With the days getting shorter and the weather turning colder, you may not think about next year’s garden. Actually, now is the time to start planning. Nothing can relieve stress better than a warm day spent in the garden. Planning it now is good for the soul as well. There are hundreds of gardening catalogs available. Here is a list of fantastic ones you will certainly use again and again.
For all you herb lovers there is Richter’s Herbs. This catalog is packed full of every herb seed you can imagine. Devoted to organic growing, there is a wide selection of organic seeds. You can even order organic vegetable seeds and plug packs. Many of the herbs are available in plug packs as well. You can order seeds in individual packs or in bulk. Richter’s even carries hard to find rhizomes for easy planting. They also offer oils, extracts, and dried herbs. There are hints, tips, and tricks for easy growing.
Johny’s Selected Seeds is another great source of information. Located in Maine, they have been around for over 30 years. The seed quality is unsurpassed. They also carry a large line of organic seed products. Johnny’s caters to the home gardener as well as the commercial grower. There is just a huge selection of everything in this seed catalog.
One of my favorite is the Park Seed company. This catalog has anything and everything you can imagine. Along with the common vegetable varieties, there are fruit trees, strawberries, and other great items. You can find raspberries, blueberries, and grapes. There are flowers, herbs, and everything in between. There are great sales every so often that can save you quite a bit of money.
Select Seeds deals with all sorts of heirloom and rare flowers. This is the catalog to get if you want the old Victorian garden. The company provides a nice selection of bulbs. There are vining flowers, fragrant blooms, and a large variety of perennials.
If you are thinking it is too early to be thinking about next year’s garden, think again. The 2008 catalogs are being printed as we speak. These companies and so many others are already taking orders for the latest editions. Now is the time to order. You can either call or log on to the web sites and request the gardening catalogs. Many of these companies also offer hints and tips in the form of a news letter you can receive in your e-mail. The option is up to you. Winter came on quickly. So will spring. You want to be prepared.
