We talk about all those beautiful seed catalogues that will soon be filling your mailbox with garden expert Melinda Meyers. We also answer general gardening questions.
Here are some of Melinda’s favorites:
Seed Savers Exchange – seedsavers.org
“The Community Seed Resource Program provides tools and guidance to community groups in the United States who are interested in creating seed-focused events, exchanges, libraries, and gardens. The program is a collaboration with Seed Matters that supports community seed initiatives and empowers community organizing around sustainable seed. Since 2014, over 300 community groups in 41 states have joined the program”.
Renee’s Seeds – reneesgarden.com
Collections and varieties for small space and cooks, Heirloom and gourmet varieties,Cookbooks for gardeners
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds – rareseeds.com
The Baker Creek Vegan Cookbook, Donate seeds to many of the world’s poorest countries
Gardener’s Supply – gardeners.com
Under Advice see pre-planned gardens, High Yield varieties for intensive gardens, Plant it and forget it – high yield low maintenance seed collection
Johnny’s – johnnyseeds.com
Known for unusual hard to find seeds – especially for cooks
Fruition Seeds – fruitionseeds.com
Organic abundance – regionally adapted seeds for short seasons, Plant Now Calendar on their website – year round planting ideas
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Melinda Myers Guest
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