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When it comes to gardening, organisation is key, and a seed storage box is a great first step, enabling you to easily access all the different seeds you hope to sow.
A garden seed box will keep all the different varieties in one place and make great gifts for keen gardeners.
There are plenty of seed boxes on the market, from classic wooden designs to handmade options that can be personalised. There are simple designed boxes with a single space, or boxes with different sections inside to divide up your different seeds.
We’ve curated a list of various seed storage options, from vintage-style tins to durable wooden boxes, and even seed organiser boxes with filing systems to help you organise the contents according to sowing date, so you’ll always know what you need to sow next.
If you’re interested in other ways of staying orderly in the garden, we have shed storage ideasyou may find useful, as well as a roundup of plant labelsand the best outdoor furniture covers.
And as seed storage boxes can be as stylish as they are practical we have more ideas for creating an attractive outdoor environment with our list of the best garden clocksand unusual garden ornaments.
The best seed boxes in 2023Browse our list of the best seed boxes below;
Gardener’s Seed Storage BoxThis wooden seed box from Not on the High Street is made by an independent seller from solid birch plywood. The box is ideal for keeping seeds in order, as there are four wooden dividers inside which read Veg, Herbs and Flowers plus a blank one to add your own label to. This seed organiser box would also make an ideal gardening gift idea as it can be personalised with a chosen name and message.
Price: £45
Buy Gardener’s Seed Storage Box at Not on the High Street
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