrived right on time and so far everything planted is germinating. I sowed the peas, beans and corn directly into my garden and they are going especially crazy. The beans are little works of art and so beautiful I almost hated to plant them.
The order came with a special set of instructions for newer gardeners for companion planting ideas along with other useful gardening tips and tricks (nice).
I will definitely be purchasing more seeds from them in the future.

"On Jun 20, 2011 9:56 PM, Horizon Herbs, LLC responded with:

Thanks very much for this positive report. You know, it takes good seeds AND a good gardener to make the magic happen! Richo"

I absolutely LOVE Horizon Herbs! I have always recieved super fast shipping, great quality seeds, alot of seed for my money, and great germination rates. The only time I ever ran in to trouble was growing certain hard to grow varieties, but they truthfuly state in their catalog that they are indeed hard to grow, so I was not surprised at my inability to grow them. I have successfully seed saved plants I have grown from thier seeds, and my own seed saved seeds pop up 80% of the time, so I find that their seeds are great for the seed saver interested in preserving these plants. When ever I have placed an order over the phone, I have always been greeted with a friendly voice on the other end, ready to help. The last time I placed a phone order they were out of a certain item I needed, and she kindly referred me to another herb supply company that would have them in stock. Who does that kind of thing, except for a company that has their customer's best interest in mind. The company they referred me to was also friendly with great quality products and fast shipping, so even thier refferals are great. Thanks Horizon Herbs for my 3 years of successfull herb gardening!

"On Apr 3, 2011 7:32 AM, Horizon Herbs, LLC responded with:

Amy,
Thank you very much for this, we appreciate it more than you can know!
Richo"

Horizon Herbs is an excellent source for quality seeds and rare species. Even the so-called "common" varieties are excellent choices. I appreciate their growing tips and insights as well. Additional info, like how to promote health by utilizing plants from the garden, is clear, practical, and useful. I'm always happy to support folks who are close to the source, rather than the corporate giants, and I don't know of anyone closer than HH.

"On Mar 24, 2011 11:22 AM, Horizon Herbs, LLC responded with:

Soloray,
Thank you very much for this. I first offered seeds from my garden to the public back in 1985 at the Ruch Barter faire, shaking a rattle gourd, my seeds on display resting on a blanket in front of me, chanting prayers, trading for baubles and handmades. I still chant the prayers, but many other things have changed. Horizon Herbs now has a land base and a beautiful seed house, and we are growing fast. In terms of the business world, the "corporate cloud" looms in the near distance. I don't want us to become corporate but how does one keep up with demand without giving in to "corporate tendencies" like a "general manager" that takes care of lots and lots of officious details thereby allowing me time to write and grow seeds? I'm struggling with all this right now. Simply interesting that you brought it up. One thing I've noticed is that when companies make the transition from ma and pop to corporate the quality of their goods tends to go down, and the heart is lost. This is one thing I feel certain about--it will always be about quality, and like you mentioned, it will be about practical and effective tools for realizing self-sufficiency. And, we will never lose the heart. Richo"

Horizon Herbs is an excellent resource for interesting herb seeds and information. Thank you Richo Cech and Co. for your gifts and inspiration.

"On Mar 21, 2011 11:30 AM, Horizon Herbs, LLC responded with:

Thank you, we are working hard to keep it all flowing out to the people, alive seeds and plants for alive gardeners!"

Being a serious student of Ayurveda and having a keen interest in gardening, I am so happy that I founf Horizon Herbs!!! They have an amazing selection, staff, great quality plants & seeds, the whole package. I have many plants and trees growing around my property which I acquired frm them. I have been beyond pleased. Horizon has so many hard to get medicinal plants. I really want to grow them all :) Its truly an inspration! They totally rock!!

"On Mar 20, 2011 8:55 PM, Horizon Herbs, LLC responded with:

Thank you ever so much for your kind comments. Amma says its easier to say something negative than to say something positive so we have to try harder to keep it positive. But you make it sound easy. We sure appreciate it. OMNAMASHIVAYA"

I have been growing ethnobotanicals for twenty years now and when I think of ordering seeds, I always think of HH first.
There is no higher quality source for seeds of our collective human ethnobotanical heritage, in my experience, and I recommend them to anyone that asks where to find herb seeds. Germination rates are always as Richo claims them to be, and the only time I've experienced otherwise has been due to my inattention or to my mix or technique.

I am humored by the negative comments I've seen here at DG. There is always a degree of failure when working with living beings. It's just part of the learning process. I'm appalled at the venomous comments, in fact, especially given the family nature of HH. I will continue to order and learn from Richo and the HH crew as long as I'm able to garden. Thanks for being there, Richo!

