Spring is approaching for those living in the United States and the gardening catalogs are already in bloom. There is a wide selection available online and many places will send out a free catalog via mail upon request. Nothing is more fun to a gardener than receiving those catalogs full of plants and many with colorful pages.
We took the liberty to mention a few of these sites where you can either view the catalog online or signup to receive it by mail.
1. Breck’s
Bulbs, perennials, garden essentials, and more. The largest importer of Dutch flower bulbs sent right to your front door. Request Free Catalog.
If you are looking for flower bulbs, Dahlias, Wildflowers, Tulips, and more McClure and Zimmerman has several varieties. They offer a catalog to view online or request by mail.
3. Seed Savers
FREE 2022 Seed Savers Exchange Catalog is filled with non-GMO organic seed varieties, beloved heirlooms, and newly available varieties from our seed bank. Don’t want to wait for the mail, their digital catalog is also available.
4. Gurney’s
Gurneys offer their Spring 2022 Digital Catalog as well as a copy by mail. Categories of plants, i.e., roses, herbs, shrubs, and trees, tender annuals, and all other plants and bulbs.
Territorial Seed Company is a privately held company, wholly owned by Tom and Julie Johns. Today they grow almost 20% of the seed they offer, especially lettuces, tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash.
Jackson and Perkins are known to be some of the best American gardening experts. They sell a wide range of plants – from new award-winning roses and easy-to-grow perennials, to special outdoor decor. Flowering gifts may also be sent directly to your friends by ordering from their site. Request their catalog directly from this site.
These are just a few samples to get you started. These are easy to find by going to google and typing in “free gardening catalogs” and visiting the sites to see if their items are of interest.
Catalogs are fun to just sit down with and thumb through, some provide articles and detailed descriptions about the plants they offer.