Even though winter is sticking around according to the groundhog, I am dreaming of my Spring vegetable garden! A few weeks ago seed catalogs started arriving in my mailbox. Flipping through the catalogs and planning my vegetable garden make these dreary winter days a little brighter. When I posted a few weeks back about preparations for a vegetable garden, a friend asked me how to get seed catalogs. I thought it would be helpful to share this information with all of you too!
Buying your garden seeds from a local company supposedly nets better results. The reasoning is that they are producing seeds that are perfect for your growing climate. Each growing zone has their own set of hurdles with different climates and plant diseases. If you buy seeds that are from your area, your garden yield should be better. However, I receive catalogs from all over the country. Each catalog has helpful tips, different plant varieties and growing suggestions. Plus, seed catalogs are free so you might as well request them!
My favorite seed catalog is Southern Exposure Seed Exchange simply because they are a local company. If you live in Virginia, I recommend requesting their catalog! Of course anyone can request their catalog for free by filling out the form online.
Another company I have ordered from is Territorial Seed Company. This company is in the Northwest and the seeds they sell are acclimated for that climate. Request a free copy of the Territorial Seed Company Catalog from their website.
Urban Farmer has a seed catalog with all non-GMO seeds. They also focus on heirloom seeds. Urban Farmer is based in Indiana. Request their free seed catalog here.
For rare seeds that are also non-GMO, request the Rare Seeds catalog.
Seed Savers Exchange is located in Iowa and they are dedicated to the preservation of heirloom seeds. They also offer a free catalog and are a non-profit organization.
Seeds of Change offers 100% organic seeds. They are also non-GMO. Request a free catalog online.
Peaceful Valley is in Grass Valley, California. They offer non-GMO and organic seeds.
Fedco Seeds are cold hardy seeds perfect for those living in the Northeast. They are also a cooperative with over 60% of the buyers owning the company. That means profit is not their main priority. You might be able to find some great seed prices from them. However you will have to call for a catalog or download their online catalog.
For those of you in the south, Park Seed is out of South Carolina.
Many of the bigger companies, like Burpee, also offer free catalogs.
There are several other garden supply and seed companies out there. Simply go to their website, and see of they have a free catalog. Many offer downloadable catalogs too if you can’t wait for the snail mail!
Make sure you checkout the rest of my gardening posts.
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