Free Heirloom Seed Catalogs for the 2012 Growing Season
Need more heirloom varieties to put in your garden plot this year? Many gardeners turn to catalogs to help expand their selections. I try to gather as many different catalogs as possible and learn about different varieties and cultivars. These heirloom seed catalogs are all free and can be downloaded online or mailed to your home after you fill out a short form. They are a great way to bring extra variety into your garden areas.
Seed Savers Exchange Heirloom Seed Catalog
Dedicated to preserving heirlooms, the Seed Savers Exchange has a free catalog in print, PDF, or as a 12.29 MB download. Their website lists vegetables, flowers, seed collections, transplants and more. Seed Savers Exchange is certified organic by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
A great selection of heirlooms, organics, composting supplies, and natural fertilizers are to be found at Planet Natural. They send out a free catalog to those who sign up and live in the United States. Along with seeds, they sell tools and gardening supplies as well.
Bountiful Gardens Seed Catalog
In addition to seeds and plants, Bountiful Gardens sells DVDs, books, and kits. They have a virtual gardener’s paradise there. There is a free seed catalog to those in the United States. Online they also have a wish list available for the gardener. Their products are open-pollinated and non-GMO.
Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Catalog
A printed catalog from Baker Creek Heirloom Seed can be sent to your address or you may download a PDF file from the website. The company has heirloom flower, herb, and vegetable seeds. In addition, they also have an heirloom magazine, blog, and forum with information on those available on their website.
The Online Greenhouse Seed Catalog
While you can download it online, the Online Greenhouse Seed Catalog is also available through mail if you live in the United States. They sell seeds of all types and various gardening accessories. They have a couple options if you’d like to use them as a fundraiser, with the information for that available on their website.
While there are some modern seeds in the catalog, there is also a good selection of heirloom varieties as well. Online they have a great plant finder where you can put in your options such as lighting choices, whether you want container plants, annual or perennial, etc. The seed catalog can be shipped to your home address or your company address.
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