I'd suggest Fedco Seeds out of Maine. They do not have a picture filled catalogue but it has amazing artwork and is collectable. They have a huge selection for northern growers . I love them. Great bean varieties.
Now I know I'm not the only seed catalog lover. Thank goodness they still have actual paper catalogs. I hate online catalogs, they really aren't the same. I love High Mowing, the catalog and the company. Thanks
Harris gets my vote! Have bought from them for decades. My father purchased for our vegetable farm when I was a kid from them. Service is outstanding. They treat you like you are the most important person that has ever called them. Selection of sweet 🌽 corn and pumpkins is unbelievable as well as some other stuff. Seed quality is outstanding. Treated and untreated seeds. I'm trying Migardener this year. 99 cents a packet. Same seed count as other companies. Many with 1,000 seeds per packet.
I ordered most of my seed from Mi Gardner this year and a few from Baker Creek. I found Southern exchange Seed Company catalog to be just packed with information
MIGARDENER looks like to be a very good place to order seeds. Lots of seed in packets for 99 cents. Got my order delivered in just a few days after ordering. Looks very promising.
One of my favorite catalogs is Seed Savers Exchange located in Decorah, Iowa. I tend to have good experience with their seeds. I especially like the historical synopsis on the Seed Saver seed packets. I also like the seeds from MI Gardener. I enjoy taking a bit of time listening to both you and Luke, from MI Gardener to learn more about gardening and tricks of the trade! LyNette, Golden, CO
Sow True Seeds is one of my favorite. I had great germination and plants were healthy. Based out of Ashville, NC. The seed packages are also done by local artists so you get seeds to grow something lovely and a lovely seed pack until you can grow the seeds. Start dreaming... Only 122 until spring!!! Yeppie!!🌷🌷 215 days until summer 🌻🌻🍉🍉 can't wait to play in the dirt again!!!
I’m in Canada, my favorite catalogue is West Coast Seeds from British Columbia. It ticks all the boxes - tons of info; transplanting schedules, notes on what varieties are suited to coastal conditions vs prairie, pests, companion planting, notable flavour profiles, as well as photos for all plants. Their website complements the catalogue nicely, as well. The 2021 catalogue and I have been inseparable since it arrived in the mail 2 months ago
My wife and I have been gardening for 40 years and my dad introduced me to two companies Stokes and Parks. Stokes is more for farmers less pictures more words. But lately we have been Johnny’s faithful. Thanks Scott
I mass ordered seed catalogs last year, about everything I could find, to build a library for our new public school community garden. I ordered late, and some were already out of print, but the 2020 catalogs came to my mailbox. Two of them I have been studying because of great selection and excellent information are West Coast Seeds, based in British Columbia, and Southern Exposure Seed Exchange located in Mineral, Virginia. Both of them also have online stores. The Canadian catalog is beautiful, printed on glossy paper and picturing each variety offered. Southern Exposure, while not as pretty and printed on cheaper non-glossy newsprint-type paper, has copious valuable information on growing the different crops. I am using much of that info to teach our students the unique differences (and similarities) of growing vegetables in our raised bed garden. Thank you for the information you provided on other companies!
I have ordered from Baker Creek online for several years, but did not know about the other catalogs. Thank you for the information, I will be ordering catalogs.
Thankyou! This is exactly what I need right now. I feel like you “get it” you understand us new peoples questions and give the info I need just when I need it. I’ll be ordering some of these catalogs. I so appreciate your time, and knowledge.
Fedco! For seeds, for trees, for fruit and supplies. No wasteful, toxic glossy pages like Baker Creek. To me, fedco is the catalog with a conscience! Cheers!
I have bought from Johnny's since its inception back in the 70s and I have had no problems. You are correct that they can be more expensive, but their seeds are almost always good.
I always got excited as a young kid when the seed catalogs starting comeing in the mail during the winter and still due over 50 years later , love looking threw them and picking out seeds.
Love High Mowing and Baker Creek. Another not mentioned is Botanical Interests.. Their seed packages are loaded with great information. The catalog is mostly artistic renderings of vegetables and flowers. GOOD SEEDS!
I love Botanical Interests! They are number six on my list. The only reason I don't rank them higher is because their art doesn't always match the real-life plant, but it is beautiful.
I’m a beginner going into my second year of gardening and I’ve only ordered from MIgardener because of the great prices and great selection. Love to support that business as a whole. I did just sign up for these 5 catalogs because they seem like other great options, even if they are a little more pricey. Thanks for the video. Love seeing your content coming from right here in the beautiful state of CO!
High Mowing sounds like one I need to check out. I've always used Fedco, Territorial, and Baker Creek. I gotta add, Baker Creek has some of the prettiest photos I've ever seen. It literally is the one that keeps me going through the bleak days of winter. Loved this video--great info. Thank you so much
I like all these catalogs. Because of an earlier video when you mentioned High Mowing, I ordered a catalog. Wow! They have a nice selection and very reasonable prices. Making my list and checking it twice. Spring is just around the corner..
Thank you for this information! For several years I've only ordered online, but I'm going to get on these mailing lists. I've found good seed bargains with free or minimal shipping costs on eBay and Etsy. Just be sure to search for seeds coming from the United States (or Canada, etc. wherever you are), and check the sellers' reviews. Or you can order from other countries - just pay attention. 😁
High Mowing, Territorial and Baker Creek have been my go-to sources for the last 8 years and have always done very well. Select Seeds is where I get most of my flower seeds and I usually use Jung to fill in any gaps, if there's something specific I want but can't find in the others. I've got a setup in the basement that allows me to handle around 1300 starts, so sometimes I get a little crazy. :-)
I'm sure you know how excited I was to receive my Baker Creek catalog in today's mail . When I first started gardening back in 2011 I grew quite a few hybrids , but realized early on I really wanted to save my seeds instead of having to repurchase every year . A few of my favorites besides Baker Creek are Tomato Growers , Henry Fields , Vermont Bean and Seed , Botanical Interests , and Pinetree .
I've already received my seed orders from MIGardener, Vermont Bean, and Baker Creek. Still waiting on my orders from Pinetree Gardens and Artie's Seeds, but I didn't order them until last week...just anxious.
Seed exchange is great idea. This is my second year for a garden. I expanded my garden, but I know I have purchased way more seeds than I can grow, until I get a balance on this garding and planting. Thank you very much for the information and videos you share.
Thanks for sharing this info Garden Scott. I feel like a kid again when I receive those books. Though I rarely order seeds, because I’m a fruit tree guy, it still excite me to read plant details. Have a good night Sir!
Thank you for this great review. I haven't really grown anything for years--like back when Gurney's catalog was THE thing. I was sitting here just now doing a search for seed catalogs when up pops your video. Perfect timing! I appreciate your descriptions of the various catalogs and the highlights of each. I will request a bunch instead of the one or two I had been considering (one of which you reviewed). Looks like I have some in-depth planning ahead while I figure out how to max out my townhouse yard; the general plan is pretty herbs in front and veggies in back along with a tower or two.
