[Michael D]

Hi all   
         I have been given a load of seeds, a wide range of vegs.   more than i can use, some are a year old, some more,  will they keep?  any advice   please .

[DD.]

All the advice you need, courtesy of John.

http://www.allotment-garden.org/vegetable/general/seed-storage-life.php

[Kristen]

If you have some that it is really important to you germinate "on time" then try a few on damp kitchen paper in a tupperware box (or put some cling-film over a saucer-shaped plate) and see how many germinate.