Ruth, fellow Minnesotan of Nature Knitter fame, gently asked if I would provide links to the seed catalog companies I listed in my last post. As a blogger, I was terribly negligent in not providing the links in the first place, but when I wrote the post I was feeling lazy and didn't want to look up all the sites. Now, it's fixed - all the links are provided in the post.
Also, Ruth pointed me to another Minnesota provider of native seeds: Prairie Meadows Native Seed. Thanks, Ruth!
Because there are so many good providers of native plant materials here in the state, I will be purchasing the natives for my garden from within a 100 mile radius of home (30-50 miles is even better). I know that some people are very strict about where their seed comes from. I don't feel as strongly about it, but since I'm able to get everything in a fairly small radius, I'll do it.
Here's my short list of Minnesota native plant and seed purveyors, all within 75 miles of my house.
Outback Nursery: This is where I will probably end up buying a lot of stuff. A few years ago I met the owners and I really like what they're doing. Plus, their selection of trees and shrubs is the best I've seen. Nice selection for all habitats. Within a reasonable driving distance for me.
Prairie Restorations: I think they're the oldest, biggest and most well-known here in the state. Everything for prairie, wetland and woodland. Seed mixes available for various ecosystems. Not so many trees and shrubs, though.
Landscape Alternatives: They used to be right in St. Paul, which I thought was cool because they grew a lot of stuff right in the city. I suppose taxes got too high or something, because now they're way out on the Wisconsin border near Taylor's Falls.
Prairie Moon Nursery: A very nice catalog with tons of seeds and a good selection of plants. A little better on the prairie plants, not as much selection with woodland and wetland.
Prairie Meadows Native Seed: Ruth's recommendation. I'll have to check them out.
Minnesota DNR's list of native plant suppliers and landscapers is here.
That's great Tracy. Thanks so much for posting all those links. It's nice to plan ahead for spring even though today it feels like it's never going to get here.....
Posted by: RuthieJ | February 18, 2008 at 09:59 AM
Thank you for the links and comments on the seed catalogs. It can get very confusing as to which company is trust worthy. It's nice to have another opinion.
Posted by: Jane Marie | February 24, 2008 at 07:38 PM
Tracy - thanks for the links - I'll be checking them out. I am so ready for spring and time in the garden!! I hope we're done with the super cold at least.
Posted by: kris | February 26, 2008 at 09:23 PM
Thanks for these resources. I just came across your blog as I was doing some research about planting tomatoes. Handy links! I am not a gardener but I have started playing with seeds and boy do all this stuff sound complicated! I planted my beans but it was too early! Here is a photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyperbio/2354870303/ and then I went on to plant Beaver Lodge slicer tomatoes. I just hope they grow. I would be sad otherwise. I am coming back to your blog for advice and more information. Thanks!
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