Jung Seed Company is the only seed Company that i like to buy from ive bought from Jung for quite a few years now & get lots of good yields - harvests from each type of Vegetable seed packets i buy, Jung Seed Company #1
Thank you Scott, I just ordered all of your favs! I already had Baker Creek! I will say that MIGardener doesn't have a catalog, but he does have 450 types of seeds online and his seeds are only 99cents per packet! I have had great success with his seeds also! Almost 100% germination!
thanks for the review on Territorial seed, i created a sizeable wish list while i wait for the catalog. they have the ornamental kale i've been looking for.
This year I am ordering for the first time from Seeds n' Such and Seeds from Italy, because they had specific items I wanted that I could not find in other catalogs. I occasionally order from Johnny's, but they are pricey, so I typically stick to specific items not found in other catalogs. For example, I ordered a packet of F1 hybrid broccoli (Imperial) that they say is the most heat tolerant of all their varieties. But for basic items I go with MIGardener (99 cents a packet) and even Praxxus (55 cents a packet). I have also ordered basic variety seeds from The Rusted Garden, whose prices are very reasonable, and I like to support all three of them and their UA-cam channels.
It's great that you're supporting the UA-camrs, Jeff. I watch all of them. I've never ordered from Seeds n'Such or Seeds from Italy, but others have suggested them too.
I am ordering one of all of these! Thank you for the review. I most likely won't order too many seeds but just like to look at the pictures and love all the information. Thanks again.
I have experience with Johnnys andTerritorial and the information within has been very valuable to me as a beginner gardener. I subscribed to the Highmow and others from your links as I am a supporter of Organic farming and supporting of family businesses. Thanks
I am going to try MIgardener seeds this year, .99 a packet, a decent selection of varieties, they have a popular channel on yt, I don't know if they send a physical catalog, I will be ordering from their website. I have used Territorial in the past and had good experiences with them.
i just found out SSE did a catalog this year, despite having ordered from them before. It's gorgeous ans useful as well, I was gobsmacked! As a Seedaholic I, too get them all but generally only order from a few. Thanks for the review, Scott!
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange has a good catalog with lots of information, comparable to Territorial Seeds. I had good luck with them for my first year on the east coast...
@@GardenerScott Just curious: why didn't they make your top 5? They seem very similar to Territorial, but with a focus on southern climates-as a gardener in Virginia, it is SO helpful to have them indicate plants that grow well for the very humid summers of the south. I love the descriptions of how they've tested different varieties and the results/what yielded the best flavor profiles and/or disease resistance. I think they're great!
@@TeresaFinn I agree that they are great and it was tough choosing my five. The catalog is packed with info, but their photos are small and they don't have photos for every listing.
Yep, I love Baker Creek. I've found some terrific melons and cucumbers there. They have great tomatoes. The Green Zebra and Emerald Evergreen are the best I've tasted. I do grow hybrid paste tomatoes for the production. I wish I could grow squash. We love them, but we have a problem with 2 spotted spider mites that I can't find a solution for. They get my beans in hot years, but I can grow early varieties and beat them most years.
Those are excellent seed catalogs, and all I came across doing research for a video I did. There are a lot out there so you have plenty of choices, and different sources in case where you usually order runs out or doesn't have specific variety you are looking for. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us all.
We just bought our first house, and I promptly ordered my first ever seed catalogue from Veseys Seeds. They have a great variety of hybrid and heirloom seeds for veggies, and flowers. They also sell plant starts, and fruit tree whips. Beautiful pictures with just enough information to not get overwhelmed. I haven't ordered yet, so can't givd much feedback on the process or quality yet.
Hands down, FEDCO. The catalog is very entertaining......like reading a newspaper. No printed photos. Just sketch art. I know what a carrot looks like so no problem for me. Also, more room in the catalog for printed information instead of photoshopped "vegetable models". Best part for my location is that they only sell what grows in zone 5 or lower. Btw, they have a separate, fantastic, fruit tee and bulb catalog.
I've ordered a lot of FEDCO seeds for the school garden. IT's not best for new gardeners, but the quantity and prices are hard to beat. I almost ordered some fruit trees, but went with Stark Bros. instead.
Park Seeds and Harris Seeds both have beautiful catalogs. Park has a great selection of both hybrid and heirloom vegetables, as well as one of the most diverse selection of flower seeds. These two, along with Baker Creek, are my favorite catalogs. But I purchase heirlooms primarily from MIgardener ($1.00 per pack) and Baker Creek, and all my hybrids from Park Seed.
Thank you! I'm a newbie gardener (in FL 😳....difficult) and only have Baker Creek's beautiful catalog. Some of your suggested others will probably help with the "how to" of the different seeds. Love your videos!
I have ordered from them and I have to say their seed packets are absolutely beautiful. I had a hard time opening them because I didn’t want to ruin the packet lol. The information on the packets was not very good at all and in several different languages. Confusing. I ended up looking up general growing info online. . I had good germination rates from their seeds though.
Another catalog to add if you are into tomatoes is Totally Tomatoes. So many varieties. Large to patio sizes. Also has a great selection of peppers and cucumbers .
I have garlic from Territorial in my garden right now. Last year was my first try with garlic, from them, also! Such fun. Split my purchases with daughter and friends.
Thank you. You really covered the best catalogs and I agree, Baker Creek is by far the best. In addition to their free catalog, I also purchase their complete catalog, which is packed with heirlooms history and information. I would like to add Botanical Interests and Seeds from Italy to the list. But one of the catalogs that pleasantly surprised me is from Strictly Medicinal. I didn't open that one fir a month, because it has no pictures and not a lot of information either. However, when I opened it, un addition to the vegetable and flower seeds, I found out they offer seeds that you basically cannot find anywhere else. Some things we used to grow or use for medicinal purposes back in Europe, I was surprised to find out I can order and grow in my area, SE Georgia. At least a very interesting find if you are into homeopathic garden.
Unfortunately, Jung seeds doesn't offer a catalog right now. But from the others we mentioned I did actually ordered in the past, and, having subscribed, I receive a lot of deals by email as well
I wish seed companies would add intercrop information with each plant description. For example planting basil under tomato plants with onion and carrots close by tomatoes. They would sell more seeds too.
I get most of my seeds from Baker Creek & Park Seeds. Baker Creek is on the cutting edge, when it comes to new varieties, and I also love their catalogs. I'd love to buy from other suppliers as well, and do on occasion when they are the only source for a particular seed. I have a small garden area, and already have my seeds for 2020 (and beyond) plus I do a little bit of seed saving myself. Thanks for your insight .... take care and happy gardening in 2020.
