Garden Catalogs - Plants and Seeds

The first gardening catalogs have already started arriving. Before you sit back and start envisioning next year's garden, make sure you're on the mailing list for your favorite catalogs. The companies listed here are popular for both the products and plants they offer and the information their catalogs contain. They can all be found online and most will send you a free print catalog, which you can order from their web sites.
American Meadows (Formerly Vermont Wildflower Farm)
Their specialty is still wildflowers, but they've expanded their offerings greatly to include: grasses, perennials, trees, ferns, books and more. Unfortunately, they no longer offer a print catalog.
Annie's Annuals & Perennials
Annie's began by specializing in seed grown annuals and expanded to include perennials. Unusual plants and old-fashioned cottage garden flowers are featured, as well as many fragrant and native wildflowers. Great service.
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Lots of seed varieties you won't find elsewhere. They do some of their own seed collecting and in 2004, boasted over 100 melon varieties alone. A good catalog for information too.
Bluestone Perennials
A large selection of reasonably priced perennials. Their online catalog allows you to search by: zone, color, soil, height, bloom time, exposure and plant type.
Brent and Becky's Bulbs
Brent and Becky used to run The Daffodil Mart, which they sold to White Flower Farm. They're brought their expertise to this new company, which offers the same excellent selection and quality that made The Daffodil Mart so popular.
Burpee Seeds
A favorite among home vegetable gardeners. They mostly carry their own hybrids, but they are dependable.
The Cook's Garden
They have always specialized in carrying seeds of great tasting produce with advice on how to prepare it.
Greenmantle Nursery
Greenmantle is run by two avid gardening enthhusiasts whose impressive collections led to the creation of their nursery business. Fruit trees, antique and otherwise, and roses are their speciality, but keep checking as they add more and more variety.
High Country Gardens
They bill themselves as being plants for western gardens, but they have such a great collection of drought tolerant xeriscape plants and so much information that I would recommend them for any area, except maybe the extreme south.
High Mowing Organic Seeds
High Mowing Organic Seeds is a Vermont based, family owned business that sells only 100% Certified Organic seed. They carry a diverse line of vegetables, flowers, herbs and sprouts, as well as a good cross section of cover crops and planting supplies. 
Jackson & Perkins
Jackson & Perkins might be best known for their roses, but they also sell a wide variety of perennials and garden accessories.
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Johnny's caters to short season gardeners, but there's no reason others can't benefit from their collection of sure fire performers and new introductions.
Le Jardin du Gourmet
They sell their seeds in small quantities, for home gardeners, for about .35/pack.
Lilipons Water Garden
Everything you could need to establish a water garden in your yard, including advice.
Logee's Greenhouses
The stop for great houseplants, tropicals and tender perennials. The catalog costs $4.95, but it is redeemable with your first order. 

