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Top 10 Seed Catalogs for the PREPared Gardener

Snuggle up during the cold of winter and begin dreaming of your new garden with these top ten seed catalogs for the prepared gardener.
Mom with a PREP | Top 10 Seed Catalogs for the PREPared Gardener (non-GMO, Heirloom & Organic)

It’s beginning to look a lot like spring you’d think with all of the seed catalogs beginning to arrive at gardening houses all over the Northern Hemisphere. But if you haven’t received one, yet, and you don’t want to feel left out, and are beginning to understand the need to go ahead and get your garden planned now, here are the:

While online seed sources are always wonderful, you can’t take them with you if you’re like me without a e-device in which to view them. I love getting the physical catalog to mark, to make notes in, to dog-ear and to cherish.

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There are a great many heirloom & organic seed companies (that’s another post), and I’ve ordered from many, but I’m focusing on the physical catalogs today.

Why go Organic or Heirloom?

Why do you want to focus on heirloom, organic and non-GMO seeds compared to the variety you get at the DIY stores? First, most of the seeds coming from local DIY stores are hybrid varieties, which means they tend to not be able to produce seeds that can raise a reliable crop the next year, thus you are no only getting chemically treated, altered food varieties, you have to go back the next year to buy more seeds.

However, they can produce more than heirloom varieties during their growing season, which is why so many do love them.  They are also GMO modified, meaning they’ve been bred with specific gene sequences to create a better crop, look better (because no one wants to eat an ugly tomato, right? 😕 ), and resist certain diseases.  (To get a better understanding of all the differing terminology of seed production, check out my friend Jennifer’s post at AreWeCrazyorwhat.net – The Dirt on Seeds.)

Bestseller No. 1
Survival Seed Kit #1 Largest Variety Heirloom Seed Collection - 155...
  • The #1 largest variety collection: 35,000+ non-GMO, non-hybrid, heirloom seeds with high germination rates.
  • 155 varieties of heirloom veggies, fruits, flowers, and herbs - perfect for gardeners, preppers, and survivalists....
  • Be prepared for emergencies with planting directions on each seed packet. Suitable for all USDA Hardiness Zones.
Bestseller No. 2
Open Seed Vault 15,000 Non GMO Heirloom Vegetable Seeds for Planting...
  • 100% USA HEIRLOOM VEGETABLE SEEDS - These open-pollinated, non-hybrid, raw, chemically untreated heirloom seeds for...
  • PERFECT FOR SURVIVALIST, PREPPER SUPPLIES, & EMERGENCY SUPPLIES - These heirloom seeds are perfect for emergency...
  • PLENTIFUL HARVEST - You can harvest up to 15,000 fruits and vegetables from 3,000 seeds per variety seed pack, such as...
Bestseller No. 3
Survival Garden Heirloom Vegetable Seeds - Farmer 100 Pack Non-GMO...
  • 100 Different Seed Varieties - A survival seed vault filled with vegetable seeds and more. Grow your own food from these...
  • Quality Seeds - Safe, non-hybrid non-GMO heirloom seeds proudly cultivated in the USA for your family to plant and grow...
  • Survival Seed Vault - Grow now or save in long term storage by storing in a place shielded from temperature, moisture,...

So what are my favorite catalogs for seeds that are non-GMO, heirloom, organic, and other variety of labels that appeal to the organic gardener? Here is my:

Top 10 of Seed Catalogs for the Prepared Gardener

Seed Savers Exchange

A non-profit organization dedicated to saving and sharing heirloom seeds. Since 1975, our members have been passing on our garden heritage by collecting and distributing thousands of samples of rare garden seeds to other gardeners. This is what makes this company so cool!

Top 10 Seed Catalogs for the Prepared Garden | organic seeds

Bakers Creek Rare Seeds

A company that specializes in heirloom varieties – and a superb company to deal with. And their catalog isn’t half-bad, either! (one of my favorites – it’s gorgeous!)

Top 10 Seed Catalogs for the Prepared Garden | organic seeds | Baker Street

Johnny’s Selected Seeds

Not only do they offer organic, heirloom and self grown seeds, they are an employee-owned company, which is always awesome! This is one of the very first seed companies that I’ve dealt with, and they remain one of my favorites.

Top 10 Seed Catalogs for the Prepared Garden | organic seeds

Southern Exposure Seed Savers

A worker-run co-op specializing in seeds from the mid-Atlantic/South Eastern growing region, but many work around the country. And they have the coolest catalogs!

Top 10 Seed Catalogs for the Prepared Garden | organic seeds | Southern Exposure Seed Exchange

D. Landreth Seed Company

The oldest seed house in the country. Their catalog does cost $5, but when it’s something that you pour your gardening dreams into, it’s worth it! I ordered the 2013, and it’s great to know that the 2014 seed prices will remain at 2013 levels, and there’s no need to order another one! Love companies that make it easier!

Top 10 Seed Catalogs for the Prepared Gardener - D. Landreths | Mom with a Prep

Fedco

Another co-op that is worker & customer owned. They specialize in cold-hardy varieties (though many will work nationwide), and ship plants/bulbs only ‘in-season’. They ship seeds from January-September, and are closed in the fall to create an awesome catalog. Don’t let the black & white fool you – this is my ‘education’ catalog. This was the first catalog I ever ordered, the first company I ever ordered from, and will always be one of my go-to’s.

Top 10 Seed Catalogs for the Prepared Garden | organic seeds | FedcoHigh Mowing Organic Seeds

A company dedicated to changing the way America feeds itself! I love the philosophy of the company that doesn’t come across as a high-brow gardening co-op, but as someone really dedicated to their philosophy, and makes it easy for you to embrace heirloom and organic gardening.

Top 10 Seed Catalogs for the PREPared Gardener - High Mowing Seeds | Mom with a PrepSeeds of Change

Another company founded on the idea of changing the way America looks at gardening and feeding itself.

Top 10 Seed Catalogs for the PREPared Gardener - Seeds of Change | Mom with a Prep

Annie’s Heirloom Seeds – a smaller, less well known company that focuses primarily on heirloom varieties. I love giving the small family businesses my business!

Top 10 Seed Catalogs for the PREPared Gardener - Annie's Heirloom Seeds | Mom with a Prep

Territorial Seeds – while this company doesn’t deal with exclusively non-GMO, organic, heirloom varieties, they do offer those choices among it’s seed selections. So look carefully at what you’re ordering. They are a good company to deal with (but because they aren’t exclusive, they go towards the bottom of the list).

Top 10 Seed Catalogs for the Prepared Garden | organic seeds | Southern Exposure Seed Exchange

So get your catalogs now! It’s time to begin order so that you can get your gardens started as soon as possible!

ADDITIONAL GARDENING RESOURCES:

While the seed catalogs are awesome and full of info, I also rely on these gardening books to get me ready:

Mom with a PREP | 101+ Gardening Ideas & Tips - from planning to planting to growing to harvesting, ideas and tips for you to grow your own food and be more self-reliant

There are tons of great gardening books out there, and I haven’t read them all. Go to your local library and just immerse yourself for an hour or two and check out a many as you can. Read them at your leisure and invest in the ones that you find yourself wanting to go back to over and over.

Mom with a PREP | Top 10 Seed Catalogs for the PREPared Gardener (non-GMO, Heirloom & Organic)

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Becky is a wildlife enthusiast and pet and livestock care expert with a diploma in canine nutrition. With over a decade of experience in animal welfare, Becky lends her expertise to Simple Family Preparedness through insightful info about pets, livestock, bee keeping, and the practicalities of homesteading.

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