A few more that I like, perhaps not for the beginner gardener, but either because of their longevity, unique focus or whatever. J.L. Hudson Seedsman - Califonia. Old fashioned look good selection and just cool to me Kitizawa Seed - California. Old company under fairly new ownership, strong focus on asian varities and cultivars. Experimental Farm Network Stark Bro's - Mainly for trees, shrubs etc. Seeds of Change MIGardener - Michigan. Young go getter and every packet is 99 cents. For a home gardener, awesome deal (and season end sale that makes it even cheaper) Victory Seeds Southern Exposure
I really like Seeds of Change, Victory, and Southern Exposure too. Almost all of my fruit trees and bushes come from Stark Bros. Thanks for the suggestions.
Baker Creek has a beautiful catalog and I have already got my seats for the year. I also got some from Park Seed. Both offered varieties I don’t see in my area and Baker Creek offers free shipping.
Thankyou very much for all the awesome videos, I really like ROHRER Seeds, great catalog and seeds I've been ordering from them a few years now and they take orders over the phone as well as on line but there so willing 2 help and answer any questions
Another great company is Fedco out of Maine, and their seeds are very reasonably priced (around $2.50 a packet). Also, they have an amazing selection of fruit trees, a few of which I plan to purchase this year.
I don't garden every year. I really like Seed Savers and what they do. When I'm not buying seeds from them, I'm buying a t-shirt. It's difficult for me to receive something for nothing so I send them a donation to at least cover the cost of the nice catalog I receive every year.
Now you did it!!! My wife says, "No more Gardener Scott! Not enough land and you get too many catalogues!! You're getting too old to keep up with all the new stuff out there!!" My reply " But I'm only 66 and I'm gonna live forever!!" As long as she puts up with me....
Baker Creek's expanded catalog is the one that costs money. It has lots of extra information and in-depth articles as well as many more photos. Baker Creek has a free catalog also.
Thanks so much for your seed catalog advice! We’ve been having trouble getting good seeds, specifically more issues with corn seeds then any other seeds. For the last 7-8 years our corn stalks just haven’t been frowning more than 2-3 feet tall and little corn to harvest if any? Never had this problem till these modified seeds started being sent to plant. Personally I don’t care for them at all! Hoping my luck will turn around trying the catalogs you’ve suggested to check out? We’ll see? LOL I always save all your video to go back and reference anytime I need to, so thanks again for everything!
I been growing veg about 15 years so am comfortable trying new seeds. Like PrettyAliceMoon, I also find Baker Creek seeds do not grow as well for me vs other brands. I believe is because they import many unique and odd seeds that do not grow well or germinate in my climate (USA of zone 7A). They do not print which zones work best, what soil temp seeds should be grown so I am guessing at time of season when to plant the seeds, what depth, or how much water/sun each seed requires (especially the totally unique type, you know what I mean ;-)). Of the varieties I have grown with Baker Creek successfully many have been AMAZING and wonderful not only to eat but to look at. My go to catalogs places are also Seed Saver Exchange & Harris Seed. No catalog but for garlic - Mad River Garlic Growers in OH.
I have had similar experience with Baker Creek. Some are amazing and some are so unique that they don't work. But I enjoy the adventure, so am willing to do it. Thanks for the garlic suggestion.
Steve Paratore, I am new to gardening and most people I find on youtube uses Baker Creek but your experience with Baker Creek would be a concern for me. So which catalogs have you find the best success over the years that provides the information you mentioned above. I am in zone 7B, Thanks.
@@chavachava6400 I use Harris Seeds & as Gardener Scott uses Seed Saver Exchange. Nothing wrong with Baker Creek but if new maybe not start there is all.
Yeah you got some good ones there... If you want to grow tomato's witch I love to make sauce I think this catalog called TOTALLY TOMATO they have a nice selection mostly tomatoes ofcourse . Thanks !
R.H. Shumway's sent out their 150th Anniversary Catalog this year. It was made to look like it was made 150 years ago on a printing press. Black and White hand drawn or at least primative looking pictures. Made for a nostalgic purchasing experience.
You didn't miss anything, Gene. I keep my own top ten list of my favorite catalogs, but narrowed it to five for this video. I think next year I'll do a top ten video.
@@timjones1583 I would love too but the racoons never let my corn make it to harvest here. Learned recently blood meal might keep them away, but have not tried it yet.
April 7th 2022 excellent for my educational purposes as I am a very new beginner but I live in a town home so it's called indoor gardening for me. The Highmore site for seeds I could not find the catalog request form although there I can icon said to go to a certain section and I did so I had to write to their customer service to get one.
I think Annies has good prices but I get frustrated trying to order online and their packages are so plain with not much relevant information on them. Love Baker Creek and MI gardener!
Hello Scott. We have been gardening for many years but my wife and I have recently started watching your videos and learning a lot. We have purchased quite a few seeds and raspberry and blueberry bushes from Gurneys and wondered your opinion of them?
I've ordered seeds from Gurney's, but not fruit bushes. They are a mass distributor and I tend to prefer smaller companies, but I'm sure your experience with them will be okay.
hello, I grow lots of food! I have learn much over the years of gardening. Most from experience but learn much from good catalogs! My top 6 for serious gardeners, and especially beginners would be High Mowing, West Coast Seeds,Territorial Seed , Southern Exposure, Seed Savers. All VERY informative! How Toos, hands on info. varieties suited for zones, short or long growing seasons, days of mature, what pests and disease to look for and more! If you have a chance check out West Coast Seeds. They even have crop rotation info and planting charts on when to start indoors, direct sow and harvest for each season.
Hi Scott! I am so excited with all the information you gave in all this videos that many questions keep popping in my mind. I hope you dont mind! I started gardening one yea ago. I already harvested few vegetables and even one pineaplle that I planted last year! I couldnt sleep last night thinking and planning new tasks and at 6am I was already in my garden working. Kind of crazy not sleeping I know.... But is a dream turnning my backyard in an urban area in a beautifull vegetable garden and an orchand. I hope you can help answering my question: so, wooden chip is very expensive here in south Brazil, so I like to know about hay. As I never saw a block of hay I dont know how much this will cover the land. The pack is 45cm x 30cm x 35cm. The price is good. And hybrid seeds are stronger than normal seeds? And I need your opinion: in march we will enter autumn. I have been thinking in buyin dwarf fruit trees. When is the best time for me to do it? And plant it? Well, thanks for sharing your knowledge! I already realized mistakes that I made and started to improve my gardening. Regards, Simone
It's great to hear about your excitement. In a recent video I talked about hay as being one of my biggest mistakes because it was filled with seeds and caused many weeds to grow. It also blows away in the wind. If you mix it with leaves it is less likely to blow away but you may still have a problem with weeds. That sounds like a small pack so you may need a lot. Hybrid seeds are not necessarily stronger. Some may grow strong plants, but others are for color, or taste, or disease resistance. It's usually best to plant fruit trees when they're dormant. I don't know how cold your winters are, but I plant my fruit trees at the end of winter when it's cold outside, just before the spring begins to warm everything.
