These are mail order sources that I have used. I found their plants and seeds to be of high quality and they are packed carefully.

WAYSIDE GARDENS- their plants cost more than some others, but they offer more mature plants ready to go into your yard or garden. Because they are more mature, their chances of survival after planting are greater. They also offer garden accessories and accents.

SPRINGHILL NURSERY- their plants are fairly mature and of good quality. Springhill has recently started putting the planting zones for each plant in their catalog, so we don't have to guess anymore whether the plant is suitable for our region of the country. I liked the catalog before, but this is a huge plus for gardeners!

PARK SEED- all the seeds that I have purchased have done well. There is a very detailed guide in their catalog that lets you know the requirements of each type of seed. It also tells you which seeds are easy to grow and how long you can expect it to take to germinate. It also offers live plants, bulbs, and garden implements. It is an excellent catalog.


*Check out the spring catalog for some cool new selections!


Your local nursery is still the best place to buy plants. They have selections that are hardy in your area, you can inspect the plants yourself, and you can usually get a more mature plant for less money than the catalogs offer. I usually go to the catalogs for plants, and especially seeds, that I can't find in my area.

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