Choosing a Seed Supplier - Ep. 178
It used to be easy to just choose a catalog and order seeds because there were only a handful of choices and, generally speaking, unless you were going to the nursery or garden center to buy seed packets from a kiosk, you were ordering from a physical catalog that you actually got in the mail. But, nowadays, a simple internet search will yield thousands of results from companies all over the world and it’s a little bit more difficult to weed out the bad guys.
So, today we are going to talk about ways to find a legitimate, established, verified seed company whether it’s online, through a catalog, or local to you. And what to do if you encounter a new small business that seems legit and you’d love to support them, but you also want to make sure you don’t get burned. I will also give you a list and links to my favorite suppliers over the years, including my very first catalog purchase. Let’s dig in!
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References and Resources:
Gurney's - America's Most Complete Seed and Nursery (gurneys.com)
Bring Your Garden to Life with Rare and Heirloom Seeds (rareseeds.com)
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, Saving the Past for the Future Urban Farmer | Seeds, Plants and Garden Supplies (ufseeds.com)
Johnny’s Selected Seeds | Supporting Farms & Gardens Since 1973 (johnnyseeds.com)
Harris Seeds: Vegetable Seeds, Flower Seeds, Plants & Growing Supplies
Just Grow Something Gardening Friends Facebook Group
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