@@GardenerScott Hi! Thanks for answering ! You reminded me about that video... I watched it but had forget (because I've been watching them in a row...). It makes sense about the weed. About the trees they are only around 10cm do 40cm tall. Our winter is around 6 to 8C. Even so small should I plant them outside in the end of winter or buy and nurse it before to help the grow? Thanks again!
I'm guessing that your winter is too warm for the trees to be dormant when you plant. I think you might get better results if you grow them in a pot, nurse them, and then plant while the weather is still cool. If you have enough trees, try some in pots and some directly in the ground. I often do things like that to learn what is the best way.
Thanks I'll order now. I'm testing pitchfork setups and having a hard time finding handle companies. All the handles available are lacquered. If you want bare they shave them. Blew $200 on an order just to find later the bent necks were all busted under the ferrules. Beginning to wonder if any of them are actually made in the US. Workmanship is horrible. They all look the same from all the few companies. The grain was oriented correctly but that's about it.
I would add one site that offers flower seeds (and more): Wildseed Farms. Wildseed Farms specializes in native (and some introduced) flower species. Their catalog is filled with pictures, growing information, and species naturalization range. If you would like to attract native pollinators to your garden and have beauty as well, you may with to consider this catalog and website.
Browning has little shop of seeds on utube. For the monetarily challenged he has a different view of selling Seeds’s. Good for both new gardeners and seasoned gardens who cannot afford Baker Creek or High Mowing.
I feel like a lot of catalogs fail, in that they do not show what the foliage looks like, but only the flower/fruit. It seems like valuable information to me >.>
I'd encourage you to check out Fedco. They are NOT a beginner's catalog. HUGE selection, sometimes of grexes or similarly not-totally-stable varieties that are nonetheless amazing (Three Root Grex Beet comes immediately to mind) and just unique breeding efforts. They also just have excellent seed for a price often below that of Johnny's or Territorial. Tons of great growing info. They are also one of the most HONEST catalogs I've ever run across, sometimes even giving warnings against a particular seed for a particular area (e.g. will not ripen in short-season areas). They have number codes that tell you something about where the seed comes from (1 is a small breeder like Frank Morton, 6 is a multinational corporation that deals in GMO), They also allow bulk ordering, not just packet size. Downside-- big one for you I suppose-- no photos. I don't care as much about the photos. It's plain newsprint that's in kind of small type that can be hard to read in dim light. They are also terribly Maine-centric and you have to translate that to Colorado experience.
I agree. I just finished reading my Fedco catalog for the second time yesterday. Most of my fruit trees came from Fedco. They're one of the few companies to identify the rootstock.
@@GardenerScott Yes, I like that about them too. I have some trees from Fedco too, although I seem to be having better luck with locally acquired stock. This may be just me, and a lot of the Fedco stock "failures" were stuff like jackrabbits girdling a tree trunk and similar mishaps.
You are the Mr. Rogers of Gardening. :)
Thanks. 🙂
Gar
I tell people he is the Bob Ross of gardening. Another fella I watch is the Russell Crowe of gardening. Lol
I've described him as that as well. So listenable
I'd suggest Fedco Seeds out of Maine. They do not have a picture filled catalogue but it has amazing artwork and is collectable. They have a huge selection for northern growers . I love them. Great bean varieties.
Now I know I'm not the only seed catalog lover. Thank goodness they still have actual paper catalogs. I hate online catalogs, they really aren't the same. I love High Mowing, the catalog and the company. Thanks
You're not alone. It's wonderful to sit and enjoy a catalog.
Harris gets my vote! Have bought from them for decades. My father purchased for our vegetable farm when I was a kid from them. Service is outstanding. They treat you like you are the most important person that has ever called them. Selection of sweet 🌽 corn and pumpkins is unbelievable as well as some other stuff. Seed quality is outstanding. Treated and untreated seeds.
I'm trying Migardener this year. 99 cents a packet. Same seed count as other companies. Many with 1,000 seeds per packet.
I like Harris too. Thanks for the recommendation.
I’m ordering a lot from MI Gardner and I love Baker creek.
Vera Campbell I was very impressed with MI gardener seeds. Fast and a lot of seeds.. ordered on online.. no catalog!
Leslie Jacobs I was very impressed with the amount of seeds for the price. Yes no catalog but I watch his YT.
I ordered most of my seed from Mi Gardner this year and a few from Baker Creek. I found Southern exchange Seed Company catalog to be just packed with information
MIGARDENER looks like to be a very good place to order seeds. Lots of seed in packets for 99 cents. Got my order delivered in just a few days after ordering. Looks very promising.
Baker Creek is in my area awesome catalog. I ordered my seeds from them and Migardner hard to beat his price and variety. 0.99 cent seed packs.
One of my favorite catalogs is Seed Savers Exchange located in Decorah, Iowa. I tend to have good experience with their seeds. I especially like the historical synopsis on the Seed Saver seed packets. I also like the seeds from MI Gardener. I enjoy taking a bit of time listening to both you and Luke, from MI Gardener to learn more about gardening and tricks of the trade! LyNette, Golden, CO
My order from Fedco shipped today.
No flashy pictures, just lots of information and descriptions. Prices are quite good and seed quantity is generous.
When I ordered a lot of seeds for the school garden I used Fedco. Thanks for the suggestion.
Sow True Seeds is one of my favorite. I had great germination and plants were healthy. Based out of Ashville, NC. The seed packages are also done by local artists so you get seeds to grow something lovely and a lovely seed pack until you can grow the seeds. Start dreaming... Only 122 until spring!!! Yeppie!!🌷🌷 215 days until summer 🌻🌻🍉🍉 can't wait to play in the dirt again!!!
I’m in Canada, my favorite catalogue is West Coast Seeds from British Columbia. It ticks all the boxes - tons of info; transplanting schedules, notes on what varieties are suited to coastal conditions vs prairie, pests, companion planting, notable flavour profiles, as well as photos for all plants. Their website complements the catalogue nicely, as well. The 2021 catalogue and I have been inseparable since it arrived in the mail 2 months ago
My wife and I have been gardening for 40 years and my dad introduced me to two companies Stokes and Parks. Stokes is more for farmers less pictures more words. But lately we have been Johnny’s faithful. Thanks Scott
I like Stokes and Park too. Thanks.
I am glad to know Baker creek heirloom catalog is your # 1 choice because I do have that catalog as well.
