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Herman Samano, from Porch.com, reached out to me after seeing my blog post on 100 Things You Can Do During Social Distancing. Since I mentioned gardening, he thought this article would be a good fit for my site and I completely agree! I've always been a big proponent of shopping online and with physical distancing, it is helpful to know that there are lots of seed providers out there to help us grow our own fruits, vegetables and plants.
Whether you are an advance gardener, or a novice, this article is great for anyone who is looking for any advice on how to harvest their own organic vegetables, native plants, or an edible flower garden at home!
Times are uncertain right now so I wanted to share an article that all gardening lovers could use to make their backyard useful and make the best out of their time at home. Please be aware, some of the providers below may have temporarily suspended new orders due to the overwhelming increase in home gardens. However, as things change, they will be able to ship again. Their sites are also filled with lots of growing tips and information, so I decided to keep them listed in this article supplied by Porch.com.
The 6 Best Places to Buy Garden Seeds Online
Bring your garden to the next level with these top-notch sources for rare, heirloom, and high quality seeds.
Spring is officially here, and that means it’s time to buy seeds for your garden.
You can find a variety of seeds at your local hardware store. But if you want to grow a garden that’s a cut above, you’ll need to go online. Whether you’re in the market for organic vegetables, native plants, or that perfect shade of peony for your cutting garden, these shops are where you’ll find what you’re looking for.
Take a look at our six favorite places to buy seeds online, and get ready to make your garden better than it’s ever been before!
1. Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
With the largest variety of rare and heirloom seeds in the United States, an always-gorgeous, free color catalog, and an endlessly knowledgeable online community, it’s no wonder that Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds is a favorite of Martha Stewart and Oprah. If you’re interested in vegetables, fruits, and flowers that you can’t find anywhere else, then you’ll love getting lost in Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds’ stunning online catalog.
2. Seed Savers Exchange
Boasting impossible-to-find gems such as the hot orange Jaune Flamme tomato, the delicately-scented Queen Anne’s Pocket melon, and the bizarre (but delicious) Jelly Melon cucumber, Seed Savers Exchange will delight adventurous gardeners and plain old tasty veggie fans alike. Becoming a member will even get you access to the Seed Savers community exchange boards, where gardeners and farmers from around the world trade rare seeds for nothing but the cost of shipping.
3. Burpee
Although the Burpee seed catalog doesn’t boast a wide array of exotic varieties, they’ve hit the mark on offering a range of solid gardener favorites since 1881. Burpee’s seeds can be counted on to get the highest yield and have the best resistance to disease, which makes them ideal for beginner gardeners and seasoned pros alike. They also offer a wide variety of tomato seedlings that arrive at your door ready to plant in the ground.
4. Seeds of Change
100% certified organic seed at Seeds of Change means that you can shop confidently for your organic garden, without having to worry about pesticide residues or GMOs. This California company offers a vast selection of heirloom, organic and hybrid varieties, making it popular among conventional and organic gardeners alike. The best part: the site lists detailed growing instructions for each variety on its website, so you can remember how far apart to plant your seedlings without having to keep track of those pesky little seed packets.
5. Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
With over 700 varieties of seeds that are optimized to grow well in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, it’s no wonder this Virginia company is a regional favorite. In addition to listing all kinds of delicious and useful varieties, Southern Exposure is home to a constantly growing selection of historic Southern varieties such as peanuts, cowpeas, roselle, and butterbeans. Check out their Virginia Heritage Collection for twelve varieties of heirloom vegetables that will taste great on any Southern table.
6. Territorial Seed Company
Territorial Seed Company is another local favorite, with an array of varieties optimized to succeed in the Northwest, as well as a great selection of plants that do well nationally. Here, you’ll find seeds, plants, fruits, vines, herbs, garlic, and potatoes, as well as tools, books, and thorough growing guides. All of Territorial’s products are backed by a full guarantee, so you can fearlessly attempt the newest varieties of carrots, lettuces, and tomatoes.
What’s on your garden list this year? Will you be trying anything new?