Is Tomato Grower's Supply Co. on the nice or naughty list?

[sparkles2307]

I can't find anywhere that it says who they are owned by... and I'm not ordering from them if they are on the naughty list!

 

[wifezilla]

I find it suspicious that I can't find some info about who owns it. I did find a review site. Mostly positive but some interesting negative feedback comments...
http://davesgarden.com/products/gwd/c/97/

 

[sparkles2307]

Well, I think that answers my questions! I'm just not comfortable ordering from a place I cant find out any info on... and those reviews kind of jived with the gut feeling I had. Dangit tho, thats the 1st 2011 catalog I've recieved Thanks wife for the quick research!

 

[digitS']

Well, according to Florida Cooperative Extension, Linda Sapp is the owner of Tomato Growers Supply in Fort Myers. (Florida Gardeners get a Second Chance at Tomatoes)

She's the person who writes the letter on the 1st page of the catalog.

Her husband Vince introduced a number of tomato varieties. He died not too long ago.

Steve

Edited to add:
Those Dave's Garden reviews: 89 positives, 3 neutrals, 9 negatives

 

[seedcorn]

Steve, thanks for the info on them.

 

[digitS']

I sent an email to Ms. Sapp asking this question: who owns Tomato Growers Supply? And, I just received this answer:

". . . There are no other owners beside myself.

I guess we are one of the rare breeds left.

Thank you for your interest,
Linda Sapp"

S'

 

[sparkles2307]

Thanks for checking into that!

I have noticed in the past as I browse their catalog, that they use a LOT of hybrids. I try to avoid hybrids... but its a real draw to have someone focus primarily on tomatoes.

 

[barefootgardener]

I ordered seeds last year from TGS and was very pleased with the seeds (heirloom tomatoes) and service. After placing the order, they arrived after 4 days..Had great germination, and all seeds were true to type.
They also have a lot of heirloom tomatoes to choose from..

 

[mothergoose]

I have been very happy with them also. I was able to get a few peppers and tomatoes from them that I could'nt get from Baker Creek or my other sources. They shipped fast too and I got some free tomato seeds to boot.
Christie

 

[wifezilla]

Thanks for providing details everyone.

The owner of this place might consider adding an "about us" page on her website where talks about this being a family owned business.