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New England Seed Co.
Seeds and supplies for the home gardener and commercial grower, featuring a section devoted to certified organic seed and a tempting gourmet Italian vegetable seed collection.
Nichols Garden Nursery
A family owned gardening business since 1949! Nichols started off selling unusual herb seeds and now carries a wide array of seeds and gardening supplies as well as cooking, brewing and craft supplies. 
Oikos Tree Crops
Lots of interesting open pollinated, rare and unusual edible and ornamental trees, shrubs and plants.
The Online Greenhouse
Seeds and gardening supplies from and for the northeast U.S., with an emphasis on sustainability and buying local.
Outsidepride.com
This Oregon based, online company is the home of LazyMan™ products to improve your soil. They also offer a wonderful selection of grass seeds for specific needs, including native grasses, as well as flower seed, repellents and all kinds of garden supplies.
Park's Seeds
A family owned business, Park's Seeds has been satisfying gardeners with flower and vegetable seeds for over 100 years. A new offshoot, Parks Landscapes, offers trees, shrubs, fruit & nut trees, perennial plants and complete landscaping collections.
Peaceful Valley Farm Supply
Organic vegetable seeds plus the unusual, like cover crops, pasture seed, even artichoke starts.
Raintree Nursery
They say it best themselves, "Over 600 varieties of fruit trees, berries, unusual edibles, ornamentals & supplies..."
Renee's Garden Seeds
Renee Sheperd is the founder of Sheperd's Garden Seeds, which she sold to White Flower Farm. Now she travels the world looking for interesting and unusual vegetable and flower seeds, testing them herself and then offering the best to us. I didn't see a paper catalog, but it's worth checking out her seeds online.
Richters Herb Specialists
This Canadian company has an extensive offering of herbs. They've also added everlastings, alpines, supplies and more.
Seed Savers Exchange
The granddaddy of the heirloom seed movement. Their catalog features a good range of their inventory of heirloom vegetables, herbs and flowers. But if you really want to be impressed, become a member and you'll receive the seed exchange catalog with thousands of seed varieties being saved and offered by other members.
Seeds of Change
Their motto is "Goodness from the ground up." and this organic company can provide you with everything from seeds to fruit trees, cover crops, tools and know-how.
Territorial Seed Company
Particularly targeted for the Northwest, but they also have many adaptable varieties of vegetables and flowers.
Thompson & Morgan
One of the best catalogs for flower seeds.
Urban Farmer Seeds
Specializing in vegetable, herb and annual flower seeds for urban gardeners. All garden seeds are packaged in recycled magazine packets. They also have indoor herb kits and growing guides.
Van Bougondien
Best known for their wide selection of bulbs, Van Bougondien also has a nice selection of perennial plants. And they're a great source for calla lilies, dahlias and other specialty bulbs.
Wayside Gardens
A respected supplier of perennials, trees, shrubs and bulbs. They always get good marks for their service.
White Flower Farm
Wonderful unusual perennials, at a price. The catalog is like reading a book.
Wilkerson Mill Gardens
A family run nursery near Atlanta, Ga. Great selection of hydrangeas and unusual trees and shrubs, plus lots of wonderful perennials and vines. 
A lot more goes into a great garden than just plants. Without tools, fertilizer and whimsy, a garden isn't a personal statement - or a whole lot of fun. Thankfully, there are companies understand this. Here's a list of catalogs offering garden 'Extras'.
Charley's Greenhouse & Garden
Propagation, irrigation and ornamentation are all well covered here. Especially good for orchid growing and seed starting supplies.
Garden Decor Galore
Varied selection and great prices on wooden garden furniture, fountains, bird houses, bird feeders, statues, pots, plaques and much more. Check out the 'Specials' for close out bargains.
Gardener's Supply Co.
Interesting, well made tools and supplies for gardeners. Can be dangerous for browsing - they have many items you didn't know you needed until you saw them in the catalog. Great for gift ideas.
Gardens Alive!
Organic fertilizer and pest control for every problem. Good education in organics.
Kinsman Company
A great collection of neat and affordable garden supplies and decorations. Good for gift ideas.
Lee Valley Tools
Well priced, quality tools and gadgets, not just for the garden.
A.M. Leonard
Professional quality tools, many hard to find. Prices aren't cheap, but the quality is good.
Now that you've seen your options, you might want to order more plant catalogs.  http://gardening.about.com/od/gardenprimer/a/Catalogs.htm 

Edible Landscape Resource Guide

 

Here is a listing of some of the many vegetable, fruit, and herb mail-order companies that can provide plants and seeds for your edible landscape.

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Vegetables and Herbs
Fruits, Berries and Nuts
Gardening Tools & Supplies
Selected Web sites on Edible Landscaping