I've made 3 orders with Horizon Herbs and I am happy with their service as well as seed quality. On one occasion, I had some credit with them so I told them I was going to the tropics and needed suggestions for some edible and medicinal seeds to bring to share/plant/trade. They were very happy to do the extra work for my custom order. I am pleased and would like to visit the store/nursery some day.

"On Sep 29, 2010 11:42 AM, Horizon Herbs, LLC responded with:

Thanks for the positive vote! We like to make sure you get what you need, and that it grows for you--we're dedicated!
Richo"

My germination rate with Horizon Herbs has been excellent! I love everything I've ever received from this company. The only time I lost little seedlings is when I forgot to water them. I love Making Plant Medicine by Richo Cech and the Medicinal Herb Grower. Thanks for making so many great herbs available!
Jeannie at highrockfarms.com

"On Sep 11, 2010 5:40 AM, Horizon Herbs, LLC responded with:

Thanks Jeannie, we do so much to try to assure people's success in these matters, and we're really glad you've had good results.

As you might imagine, I've heard from a lot of unhappy people over the years when this or that didn't grow for them. (Often its something simple, like Catnip, which comes up everywhere as volunteers but can be quite slow and grudging if you plant it intentionally--just one of those things...) For me, nongermination is not a big deal--since we trial about 100 new species yearly you can be sure we've had plenty of zero germs, so we're used to it, and it just sends us back to the drawing board. But for a lot of folks who are used to planting peas and beans and pride themselves to be green thumbs, nongermination of low germination is an EGO BLOW. I think that's why people get so upset about it--is not because they won't have the plant (although expectations in this direction certainly can cause disappointment), but because nongermination challenges their concept of their own expertise. This is unfortunate, not only because they are unhappy, but because ego blocks learning. For instance, low germ on burdock seeds isn't because the seeds are bad, its because the plant is intelligent. Intelligent because it releases only a portion of its seeds to immediate germination and holds the rest back for germination in ensuing seasons. This is one of the reasons weeds are so successful! Well, that's it for this morning, Jeannie, and wishing you sweet butterfly dreams and a cherry tomato. Richo"

Good experience. Healthy plants. Recommended.

I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank Richo & the Horizon Herbs team for their professional & friendly customer service. Any correspondence (via e-mail) was always promptly returned. Being an international customer( I reside in New Zealand), I was aware shipping can be unpredictable, but to my surprise the parcel arrived within a few weeks of dispatching. I entrusted Horizon Herbs in deciding upon postage rate & service provider. There was no problems with postage cost as it was what I would have expected ( I frequently have parcels sent to me from USA).
Seeds, tags & book were packaged with care that I have not experienced with any other seed company both within New Zealand & overseas. It is a privilege to deal with a seed company that is concerned about the future of plant seeds for gardeners worldwide. The journey of seed growing will always have an element of never knowing what will happen, which is part of the excitement & beauty in learning to live within the bounds of Nature. With the love & nurture from those whom grew these seeds to the continuing love in my planting them, I am certain this journey will be a wondrous experience...as those ancestors before us have also shared...
Thank you Richo for giving me the opportunity to purchase & grow these seeds. Aroha from New Zealand

"On Jul 31, 2010 7:27 AM, Horizon Herbs, LLC responded with:

Thanks, we try our best!"

Posted on July 5, 2009, updated July 1, 2010
I love the variety of herbal seeds! I 've ordered several, along with the hoe down veggie pack, and I've had the best germination rates. Lifeline prices can't be beat! I would definitely recommend this company to anyone interested in growing herbs, and will be ordering from them again.

"On Jul 1, 2010 9:33 AM, Horizon Herbs, LLC responded with:

Dear Dirtygyrl,
Thanks for your positive feedback, we appreciate it a lot!"

There are a large number of people out there that claim to love what they do, but after emailing Richo several times and placing several orders with him, I truly believe that Richo is one of them. When he speaks about the plants and how to grow them, he cares for them and he cares for my success with them. I have ordered medicinal herbs, organic seeds, and his book. The book offers a lot of information but it provides all of it in parables with light hearted humor which is very easy to read. The orders have always been delivered quickly and accurately to the last detail. When planning my seed purchases, this is the first place I look for herb and medicinal seeds.

The elderberry plants are coming along nicely, the instructions worked perfectly, thanks again.

My youngest son has also contacted Richo to obtain growing instructions and seeds to grow his own chicory and eucalyptus plants from seed. So it is a family affair.