I mass ordered seed catalogs last year, about everything I could find, to build a library for our new public school community garden. I ordered late, and some were already out of print, but the 2020 catalogs came to my mailbox. Two of them I have been studying because of great selection and excellent information are West Coast Seeds, based in British Columbia, and Southern Exposure Seed Exchange located in Mineral, Virginia. Both of them also have online stores. The Canadian catalog is beautiful, printed on glossy paper and picturing each variety offered. Southern Exposure, while not as pretty and printed on cheaper non-glossy newsprint-type paper, has copious valuable information on growing the different crops. I am using much of that info to teach our students the unique differences (and similarities) of growing vegetables in our raised bed garden. Thank you for the information you provided on other companies!
I really like Southern Exposure and have ordered from them in the past. I don't know West Coast, but will look into them. Thanks.
I have ordered from Baker Creek online for several years, but did not know about the other catalogs. Thank you for the information, I will be ordering catalogs.
Thankyou! This is exactly what I need right now. I feel like you “get it” you understand us new peoples questions and give the info I need just when I need it. I’ll be ordering some of these catalogs. I so appreciate your time, and knowledge.
So glad I can be helpful. Thanks.
Fedco! For seeds, for trees, for fruit and supplies. No wasteful, toxic glossy pages like Baker Creek. To me, fedco is the catalog with a conscience! Cheers!
Thanks for the suggestion. I ordered a lot from Fedco for the school garden. They have good quantities at great prices.
I have bought from Johnny's since its inception back in the 70s and I have had no problems. You are correct that they can be more expensive, but their seeds are almost always good.
Seed Savers is the only place I've been able to find the old fashioned vining petunias my grandma grew. They smell amazing! Great video!
Thanks, Debbie.
I just stumbled across this video and put myself on a few more seed companies list for catalogs. Thanks so much!
I always got excited as a young kid when the seed catalogs starting comeing in the mail during the winter and still due over 50 years later , love looking threw them and picking out seeds.
It is a special, enjoyable experience.
Love High Mowing and Baker Creek.
Another not mentioned is Botanical Interests.. Their seed packages are loaded with great information. The catalog is mostly artistic renderings of vegetables and flowers. GOOD SEEDS!
I love Botanical Interests! They are number six on my list. The only reason I don't rank them higher is because their art doesn't always match the real-life plant, but it is beautiful.
I’m a beginner going into my second year of gardening and I’ve only ordered from MIgardener because of the great prices and great selection. Love to support that business as a whole. I did just sign up for these 5 catalogs because they seem like other great options, even if they are a little more pricey. Thanks for the video. Love seeing your content coming from right here in the beautiful state of CO!
So glad you're enjoying the videos, Derek. Colorado is a very challenging environment for gardens. Good luck.
High Mowing sounds like one I need to check out. I've always used Fedco, Territorial, and Baker Creek. I gotta add, Baker Creek has some of the prettiest photos I've ever seen. It literally is the one that keeps me going through the bleak days of winter.
Loved this video--great info. Thank you so much
Thanks, Susan.
I like all these catalogs. Because of an earlier video when you mentioned High Mowing, I ordered a catalog. Wow! They have a nice selection and very reasonable prices. Making my list and checking it twice. Spring is just around the corner..
Thanks, Lena. It's exciting isn't it?
Johnny's is the best...it's good for beginners and commercial farms. The only drawback is variety...sometimes people like a bit more of it.
Yes. That's one of their advantages.
Thank you for this information! For several years I've only ordered online, but I'm going to get on these mailing lists.
I've found good seed bargains with free or minimal shipping costs on eBay and Etsy. Just be sure to search for seeds coming from the United States (or Canada, etc. wherever you are), and check the sellers' reviews. Or you can order from other countries - just pay attention. 😁
High Mowing, Territorial and Baker Creek have been my go-to sources for the last 8 years and have always done very well. Select Seeds is where I get most of my flower seeds and I usually use Jung to fill in any gaps, if there's something specific I want but can't find in the others. I've got a setup in the basement that allows me to handle around 1300 starts, so sometimes I get a little crazy. :-)
Thank you! Just the info I was looking for. So glad to have found your channel. Bless
I'm sure you know how excited I was to receive my Baker Creek catalog in today's mail .
When I first started gardening back in 2011 I grew quite a few hybrids , but realized early on I really wanted to save my seeds instead of having to repurchase every year .
A few of my favorites besides Baker Creek are Tomato Growers , Henry Fields , Vermont Bean and Seed , Botanical Interests , and Pinetree .
Absolutely!
I've already received my seed orders from MIGardener, Vermont Bean, and Baker Creek. Still waiting on my orders from Pinetree Gardens and Artie's Seeds, but I didn't order them until last week...just anxious.
Thank you, Mr. Scott, for the valuable information you listing to have these catalogs.
Baker Creek is also my favorite catalog love the pictures. Pinetree garden seeds catalog is also interesting.
I like Pinetree too. I ordered some trees from them this year.
Seed exchange is great idea. This is my second year for a garden. I expanded my garden, but I know I have purchased way more seeds than I can grow, until I get a balance on this garding and planting. Thank you very much for the information and videos you share.
It's very common for gardeners to buy too many seeds. It's what we do. 👍
Amen
Thanks for sharing this info Garden Scott. I feel like a kid again when I receive those books. Though I rarely order seeds, because I’m a fruit tree guy, it still excite me to read plant details. Have a good night Sir!
Thank you, Stan. Good night to you too.
Thank you for this great review. I haven't really grown anything for years--like back when Gurney's catalog was THE thing. I was sitting here just now doing a search for seed catalogs when up pops your video. Perfect timing! I appreciate your descriptions of the various catalogs and the highlights of each. I will request a bunch instead of the one or two I had been considering (one of which you reviewed). Looks like I have some in-depth planning ahead while I figure out how to max out my townhouse yard; the general plan is pretty herbs in front and veggies in back along with a tower or two.
Good for you. I hope you find some great options with the increased exposure to seeds.
Jung Seed Company is the only seed Company that i like to buy from ive bought from Jung for quite a few years now & get lots of good yields - harvests from each type of Vegetable seed packets i buy, Jung Seed Company #1
I like Jung too. I'll order strawberries from them soon.
Thank you Scott, I just ordered all of your favs! I already had Baker Creek! I will say that MIGardener doesn't have a catalog, but he does have 450 types of seeds online and his seeds are only 99cents per packet! I have had great success with his seeds also! Almost 100% germination!
I didn't include MIGardener on this list because he doesn't have a catalog, but I did place a large seed order with him a few days ago. 🙂
thanks for the review on Territorial seed, i created a sizeable wish list while i wait for the catalog. they have the ornamental kale i've been looking for.
This year I am ordering for the first time from Seeds n' Such and Seeds from Italy, because they had specific items I wanted that I could not find in other catalogs. I occasionally order from Johnny's, but they are pricey, so I typically stick to specific items not found in other catalogs. For example, I ordered a packet of F1 hybrid broccoli (Imperial) that they say is the most heat tolerant of all their varieties. But for basic items I go with MIGardener (99 cents a packet) and even Praxxus (55 cents a packet). I have also ordered basic variety seeds from The Rusted Garden, whose prices are very reasonable, and I like to support all three of them and their UA-cam channels.