Vegetables and Herbs

Abundant Life Seeds
Box 157
Saginaw, OR 97472-0157
(541) 767-9606
http://www.abundantlifeseeds.com/
Offers 100% certified organic vegetable, herb, and flower seeds
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
2278 Baker Creek Rd.
Mansfield, MO 65704
(417) 924-8917
rareseeds.com
Specializes in non-treated, non-hybrid, and non-GMO vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. Lists 1000 heirloom seeds from over 50 countries.
Bountiful Gardens
18001 Shafer Ranch Rd.
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-6410
http://www.bountifulgardens.org/
Unusual vegetables and herbs
The Cook's Garden
Box C5030
Warminster, PA 18974
(800) 457-9703
http://www.cooksgarden.com/
Culinary vegetables, herbs, flowers, and attractive salad mixes
Dixondale Farms
Box 129, Department WP07
Carrizo Springs, TX 78834-6129
(877) 367-1015
http://www.dixondalefarms.com/
Specialize in onions
Filaree Farm
182 Conconully Hwy.
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-6940
www.filareefarm.com/
Specialize in garlic
Gurney Seed & Nursery Company
Box 4178
Greendale, IN 47025
(513) 354-1491
http://www.gurneys.com/
Wide variety of vegetable seeds, flower seeds, berries, and fruit trees
Harris Seeds
355 Paul Road
P.O. Box 24966
Rochester, NY 14624-0966
(800) 514-4441
http://gardeners.harrisseeds.com/
Wide variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds and plants
Heirloom Seeds
Box 245
W. Elizabeth, PA 15088-0245
(412) 384-0852
http://www.heirloomseeds.com/
Specialize in heirloom vegetable varieties
High Mowing Seeds
76 Quarry Rd.
Wolcott, VT 05680
http://www.highmowingseeds.com/
An organic, GMO-free seed company offering more than 450 varieties of heirloom vegetable, flower, herb, and cover crop seed.
Hometown Seeds
507 N 1500 W
Orem, UT 84058
http://www.hometownseed.com/
Wide variety of vegetable, annual, perennial, and wildflower seeds.Specialize in a survival seed package that contains 16 non-hybrid varietiesyou can save the seed from and an instructional booklet.
Jersey Asparagus Farm
105 Porchtown Rd.
Pittsgrove, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2548
www.jerseyasparagus.com/
Asparagus and strawberries
Johnny's Selected Seeds
955 Benton Avenue
Winslow, ME 04901
(877) 564-6697
http://www.johnnyseeds.com/
Wide variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds for the North
Kitazawa Seed Company
Box 13220
Oakland, CA 94661-3220
(510) 595-1188
http://www.kitazawaseed.com/
Specialize in Asian vegetables
The Maine Potato Lady
PO Box 65
Guilford, ME 04443
(207) 343-2270
www.mainepotatolady.com
Good selection of potatoes, shallots, garlic and onions
Native Seeds/SEARCH
526 N. Fourth Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85705
(866) 622-5561
http://www.nativeseeds.org/
Specialize in Southwestern Native American vegetables
Nichols Garden Nursery
1190 Old Salem Road NE
Albany, OR 97321-4580
(800) 422-3985
http://www.nicholsgardennursery.com/
Unusual vegetable varieties and a full line of seeds and plants
Nourse Farms
41 River Rd.
So. Deerfield, MA 01373
(413) 665-2658
http://www.noursefarms.com/
Specialize in asparagus and small fruits
Park Seed Company
1 Parkton Ave.
Greenwood, SC 29647
(800) 213-0076
http://www.parkseed.com/
Wide variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds especially for the Southeast
Pinetree Garden Seeds
Box 300
New Gloucester, ME 04260
(207) 926-3400
http://www.superseeds.com/
Wide selection of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds
Renees Garden
6116 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018
(888) 880-7228
http://www.reneesgarden.com/
Wide selection of heirloom and hybrid vegetable, herb and flower seeds
Richters Herbs
Goodwood, ON L0C 1A0
Canada
(905) 640-6677
http://www.richters.com/
Extensive listing of herb seeds and plants
Seed Savers Heritage Farms
3094 North Winn Road
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-5990
http://www.seedsavers.org/
Wide selection of attractive heirloom vegetable and flower varieties
Steele Plant Company
202 Collins St.
Gleason, TN 38229
(731) 648-5476
http://www.sweetpotatoplant.com/
Sweet potato plants
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
Box 460
Mineral, VA 23117
(540) 894-9480
http://www.southernexposure.com/
Heirloom vegetables, flowers, and herbs especially for the Southeast
Stokes Seed Company
Box 548
Buffalo, NY 14240-0548
(800) 396-9238
http://www.stokeseeds.com/
Wide selection of vegetable, flower, and herb seeds
Territorial Seed Company
Box 158
Cottage Grove, OR 97424-0061
(800) 626-0866
http://www.territorial-seed.com/
Wide selection of vegetable, flower, and herb seeds and plants especially for the Pacific Northwest
The Thyme Garden Herb Company
20546 Alsea Highway
Alsea, OR 97324
(541) 487-8671
http://www.thymegarden.com/
Culinary and medicinal herb seeds and plants
Tomato Growers Supply Company
Box 60015
Fort Myers, FL 33906
(888) 478-7333
http://www.tomatogrowers.com/
Specialize in tomatoes and peppers
Vesey Seeds
Box 9000
Calais, ME 04619-6102
(902) 368-7333
http://www.veseys.com/
Good selection of vegetable and flower seeds for short growing seasons
W. Atlee Burpee & Co.
300 Park Ave.
Warminster, PA 18974
(800) 333-5808
http://www.burpee.com/
Good selection of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds and plants
Well-Sweep Herb Farm
205 Mount Bethel Rd.
Port Murray, NJ 07865
(908) 852-5390
www.wellsweep.com/
Herbs and perennial flowers
Willhite Seed Company
Box 23
Poolville, TX 76487
(800) 828-1840
http://www.willhiteseed.com/
Good selection of warm-season vegetable seeds; some unusual varieties

