Ordering Garden Seeds Online

In my last post I shared what seeds I had recently purchased for the upcoming growing season. Here in Raleigh, we are lucky to have an abundance of wonderful garden centers that offer fun varieties to try. This week I’ve been spending time on Clubhouse hearing from other gardeners about seed companies they like to order from. I’m going to compile a list of the ones that have unique offerings here and add to it as I learn of more.

Tips to ordering online:

1. Make a list in accordance with your garden size and budget.
2. Before loading up your cart, make sure they ship to you! Several seed stores I’ve come across are pickup only or have restrictions on states or countries they can ship to. There may be restrictions on specific seeds and not all the product.
3. Read the directions regarding planting zones and when to plant.
4. Check the expected shipping time. If you need something next week, don’t order something that ships out in three weeks.
5. It may be cheaper per seed to buy the larger packet, but seeds do have a shelf-life depending on the seed variety and storing conditions. If you get the large packet, see if any friends want to split it with you.

Seed Suppliers

Renee’s Garden Seeds
Location: Felton, CA Specialty: Heirlooms, non-GMO, certified organic

Baker’s Creek
Location: Mansfield, MO Specialty: the catalogue, rare seeds, heirlooms

West Coast Seeds
Location: Vancouver, CA Specialty: non-GMO, not chemically treated

Seed Savers Exchange
Location: Decorah, Iowa Specialty: heirloom varieties, education

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
Location: Mineral, Virginia Specialty: varieties for  Mid-Atlantic and Southeast

Territorial Seed
Location: Cottage Grove, OR Specialty: seeds, plants and garlic