It's great that you're supporting the UA-camrs, Jeff. I watch all of them. I've never ordered from Seeds n'Such or Seeds from Italy, but others have suggested them too.
I have purchased from seed from Italy. My go to for great zucchini and peppers.
I am ordering one of all of these! Thank you for the review. I most likely won't order too many seeds but just like to look at the pictures and love all the information. Thanks again.
I like your deliberate, relaxed style. I can understand everything u say the first time...keep up the good shows
Thanks. Craig.
I grow a lot of melons and the two best for that are Twilley's, and Willhite.
I have experience with Johnnys andTerritorial and the information within has been very valuable to me as a beginner gardener. I subscribed to the Highmow and others from your links as I am a supporter of Organic farming and supporting of family businesses. Thanks
Glad to help.
Great info on the catalogs! I agree, Baker Creek has a beautiful catalog.
Thanks for the list . Made it easy to order catalogs!
Thank you, just what I was looking for!
I am going to try MIgardener seeds this year, .99 a packet, a decent selection of varieties, they have a popular channel on yt, I don't know if they send a physical catalog, I will be ordering from their website. I have used Territorial in the past and had good experiences with them.
Used lots of MIgardener seeds last year, did very well with all varieties planted.
He's very popular and it's hard to beat the price.
I liked what I got this first year.
I love this channel! Good to know their seeds are good. I also love Edible Acres
yes, migardener is very affordable for this gardener wannabee! waiting on my order from them.
i just found out SSE did a catalog this year, despite having ordered from them before. It's gorgeous ans useful as well, I was gobsmacked! As a Seedaholic I, too get them all but generally only order from a few. Thanks for the review, Scott!
I just ordered from SSE. They are great.
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange has a good catalog with lots of information, comparable to Territorial Seeds. I had good luck with them for my first year on the east coast...
I really like Southern Exposure too. They make my top ten.
@@GardenerScott Just curious: why didn't they make your top 5? They seem very similar to Territorial, but with a focus on southern climates-as a gardener in Virginia, it is SO helpful to have them indicate plants that grow well for the very humid summers of the south. I love the descriptions of how they've tested different varieties and the results/what yielded the best flavor profiles and/or disease resistance. I think they're great!
@@TeresaFinn I agree that they are great and it was tough choosing my five. The catalog is packed with info, but their photos are small and they don't have photos for every listing.
Yep, I love Baker Creek. I've found some terrific melons and cucumbers there. They have great tomatoes. The Green Zebra and Emerald Evergreen are the best I've tasted. I do grow hybrid paste tomatoes for the production. I wish I could grow squash. We love them, but we have a problem with 2 spotted spider mites that I can't find a solution for. They get my beans in hot years, but I can grow early varieties and beat them most years.
Those are excellent seed catalogs, and all I came across doing research for a video I did. There are a lot out there so you have plenty of choices, and different sources in case where you usually order runs out or doesn't have specific variety you are looking for. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us all.
You're welcome. It was hard narrowing it down to five because I like so many of them. 🙂
I just put in my 2020 order today from Baker creek and high mowing
Good for you! Feels good doesn't it?
@@GardenerScott yep
We just bought our first house, and I promptly ordered my first ever seed catalogue from Veseys Seeds. They have a great variety of hybrid and heirloom seeds for veggies, and flowers. They also sell plant starts, and fruit tree whips. Beautiful pictures with just enough information to not get overwhelmed. I haven't ordered yet, so can't givd much feedback on the process or quality yet.
I've ordered from Veseys in the past. They're a bit more expensive than other companies, but the quality is good.
Hands down, FEDCO. The catalog is very entertaining......like reading a newspaper. No printed photos. Just sketch art. I know what a carrot looks like so no problem for me. Also, more room in the catalog for printed information instead of photoshopped "vegetable models". Best part for my location is that they only sell what grows in zone 5 or lower. Btw, they have a separate, fantastic, fruit tee and bulb catalog.
I've ordered a lot of FEDCO seeds for the school garden. IT's not best for new gardeners, but the quantity and prices are hard to beat. I almost ordered some fruit trees, but went with Stark Bros. instead.
Park Seeds and Harris Seeds both have beautiful catalogs. Park has a great selection of both hybrid and heirloom vegetables, as well as one of the most diverse selection of flower seeds. These two, along with Baker Creek, are my favorite catalogs. But I purchase heirlooms primarily from MIgardener ($1.00 per pack) and Baker Creek, and all my hybrids from Park Seed.
Both of those are in my top 10 and I considered doing a longer video, but settled on five. I've had good results with them. Thanks for sharing.
@@GardenerScott A part II is a great idea...
Migardener is wonderful.
Thank you! I'm a newbie gardener (in FL 😳....difficult) and only have Baker Creek's beautiful catalog. Some of your suggested others will probably help with the "how to" of the different seeds.
Love your videos!
Thanks, Connie. As a newbie, it's time to stretch your limits a little. Have fun with new catalogs.
I have had good luck with the "Seeds from Italy" catalog.
I haven't ordered from them. I'll look into their catalog. Thanks for the suggestion.
I have ordered from them and I have to say their seed packets are absolutely beautiful. I had a hard time opening them because I didn’t want to ruin the packet lol. The information on the packets was not very good at all and in several different languages. Confusing. I ended up looking up general growing info online. . I had good germination rates from their seeds though.
Ya they have heirloom almost lost to the world seeds they grow out. And they're pretty cheap to have an unheard of almost lost to history varieties.
Another catalog to add if you are into tomatoes is Totally Tomatoes. So many varieties. Large to patio sizes. Also has a great selection of peppers and cucumbers .
I like that catalog. Their selection is pretty amazing.
Burpee seeds has a nice catalog and their seeds are popular in the lowes, menards, Walmart etc in my area as well.
Love love territorial seeds co. Love their garlic.
I have garlic from Territorial in my garden right now. Last year was my first try with garlic, from them, also! Such fun. Split my purchases with daughter and friends.
I love that we have have so many options
It is great, isn't it.
Thank you. You really covered the best catalogs and I agree, Baker Creek is by far the best. In addition to their free catalog, I also purchase their complete catalog, which is packed with heirlooms history and information. I would like to add Botanical Interests and Seeds from Italy to the list. But one of the catalogs that pleasantly surprised me is from Strictly Medicinal. I didn't open that one fir a month, because it has no pictures and not a lot of information either. However, when I opened it, un addition to the vegetable and flower seeds, I found out they offer seeds that you basically cannot find anywhere else. Some things we used to grow or use for medicinal purposes back in Europe, I was surprised to find out I can order and grow in my area, SE Georgia. At least a very interesting find if you are into homeopathic garden.