Fruits, Berries and Nuts

Berries Unlimited
807 Cedar Lane
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-6030
http://www.berriesunlimited.com/
Offer a wide variety of blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, and even the unusual honeyberry
Bay Laurel Nursery
2500 El Camino Real
Atascadero CA 93422
(805) 466-3406
http://www.baylaurelnursery.com/
Tree fruits for the Southwest and Southern California
Edible Landscaping
361 Spirit Ridge Lane
Afton, VA 22920
(800) 524-4156
http://www.ediblelandscaping.com/
Many unusual fruits and citrus
Four Winds Growers
Box 3538
Fremont, CA 94539-4725
(510) 656-2591
www.fourwindsgrowers.com/
Container citrus specialists
Hartmann's Plant Company
Box 100
Lacota, MI 49063-0100
(269) 253-4281
http://www.hartmannsplantcompany.com/
Blueberries and other small fruiting plants
Indiana Berry & Plant Company
5218 West 500 South
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(800) 295-2226
www.indianaberry.com/
Small fruits and asparagus
Ison's Nursery & Vineyards
6855 Newnan Rd. (GA Highway 16)
Box 190
Brooks, GA 30205
(800) 733-0324
http://www.isons.com/
Grapes for the Southeast
Just Fruits & Exotics
30 Saint Frances St.
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-5644
http://www.justfruitsandexotics.com/
Tropical fruits and citrus
Miller Nurseries
5060 West Lake Rd.
Canandaigua, NY 14424-8904
(800) 836-9630
http://www.millernurseries.com/
Wide selection of tree fruit and berries
Nolin River Nut Tree Nursery
797 Port Wooden Rd
Upton, KY 42784
(270) 369-8551
www.nolinnursery.com/
Wide selection of nut trees and some unusual fruits
One Green World
28696 S. Cramer Rd
Molalla, OR 97038
(877) 353-4028
http://www.onegreenworld.com/
Wide selection of temperate and unusual tropical fruits
Raintree Nursery
391 Butts Rd
Morton, WA 98356
(360) 496-6400
www.raintreenursery.com/
Wide selection of fruits, nuts, and berries, especially for the Pacific Northwest
St. Lawrence Nurseries
325 State Highway 345
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-6739
www.sln.potsdam.ny.us/
Wide selection of cold-hardy fruit trees, berries, and edible shrubs for the North
Stark Brothers Nursery
Box 10
Louisiana, MO 63353-0010
(800) 325-4180
http://www.starkbros.com/
Wide selection of tree and small fruits
Trees of Antiquity
20 Wellsona Road
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 467-9909
http://www.treesofantiquity.com/
Wide selection of heirloom fruit trees and some unusual trees such as olives and jujube
TyTy Nursery
4723 U.S. Hwy. 82 W
Box 130
TyTy, GA. 31795
(800) 972-2101
http://www.tytyga.com/
Tree fruits, small fruits, nuts, and some tropical fruits
Womack Nursery Co.
2551 Hwy 6
DeLeon, TX 76444
(254) 893-6497
http://www.womacknursery.com/
Wide selection of fruit and nut trees especially for the South

Gardening Tools & Supplies

Arbico Organics
Box 8910
Tucson, AZ, 85738-0910
(800) 827-2847
http://www.arbico-organics.com/
Beneficial insects, organic gardening supplies
Charley's Greenhouse
17979 State Route 536
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
(800) 322-4707
http://www.charleysgreenhouse.com/
Greenhouses and supplies
Gardener's Supply Company
128 Intervale Rd.
Burlington, VT 05401
(888) 833-1412
http://www.gardeners.com/
Wide selection of home garden products
Gardens Alive
5100 Schenley Place
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(513) 354-1482
http://www.gardensalive.com/
Good selection of organic pest controls and fertilizers
Harmony Farm Supply
3244 Hwy. 116 North
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-9125
www.harmonyfarm.com/
Irrigation equipment, fertilizers, and organic pest controls
Lee Valley Tools Ltd.
Box 1780
Ogdensburg, NY 13669-6780
(800) 871-8158
www.leevalley.com/
Wide selection of tools and supplies
Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply
Box 2209
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(888) 784-1722
http://www.groworganic.com/
Organic fertilizers, pest controls, and tools
Worm's Way
7850 North State Road 37
Bloomington, IN 47404
(800) 274-9676
http://www.wormsway.com/
Organic fertilizers, pest controls, hydroponic supplies, and indoor lights

Selected Web sites on Edible Landscaping

Edible Estates
University of Florida
Ohio State University
Purdue University
The Urban Farmer   http://www.garden.org/ediblelandscaping/?page=resources