Early Seed Catalogs

The 2010 catalogs for High Mowing Seeds and The Seed Savers Exchange have both already arrived in the mail. In both cases this feels a lot earlier than in past years and I wouldn't be surprised if that is the result of the recession and the current boom in people planting their own vegetables.

I've bought from High Mowing the last four years in a row. Even though the are a relatively small company, they really take the time to make sure your order is correct and have excellent customer service. All their seeds are organic and they have a nice selection. I'll be using them for all my cucumbers, squash, and beans although I haven't figured out which varieties I am going to order just yet.

Seed Savers is dedicated to saving the vanishing heirloom varieties. They have a huge selection in the catalog and an even bigger selection as part of their member exchange program. Even the non gardener will be impressed looking through their catalog a the huge number of pictures. I'll be using them for some heirloom tomato transplants, melons and chard. They also have a broad selections of unusual flowers and I'll probably also get some poppies and morning glories for planting around the patio again this year.