Unfortunately, Jung seeds doesn't offer a catalog right now. But from the others we mentioned I did actually ordered in the past, and, having subscribed, I receive a lot of deals by email as well
I haven't seen Strictly Medicinal. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check it out.
I wish seed companies would add intercrop information with each plant description. For example planting basil under tomato plants with onion and carrots close by tomatoes. They would sell more seeds too.
You're right. I've seen a few catalogs with some info like that, but not many.
Thanks Scott I love the Baker Creek one but have never tried the others will definitely give the others a try.
I get most of my seeds from Baker Creek & Park Seeds. Baker Creek is on the cutting edge, when it comes to new varieties, and I also love their catalogs. I'd love to buy from other suppliers as well, and do on occasion when they are the only source for a particular seed. I have a small garden area, and already have my seeds for 2020 (and beyond) plus I do a little bit of seed saving myself. Thanks for your insight .... take care and happy gardening in 2020.
Thanks, David. I like Park too.
great UA-cam channel, you have been very helpful to this first time Gardner! Thank You!! Keep up the awesome work!
Thank you so much, Michelle.
Never used a catalog so I found your video and subscribed!
Thanks! Welcome to the channel!
Thank you for. the seed catalog knowledge.
You're welcome, Lannette.
A few more that I like, perhaps not for the beginner gardener, but either because of their longevity, unique focus or whatever.
J.L. Hudson Seedsman - Califonia. Old fashioned look good selection and just cool to me
Kitizawa Seed - California. Old company under fairly new ownership, strong focus on asian varities and cultivars.
Experimental Farm Network
Stark Bro's - Mainly for trees, shrubs etc.
Seeds of Change
MIGardener - Michigan. Young go getter and every packet is 99 cents. For a home gardener, awesome deal (and season end sale that makes it even cheaper)
Victory Seeds
Southern Exposure
I really like Seeds of Change, Victory, and Southern Exposure too. Almost all of my fruit trees and bushes come from Stark Bros. Thanks for the suggestions.
Baker Creek has a beautiful catalog and I have already got my seats for the year. I also got some from Park Seed. Both offered varieties I don’t see in my area and Baker Creek offers free shipping.
I like the free shipping option too.
Thankyou very much for all the awesome videos, I really like ROHRER Seeds, great catalog and seeds I've been ordering from them a few years now and they take orders over the phone as well as on line but there so willing 2 help and answer any questions
Another great company is Fedco out of Maine, and their seeds are very reasonably priced (around $2.50 a packet). Also, they have an amazing selection of fruit trees, a few of which I plan to purchase this year.
I haven't ordered from Fedco in years, but had a great experience when I did. Thanks.
I don't garden every year. I really like Seed Savers and what they do. When I'm not buying seeds from them, I'm buying a t-shirt. It's difficult for me to receive something for nothing so I send them a donation to at least cover the cost of the nice catalog I receive every year.
Now you did it!!! My wife says, "No more Gardener Scott! Not enough land and you get too many catalogues!! You're getting too old to keep up with all the new stuff out there!!" My reply " But I'm only 66 and I'm gonna live forever!!" As long as she puts up with me....
You're right, Chris. All of us gardeners will live forever. Keep on keeping up with the new stuff.
Is this "kit"Dahl from ct? David Weins from North Haven High class of '75
Thanks for the info. I ordered the Baker Creek one for $9.95. I'm sure it will be worth it. I am starting my garden new this year.
Good for you. Enjoy the new garden.
Baker Creek's expanded catalog is the one that costs money. It has lots of extra information and in-depth articles as well as many more photos. Baker Creek has a free catalog also.
@@laurabehenna9602 yeah I figured that out after I ordered. I think I'll still enjoy it though and I need all the info I can get.
Thank you so much! You’re a wealth of information 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
There is a website miGardner that has 99-cent heirloom seeds
Yes. He is very popular among gardeners and his prices are hard to beat. Thanks for the suggestion.
Thanks so much for your seed catalog advice! We’ve been having trouble getting good seeds, specifically more issues with corn seeds then any other seeds. For the last 7-8 years our corn stalks just haven’t been frowning more than 2-3 feet tall and little corn to harvest if any? Never had this problem till these modified seeds started being sent to plant. Personally I don’t care for them at all! Hoping my luck will turn around trying the catalogs you’ve suggested to check out? We’ll see? LOL
I always save all your video to go back and reference anytime I need to, so thanks again for everything!
Glad I could help, Gale. I hope you find some good, new corn options.
Besides these i get fifteen others each year!
I been growing veg about 15 years so am comfortable trying new seeds. Like PrettyAliceMoon, I also find Baker Creek seeds do not grow as well for me vs other brands. I believe is because they import many unique and odd seeds that do not grow well or germinate in my climate (USA of zone 7A). They do not print which zones work best, what soil temp seeds should be grown so I am guessing at time of season when to plant the seeds, what depth, or how much water/sun each seed requires (especially the totally unique type, you know what I mean ;-)). Of the varieties I have grown with Baker Creek successfully many have been AMAZING and wonderful not only to eat but to look at. My go to catalogs places are also Seed Saver Exchange & Harris Seed. No catalog but for garlic - Mad River Garlic Growers in OH.
I have had similar experience with Baker Creek. Some are amazing and some are so unique that they don't work. But I enjoy the adventure, so am willing to do it. Thanks for the garlic suggestion.
Steve Paratore, I am new to gardening and most people I find on youtube uses Baker Creek but your experience with Baker Creek would be a concern for me. So which catalogs have you find the best success over the years that provides the information you mentioned above. I am in zone 7B, Thanks.
@@chavachava6400 I use Harris Seeds & as Gardener Scott uses Seed Saver Exchange. Nothing wrong with Baker Creek but if new maybe not start there is all.
Yeah you got some good ones there... If you want to grow tomato's witch I love to make sauce I think this catalog called TOTALLY TOMATO they have a nice selection mostly tomatoes ofcourse . Thanks !
I really like the Totally Tomatoes catalog. It bursts with color. For tomato, they're a good option. Thanks, Ken.
Very interesting thank you
Very helpful information. Thank you!
You are very welcome. Thanks.
I'm just minutes away from Johnny's Select Seeds. I happened on a sale of strawberry plants a few years ago.
That's great!
R.H. Shumway's sent out their 150th Anniversary Catalog this year. It was made to look like it was made 150 years ago on a printing press. Black and White hand drawn or at least primative looking pictures. Made for a nostalgic purchasing experience.
I love the R.H. Shumway catalog and include it in my top ten. It's so big and nostalgic.
@@GardenerScott sorry, I must have missed that mention in the video. You did mention a couple I haven't heard of and will be checking out. Thanks!
You didn't miss anything, Gene. I keep my own top ten list of my favorite catalogs, but narrowed it to five for this video. I think next year I'll do a top ten video.
Try Shuways Giant sweet corn 12 ft tall 3 ears. An hierloom
@@timjones1583 I would love too but the racoons never let my corn make it to harvest here. Learned recently blood meal might keep them away, but have not tried it yet.
Thanks for all the info.
You're welcome!
I know the information that is not in Baker Creeks catalog. Is available on their website. God bless
April 7th 2022 excellent for my educational purposes as I am a very new beginner but I live in a town home so it's called indoor gardening for me. The Highmore site for seeds I could not find the catalog request form although there I can icon said to go to a certain section and I did so I had to write to their customer service to get one.
I think Annies has good prices but I get frustrated trying to order online and their packages are so plain with not much relevant information on them. Love Baker Creek and MI gardener!
Hello Scott. We have been gardening for many years but my wife and I have recently started watching your videos and learning a lot. We have purchased quite a few seeds and raspberry and blueberry bushes from Gurneys and wondered your opinion of them?
I've ordered seeds from Gurney's, but not fruit bushes. They are a mass distributor and I tend to prefer smaller companies, but I'm sure your experience with them will be okay.
I quite agree with your choices. Just one notable mention though. Ray bron
I'm not familiar with Ray Bron and didn't get any results after a quick search.
hello, I grow lots of food! I have learn much over the years of gardening. Most from experience but learn much from good catalogs! My top 6 for serious gardeners, and especially beginners would be High Mowing, West Coast Seeds,Territorial Seed , Southern Exposure, Seed Savers. All VERY informative! How Toos, hands on info. varieties suited for zones, short or long growing seasons, days of mature, what pests and disease to look for and more! If you have a chance check out West Coast Seeds. They even have crop rotation info and planting charts on when to start indoors, direct sow and harvest for each season.
Great suggestions, Trina. I agree with your choices.
I would recommend Hudson Valley Seed Co.
Thanks for the recommendation. I'll check them out.
Johnny's Selected Seeds, Winslow, Maine
A good one is on the internet.
Hi Scott! I am so excited with all the information you gave in all this videos that many questions keep popping in my mind. I hope you dont mind! I started gardening one yea ago. I already harvested few vegetables and even one pineaplle that I planted last year! I couldnt sleep last night thinking and planning new tasks and at 6am I was already in my garden working. Kind of crazy not sleeping I know.... But is a dream turnning my backyard in an urban area in a beautifull vegetable garden and an orchand. I hope you can help answering my question: so, wooden chip is very expensive here in south Brazil, so I like to know about hay. As I never saw a block of hay I dont know how much this will cover the land. The pack is 45cm x 30cm x 35cm. The price is good. And hybrid seeds are stronger than normal seeds? And I need your opinion: in march we will enter autumn. I have been thinking in buyin dwarf fruit trees. When is the best time for me to do it? And plant it? Well, thanks for sharing your knowledge! I already realized mistakes that I made and started to improve my gardening. Regards, Simone
It's great to hear about your excitement. In a recent video I talked about hay as being one of my biggest mistakes because it was filled with seeds and caused many weeds to grow. It also blows away in the wind. If you mix it with leaves it is less likely to blow away but you may still have a problem with weeds. That sounds like a small pack so you may need a lot. Hybrid seeds are not necessarily stronger. Some may grow strong plants, but others are for color, or taste, or disease resistance. It's usually best to plant fruit trees when they're dormant. I don't know how cold your winters are, but I plant my fruit trees at the end of winter when it's cold outside, just before the spring begins to warm everything.
@@GardenerScott Hi! Thanks for answering ! You reminded me about that video... I watched it but had forget (because I've been watching them in a row...). It makes sense about the weed. About the trees they are only around 10cm do 40cm tall. Our winter is around 6 to 8C. Even so small should I plant them outside in the end of winter or buy and nurse it before to help the grow? Thanks again!
I'm guessing that your winter is too warm for the trees to be dormant when you plant. I think you might get better results if you grow them in a pot, nurse them, and then plant while the weather is still cool. If you have enough trees, try some in pots and some directly in the ground. I often do things like that to learn what is the best way.
@@GardenerScott Thank you for the advise!
Thanks I'll order now. I'm testing pitchfork setups and having a hard time finding handle companies. All the handles available are lacquered. If you want bare they shave them. Blew $200 on an order just to find later the bent necks were all busted under the ferrules. Beginning to wonder if any of them are actually made in the US. Workmanship is horrible. They all look the same from all the few companies. The grain was oriented correctly but that's about it.
Wish I could suggest a quality option. Good luck.
I would add one site that offers flower seeds (and more): Wildseed Farms. Wildseed Farms specializes in native (and some introduced) flower species. Their catalog is filled with pictures, growing information, and species naturalization range. If you would like to attract native pollinators to your garden and have beauty as well, you may with to consider this catalog and website.
I've ordered some nice native seeds from Wildseed Farms. Great suggestion. Thanks.
Rareseeds.com is baker creek so I order from there after I look at their catalog. I also order from seedsaver.org after looking at their catalog.
Bakers Creek and Migardener and just ordered from Ty Ty Nurseries Vert informative
Browning has little shop of seeds on utube. For the monetarily challenged he has a different view of selling Seeds’s. Good for both new gardeners and seasoned gardens who cannot afford Baker Creek or High Mowing.
Thanks. I just checked it out and the prices are good, but a limited selection.
I feel like a lot of catalogs fail, in that they do not show what the foliage looks like, but only the flower/fruit. It seems like valuable information to me >.>
That's a good observation. Thanks.
I'd encourage you to check out Fedco. They are NOT a beginner's catalog. HUGE selection, sometimes of grexes or similarly not-totally-stable varieties that are nonetheless amazing (Three Root Grex Beet comes immediately to mind) and just unique breeding efforts. They also just have excellent seed for a price often below that of Johnny's or Territorial. Tons of great growing info. They are also one of the most HONEST catalogs I've ever run across, sometimes even giving warnings against a particular seed for a particular area (e.g. will not ripen in short-season areas). They have number codes that tell you something about where the seed comes from (1 is a small breeder like Frank Morton, 6 is a multinational corporation that deals in GMO), They also allow bulk ordering, not just packet size. Downside-- big one for you I suppose-- no photos. I don't care as much about the photos. It's plain newsprint that's in kind of small type that can be hard to read in dim light. They are also terribly Maine-centric and you have to translate that to Colorado experience.
I agree. I just finished reading my Fedco catalog for the second time yesterday. Most of my fruit trees came from Fedco. They're one of the few companies to identify the rootstock.
@@GardenerScott Yes, I like that about them too. I have some trees from Fedco too, although I seem to be having better luck with locally acquired stock. This may be just me, and a lot of the Fedco stock "failures" were stuff like jackrabbits girdling a tree trunk and similar mishaps.